Interview without Medicals

[npkumar 0]

This is regarding IV-IR1/CR1 VISA,I have my Interview at Mumbai,IN Consulate on July 5th, 2012.

I haven't received Packet 4/Interview Letter in MAIL. Two weeks ago, I addressed my issue and requested VFS Mumbai to send me the Interview Letter. I had all the Packet 4 documents ready to submit to VFS Hyderabad except my Interview Letter.I made an appointment with VD Center,Hyderabad,AP,India for medical exam for 27th June thinking that I would receive my Interview Letter soon. I didn't get any mail/email,,after numerous emails and phone calls to VFS Mumbai helpline, They said I can print out the e-mail transcripts as the evidence to get my medical checkup done. I went to the hospital,spoke to the staff member and explained my situation,, she then discussed with the Doctor, Doc also contacted Mumbai Consulate.. they also said NO! and I was refused to get the med exam done bec they can only do it with the original interview letter.I contacted VFS Mumbai again, they told me to submit all the documents(except med) since today(28th June 2012) is the last day for submission, and I can bring in the medical exam results directly on the day of my Interview.Meanwhile, told me to send an Email explaining the urgency to get the duplicate interview letter in email.I contacted VFS Mumbai again to find out the status of the letter and they said they already forwarded my mail to the concerned dept and I should be getting my interview letter by today eve (28th june) or tomorrow(friday the 29thJune).I still didn't receive it and hoping to get it by tomorrow.

*Fingers Crossed*

Now my query is,,,,1.what if i don't receive my letter, will I be eligible to go for the interview with the supported email transcripts, Because I already submitted my docs to VFS and the Interview is Confirmed for july5th?

2.Is it possible for the CO to take my interview without medicals(I am aware of the refusal but still hoping) and ask me to submit medical results later through VFS or Do i have to make another trip?

Can anyone please reply or suggest me what to do

Thank you in advance!!!

Edited June 28, 2012 by npkumar

[sunshine_84 11]

This is regarding IV-IR1/CR1 VISA,I have my Interview at Mumbai,IN Consulate on July 5th, 2012.

I haven't received Packet 4/Interview Letter in MAIL. Two weeks ago, I addressed my issue and requested VFS Mumbai to send me the Interview Letter. I had all the Packet 4 documents ready to submit to VFS Hyderabad except my Interview Letter.I made an appointment with VD Center,Hyderabad,AP,India for medical exam for 27th June thinking that I would receive my Interview Letter soon. I didn't get any mail/email,,after numerous emails and phone calls to VFS Mumbai helpline, They said I can print out the e-mail transcripts as the evidence to get my medical checkup done. I went to the hospital,spoke to the staff member and explained my situation,, she then discussed with the Doctor, Doc also contacted Mumbai Consulate.. they also said NO! and I was refused to get the med exam done bec they can only do it with the original interview letter.I contacted VFS Mumbai again, they told me to submit all the documents(except med) since today(28th June 2012) is the last day for submission, and I can bring in the medical exam results directly on the day of my Interview.Meanwhile, told me to send an Email explaining the urgency to get the duplicate interview letter in email.I contacted VFS Mumbai again to find out the status of the letter and they said they already forwarded my mail to the concerned dept and I should be getting my interview letter by today eve (28th june) or tomorrow(friday the 29thJune).I still didn't receive it and hoping to get it by tomorrow.

*Fingers Crossed*

Now my query is,,,,1.what if i don't receive my letter, will I be eligible to go for the interview with the supported email transcripts, Because I already submitted my docs to VFS and the Interview is Confirmed for july5th?

2.Is it possible for the CO to take my interview without medicals(I am aware of the refusal but still hoping) and ask me to submit medical results later through VFS or Do i have to make another trip?

Can anyone please reply or suggest me what to do

Thank you in advance!!!

I have never heard anyone able to get a visa without getting their Medical exams done. It's sad that due to Mumbai consulate's mistake you have to suffer with this issue.

I remember my sister-in-law had similar issue with her K-3 visa. (Yes, you need to get medical exam done for K-3 visa. It allows your spouse to come to USA and then adjust visa status to CR1 in two months)

She also did not receive an interview letter in mail from consulate even after trying to reach them several times thru email and phone calls. She had to eventually make a trip directly to Mumbai inquiry counter and got an interview letter immediately to avoid any issues for Medical exam before her interview. She made this trip 15 days prior to her interview date, so she can submit all her documents to VFS.

Either push VFS Mumbai hard to get your interview letter thru fax or email immediately (try to talk to the department who issues interview letter) OR make a trip to Mumbai.

Keep us posted with your updates. Good Luck!

Edited June 28, 2012 by smart84

[npkumar 0]

I have never heard anyone able to get a visa without getting their Medical exams done. It's sad that due to Mumbai consulate's mistake you have to suffer with this issue.

I remember my sister-in-law had similar issue with her K-3 visa. (Yes, you need to get medical exam done for K-3 visa. It allows your spouse to come to USA and then adjust visa status to CR1 in two months)

She also did not receive an interview letter in mail from consulate even after trying to reach them several times thru email and phone calls. She had to eventually make a trip directly to Mumbai inquiry counter and got an interview letter immediately to avoid any issues for Medical exam before her interview. She made this trip 15 days prior to her interview date, so she can submit all her documents to VFS.

Either push VFS Mumbai hard to get your interview letter thru fax or email immediately (try to talk to the department who issues interview letter) OR make a trip to Mumbai.

Keep us posted with your updates. Good Luck!

[mightyarch 2]

This is regarding IV-IR1/CR1 VISA,I have my Interview at Mumbai,IN Consulate on July 5th, 2012.

I haven't received Packet 4/Interview Letter in MAIL. Two weeks ago, I addressed my issue and requested VFS Mumbai to send me the Interview Letter. I had all the Packet 4 documents ready to submit to VFS Hyderabad except my Interview Letter.I made an appointment with VD Center,Hyderabad,AP,India for medical exam for 27th June thinking that I would receive my Interview Letter soon. I didn't get any mail/email,,after numerous emails and phone calls to VFS Mumbai helpline, They said I can print out the e-mail transcripts as the evidence to get my medical checkup done. I went to the hospital,spoke to the staff member and explained my situation,, she then discussed with the Doctor, Doc also contacted Mumbai Consulate.. they also said NO! and I was refused to get the med exam done bec they can only do it with the original interview letter.I contacted VFS Mumbai again, they told me to submit all the documents(except med) since today(28th June 2012) is the last day for submission, and I can bring in the medical exam results directly on the day of my Interview.Meanwhile, told me to send an Email explaining the urgency to get the duplicate interview letter in email.I contacted VFS Mumbai again to find out the status of the letter and they said they already forwarded my mail to the concerned dept and I should be getting my interview letter by today eve (28th june) or tomorrow(friday the 29thJune).I still didn't receive it and hoping to get it by tomorrow.

*Fingers Crossed*

Now my query is,,,,1.what if i don't receive my letter, will I be eligible to go for the interview with the supported email transcripts, Because I already submitted my docs to VFS and the Interview is Confirmed for july5th?

2.Is it possible for the CO to take my interview without medicals(I am aware of the refusal but still hoping) and ask me to submit medical results later through VFS or Do i have to make another trip?

Can anyone please reply or suggest me what to do

Thank you in advance!!!

Even i have my CR1 Interview appt in mumbai consulate on 5th of July. I Already did my medicals on 15th June as i had received an e-mail of interview appointment letter from NVC.

Here's what you can do.

- in mumbai consulate website download the interview appt schedule pdf in which all the case numbers scheduled in july are listed. take a printout and go for your medicals.

- Or call NVC helpline number immediately and tell them you haven't received any appt letter yet. They should be able to help you and email an appt letter right at that time.

Edited June 29, 2012 by mightyarch

[npkumar 0]

Even i have my CR1 Interview appt in mumbai consulate on 5th of July. I Already did my medicals on 15th June as i had received an e-mail of interview appointment letter from NVC.

Here's what you can do.

- in mumbai consulate website download the interview appt schedule pdf in which all the case numbers scheduled in july are listed. take a printout and go for your medicals.

- Or call NVC helpline number immediately and tell them you haven't received any appt letter yet. They should be able to help you and email an appt letter right at that time.

Hi mightyarch....I already downloaded the interview schedule from the consulate website and went for medicals...but they refused as they wanted the official interview letter. And about calling NVC helpline- which is VFS helpline ... i have done that a number of times (emails & calls)...all they say is ...we have forwarded the email you sent and waiting for a reply from the consulate...once we get a reply ..we'll forward that reply to you...Nice that you got your interview letter through email...I have a bitter luck i guess in terms of Appointment letter

Anyway Goodluck on 5th July for your interview..

Thanks a lot everyone for the replies ...Will update if anything new happens..

[Al18 1]

In that case u woul'd have call mumbai us consulate n tell this things. Best of luck

[mightyarch 2]

Hi mightyarch....I already downloaded the interview schedule from the consulate website and went for medicals...but they refused as they wanted the official interview letter. And about calling NVC helpline- which is VFS helpline ... i have done that a number of times (emails & calls)...all they say is ...we have forwarded the email you sent and waiting for a reply from the consulate...once we get a reply ..we'll forward that reply to you...Nice that you got your interview letter through email...I have a bitter luck i guess in terms of Appointment letter

Anyway Goodluck on 5th July for your interview..

Thanks a lot everyone for the replies ...Will update if anything new happens..

NVC and VFS are not the same. You or your spouse in US should call National Visa Centre (Department Of State) and let them know about your situation. I'm sure they will e-mail you appt letter and packet IV.

NVC contact No : (603) 334-0700

If this dosen't work you need to directly contact mumbai consulate

Immigrant Visa Applications

Tel: +91 120 6611411 (for international callers)

0120 6611411 (for national callers) between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on any business day

E-mail: mumbaiIV@state.gov

For inquiries regarding long-term resident visas.

[npkumar 0]

NVC and VFS are not the same. You or your spouse in US should call National Visa Centre (Department Of State) and let them know about your situation. I'm sure they will e-mail you appt letter and packet IV.

NVC contact No : (603) 334-0700

If this dosen't work you need to directly contact mumbai consulate

Immigrant Visa Applications

Tel: +91 120 6611411 (for international callers)

0120 6611411 (for national callers) between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on any business day

E-mail: mumbaiIV@state.gov

For inquiries regarding long-term resident visas.

Hi Mightyarch,

me& my wife have filed for i130 peition in New Delhi in December 2011.Mumbai Consulate is handling my case according to my case#

My Spouse has spoken to NVC in Portsmouth,NH,U.S.A this morning ,,they said they don't have access to applicants who've filed overseas.

Is there any other number than that? the lady just ended up giving my wife the USC services # in Mumbai/Delhi.

I called Mumbai #, they've given the same old answer to give EMAIL TO VFS.

VFS Mumbai Cus Rep said , the concerned dept didnt receive my interview letter and they cant provide me anything.They want me to go to the interview with all the email transcripts and without medicals.

If i go to Mumbai early and if i get my interview letter from the consulate(Not even sure if i can get it)..would i be able to get my medicals done in Mumbai ???

I am totally frustrated and in a helpless situation:( Just not sure on what to do

Edited June 29, 2012 by npkumar

[mightyarch 2]

Hi Mightyarch,

me& my wife have filed for i130 peition in New Delhi in December 2011.Mumbai Consulate is handling my case according to my case#

My Spouse has spoken to NVC in Portsmouth,NH,U.S.A this morning ,,they said they don't have access to applicants who've filed overseas.

Is there any other number than that? the lady just ended up giving my wife the USC services # in Mumbai/Delhi.

I called Mumbai #, they've given the same old answer to give EMAIL TO VFS.

VFS Mumbai Cus Rep said , the concerned dept didnt receive my interview letter and they cant provide me anything.They want me to go to the interview with all the email transcripts and without medicals.

If i go to Mumbai early and if i get my interview letter from the consulate(Not even sure if i can get it)..would i be able to get my medicals done in Mumbai ???

I am totally frustrated and in a helpless situation:( Just not sure on what to do

Yes you should go to Mumbai as soon as possible and take interview letter from the consulate. U need to go to Lilawati hospital. You will get the reports on the following day. hope this works out. Good Luck !

Edited June 29, 2012 by mightyarch

[npkumar 0]

Yes you should go to Mumbai as soon as possible and take interview letter from the consulate. U need to go to Lilawati hospital. You will get the reports on the following day. hope this works out. Good Luck !

Im posting on bhlf of my hubby:)

He's on his way to Mumbai,,After many calls to Mumbai,Delhi consulates & VFS helplines.we got a fax no from the consular in Mumbai(emergency services staff). my hubby sent the fax explaining the situation to the given faxno!. And guess WHAT!!! they sent the Interview Letter but the TWIST was it was just few minutes before his train departure....Damnnn!!!!!

As soon as he reaches, he will be going to Lilavati hospital in Mumbai and I hope he gets his medical done before he goes for his intrview on July5th.

As you mentioned they will give the results following day, do you think they would consider it as emergency situation and give his results the same day..???

Did it work for anyone..please post your feedback..

Praying,,I hope everything goes well..

regards

mrs np!

Edited July 3, 2012 by npkumar