RADZ7

Hi Langa,

I have a question for my minor daughter age just turned 10 n 13 years old May 2014. THey have got their U.S passport and Passport card recently and we are have applied for renunciation of Indian passport and applied for Indian entry visa. My question is that now i am going to apply for naturalisation certificate for my both the daughters in U.S before going India on urgent basis. Will my daughters will be called personally for interview in U.S? Also my daughters will take up their school in India for some years. Will that affect for naturalisation process? Please guide me. Since i am planning to do the paper work for them now or sooner until i get clarifications for not falling in trouble. Any one who know the new processing way in 2014. Thanks Langa you tread gave me reply to many of my questions but do you know the latest update of the situation.

Ok so my daughter's who is 14 years old had her N-600 interview on March 22, 2011. I sent the application February 5, 2011 to the USCIS local office.

I am posting this just incase there is someone out there who is curious about the process.

Well this is how it went. We were in the lobby then the IO came out and called out my daughter's name after about 10 minutes of waiting and then of course as her mom I was allowed to be with her. The IO asked my daughter her name and went through the whole application and made a comment that I had provided a complete application therefore he did not require much from her/us. The IO then asked for my daughter's passport and greencard which I handed to him. He went through the all the pages of the application, asking my daughter to confirm her name, date of birth, what school she attends, who does she live with (interesting), asked her to confirm our home address and her age. He also asked if she was married or single, I was shocked by that question and asked him why they ask that. Hesaid they are required to ask it because some kids 16 or 17 years old are married and if they happen to be married then N-600 process cannot go forward. I didn't bother to ask how then do they get their proof of citizenship. Anyway my daughter answered the question politely. He went through all the support documents I sent in with the file. After that he then asked my daughter to sign her 2 pictures that we sent with the application then he gave my daughter a printed paper with the Pledge of Alligiance to read and understand before he administers the aoth and said that we should go and wait in the lobby whilst they process the certificate. We waited for about 15 minutes and then we were called back in his office. He asked my daughter to stand up (funny I stood up too then he told me to sit down as I had already taken the oath). So my daughter was sworn in and then my daughter had to sign a few documents including her Citizenship Certificate. I asked if I it was okay with him to take pictures and he said it was fine, so I took some lovely pictures and he also took pictures of me and my daughter in his office (holding the flag of course) and it was over.....phew!

All I can say to those contemplating on sending their N-600 applications for their kids, I say do it now. Laws change everyday. Having the certificate makes life easier for you and your child and when you do it soon after you naturalize you don't have to worry about it later on in the future. You don't really want your child getting married etc and then that complicates the process. The IO also told me that before 2001 a child could not become a US Citizen unless both parents (even divorced) were US Citizens (interesting). So Congress changed the law in 2001. I'm glad the law changed because it would have definitely affected my child.

I can't tell you all how glad I am that this process is over. I'm done...yeah!! All I need to do now is apply for our passports.

Thank you all lovely people for your help and I hope I can give back what you all have give me. Stay Blessed!!

Thanx for responding flora.

My children got greencard based on father's who is citizen of U.S. We entered U.S on IR1 visa and got greencard. Kids become automatically U.S citizen based aupon father. Mother is on greencard. That's how they got their U.S passport and now we have to surrender Indian Passport and get Indian visa or OCI. Got to know that CKGS that is Cox & kings global services has taken charge of handling indian visa/pio/oci etc..Bsl is quitting. Thanks for response i got the available information on CKGS website n spoke to customer service.

Your first question is not clear.

Your minor girls came to US with indian passport while parents were on green card ,then later you say that you are naturalized citizen of US then how are you still on green card,don't you have US passport.

If your girls came on US passport its not legal to hold indian passport.

Its written clearly on indian passport that once you acquire other nationality its illegal to hold Indian passport,you need to surrender it.Its not legal to travel on Indian passport anymore,open passport and read the instructions carefully ,its clearly mentioned there.

You still have 1 month before going back,its better for everyone to surrender it right now instead of paying fine of big amount later on.

I am not sure about applying OCI while in india.

but for applying OCI too you need to surrender indian passport first.

better to go to BLS website and search for answers.

Please need immediate guidance, sorry i don't know how to post...Hope some one here assist me..

Please advice on the following points urgently:-

01. My minor girls aged 10 and 13 travelled from India to USA on 15th May 2014 along with their

Parents on Green Card.

02. We have a returned ticket to India for travel on 12th June 2014 so that both of them can

go to school in India on 16th June 2014.

03. Based on their Fathers Naturalized Certificate (USA Citizen) both the Girls have got their

USA Passport issued to them on 10th May 2014. They are still holding Green card and

valid Indian Passport.

04. Both the girls didn't apply for Certificate of Naturalization as yet, but will do so before

they turn 14 years old.

05. Since we don't have enough time to surrender Indian Passport and get multiple entry visa to

travel to India on USA Passport since this process takes about 3 to 4 weeks as we will miss

our travel dates to India.

06. Can we travel back to India with Indian Passport and Green Card and once in India complete

formalities to surrender Indian Passport and get multiple entry visa for 2 years on USA Passport

with Foreigners Registration office in India and at the same time apply for OCI while staying in

India.

07. To get renunciation certificate after surrendering Indian Passport and get multiple entry visa

on USA passport in USA takes about 3 to 4 weeks and we cannot take a chance to loose

our return paid ticket to India to wait here to complete the paper work and be late to school.

08. Hence decided to travel back to India on Indian Passport. Will this create problems for us in

India. I believe 3 months grace period is given to surrender Indian Passport once a Foreign

Citienship holding USA Passport without any penalty fees or fines.

Please advise me in details with all the points and with clear picture what can be done in this case.

Thanking the team in Advance, i had much help earlier from this team to help me with my interview process.ad

Ok, so the $250 is the penalty for not surrendering it.

I would either try to phone the Indian consulate, or post in a forum which is specifically Indian expat related, to ask what happens if you cannot surrender the passport due to having destroyed it. Someone on VisaJourney may know the answer, but without firsthand experience it is unlikely.

The Chicago Indian consulate says this:

4. I have lost/misplaced/submitted (to US authorities) my Indian passport. How may I obtain a Surrender Certificate?

If you do not have your Indian passport, you need to submit a sworn affidavit (notarized) explaining loss of your passport. You may attach a copy of your lost passport with your application. If your passport has been retained by the US authorities, you may submit some documentary proof to that effect. If you have lost an Indian passport, you need to submit a police report (mentioning loss of Indian Passport) along with your application. Once your application is accepted as complete, we will attest the "Renunciation form" (submitted by you) and return the same to you. In this case no surrender certificate will be issued.

Also read http://www.***removed***....er-certificate/ It says there is no penalty if you lost your passport. You need to prove your Indian origin, your US naturalisation, and complete the Affidavit of Loss: http://www.***removed***....of-passport.pdf I guess mentioning you probably destroyed it may not actually be the best thing.

Sorry i dont know how to post my comment n where? Pls if some one can assist on the below very urgently as currently i am in U.S

Please advice on the following points urgently:-

01. My minor girls aged 10 and 13 travelled from India to USA on 15th May 2014 along with their

Parents on Green Card.

02. We have a returned ticket to India for travel on 12th June 2014 so that both of them can

go to school in India on 16th June 2014.

03. Based on their Fathers Naturalized Certificate (USA Citizen) both the Girls have got their

USA Passport issued to them on 10th May 2014. They are still holding Green card and

valid Indian Passport.

04. Both the girls didn't apply for Certificate of Naturalization as yet, but will do so before

they turn 14 years old.

05. Since we don't have enough time to surrender Indian Passport and get multiple entry visa to

travel to India on USA Passport since this process takes about 3 to 4 weeks as we will miss

our travel dates to India.

06. Can we travel back to India with Indian Passport and Green Card and once in India complete

formalities to surrender Indian Passport and get multiple entry visa for 2 years on USA Passport

with Foreigners Registration office in India and at the same time apply for OCI while staying in

India.

07. To get renunciation certificate after surrendering Indian Passport and get multiple entry visa

on USA passport in USA takes about 3 to 4 weeks and we cannot take a chance to loose

our return paid ticket to India to wait here to complete the paper work and be late to school.

08. Hence decided to travel back to India on Indian Passport. Will this create problems for us in

India. I believe 3 months grace period is given to surrender Indian Passport once a Foreign

Citienship holding USA Passport without any penalty fees or fines.

Please advise me in details with all the points and with clear picture what can be done in this case.

Thanking the team in Advance, i had much help earlier from this team to help me with my interview process.ad

I wud like to share my experience with u all....

I woke up at 4:30am and was out of the house with my children by 5:15 to take local train to Bandra. I reached at consulate at 6:30, saw many ppl standing..I was still relaxed as my chidlren kept me busy with their question's...

Security guard asked every one to form 2 lines checking interview letter..One for Immigrant and other Non immigrant visa..Sharp 7:20am i enter the gate for screening..They give one tray box to keep all ur belonging's in it including ur wrist watch..and then do screening for us too..Collected my belonging from tray and headed to waiting area for immigrant visa.. There they line up for to give token number on ur interview letter..I got my token and sat at waiting area..After 10 mintues that shud be 8:10am the indian officer called me..It was a lady..She asked me..

1. Who is petitioner?

2. Give me ur medical and P.C.C..and took my hubby tax2011 from me..She gave back all the documents corresponded with NVC in bundle..

3. what does ur spouse do?

4. Have you been outside india?

5. She asked me to correct my DS-230 PART 1, since i was working in u.a.e and i slipped to mention on it..(corrected)

6. Where is ur husband now?

7. When is he going back to U.S?

8. Were u married before?

9. Was ur husband married before?

10. He dint mention in his document about his first marriage??(it was a mistake from my hubby n i had all the documents to prove it)

11. She made a remark on 10th point with red pen,, i cud see it and i thought that's it i will be asked on this matter for sure from american..

12. where does he work?

she took my finger print of left n right hand..Finger print is not done for children.

she asked me to wait for the next around of interview..

I waited, waited n waited n waited....was getting fed up when i saw all were moving out wid happy faces and few dissappointed ones..(there was rush as some ppl date on 19th nov was also interviewed)

Anyways i was called at 12:20noon..I was second last there..

I was called by American Lady, very smart and mine was like rapid fire question.....I knew that i had to be very honest to it, bcoz if u are honest, then u are confident...

First i greeted her.. She asked me to sign DS part 2...OATH we 3 had to take..followed by right 4 finger print of mine..

1. who is calling you?

2. when did u meet him?

3. how did u meet him? U met him when u were working or on visit?

4. For how many years were u working in U.A.E?

5. Did u get married in U.A.E or India?

6. After marriage how long he stayed with you?

7 How does he communicates with u?

8. What is the age difference between ur age and his?

9. How did ur parents agree to this marriage?

10.For how long his last marriage was lasted?

11. What was the reason for seperation?

12. Does he have any children from previous marriage?

13. Can u show me the pic of ur marriage?

14. Which year he got married (previous marriage)?

15. What was the reason to terminated his first marriage?

she was giving me my passport back asking me for PCC from U.A.E to be done, i answered her immediately that i left that country for good 6years before..Then she was ok wit it..

16. So can u prove me that his marriage got terminated? I showed all the documents..

17. She also asked were u both in living relationship?

18. Are these pic original or printed? (PIC i took to show of my family) I took only 10 pics..

I have detailed all her question in short to the point, smile and speak..

She said ur interview seems ok but, all i need is copy of divorce from the civil court so i give u ur passport back and ....In mean time i told her sorry madam can i intervene u for a minute she said yes...I again removed documents and told her this is divorce copy from the high court..she said oh i over looked it..This shud be good enough..

She asked me to sit and called my elder daughter age 11 to question..

1. DO u know ur parents anniversary date?

2. How do u communicate with ur father?

3. Do u miss him?

4. Does he visit u very often?

5. Do u know where ur father stays?

While seeing pic, she asked called my younger daughter age 8..is this you or ur elder sister? Is ur father carrying you or ur elder sis? (Those pic were when they were toddler)...

Then she smiled and said to my daughter's call ur mother, The lady replied me ok...ur interview has been good to the honest..u will get ur passport in one week time with visa..I said thank you and hve a nice day...

Then end...

Be really honest and stick to ur answer given bcoz they ask u same question in 3 different way...to judge whether ur answer differ's all the time..she did that to me...

Hope it will help some one like my case on this visa journey blog..All the best to the rest up coming interview...

Pls note there is xerox machine inside, so u need not worry if u miss any documents copy, also they take pic inside for U.S photo visa, there is snack counter too..All this in waiting area..

Hey i have deatiled my experience of interview posted yesterday..i cant find it where it is? Sorry bad browsing..Otherwise i will mention it again in sometime....thanks u

I wud like to share my experience with u all....

I woke up at 4:30am and was out of the house with my children by 5:15 to take local train to Bandra. I reached at consulate at 6:30, saw many ppl standing..I was still relaxed as my chidlren kept me busy with their question's...

Security guard asked every one to form 2 lines checking interview letter..One for Immigrant and other Non immigrant visa..Sharp 7:20am i enter the gate for screening..They give one tray box to keep all ur belonging's in it including ur wrist watch..and then do screening for us too..Collected my belonging from tray and headed to waiting area for immigrant visa.. There they line up for to give token number on ur interview letter..I got my token and sat at waiting area..After 10 mintues that shud be 8:10am the indian officer called me..It was a lady..She asked me..

1. Who is petitioner?

2. Give me ur medical and P.C.C..and took my hubby tax2011 from me..She gave back all the documents corresponded with NVC in bundle..

3. what does ur spouse do?

4. Have you been outside india?

5. She asked me to correct my DS-230 PART 1, since i was working in u.a.e and i slipped to mention on it..(corrected)

6. Where is ur husband now?

7. When is he going back to U.S?

8. Were u married before?

9. Was ur husband married before?

10. He dint mention in his document about his first marriage??(it was a mistake from my hubby n i had all the documents to prove it)

11. She made a remark on 10th point with red pen,, i cud see it and i thought that's it i will be asked on this matter for sure from american..

12. where does he work?

she took my finger print of left n right hand..Finger print is not done for children.

she asked me to wait for the next around of interview..

I waited, waited n waited n waited....was getting fed up when i saw all were moving out wid happy faces and few dissappointed ones..(there was rush as some ppl date on 19th nov was also interviewed)

Anyways i was called at 12:20noon..I was second last there..

I was called by American Lady, very smart and mine was like rapid fire question.....I knew that i had to be very honest to it, bcoz if u are honest, then u are confident...

First i greeted her.. She asked me to sign DS part 2...OATH we 3 had to take..followed by right 4 finger print of mine..

1. who is calling you?

2. when did u meet him?

3. how did u meet him? U met him when u were working or on visit?

4. For how many years were u working in U.A.E?

5. Did u get married in U.A.E or India?

6. After marriage how long he stayed with you?

7 How does he communicates with u?

8. What is the age difference between ur age and his?

9. How did ur parents agree to this marriage?

10.For how long his last marriage was lasted?

11. What was the reason for seperation?

12. Does he have any children from previous marriage?

13. Can u show me the pic of ur marriage?

14. Which year he got married (previous marriage)?

15. What was the reason to terminated his first marriage?

she was giving me my passport back asking me for PCC from U.A.E to be done, i answered her immediately that i left that country for good 6years before..Then she was ok wit it..

16. So can u prove me that his marriage got terminated? I showed all the documents..

17. She also asked were u both in living relationship?

18. Are these pic original or printed? (PIC i took to show of my family) I took only 10 pics..

I have detailed all her question in short to the point, smile and speak..

She said ur interview seems ok but, all i need is copy of divorce from the civil court so i give u ur passport back and ....In mean time i told her sorry madam can i intervene u for a minute she said yes...I again removed documents and told her this is divorce copy from the high court..she said oh i over looked it..This shud be good enough..

She asked me to sit and called my elder daughter age 11 to question..

1. DO u know ur parents anniversary date?

2. How do u communicate with ur father?

3. Do u miss him?

4. Does he visit u very often?

5. Do u know where ur father stays?

While seeing pic, she asked called my younger daughter age 8..is this you or ur elder sister? Is ur father carrying you or ur elder sis? (Those pic were when they were toddler)...

Then she smiled and said to my daughter's call ur mother, The lady replied me ok...ur interview has been good to the honest..u will get ur passport in one week time with visa..I said thank you and hve a nice day...

Then end...

Be really honest and stick to ur answer given bcoz they ask u same question in 3 different way...to judge whether ur answer differ's all the time..she did that to me...

Hope it will help some one like my case on this visa journey blog..All the best to the rest up coming interview...

Pls note there is xerox machine inside, so u need not worry if u miss any documents copy, also they take pic inside for U.S photo visa, there is snack counter too..All this in waiting area..

CONGRATULATIONS RADZ7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much for keeping us posted in your busy schedule. You sure did have a long day at the consulate. hope kids were ok and I believe they did good for the interview. Thanks again!!!!

Hey i have deatiled my experience of interview posted yesterday..i cant find it where it is? Sorry bad browsing..Otherwise i will mention it again in sometime....thanks u

Hello Everybody,

I wud like to share my experience with u all..I am sure it can turn for some one guidance..The way it helped me..

I woke up at 4:30am and was out of the house with my children by 5:15 to take local train to Bandra. I reached at consulate at 6:30, saw many ppl standing..I was still relaxed as my children kept me busy with their question's...

Security guard asked every one to make 2 lines checking interview letter..One for Immigrant and other Non immigrant visa..Sharp 7:20am i enter the gate for screening..They give one tray box to keep all ur belonging's in it including ur wrist watch..and then do screening for us too..Collected my belonging from tray and headed to waiting area for immigrant visa.. There they line up for to give token number on ur interview letter..I got my token and sat at waiting area..After 10 mintues that shud be 8:10am the indian officer called me..It was a lady..She asked me..

1. Who is petitioner?

2. Give me ur medical and P.C.C..

3. who does ur spouse do?

4. Have you been outside india?

5. She asked me to correct my DS-230 PART 1, since i was working in u.a.e and i forgot to mention on it..

6. Where is ur husband now?

7. When is he going back to U.S?

8. Where u married before?

9. Was ur husband married before?

10. He dint mention in his document about his first marraige??(it was a mistake from my hubby n i had all the documents to prove it)

11. She made a remark on 10th point with red pen,, i cud see it and i thought that's it i will be asked on this matter for sure from american..

12. where does he work?

she asked me to wait for the next around of interview..

I waited, waited n waited n waited....was getting fed up when i saw all were moving out wid happy faces and few dissappointed ones..

Anyways i was called at 12:20noon..I was second last there..

I was called by American Lady, very smart and mine was like rapid fire question.....I knew that i had to be very honest to it, bcoz if u are honest, then u are confident...

First i greeted her..

1. who is calling you?

2. when did u meet him?

3. how did u meet him? U met him when u were working or on visit?

4. For how many years were u working in U.A.E?

5. Did u get married in U.A.E or India?

6. After marriage how long he stayed with you?

7 How does he communicates with u?

8. What is the age difference between ur age and his?

9. How did ur parents agree to this marriage?

10.For how long his last marriage was lasted?

11. What was the reason for seperation?

12. Does he have any children from previous marriage?

13. Can u show me the pic of ur marriage?

14. Which year he got married?

she was giving me my passport back asking me for PCC from U.A.E to be done, i answered her immediately that i lef that country for good 6years before..Then she was ok wit it..

14. So can u prove me that his marriage got terminated? I showed all the documents..

15..She said ur interview seems ok but, all i need is copy of divorce from the civil court so i give u ur passport back and ....In mean time i told her sorry madam can i interven u for a minute she said yes...I again removed documents and told her this is divorce copy from the high court..she said ok, sorry i over looked it..This shud be good enough..

She asked me to sit and called my elder daughter 11 to question..

1. DO u know ur parents anniversary date?

2. How do u communicate with ur father?

3. Do u miss him?

4. Does he visit u very often?

5. Do u know where ur father stays?

While seeing pic, she asked my younger daughter 8yrs..is this you or ur elder sister? Is ur father carrying you or ur elder sis? (Those pic were when they were toddler)...

Then she smiled and said to my daughter call ur mother, The lady replied me ok...ur interview has been good to the honest..u will get ur passport in one week time with visa..I said thank you and hve a nice day...

Then end....

Hope this will help for some similar to my case....Be really honest and stick to ur answer given bcoz they ask u same question in 3 different way...to judge whether ur answer differ's all the time..

hey RADZ7... thank you for the info. how did you get this? Your interview is scheduled for tomorrow the 20th right? Did you visit the consulate or is this information being emailed?

Just read ur message, as i was busy yesterday getting my documents in order for today interview..Outcome is me and my 2 children got approved for interview.. I was on IR-1 and my chidren on IR-2 visa category..I was the 2nd last to get out off the consulate from 7:30 batch appointed timings...

Today i saw some ppl who missed their interview on 19th Nov had come today to attend..

I entered at 7:20am and was out at 12:45noon..

I joined visa journey recently but trust me it was a greathelp for me to get my answer's confidently..I wud suggest ppl to go thru the 75 question's listed by one of the VJ member..And they nail it on those question's only...

Thanx's to all VJ MEMBERS..I shud recv the passport's in one week time...

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Hi,

Greetings!

Just wondering do you had your medical examination done? Please let me know. Are the vaccines very painful? Since I have to take 3 vaccines.

hello,

My interview date is on 20th Nov...Pls share ur experience any one on 19th Nov..

Hi,

Today I have checked the appointment schedule and came to know that my case # and day and date is missing from the November list. My case # comes under CR1 category and my interview is on November 26. So my question is " Will they update the list for November once again"?

I have the appointment letter's soft copy from NVC but I want to see my case # in the list as well so that I can get a sigh of relief.

Please let me know

hello every one,

My interview date on NOv20th, IR-1 category..My dates are also not showing on the link...Please if anyone who has recently clear their interview on IR-1, can pls let us know what are question mumbai consulate has asked..I am getting nervous..I have got interview for me and my 2 children age 8 n 11..Do they ask any question's to children? It has been 11years of my marriage..What question can they ask me? luking fwd for kind help...