Melo

You are required to submit documents to VFS... they will not accept it at the Embassy.

Congrats to both of you

I was asked for 15 thousand rupees. I did not pay it. I met someone from the home munustry (a deputy secretary) in connection with the Delhi FRRO report and mentioned what the Bombay chap had asked me for... well by the end of the day the Bombay chap was calling to beg me not to proceed further with the complaint as he had been suspended from duty... the chap I had met was in charge of the Foreigner's Division... and we got on famously... I just do not like the idea of paying someone to do their job... I have never paid a bribe till date... and gravely doubt that I ever will.

I would kill for some chocolate cake... but that would send my diet right out of the window!!!

It is currently past 3 am... I don't sleep easily and asfter the fall I had the day before - well the pain won't allow me to sleep

I can understand basic bombay hindi but I have not the foggiest what nishachar is... I speak bombay hindi with an english accent... so stuff like ek packet cigarette lena ko sakta hai... normally has the ciggiewalla look at me in stunned disbelief... have been known to to say tum shut up karo (my mates have never let me hear the end of this)... I forget all the hindi I know when I am angry... and when someone tries to rip me off I do get angry

I won't be going through another interview. I had mine in June. If all the documents are in order then they will send my passport back to me with the visa stamped on it.

The check-list for Delhi:

Passport

Photos

Application Forms

Birth Certificate

Termination of Previous Marriage (if applicable)

Proof of Relationship

Police Report

Deportation documents (if applicable)

Prison Records (if applicable)

Military Records (if applicable)

Affidavit of Support

Medical Report

Fees

I handed in my documents to the VFS in Delhi today... well, to be honest I think they are appalling. I saw an old woman at the counter next to me being harrassed... they had given her incorrect information on the phone and said it was too bad she would just have to come back on Monday... they seemed to relish it.

First the woman who took my docs said how many times have you got a section 221 (g) before? I told her that since I had never had any desire to even visit the USA before this was the first. She tried her level best to intimidate me with no success. I asked her how long this process would take - her reply from 1 week to 5 years. So I asked her if she was planning on hanging on to my passport for 5 years? She could not answer. I then asked her if she would be sending my papers to the Embassy today. Her reply was no we have to process them. I told her that the visa was under process by the Embassy... what processing did they have to do... no reply... she looked highly uncomfortable. Then I paid her for the courier services... the amount they require is 337 rupees. I gave her 350; she asked me if I had change and I said no. So she puts the money in a drawer. I waited a few minutes before asking her if there was not something she was supposed to return to me. She could see I was injured (had a fall yesterday and hurt myself quite badly) yet she kept me waiting for 25 minutes or so to return 13 rupees. I was not prepared to forget about it coz the sum of money is paltry. The money goes into their pockets and I am darned if I was gonna let that happen.

This company also deals with UK visas and I think I should say something to both the US Embassy and the British High Commission... after all they are representing both countries.

Congratulations!!! Am so happy for you.

I am submitting my docs for the section 221 (g) tomorrow... just hope all goes well...

Am soooooooooooooooo pleased for you... but again don't book your tickets till you actually have it in hand... I recall that someone had a hassle with the courier company and they took ages to deliver it... not trying to dampen your spirits - just trying to ensure you don't have further hassles. Anyway... the good news is it is on it's way

After Dilana's completely unnacceptable bitchiness... I no longer see her as a contender... I believe she too will go.

Happy birthday

Hey Ariji I do love macher jhol if that helps

Paul likes spicy food - I don't... Paul can't stand onions in his food... he has never had Indian food and ssys it smells awful... well I am not particularly fond of Indian food apart from the tikkas and kebabs and tandoori food... I must stress that I loathe Indian vegetarian food... it makes me feel rather ill... but then I am a carnivore...

I love grilled pork chops, a nice succulent beef steak (well done), fish and chips, bangers and mash, steak and kidney pie, so on and so forth... I am feeling hungry now just thinking of these... I think I will make myself a nice shepherd's pie tomorrow...

I recall this happening to another couple too... if I remember correctly they had to change travel plans due to this. I don't remember who the couple was though. I hope you get the visa in hand soon.

I am getting mine done through New Delhi. But due to the fact that I am a British national, the police report from India had to be provided by the FRRO... I was asked for a huge bribe by an FRRO officer in Bombay. I refused to pay it... just used some contacts in the Ministry to complain about the chap... and I got the Bombay report pronto.

I will be submitting documents required for the section 221 (g) towards the end of the week... but as far as the interview I had back in June - well the CO was extremely polite. My interview was conducted in English but they do ask if people want the interview to be conducted in Hindi etc... If I recall correctly it took about 2 hours in toto (in addition to the hour you wait outside).

On this thread yes there is only one person... but this sort of thing happens a lot now... it never used to be so. So if that is a broad generalization in your opinion, then I would say you need to take a closer look at what goes on in other threads.

I think it will be between Magni and Dilana. I do not think that either the Aussie or Lucas have what it takes. We shall have to wait and see.

Yep I agree with you Dilana has a real energy about her... but I think Magi is a serious contender too

I got a section 221 (g). I too informed them that I used to do drugs over 20 years ago. I said as much to the doctor who examined me. At the time of the interview, I saw my form lying in front of the CO with the section where I had ticked yes to having been a user facing him. I brought up the matter myself; did not wait for him to question me. I was asked for a UK police report dating back to 1970 (when I was 14); a notarized letter from me describing my addiction and a letter from my fiance describing our relationship. I was asked to submit these documents along with my passport and that if they require anything else they will let me know. I will be submitting these documents on Friday (for I believe the last document I need will be with me then). In addition to this I have a letter from the re-hab where I cleaned up my act and with whom I retain close ties. This re-hab has been working closely with the US State dept. so I believe that what was written will be treated seriously. In addition the doctor who performed the medical examination said she would be ready to speak to the Consulate on my behalf.

I did heroin from 1973 through to 1980 and smoked marijuana for an additional two years. We spoke to an imigration lawyer, who said that there is no reason for the visa to be denied. So I live in hope. But will really know once I have submitted all the docs they asked for.

I wish you the very best of luck; this process is hard enough as it is.

You look gorgeous Dawn

I cannot understand why people feel it is necessary to be so uncaring... but it no longer surprises me... for people seem to thrive on that here... one reason why I spend less and less time here... this is no longer a place where one can feel supported... there is always someone trying to drag another person down... and it is sad.

Well, people ask bands they love to be on their list of friends... this is one way the bands get their music heard too... also, a lot of people use My Space to network etc... so yeah I would say if you wish, ask... all they can do is say yes or no...

Paul and I have our own site... but he is sooooooooooooooooooo lax about adding to his blog; adding photos so on and so forth

Here is our site: http://melogypsy.net

These are other sites:

http://melosprogbazaar.com

http://melosprogbazaar.com/close_to_the_edge

Our My Space sites:

http://www.myspace.com/melos_prog_bazaar

http://www.myspace.com/meloproggoddess

http://www.myspace.com/electric_gypsy

Terrorism exists. It has and probably always will. Every country and ethnicity has had to deal with it. But that is no excuse for this hatred.

Hatred exists. It has and probably always will. Every country and ethnicity has had to deal with it. But that is no excuse for all this terrorism.

Aye!!!