NVC - India

[KaurN 138]

1 minute ago, Chahal said:

Yes it was, if u wait on the embassy to book the interview then u Will be waiting for months. I made the appointment for biometrics and interview. They email a confirmation letter and that Works for the medical and biometrics. When u go get the medical done just take the ds 260 confirmation letter and tell them u had ur case expedited. you should be fine !  

Oh okay. And you had no issues at the interview? The rep I spoke to at the Delhi consulate basically asked who asked me to schedule my interview if I wasn't given notice to do so. Not the nicest person I have spoken to lol

[Chahal 9]

21 minutes ago, KaurN said:

Oh okay. And you had no issues at the interview? The rep I spoke to at the Delhi consulate basically asked who asked me to schedule my interview if I wasn't given notice to do so. Not the nicest person I have spoken to lol

Yeah that's how they are, interview was fine but we didn't have the right pcc, my husband had to get it fRom passport seva kendra but got it from the police station instead. We mailed in the right pcc on Tuesday and our visa was issued , just waiting on the passport to be delivered. Other than that everything was fine 

[Chahal 9]

I wonder if someone can help me. Our visa has been issued and I'm getting this message on travel docs india- I have already booked a ticket for the 6th but I'm wondering if I will actually get the passport on time. Our pick up place is in Chandigarh and embassy is in New Delhi. Is the embassy open on Saturdays? This is making me nervous!!! When we mailed in our passport they received it the next day but this msg has been showing since yesterday. Someone help!!!

 

**Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery**

 

[KaurN 138]

6 minutes ago, Chahal said:

I wonder if someone can help me. Our visa has been issued and I'm getting this message on travel docs india- I have already booked a ticket for the 6th but I'm wondering if I will actually get the passport on time. Our pick up place is in Chandigarh and embassy is in New Delhi. Is the embassy open on Saturdays? This is making me nervous!!! When we mailed in our passport they received it the next day but this msg has been showing since yesterday. Someone help!!!

 

**Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery**

 

Contact the pickup center in Chandigarh and see what they say.

[KaurN 138]

39 minutes ago, Chahal said:

Yeah that's how they are, interview was fine but we didn't have the right pcc, my husband had to get it fRom passport seva kendra but got it from the police station instead. We mailed in the right pcc on Tuesday and our visa was issued , just waiting on the passport to be delivered. Other than that everything was fine 

We had the same issue with the PCC. That is why we got a checklist. But I am glad your interview got well. Just one more questions so you never got any P4 letter at all?

[Chahal 9]

9 minutes ago, KaurN said:

We had the same issue with the PCC. That is why we got a checklist. But I am glad your interview got well. Just one more questions so you never got any P4 letter at all?

No, I didn't receive anything after my email that my expedite request was accepted. 

[KaurN 138]

2 minutes ago, Chahal said:

No, I didn't receive anything after my email that my expedite request was accepted. 

Oh okay. Yeah I got that email and then I scheduled my interview and got an appointment confirmation in the email. I hope that will suffice.

[Chahal 9]

9 minutes ago, KaurN said:

We had the same issue with the PCC. That is why we got a checklist. But I am glad your interview got well. Just one more questions so you never got any P4 letter at all?

No, I didn't receive anything after my email that my expedite request was accepted. 

[chamma 382]

9 hours ago, KaurN said:

Was your case expedited?

 

8 hours ago, Chahal said:

Yes it was, if u wait on the embassy to book the interview then u Will be waiting for months. I made the appointment for biometrics and interview. They email a confirmation letter and that Works for the medical and biometrics. When u go get the medical done just take the ds 260 confirmation letter and tell them u had ur case expedited. you should be fine !  

so.. @KaurN - you are slightly relieved now?

[KaurN 138]

2 minutes ago, chamma said:

 

so.. @KaurN - you are slightly relieved now?

Yes a bit. Waiting for the consulates  response!

[chamma 382]

10 minutes ago, KaurN said:

Yes a bit. Waiting for the consulates  response!

I sure you are going to be fine.

[PP_2016 246]

On 6/28/2017 at 8:08 PM, chamma said:

 

Some info on Birth certificates - if it can help anybody by @NihalV & @mcgg

 

On 6/28/2017 at 5:41 PM, NihalV said:

Hi All,

 

My original birth certificate is gujarati language and name in Birth Certificate (NIHAR) is different from Passport (NIHAL), my all document have same name as passport apart from Birth Certificate.

I checked on NVC website and it said that you can submit the Matriculation certificate (issues by school board with birth date) so I was planing to submit it.(https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/IN.html) 

 

But when I called NVC and confirm they said I have to submit the Birth certificate.   so Now I see submitting only Matriculation certificate increases chance of getting REF.

 

So I am thinking to submit below documents. Please review and let me know if this can be better.

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy
1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

 

 

 

On 6/28/2017 at 5:58 PM, chamma said:

I suggest you include them all.

1. I had read an experience by an Indian VJer ( can't find it now) that he too received a checklist for Birth Certificate. He did not have his, and hence only submitted his matriculation record. NVC came back - he was then asked to submit a record from the authorities that his Birth Certificate was not available. In your case only submitting the matriculation record MIGHT end up in the same problem.
2. If you submit the Matriculation record as well, the NVC would understand that the name change is not recent and the record is genuine. I am sure you are having all your records translated in English (as you already suggested). Good Luck.

 

 

 

On 6/28/2017 at 6:10 PM, NihalV said:

I think you are referring to below reply...

 

 

So @chamma you agree what I am planning will be sufficient. ?

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy

• 1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
• 1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
• 1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
• 1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
• 1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

 

 

 

 

On 6/28/2017 at 7:41 PM, mcgg said:

Along with the list you mentioned affidavit from both parents affirming name change from what is mentioned in your birth certificate to your current name might be helpful. During my embassy interview the official reviewing my documents did not bother much with my School Certificate. Instead he considered Non-Availability and affidavits from my parents. I got separate affidavits from my Mom and Dad. 

 

I got a few of my documents translated from Hindi to English and followed the NVC guidelines for translation. I got the translations notarized alongwith an affidavit from the translator asserting his capability to understand and translate from Hindi to English.

 

That is how I went about it since I feel that extra work does no harm.

 

Good luck to you.

 

Edited Wednesday at 03:40 PM by chamma

 

@chamma- how about posting your birth certificate for everyone's benefit. Just like I posted my PCC. 😊 Your contribution to India NVC forum would be appropriated.

[chamma 382]

3 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

@chamma- how about posting your birth certificate for everyone's benefit. Just like I posted my PCC. 😊 Your contribution to India NVC forum would be appropriated.

Sure, I shall.. but the birth certificate would be specific to each state in India...

[PP_2016 246]

11 minutes ago, chamma said:

Sure, I shall.. but the birth certificate would be specific to each state in India...

Yes..but all states have more or less similar format. Post that. People can surely benefit from it.

[NihalV 26]

@PP_2016 @chamma @mcgg 

 

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I am in process to get the duplicate copy of Birth Certificate from my birthplace Panchayat office with corrected name that is too in English   Hope I get it soon...!