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Mumbai Consulate Visa Interview Date Approximate

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johna1   4

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Guys, those who might be interested in this topic. I am enclosing some of statistics that I had derived from observing the past few month interview volume conducted at the Mumbai Consulate. This is just an average, and it may not be perfect. Take a look at it.

In a given month,

CR-1 Category interviewed is at 25%

F-4 at 14%

F-3 at 4%

IR-1 at 4%

IR-2 at 2%

IR-5 at 42%

and remaining ones are K-1, F-1-F2A,SB,SD,etc...

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Robinhood   13

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Thank you for sharing details. Do you know the wait time or I would say estimated interview date after NVC closes the case.

USC here yes.gif
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I130
11/30/2012 - NOA1 - NBC
01/09/2013 - Transfer to local office(Newark, NJ)
03/11/2013 - INFO Pass
04/04/2013 - INFO Pass
04/30/2013 - RFE - Properly complete and re-submit G-325A.
05/09/2013 - RFE hand delivered to Local office.
05/10/2013 - NOA2 - Newark NJ

NVC
05/13/2013 - NVC Received.
05/30/2013 - Case & IIN # Received.
05/30/2013 - DS3032 & E-mail sent to remove Attorney and appoint petitioner as choice of Agent.
05/30/2013 - NVC accepted request and stated that further communication will now directed to petitioner.
06/04/2013 - AOS & IV bill e-mail received, generated and paid.
06/05/2013 - AOS & IV status paid.
06/05/2013 - AOS package sent
06/12/2013 - IV package sent
06/25/2013 - AOS Accepted
07/03/2013 - IV accepted
07/03/2013 - Case Complete
07/30/2013 - Interview Date received

09/30/2013 - Interview

09/30/2013 - Approved

10/02/2013 - Visa in hand

10/05/2013 - POE




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johna1   4

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As of now, you are looking about at about 2.5-3 months for most people. Of course, it can change over period of time and it depends on the amount of volume of applicants received by the Mumbai Consulate.

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Robinhood   13

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As of now, you are looking about at about 2.5-3 months for most people. Of course, it can change over period of time and it depends on the amount of volume of applicants received by the Mumbai Consulate.

real long wait... did you see that non immigrants spouses and children would get the visa in a day and for USC its months. They should at least let spouse of USC come to US on any other visa's like years ago Clinton came out with diff category for USC spouse during his presidency.

Umm, you are ahead of me so will watch your timeline.

Thanks

USC here yes.gif
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I130
11/30/2012 - NOA1 - NBC
01/09/2013 - Transfer to local office(Newark, NJ)
03/11/2013 - INFO Pass
04/04/2013 - INFO Pass
04/30/2013 - RFE - Properly complete and re-submit G-325A.
05/09/2013 - RFE hand delivered to Local office.
05/10/2013 - NOA2 - Newark NJ

NVC
05/13/2013 - NVC Received.
05/30/2013 - Case & IIN # Received.
05/30/2013 - DS3032 & E-mail sent to remove Attorney and appoint petitioner as choice of Agent.
05/30/2013 - NVC accepted request and stated that further communication will now directed to petitioner.
06/04/2013 - AOS & IV bill e-mail received, generated and paid.
06/05/2013 - AOS & IV status paid.
06/05/2013 - AOS package sent
06/12/2013 - IV package sent
06/25/2013 - AOS Accepted
07/03/2013 - IV accepted
07/03/2013 - Case Complete
07/30/2013 - Interview Date received

09/30/2013 - Interview

09/30/2013 - Approved

10/02/2013 - Visa in hand

10/05/2013 - POE




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Sangita   4

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My husband is waiting to get an interview appointment at Mumbai Consulate. Our case closed on 02/23/13. I hope we don't have to wait 2.5-3 months. I hope we as well as all others get an interview date much faster as we all have been waiting for this day in what seems like forever. Wish all of us luck! :)

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RR136   5

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real long wait... did you see that non immigrants spouses and children would get the visa in a day and for USC its months. They should at least let spouse of USC come to US on any other visa's like years ago Clinton came out with diff category for USC spouse during his presidency.

Umm, you are ahead of me so will watch your timeline.

Thanks

Its frustrating process, it seems like this consulate would rather process non-immigrant families faster than USC families. So if they receive more IR1 apps,they would rather make us wait than reorganize other visa appts. However I am also thankful for reaching at this stage, especially the stories on this website has taught me patience is a virtue. Keeping my fingers crossed for April interview :)

Good luck on your journey and be patient.

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RR136   5

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My husband is waiting to get an interview appointment at Mumbai Consulate. Our case closed on 02/23/13. I hope we don't have to wait 2.5-3 months. I hope we as well as all others get an interview date much faster as we all have been waiting for this day in what seems like forever. Wish all of us luck! :)

Good luck to you, seems like our cases closed around the same time frame. Here's to hoping for April interview,cheers!

PS: Don't forget to update your timeline

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Robinhood   13

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Its frustrating process, it seems like this consulate would rather process non-immigrant families faster than USC families. So if they receive more IR1 apps,they would rather make us wait than reorganize other visa appts. However I am also thankful for reaching at this stage, especially the stories on this website has taught me patience is a virtue. Keeping my fingers crossed for April interview :)

Good luck on your journey and be patient.

Thanks and good luck with your upcoming interview.

So how long does it take to get the interview date after NVC closes your case? I know Johna1 already mention about 2.5 to 3 months, but you are real close so you must be watching the dates.

USC here yes.gif
------------------------------
I130
11/30/2012 - NOA1 - NBC
01/09/2013 - Transfer to local office(Newark, NJ)
03/11/2013 - INFO Pass
04/04/2013 - INFO Pass
04/30/2013 - RFE - Properly complete and re-submit G-325A.
05/09/2013 - RFE hand delivered to Local office.
05/10/2013 - NOA2 - Newark NJ

NVC
05/13/2013 - NVC Received.
05/30/2013 - Case & IIN # Received.
05/30/2013 - DS3032 & E-mail sent to remove Attorney and appoint petitioner as choice of Agent.
05/30/2013 - NVC accepted request and stated that further communication will now directed to petitioner.
06/04/2013 - AOS & IV bill e-mail received, generated and paid.
06/05/2013 - AOS & IV status paid.
06/05/2013 - AOS package sent
06/12/2013 - IV package sent
06/25/2013 - AOS Accepted
07/03/2013 - IV accepted
07/03/2013 - Case Complete
07/30/2013 - Interview Date received

09/30/2013 - Interview

09/30/2013 - Approved

10/02/2013 - Visa in hand

10/05/2013 - POE




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RR136   5

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Thanks and good luck with your upcoming interview.

So how long does it take to get the interview date after NVC closes your case? I know Johna1 already mention about 2.5 to 3 months, but you are real close so you must be watching the dates.

Johna1 is correct.Since March slots are already full, am hoping for April interview but May seems more realistic

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Sangita   4

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Good luck to you, seems like our cases closed around the same time frame. Here's to hoping for April interview,cheers!

PS: Don't forget to update your timeline

Yes let's hope for an April interview. Best of luck :)

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johna1   4

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Hey Sangita,

When was your case completed at NVC, your timeline isnt updated. If your case was completed in January then you would have a high chance of getting an interview in April. anyway, I am praying to God that mine goes through and get a April interview as well. However, the statistics states that I wont get an April Interview. Oh well, one can wish!!!

Also, The Chennai does not process anymore immigration visa. This was such a Blow, I wish if they would revise their decision so that there would be more leverage on getting an interview earlier.

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sonineni   8

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Hai Johna1,Sangita,RR136!

I also completed processing of my case and waiting for interview date....and i am also hoping for April interview .....

Best of luck to all of us to get April interview dates....yes.gif

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29th January 2012:marriage
9th April 2012: i130 sent.
17th April 2012: NOA1 received...
13th December 2012:NOA2 received......
08th January 2013: Case number assigned by NVC
08th January 2013: paid AOS and IV bills.
28th January 2013: Sent AOS and IV packages to NVC..
20th February 2013: NVC sent checklist about our PCC ....
25th February 2013: We responded to checklist.
26th February 2013:Case completed....
4rth April 2013: Interview date...
Interview result: Approved

06th June 2013 : Reached USA

29th june 2013: Received conditional greencard...

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Sangita   4

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Hai Johna1,Sangita,RR136!

I also completed processing of my case and waiting for interview date....and i am also hoping for April interview .....

Best of luck to all of us to get April interview dates....yes.gif

That's great :) Let's all hope for the best! April interviews here we come lol =D

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Come and update your status in http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/414369-april-interview-for-india/

I hope we all get inteview in April.

That's great :) Let's all hope for the best! April interviews here we come lol =D

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I-130 Sent : 2012-09-10

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NVC Received : 2013-01-07

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NVC email for Checklist (PASSPORT POLICE CERTIFICATE) - Feb 22nd 2013 ( I called NVC and NVC mention that Carry document during Interview)

Email Received for Case Closed from NVC : Feb 28th 2013

Interview Date : Aril 1st 2013

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