Bali - Ranae

Best option would be to get your birth certificate corrected, to match her passport and other documents. That way, she will not have to change any of her old documents. IF this is not an option, then you will have to take the path of having her documents match the name that is mentioned in your birth certificate.
Unless the names match, you will either get the process delayed or rejected. Indian affidavits confirming both names are of the same person are known not to impress immigration officers.

What is your mother's name mentioned as, in your passport?

Go for Trident, it is right across the street from the consulate, amazing service and worth every cent/paisa

You do not need the PCC from commissioner's office anymore, just the PCC from the local Passport Seva Kendra.

Than you everybody, I love it here!!!!

Hello VJ Family,

I finally was reunited with the love of my life, there is the best feeling to be with the one you love

POE was at Denver, I have updated it in the POE Review section.

Thank you everybody for the advice and support, I would not be here without you!

Now that I am here on IR-1, what should be my next step? Kindly help as you always have.

Regards,

Bali

I would say, if she is being bullied and is not feeling comfortable, quit!

Her job status has no bearings on the visa's approval.

My case:

I was serving my notice period when I attended the interview. I was never asked about my work.

I even booked the flight tickets before the interview, I would not recommend it, but it did not cause any issues for me. Everything will go fine, do not worry

The person you spoke to is not a direct Embassy employee, he was from VFS. All calls are now attended by VFS and they just read the verbatim provided to them. They are as good as rock when it comes to getting information out of them...

You will not be allowed to attend the Interview, it would be of great moral boost to your man, but they will ask you to step away from the line before you enter the embassy. This is from my experience at the Mumbai consulate.

All the very best and hope you go back to US with loads of gifts and your husband too

Send the Originals, you will get them back.

Always send originals to NVC and a copy.

What I did:

I sent in all required documents (Originals) with 2 copies to my wife in US. She then checked them again and then shipped it to NVC.

When I went to the Mumbai consulate, they gave back each document, safe and intact, including the envelope we had sent in.

I asked this question way back..... I can answer it too now:)

NO it is not required!

Thank you all!!!

Visa approved!!!!!

Hello VJ family, my interview went real smooth yesterday.

Thanks to the information in this website and ever so helpful members, my journey has been real easy

I have posted my experience and details in the Embassy review forum.

You need to get the PCC from Local Passport Seva Kendra.

I am from Bangalore and I got it done from the Passport Seva Kendra near Lalbagh (near Urvashi Theater)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Thank you so much. I just checked the status and it says visa has been printed and it will be soon mailed to the pickup location selected. I am happy that finally we got the visa. Thanks again for the link.

Welcome and congratulations!!!!

Hello VJ friends,

My husband just had his CR1 visa interview today in Mumbai. They took all documents from him and informed him that they will notify him in 5 days. Unfortunately my husband did not question them why. I thought they would tell him the result whether it is approved, denied or need more documents. I am so confused and worried now.

Does anyone have any idea of why they are holding the documents with out telling the result. Please advice.

Check your case status here:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

What category of visas are going to AP?

I am having sleepless nights too!!! So nervous!

All the very best for your interview and do let us know in detail what happens at the consulate.

It depends on the vaccination shots and individual cases.

Usually, it ranges from 4500 to 5000.

AMAZING!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Hi,

Thanks. But I have not received any email as of yet.

Ah! strange, then it is best to ask them when you can expect the email

another way of checking is to see if your case number appears in the interview schedule list in Mumbai:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/395145/pereirals/Updated-IVappts-Jan%202013.pdf

You should receive an email stating that you case at NVC is complete. For India, NVC schedules the interview.

I got mine in a similar way, email from NVC stating the interview was scheduled at Mumbai Consulate

All the best for the interview!!!

Hi VJ Family,

I have the letter from NVC stating that the Interview has been scheduled.

The Mumbai Consulate website also has my Case number and date and time.

Should I send in the filled in DS-2001 at this stage?

Link to the form:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/890/pdfs/DS_2001.pdf

Thank you!!!

Bali

Interview Dates for January are in:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/395145/pereirals/Updated-IVappts-Jan%202013.pdf

All the best to everybody!!

Thank you. I got my interview letter today. My interview is on Jan 15. I think next step is to get the medical done.

I heard there is something about VFS. Do we need to call mumbai consulate to make any arrangements?

Congratulations!!

Yes, next steps are:

Medical Exam (valid for 6 months)

Register with VFS website (mandatory since September 26, 2012)

This link will help you:

http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivinterview_preparation.html

Also, its the right time to organize your proof of ongoing relationship

Hope this helps

Good luck on the interview!

Thank you!!!!

Bali-Ranae, I have a question, after your is completed at nvc, how long it took to get interview letter?

When they sent me the email about NVC case completion, they included the Interview date in the same PDF.

So, basically, once your case is complete at NVC, they send you an email with PDF stating that the case is complete and also give you the Interview date.

I have attached a masked snap shot of the relevant sheet, hope this helps.

Congrats...

Thank you

HI VJ Family,

Need your advice as always.

My Wife (USC) had sent in her Tax Return documents to the NVC with the I-864 forms.

Do I need to carry them again?

She is going to file for the Tax Returns in Jan again and my interview is on 29th Jan.

PS: The Interview letter from NVC states that "The required document has been received." for Financial Evidence

Thank you!

Bali