minna15

Thanks guys, really appreciate the prompt response

I had mine within a week. I didn't go with the express / priority option, but I did pay for secure delivery. However, I am in the UK and the mail service used for the secure delivery is one day. If you are having it sent out of the country it would depend on the method of delivery you select and the mail or courier service available in the country to which it is being sent.

Yes you needed the passport clearance from the consulate in Birmingham.

As far as I know the Passport clearance from Birmingham should do they also give a red Stamp on your passport did you get that? ( if yes then I think your good) but I'm not quiet sure if you require a PCC from local police as you haven't been residing in India.

You will require a PCC from India( as you are a citizen here) and a PCC from UK as well if you have resided there for more than 12 months.

Have you looked that reciprocity by country table on the NVC website?
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html