Yesterday I got my snail mail copy of NOA2, so I straightaway wrote an email to the Chennai Consulate in India (tried to fax but it didn’t work) requesting them to open a Provisional File and send my fiancé Packet 3. I got an email answer in a little over 4 hours! Wow!

So bottom line is we have to sit and wait till the CSC sends my file to the NVC and they forward it to Chennai.

Hope people from other countries try the Provisional File too, because some countries DO practice it, and it could cut off weeks of waiting time.

Dear --,

Thanks for the information.
We do not create a provisional file but the applicant may access the information on documents required for the interview at: http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/appointments.html.

When we receive the case here, we will schedule the interview and then inform the applicant.

Hope this information is useful.

Sincerely,
Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
Chennai 600 006 India