IndiaAnnie

P4 is just this letter and a copy of all your application and original documents (so make sure someone securely receives it back at home). Ours arrived while we were on Mumbai trip for appt and Prasad has paid the mail man to hold and delivery only to his father's hands. It did include EVERYTHING about US petitioner and my legal information so I had father keep the copy in family safe for emergency should he need info on me, location, etc or ever an emergency with Prasad here in the states.
 
https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/2017/02/Packet-4-IV-Approved-version.pdf

We emailed support-india@ustraveldocs.com and asked for an electronic copy of the letter. The P4 packet arrived after our interview and included instructions for how to schedule interview and a copy of all the sickness ppwk. We took that and a printed copy of the appointment confirmation to medical and they accepted.
We emailed support-india@ustraveldocs.com and asked for an electronic copy of the letter. The P4 packet arrived after our interview and included instructions for how to schedule interview and a copy of all the sickness ppwk. We took that and a printed copy of the appointment confirmation to medical and they accepted.

Thanks for starting this thread @A_R. It's a unique process for India after the NOA2 and difficult to watch the rest of the world move along so quickly lol! We've had a few stories of great success (Nikhi & Pat) and others who received immediate approvals and flew through the process quickly. I am so happy for them and love watching their story grow... we're all friends on the outside after this process!!!
 
I, on the other hand, did everything right and front loaded our case (surely they asked for my tax records and support affidavit at the interview) but we have been stuck in AP since our April 13th interview in Mumbai. We've had our congressman office send three inquiries, emailed numerous times and so many updates to our case (both resulting from our contact and random updates). I understand that Prasad and I are a difficult case both with prior divorce, children in both countries, etc. but we provide 100% for our families (even his ex) and it's driving us crazy to not be together and start our lives as one.
 
I leave U.S. on October 15th to spend 30-days at our Bangalore home (blessed to work remote from anywhere in the world). The travel every 6mo is expensive and taking away from so many other things we'd rather spend it on (I.e. the kids, education, etc.) I guess we're lucky in that sense to have the luxury of doing so but we're at the end of that rope. He's going back into business with his partner, supporting his kids and managing the family. I'm working 60hr weeks and managing the kids busy schedules and raising the family as a single mom. It's unfortunate that govt process doesn't give a about the human element in the process. I'd give up my income and move to India in a heartbeat if I didn't have children (one adopted with special needs) that need me for the next 2-10yrs. Sigh.
 
I'm happy to connect or answer any questions about the process as we've been through the worst from my perspective. I'm overjoyed when I get news that someone has had success and received approval.
 
Note: I personally attended the interview in Mumbai and was so offended by our male officers attitude, arrogance and treatment of our Indian applicants that I wrote a scathing report to the embassy and his superior a few months back. It probably hurt us more than helped but I refuse to accept that a fellow US citizen, working in an official government capacity, was allowed to behave in such a way to other human beings. He was rude, yelling, talking down to people and hated the use of an interpreter.
 
Suggestions and learning:
 
1. If you speak decent English then don't use an interpreter. It seemed to offend this officer.
2. Don't tell a story. Answer the questions short and concise. They don't care and if they do they'll ask you for more info.
3. Make sure you have a REGIONAL PCC through your local passport office. Make an online appt and pick up same day that you go in...they WILL NOT accept your local jurisdiction police clearance certificate (due to corruption they want it through the govt channels only).
4. Be familiar with the past, present and future process. Know what the I-129 form means, what an I-130 support affidavit includes (and have it ready and with you no matter what the attorneys, posts or services tell you they MAY ask for it right then) and understand what happens after the process. Basically, if the US fiance has been managing all the ppwk you should study it all along with process before the interview. Not to sound old school but it's normal for the female partner to manage the ppwk process but it should be managed by the foreign fiance, but completed together, so they know the process inside and out.
 
That's my novel for the day and God bless all of you in the process. We pray every day to receive good news and will continue our lives independently in the meantime with purpose and rejoice that we have each other even virtually for now. It's a hard process and the hiccups won't matter in the end when we're together with our loves. It can break you or make you stronger...so keep your head up!!

Exactly @geowrian!
 
Most do just fine and have approval same day, go into AP a few days to a week, while they process the ppwk and finalize the record, then the Visa is issued. Those with male fiance in India should be extremely prepared with supporting documents and those with complicate scenario (like us) can go through AP for an "undetermined" amount of time after the interview. I only share our story because I didn't know or understand that we'd have a hard time so we weren't emotionally ready for the extended delay. I wish I knew then what I know now lol!!

Thanks for starting this thread @A_R. It's a unique process for India after the NOA2 and difficult to watch the rest of the world move along so quickly lol! We've had a few stories of great success (Nikhi & Pat) and others who received immediate approvals and flew through the process quickly. I am so happy for them and love watching their story grow... we're all friends on the outside after this process!!!
 
I, on the other hand, did everything right and front loaded our case (surely they asked for my tax records and support affidavit at the interview) but we have been stuck in AP since our April 13th interview in Mumbai. We've had our congressman office send three inquiries, emailed numerous times and so many updates to our case (both resulting from our contact and random updates). I understand that Prasad and I are a difficult case both with prior divorce, children in both countries, etc. but we provide 100% for our families (even his ex) and it's driving us crazy to not be together and start our lives as one.
 
I leave U.S. on October 15th to spend 30-days at our Bangalore home (blessed to work remote from anywhere in the world). The travel every 6mo is expensive and taking away from so many other things we'd rather spend it on (I.e. the kids, education, etc.) I guess we're lucky in that sense to have the luxury of doing so but we're at the end of that rope. He's going back into business with his partner, supporting his kids and managing the family. I'm working 60hr weeks and managing the kids busy schedules and raising the family as a single mom. It's unfortunate that govt process doesn't give a about the human element in the process. I'd give up my income and move to India in a heartbeat if I didn't have children (one adopted with special needs) that need me for the next 2-10yrs. Sigh.
 
I'm happy to connect or answer any questions about the process as we've been through the worst from my perspective. I'm overjoyed when I get news that someone has had success and received approval.
 
Note: I personally attended the interview in Mumbai and was so offended by our male officers attitude, arrogance and treatment of our Indian applicants that I wrote a scathing report to the embassy and his superior a few months back. It probably hurt us more than helped but I refuse to accept that a fellow US citizen, working in an official government capacity, was allowed to behave in such a way to other human beings. He was rude, yelling, talking down to people and hated the use of an interpreter.
 
Suggestions and learning:
 
1. If you speak decent English then don't use an interpreter. It seemed to offend this officer.
2. Don't tell a story. Answer the questions short and concise. They don't care and if they do they'll ask you for more info.
3. Make sure you have a REGIONAL PCC through your local passport office. Make an online appt and pick up same day that you go in...they WILL NOT accept your local jurisdiction police clearance certificate (due to corruption they want it through the govt channels only).
4. Be familiar with the past, present and future process. Know what the I-129 form means, what an I-130 support affidavit includes (and have it ready and with you no matter what the attorneys, posts or services tell you they MAY ask for it right then) and understand what happens after the process. Basically, if the US fiance has been managing all the ppwk you should study it all along with process before the interview. Not to sound old school but it's normal for the female partner to manage the ppwk process but it should be managed by the foreign fiance, but completed together, so they know the process inside and out.
 
That's my novel for the day and God bless all of you in the process. We pray every day to receive good news and will continue our lives independently in the meantime with purpose and rejoice that we have each other even virtually for now. It's a hard process and the hiccups won't matter in the end when we're together with our loves. It can break you or make you stronger...so keep your head up!!

Greetings to all Indian members for K1.
I thought I'd start the new NOA2 to NVC thread specific to our country.
This way we can share all information and help out each other in the phase post receiving our NOA2.
 
Please join and ask questions and share your experience.

Yes, after you hit next through the dates to schedule the appointment. I scheduled for June 9th (first available), then rescheduled when May appt opened, but accidentally chose Chennai for biometric, had to change to Mumbai (that cost me an extra one against the limit). 
 
Then we found an April 13th appt and took it, flew to Mumbai and interviewed. 
 
Choose the first available then you can change it and move it up as spaces or cancellations open up!!!

All of our fiance's receive the package and because it contains such personal information we had his father lock in safe with other family papers, will and land docs. I felt better knowing that his family has all my info in case of emergency but will say that I'm lucky to have an incredibly supportive Indian family that value me and our relationship above most.
 
You can do similar or bring them back with you to your fiance in the U.S. when you receive Visa and travel. I would suggest to anyone reading this that you kindly "pay" your local mail delivery person to call you when this packet arrives and delivery only to you or hands of very trusted family member. It's a bit archaic and dangerous for identify theft... In my opinion.
 
Good luck to you!!!

All of our fiance's receive the package and because it contains such personal information we had his father lock in safe with other family papers, will and land docs. I felt better knowing that his family has all my info in case of emergency but will say that I'm lucky to have an incredibly supportive Indian family that value me and our relationship above most.
 
You can do similar or bring them back with you to your fiance in the U.S. when you receive Visa and travel. I would suggest to anyone reading this that you kindly "pay" your local mail delivery person to call you when this packet arrives and delivery only to you or hands of very trusted family member. It's a bit archaic and dangerous for identify theft... In my opinion.
 
Good luck to you!!!

They said they only accept regional PCC now through passport SEVA office but they have his passport so they'll have to go get it themselves lol! I suspect due to elections and whatnot they only want govt sanctioned results. Our lawyer checked local system and no inquiry has come back to Tumkur on him so they likely just ordered the official PCC themselves. All guessing but I did file a report that they need to change the website instructions if that's the case...not cool to have bad instructions posted online and then issue AP status.
 
I haven't searched other threads to see if it's a common issue but likely happens to others!?!

Just to add, it's beneficial for me to gain US Citizenship as I can travel to more countries without applying for a visa. I Also, it would be nice to have the same citizenship as my spouse. I remember traveling in Asia and we have to use different immigration lanes since she's a USC and I'm not.

Great place to ask the question!!
 
We are in four weeks and counting of adminstrative processing for missing Regional PCC from Bangalore Passport SEVA office (they rejected local PCC from Tumkur). I would highly suggest ordering from Japan, pay expedite if available, and then push interview as needed. If you go without, you will be placed in AP and face another 1-2mth delay after you submit the doc.

3yrs tax and 3mth bank with employment and annual salary certification

They requested our I-134 packet with tax returns, bank statements, employment detail, etc. in our case. Some are not asked for it...just depends on the officer and case. I would highly recommend completing the I-134 form and all supporting documents with your parents and ensuring that he has a copy for the interview in hand. The other option is to wait it out and see if they request it (in which case they'd issue a 221g for administrative Processing and request the documents). It's a 50/50 chance whether they'll ask for it!!

Personally, getting ready to pay a second round of change fees after interview +3wks and counting of administrative processing. Once he's approved you'll have a week until receipt (call it a 10% chance of same day) and prices are pretty steady 2wks out from purchase. I would consider waiting until visa is in issued status before you purchase with a 14-day advance. Not trying to come across as negative but I was that dreamer and super planner when we went into this, still awaiting visa, and that's my honest feedback at this point. Travel insurance will not cover this scenario but you can pay for a full price refundable and no change ticket (but in our case that was 3x cost of this one WITH change fees)!!! 🙄
 
Its such a frustrating process and I hope that it works out perfectly for you!!!

Congrats!!! That's the best feeling ever when you get to that point... you're on your way. 
 
Here's my input you a few of your questions from our experience:
 
1. Start checking on Monday local time daily (nothing will change over weekends)...odd hours IST are best so may be easier for US fiance to check. I logged on from U.S. at 6am PST, 2pm PST and 8pm PST to catch India morning, middle of night and evening. 
 
You might see a change or opening come up every 3 days or so from my experience.
 
2. See my other post about PCC and forget local. I know it sucks but you may need to travel to regional center. 
 
3. Next, email india-support@ustraveldocs.com and request an electronic copy of your appointment letter for medical. Also print the confirmation form online and the DS-160 plus bring minimum of eight passport type photos (Mumbai required eight copies).
 
4. Biometric is good just a few days before your interview so schedule nearby your interview. If you are traveling to Mumbai we did biometric on a Tues and interview on a Fri.
 
5. We did medical in Mumbai on Wed,  April 11th. It was 3-4hr process, 15000INR (could be more depending on immunizations) and we picked up packet on Thurs afternoon. I would suggest at least 3-days ahead minimum.
 
You're almost there and you will likely get a closer date in the coming weeks. 
 
 Annie

You can find an example Packet 4 PDF at bottom of this page for Mumbai: https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/
 
It also includes a full copy of the I-129f application, all parties personal information, etc. So don't let it get into anyone's hands!!!

You can find an example Packet 4 PDF at bottom of this page for Mumbai: https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/
 
It also includes a full copy of the I-129f application, all parties personal information, etc. So don't let it get into anyone's hands!!!

You are on a great path...
 
Your Biometric gap is fine in advance of medical and interview. No issues with what you have in process and that will give you time to hit Regional Passport Office in New Delhi (schedule online at http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink).
 
I think you'll get it all done mid-May and get an interview date soon thereafter....wishing you the very best through the process and keep me posted!!!

Congrats!!! That's the best feeling ever when you get to that point... you're on your way. 
 
Here's my input you a few of your questions from our experience:
 
1. Start checking on Monday local time daily (nothing will change over weekends)...odd hours IST are best so may be easier for US fiance to check. I logged on from U.S. at 6am PST, 2pm PST and 8pm PST to catch India morning, middle of night and evening. 
 
You might see a change or opening come up every 3 days or so from my experience.
 
2. See my other post about PCC and forget local. I know it sucks but you may need to travel to regional center. 
 
3. Next, email india-support@ustraveldocs.com and request an electronic copy of your appointment letter for medical. Also print the confirmation form online and the DS-160 plus bring minimum of eight passport type photos (Mumbai required eight copies).
 
4. Biometric is good just a few days before your interview so schedule nearby your interview. If you are traveling to Mumbai we did biometric on a Tues and interview on a Fri.
 
5. We did medical in Mumbai on Wed,  April 11th. It was 3-4hr process, 15000INR (could be more depending on immunizations) and we picked up packet on Thurs afternoon. I would suggest at least 3-days ahead minimum.
 
You're almost there and you will likely get a closer date in the coming weeks. 
 
 Annie

Hi Amit,
 
They will not accept local PCC (we are in adminstrative processing because of it since April 13th). You must go online to regional passport office, register, pay the 500INR fee, schedule appt and go in to pick up your PCC. I can only presume that the regional process is "government sanctioned" whereas local districts can be influenced (especially around election time). They will mark your file incomplete at interview and put you in AP status. We never saw, in all our research, anything that stated it had to be regional but we've paid the price so hopefully this advice helps you!!

Your response just lifted our spirits exponentially and can't thank you enough for the input.
 
On the divorce subject it would have been wonderful if they just asked...mine due to spouse addiction issues x2 and his a failed arranged marriage after 12yrs of trial and hard work to accept his fate. I love our story and sharing it with others because we proudly support five children together globally (one step, one adopted and three natural)...but the consulate officer didn't ask or allow for open discussion. That part makes me sad because the emotional connection and love doesn't come through on paper so well!!! Xoxo

Here's a warning and trick to get an earlier interview :
 
First, warning that you can only change dates FOUR TIMES and it counts even if you accidentally choose the wrong center. You must repay and do the process all over again after that.
 
Second, the trick we found was to select the first June or July date available. Next, login once in early morning, once middle of day and once late at night (odd hours are best). You will see better dates come up randomly and grab it when you see it...before someone else does.
 
Good luck!!!

We were in AP for around 3 weeks at the Auckland embassy because the medical hadn't arrived (even though it arrived the day after interview).  Eventually it was resolved and the visa was issued just fine.  

He should go to California court and have them write a note in letterhead stating that and the send back with an ORIGINAL certified copy of the divorce.