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bengalilover   0

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Guys: Please advice me what to do. Should I go to India to be with my fiancee? Her interview is on May 12. So, I have still enough time to decide.

If I go, then she will feel more confident. I can help if there is any problem. I will feel good as well making sure that everything went well. At the least, I will not regret latter.

On the other hand, I am not sure if my presence really help. Is it worth spending the time and energy? I have to explain my company, and they may not be happy if I take leave.

I hope this question applies to lot of people and would like your advice and thoughts.

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Your presence is not really required. She would be just fine. However, if you want to provide moral support, then that is different.

Guys: Please advice me what to do. Should I go to India to be with my fiancee? Her interview is on May 12. So, I have still enough time to decide.

If I go, then she will feel more confident. I can help if there is any problem. I will feel good as well making sure that everything went well. At the least, I will not regret latter.

On the other hand, I am not sure if my presence really help. Is it worth spending the time and energy? I have to explain my company, and they may not be happy if I take leave.

I hope this question applies to lot of people and would like your advice and thoughts.

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Thanks so much, Ras001. I really appreciate your feedback.

I think you should go, it helps alot. I went for 2 days but I know it was worth it.. .

K1 Visa Timeline :

07-27-2007- Sent out I-129f

08-07-2007 : Received NOA1

12-23-2007 : NOA2 approved

12-27-2007 : NVC Received

01-10-2008 : Case forwarded to New Delhi Embassy by NVC.

01-14-2008 : New Delhi Embassy received our file from NVC.

01-24-2008 : Submitted Packet 3 at New Delhi Embassy.

02-06-2008 : Submitted docs at VFS.

02-21-2008 : Interview- visa was approved pending security.

02-25-2008 : Called NVC and they said Visa is approved. VFS- they didnt get it yet.

02-27-2008: Visa in HAND!!!!

03-08-2007: Arrived at POE(JFK)

May 12-2008- Got the Marriage License

May 19-2008- Married!!!

AOS

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06-28-2008 Biometrics done!

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I think in most cases it is not needed to go. But you cannot put too much value on the moral support aspect of it. If you have the means to go and your company allows it, I would advise to go. One thing: it cannot hurt, and it may or may not help. If anything goes wrong you will be kicking yourself for not going. :yes:

***Nagaraju & Eileen***
K1 (Fiance Visa)
Oct 18, 2006: NOA1
Feb 8, 2007: NOA2
April 13, 2007: INTERVIEW in Chennai -Approved
May 25, 2007: USA Arrival! EAD at JFK
June 15, 2007: Married
AOS (Adjustment of Status)
June 21, 2007: AOS/EAD Submitted
Sept 18, 2007: AOS Interview - APPROVED!!
ROC (Removing of Conditions)
June 23, 2009: Sent in I-751 packet
Sept 11, 2009: APPROVED!!
Sept 18, 2009: Received 10-year Green Card!

Naturalization
July 15, 2010: Sent N-400 packet
July 23, 2010: NOA Notice date
Oct 15, 2010: Citizenship Interview - Passed!
Nov 15, 2010: Oath Ceremony in Fresno, CA
Nov 24, 2010: Did SSN and Applied for Passport
Dec 6, 2010: Passport Arrives
Dec 7, 2010: Sent for Indian Passport Surrender Certificate
Dec 27, 2010: Surrender Certificate Arrives
Jan 3, 2011: Sent for Overseas Citizenship of India Card
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bengalilover   0

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One more question: Do you know if Mumbai consulate allow US citizen to enter the consulate? I am trying to find out whether the security deny me entry in the consulate.

From DanielParul, it seems they allowed Daniel to enter consulate. Is the rule same in Mumbai consulate?

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As far as I know, the general policy is that they do not allow anyone to accompany the person being interviewed into the embassy. Having said that, it is US consulate and hence they cannot deny entry to US citizens. They might try to stop you at the entrance, but if you show them your US passport and insist that they have to let you in then you should be able to gain entry. I know that many US Citizens were able to enter with their spouse, but I guess there are no guarantees. Good luck with the interview, and post your experience here, if possible, for the rest of us.

One more question: Do you know if Mumbai consulate allow US citizen to enter the consulate? I am trying to find out whether the security deny me entry in the consulate.

From DanielParul, it seems they allowed Daniel to enter consulate. Is the rule same in Mumbai consulate?

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I have also heard of situations where the USC fiance(e) was not allowed into the interview, but the non-USC interviewee took the USC's US passport into the interview and showed it to the CO and let the CO know that the USC fiance(e) was there at the Consulate in case there were any questions or problems.

Best of luck! I told my (then) fiance to remain calm, smile a bit, and let his love show. He did fine and your fiancee will, too.

Maya

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If you can go, I highly recomment doing that.

Take your US Passport with you and you will be allowed inside.

Kshatriya

  • Mailed I-129F on May 23, 2007 from Saint Louis, MO
  • Received I-129F on June 11, 2007 at California Service Center
  • Apporved NOA2 on Nov 9, 2007
  • Received Hard Copy of NOA2 on Nov 17, 2007
  • Received Mail from NVC with case number on Dec 28, 2007
  • Received at US Consulate New Delhi on Dec 28, 2007
  • Transfered to US Consulate Chennai from New Delhi on Jan 31, 2008
  • Received at US Consulate Chennai on March 10, 2008
  • Submitted Packet 3 at VFS Bangalore on March 17, 2008
  • Received Packet 4 at Bangalore on March 24, 2008
  • Interview Date Scheduled for April 04, 2008
  • Rejected - 221g

I have a huge problem with my eyes, I don't see us loosing to this frekin' process.

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hey ,

Just go ...... Bada Bing Bada Booom... go and get the visqa by being with your wife.. it will help your case and support your wife

Jigi

Feb 1,2007 - I-130 Reached USCIS.

Feb 4,2007 - I-130 accepted > Get USCIS case Number NOA1.

May 8 ,2007- GET NVC Case Number > NOA2.

June 16 ,2007- Get Order from NVC to pay 70$.

July 2 ,2007- Get DS-3032 in India.

July 7,2007 - DS-3032 choice of address agent entered in NVC.

July 14 ,2007- Get I-864.

July 18 ,2007- I-864 Enters NVC.

July 29 ,2007- Get Order to Pay 380$ fee.

Aug 3 ,2007- 380$ Fee Reached St Louis.

Aug 25,2007 - NVC & St Louis People receive photocopy of my payment with USPS receipt.

After WAITING for 37 days.

Sept 10,2007 - 380$ fee encashed.

Sept 24,2007 - Receive DS-230 in Mail.

Sept 25,2007 - DS-230 despatched.

Sept 26,2007- DS-230 Delivered.

Oct 1,2007 - NVC has DS-230.

Oct 12, 2007 - DS-230 Reviewed. Case Complete

Oct 16, 2007 - Case at Embassy.

Oct 25, 2007- Interview Letter Despatched from Embassy.

Nov 3, 2007 - Recieved Interview Letter.

Dec 1, 2007 - Medical Exam .

I GOT IT

Jan 16 - I am in USA

April 15 2008 - Get my Drivers License.

I-751 Lifting Conditions at California Service Center

November 12, 2009 - I-751 Sent via USPS Express Mail

November 13, 2009 - Receipt of I-1751 Fee

November 20, 2009 - Arrested on Domestic Battery(Had argument with wife)

December 18, 2009 - Biometrics Completed at 9 am.

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Hi Bengalilover!

I agree with everyone else - go if you can. It seems to help on a number of levels: spouse is more at ease, shows your seriousness of intention in a different way, and I hate to say it, but with the USC present, I think the demeanor, etc. of consulate officials is different.

The security outside the Chennai Consulate tried to tell me too that only the applicant is allowed and I just pulled out the passport and said: "I am a USC, and I am going in" No questions after that! ;)

Good luck, can't wait to see your success story posted! :)

Met at work Sept. 2005

Started dating Nov. 2005

Got engaged Oct. 2007

Married January 5, 2008

Submitted I-130 in Delhi February 6, 2008 NOA1

Sent DS 230, DS 2001 to Chennai via courier Feb. 21, 2008

Received Case number from Chennai Consulate Feb. 22, 2008 (Postmarked Feb. 13)

Received Email Confirmation of Interview Date on March 5th: April 3rd!

SUCCESS - VISA APPROVED ON APRIL 3RD!! :) :)

POE Detroit - May 19, 2008

Applied for SSN: June 5th - Received Card: June 12th

Received Green Gard: June 12th

Driver's License: July 28th

Move to St. Louis/Ritesh starts his job: August 5th

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