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    OCI Guide(Updated 15th Dec 2020)

    in India

    Posted

    Heads up each embassy mission has different process

     

    Check the OCI site for instructions for each mission, they may differ slightly.

     

    Houston

    They do OCI and Renunciation of Indian Citizenship in the same application. They just keep the passport and the Renunciation of Indian Citizenship certificate with them till they get the OCI Card back

     

    We did it here.

     

    California

    I remember reading here that CA requires you to do it as two separate process (that means double the shipping fees)

    Can OCI application and Renunciation be done at same time?

    in India

    Posted

    On 7/25/2020 at 7:15 PM, Jot18 said:

     

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    On 7/25/2020 at 7:38 PM, Ashika said:

    My bad, there used to be an option for OCI with renunciation before. I was not aware of the change. 

     

    It depends from the location to Location, I did mine in Houston and they are able to do both at same time. They just hold on to your passport and Renunciation till the OCI arrives.

     

    The screen grab above changes depending on the mission you select from what I remember.

     

    On 8/7/2020 at 12:51 PM, Smt_Sty said:

    I have applied for OCI. Does anyone before applied for same and knows how long does the whole process takes?
    Thank you

     

    SSN Card after arrival - not received more than 1 month later (IR5 visa)

    in Social Security Numbers

    Posted

    On 7/21/2020 at 9:07 AM, mrsalfayad said:

    Quick status update. We paid my in-laws' DS260 fees on 5/26 (definitely thought that we did it right after their visa approval, but I guess not). 2 months later and still no green cards. Called our local Social Security Office and the rep says that a social security card can't be issued with the Green Card in hand, which seems to contradict with what I'm seeing in this thread. 

    Do you mean the immigrant fee ? DS260 fees are paid after I-130 approval  etc

     

    Bold Part: So you should get it without green card in hand?

    SSN Card after arrival - not received more than 1 month later (IR5 visa)

    in Social Security Numbers

    Posted

    16 hours ago, erzengel said:

     

    They only require copies of the passport and green card?  I read elsewhere they wanted the original passport.

     

    Not sure, it doesnt cost me anything to mail it so I did. I think you can mail your originals and they will mail you back

     

     

    On 5/6/2020 at 4:56 AM, adar24 said:

    Hi - would u mind sharing the port of entry for your wife? I called the local SSN office and the fellow said they are not processing applications until offices open. We are in California under lockdown, so wondering if other states have a different experience. 

    I'm in Texas, I haven't gotten a reply back yet,

    SSN Card after arrival - not received more than 1 month later (IR5 visa)

    in Social Security Numbers

    Posted · Edited by saladboye

    To provide some data point.

     

    My wife immigrated 3 weeks ago on April 8, she had her SSN in the mail within 7 business days. She came on a wednesday and had the SSN following thursday in the mailbox. Fastest I think it has ever been.

     

    We just selected to get it mailed on the DS-260 and did not go to any other office.

     

    The name was misspelt and we have mailed in the SS-5 for correction to our local office and awaiting the new card.

     

    Also already mailed in the ITIN to SSN transfer to IRS and awaiting acknowledgement on that too.

     

     

    Also the SSN offices are processing forms if you send via mail. Just send the SS-5 filled form along with a copy of passport and greencard to you local office and wait. Just probably need 2 envelops and 2 stamps.

    Mumbai Consulate - Any recent "IR" interviews/interview scheduled?

    in India

    Posted

    Just now, Shemuz said:

    Yeah. I was also thinking the current situation will make it very unlikely for them to expedite. I heard that India is under lockdown until May 3rd. Do you think the Embassy in Mumbai will open once the lockdown is lifted or do you think it will take even longer for them to re-open?

    It takes time to staff a remote site, it may not resume immediately and may take additional 2-5 weeks after the country lockdown is lifted

    Mumbai consulate IV interviews cancelled

    in Coronavirus Covid-19

    Posted

    3 hours ago, dxb_Indian said:

    My extended family had interview scheduled for April 2nd in Mumbai for IV interview - I5 Visa, but now due to the cancellations, we don't know when they will restart and how they will reschedule the dates.

    Does anyone if the consulates will automatically start reissuing the dates, because the files are not with NVC anymore, the case is at the consulate as per CEAC, so the its upto the consulate now to reschedule the dates.

    consulate will re schedule to fill those in,

     

    likely means those who were waiting will end up waiting more while the backlog clears.

     

     

    OR they could be sent back and NVC ma mess up the queue

    Mumbai Consulate - Any recent "IR" interviews/interview scheduled?

    in India

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Vabsmith said:

    Hi all,

     

    I'm hoping some recent interviewees from Mumbai can help answer this. 

     

    Our K1 and K2 interview (i'm the US petitioner, fiancée and her daughter is from India) should be coming up in the next month or 2. My fiancée's parents REALLY wants to see us leaving together, when she finally leaves her home to come to the US for good. Problem is I can't take 2 separate trips to do both this and be present at the interview in such a short time. Basically I have to choose one - go to the interview with her and her daughter, or respect her parent's wishes. It's a tough decision to try to make. Any recommendations? suggestions?

    Can she handle the kid herself for 23 hours and read/speak english ?

     

    If thats the case, go for the interview.

     

    If she can read basic english and handle the kid, she can fly alone, its not like strangers are gonna enter and exit mid flight like a train.

     

    As for the interview, plan on landing the day before the interview that way incase you get 221G. you have some time to stick around and get it sorted, if you get the visa stamp before you leave, good enough, just be preapred to pay extra for last minute tickets, assuming she can get same flight as you.

     

    As for her parents wishes, they can survive it doesnt meet, its not the end of the world and also they ain't footing the bill.

     

    I would strongly suggest to ask wht the fiance wants and not what her parents,. she/he is an adult and should be able to think for herself

     

    TB Sputum Test - Visa Interview Delayed IR-5 interview

    in India

    Posted

    On 1/28/2020 at 2:17 PM, jokey58 said:

    1) How long it takes for consulate to reschedule the interview once the negative test results are received from doctor?

    Contact the embassy and ask if he can still join the interview and get that out of the way, basically see if they can put him in AP till his test clears.

     

     

    On 1/28/2020 at 2:17 PM, jokey58 said:

    2) My mother plans to go to her visa interview next week as scheduled by NVC however if she gets her visa she will have to travel within 6 months. My mother can not travel on her own so it is important for me to know how long it will take for consulate to schedule father's interview once medical results are received from doctor. Should we cancel my mom's interview instead?

    nobody but the embassy knows.

     

    after DQ

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

    Hi,

    We recieved an email from the NVC Dec 4 saying we were DQ, and to await contact regarding an interview.  We will be going to Sydney for the interview.  I'm just wondering, are we waiting on mail, or do they update your CEAC messages with the date?  We have moved house during the process so wanting to make sure if it's mail that we don't miss the interview letter, and that I haven't missed a step in here...it's been over a month, so starting to wonder when this interview might get scheduled. any advice is appreciated, thanks

    login at CEAC and see what the status is, taht goes.

     

    Find your reginal forum and see what DQ got interview for your local embassy.

    Ipad

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Golfpro said:

    Hello, Visa seeking family, 

    Im new to this so forgive me if my question out of sorts... But can you complete the NVC process using a ipad...???  

    Technically yes, but I wouldn't recommended it as the code for the ceac site is ancient.

     

    You are better off on a computer or chromebook even

    POE-Our Understanding vs. What the CO said

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    On 1/9/2020 at 4:48 AM, HuberKimFamily said:

    Hello All~

     

    I hope that everyone is doing well! So, my husband was able to secure a medical exam and go to his interview today in Bern, Switzerland. He texted me what they told him about POE. 

     

    We are by no means ready to move to the USA yet. Therefore, I was going to go over in April and June to help my husband purge out our stuff in Zurich and enter together in June. Afterwards, we wait for the green card and social security card together. 

     

    However, the CO told him to process his POE papers next week (business trip and dropping our son off to me), continue his business trip, and go back to Zurich. And he can still enter in June because of the valid visa (6 months). The CO said to not be abroad for more than a year. Is this really OK? 

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    Sort of, you need to break it down in steps

     

    1. Once a visa is issued on the passport that is valid for 6 months from date of issue. Say for example it expires on June 10 2020
    2. Since your spouse is coming on visitor visa to drop off kid and a business trip, chances are the CBP offical will see the IR1 and stamp it for IR1 which is the best one for you.
    3. Once he enters, he is now a LPR and part of requirement to maintain LPR is to not live outside the USA for more than 6 months in a given 12 month period. This is what he meant
    4. But since he doesnt have his green card, he can use the visa on his passport till June 10, after that he will need to use the green card.

     

    So if he flies back to swizerland in Feb 10 he can:

    • reenter USA befire June 9 with his passport visa stamp or greencard if you can mail it to him or take it with you in april/june assumuing you get it
    • reenter USA before July 9 with his green card only and he must return before this date to maintain his LPR status.

     

     

     

    Link two petitions

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    On 1/8/2020 at 7:23 PM, G_ngan said:

    My wife and son is currently in two petitions and two logins in CEAC. Is there any way to link/connect/combine them so the officer will look at their petition together? Will they schedule interview together? Tried sending e-mail to NVCInquiry but no response.

    You will likely get a 4 weeks advance notice for interview.

     

    If only one interview comes, contact the NVC Expediate email and let them know of the situation, they should and will merge it together. It is a win win for them since a slot opens up and they can schedule another person.

     

    I know of someone who is waiting for his wife and 2 kids, each had different DQ and only 1 kid got interview letter recently, he contacted them via the NVC expediate and they merged all together in the same itnerview.

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