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Anyone here who took 2017 tax extension  ? What do you need to take to the interview?

Anyone here who took 2017 tax extension  ? What do you need to take to the interview?

@nehallakhani

Hey in how many days did you get your passport?

2 hours ago, Harmeet Kaur said:

On ceac website it says "Issued: Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon." Last update was on May 2nd.

 

On track my passport it says "Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery"

And that hasn't changed since May 2nd either. 

 

Expect something tomorrow or by early next week... 

59 minutes ago, Nitha said:

I want to ask the same question 😊do we have to submit the payment receipt at NVC,POE or any other place?

After interview and before POE.. you can pay online...i think its uscis website ? i have seen people getting flyer on how to pay right after interview.

8 hours ago, Harmeet Kaur said:

Hi guys! My husband's interview was on Tuesday, May 1st and his visa was approved! Yayyy!

So we had selected to pick up the passport at Jalandhar, Punjab location and our interview was in Mumbai. 

Does anyone know how long it can take until passport is ready to be picked up? In Punjab?

Please let me know as we want to get tickets soon!!

Usually its 1-2 weeks. Check what the status says on ceac website.

On 4/16/2018 at 11:43 AM, adidas said:

 

We already got the a) Biometric done in Delhi and b) Medical done in Mohali. 

US consulate interview is in the last week of this month, I guess we will find out then if it was a requirement to do Biometrics and Medicals only in Mumbai. 

Let us know if they accepted bio and medical

19 hours ago, nehallakhani said:

A window before the interview window where they collect few documents asked me for returns of 2017 . 

 

My husband filed for extension . I said that and they were ok . How ever I volunteered giving them W2 for 2017 . 

 

I864 they didn't ask but I carried it any way with me . Many interviewess were asked before so . 

 

 

Thanks.. let me know in how many days u receive the visa....

18 hours ago, nehallakhani said:

Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Reached consulate at 6:40-45 . Too many ppl were already standing opp to it as the line starts to form at 7 . More and more people started to gather and by 7:00 am ,the guy from inside embassy in uniform of purple shirt came out announced to form a line . Eventually they called the people in 
And were asked to present the passport and interview appointment letter and later started going thru the security for checking stuff. No smartwatch . No CD . If u bring CD they will take additional time opening it and all . Thankfully I wasn't carrying anything . Two lines are formed at security checkin. Similar setup to airport. Once thru security there is another line where you present the documents and are assigned a token number)) . Once your documents are verified and assigned a token number you wait for your number to be called for interview. This wait lasted about 0.5 hour for me . Handicapped and elders were given preference first and what it seemed like regional language preferred were also given preference. Once the number called out, I went to attend the interview and The interview lasted about 5-7 minute and co handed a paper saying visa is approved . 


Pro tip : 
Don't go too early as line starts only at 7 . I advice to be there by 6:30-45 not earlier than that . Also it doesn't matter if ur interview time is 7 /7:15/7:30 . They take u in altogether . I had 7:30 interview appointment yet was ahead of ppl with 7:00am .

)
Questions with interviewer : 

1) Who is calling u ( I answered husband ) . And who called him . How long has he been in USA 
2) How did u guys met 
3) Why was he contacting women from India ( was stuck there and asked 3 times ) 
4) How did u decide to get married
5)When did ur parents know of you both communicating
6) What does he do 
7) What is ur highest qualification 
8) Inspite of such qualification why do you wanna move USA
9) Did he visit to India after marriage 

She constantly types while I answer questions . After that she is like since your Visa is approved you should know about what to do if you experience domestic violence / Physical abbuse there . And makes me understand same and hands over a paper saying visa approved and the document for Immigration fee ($220) 

( PS : I wasn't asked any documents or proofs at the interview counter . Not even pictures . although I did get ready extensive documents all proved to be futile )

and what was Q 3 ? Why was he contacting women from India

18 hours ago, nehallakhani said:

Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Reached consulate at 6:40-45 . Too many ppl were already standing opp to it as the line starts to form at 7 . More and more people started to gather and by 7:00 am ,the guy from inside embassy in uniform of purple shirt came out announced to form a line . Eventually they called the people in 
And were asked to present the passport and interview appointment letter and later started going thru the security for checking stuff. No smartwatch . No CD . If u bring CD they will take additional time opening it and all . Thankfully I wasn't carrying anything . Two lines are formed at security checkin. Similar setup to airport. Once thru security there is another line where you present the documents and are assigned a token number)) . Once your documents are verified and assigned a token number you wait for your number to be called for interview. This wait lasted about 0.5 hour for me . Handicapped and elders were given preference first and what it seemed like regional language preferred were also given preference. Once the number called out, I went to attend the interview and The interview lasted about 5-7 minute and co handed a paper saying visa is approved . 


Pro tip : 
Don't go too early as line starts only at 7 . I advice to be there by 6:30-45 not earlier than that . Also it doesn't matter if ur interview time is 7 /7:15/7:30 . They take u in altogether . I had 7:30 interview appointment yet was ahead of ppl with 7:00am .

)
Questions with interviewer : 

1) Who is calling u ( I answered husband ) . And who called him . How long has he been in USA 
2) How did u guys met 
3) Why was he contacting women from India ( was stuck there and asked 3 times ) 
4) How did u decide to get married
5)When did ur parents know of you both communicating
6) What does he do 
7) What is ur highest qualification 
8) Inspite of such qualification why do you wanna move USA
9) Did he visit to India after marriage 

She constantly types while I answer questions . After that she is like since your Visa is approved you should know about what to do if you experience domestic violence / Physical abbuse there . And makes me understand same and hands over a paper saying visa approved and the document for Immigration fee ($220) 

( PS : I wasn't asked any documents or proofs at the interview counter . Not even pictures . although I did get ready extensive documents all proved to be futile )

Thanks. Hey did you take I-864 and 2017 tax returns ?

4 hours ago, nehallakhani said:

Hello everyone ,

 

I had CR1 Visa interview at Mumbai consulate general on 20th April , and thanks to almighty and  so much help from vj and it's members , it has been approved . 

 

My interview time was 7:30 am . However they took me in at 7am and I was out at 8:15 . 

 

It was a smooth process over all . 

 

Wishing everyone all the best . 

And congratulations to all those who are approved .

 

Can you share in detail ? What questions they asked ? Thanks...

Do you need to take I-864 to the interview ? if someone has filed for an extension, what additional docs are you taking?

Anyone here whose case got transferred from NWD to BMB ? if yes, the where did you guys get the medical done ?

Anyone here whose case got transferred from NWD to BMB ? if yes, the where did you guys get the medical done ?

19 minutes ago, crissyfisher said:

IV free is 120

There is also a green card fee....

17 minutes ago, matthogan said:

I paid online and didn't have to pay any fees at the consulate

When did you pay ? after interview and before POE ?

Do you pay immigrant visa fee at the consulate or online ? and is it $220 ?

31 minutes ago, L&J15 said:

Only birth certificate and financial evidence. You will also need the confirmation sheet of form Ds-260 and the envelope with the results of the medical examination performed by the beneficiary.

Since I am here, is it required to send petitioners birth certificate ? Or a photocopy will be sufficient ?

5 minutes ago, L&J15 said:

Yes, exactly all that too!!

In the link that I send you previously is all that is required, I'm getting ready for my interview, which is in 10 days!

Are you taking any document for the petitioner ?

15 minutes ago, L&J15 said:

Birth certificate, marriage certificate, two photos 2x2, police certificate..

Here you can see the required documents:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/required-documents.html

Did you take tax returns ? more proof of relationship items ? how about petitioner's birth certificate ?

Need some help !!

What does beneficiary needs to take to the interview ?? please share your experiences.

How long does it take for interview email to arrive from the interview scheduled date ?

27 minutes ago, Harmeet Kaur said:

Got my interview date today! 
CC Date: March 28

Interview Date: May 1, 7:30 AM.

 

Mumbai Embassy 

Did you receive an email or called?

1 hour ago, KLOVEM said:

PCC from passport office is valid for one year!!!

Thanks.... Are you sure about this ? any link that I can refer to ?

Anyone knows how long is PCC (police certificate) valid for  ? It's for India.

Anyone knows how long is PCC (police certificate) valid for  ? It's for India.