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Hi all, wanted to share the news that we were approved on 11/1 in Mumbai! Not without a roller coaster where the CO gave my wife a 221(g), gave no explanations why and told us they'd call us 3-5 days, went to our car, saw a missed call from a Mumbai number, called, were asked to return back for a re-interview, and received the approval slip without any questions asked. 
 
Now we have the approval in our hands and waiting for the passport with visa! 
 
A few questions from this point on for those who have gone through it: 
 
From here, do you just check the US Travel Docs website for updates on the passport return? After our interview ended I checked and it said our passport was with Mumbai. This weekend and this morning I checked and the document delivery information is blank. CEAC also just says it's at Mumbai. Is that normal? We're planning to fly back together with Newark (EWR) as our port of entry. Has anyone also posted what their experience is like at the US border? About how long after the visa is issued is a social security number made available? With the visa in hand, how easy is it to travel back to India or other countries? Any things to keep in mind before doing so?  
Thanks again to all who have helped through this process! 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

We got ours! CR1 5/16 case complete for Mumbai. November 1 interview. 
 
Just put in an appointment for the Hyderabad CMM for medical and awaiting a date. The biometrics part is a bit confusing. Did you all schedule that through UStraveldocs/CGIFederal? The "OFC" appointment also looks like you can book in multiple locations including Hyderabad. For CR1 can we book in any location including Hyderabad or does it have to be in Mumbai? 

You've got to be kidding me. They skipped us at May 16 and went to June? What the . This is absolutely ridiculous. 
 
If we put in an expedite request does that take us out of line? Or a parallel path? 
 
I've even had our local congressman's office sent a note to NVC and they said nothing but to wait. 

The SSN gets issues after your enter USA. SSA will issue it and your SSN card will be mailed to you. Typically takes 2-3 weeks for the card to arrive after you enter the US. If it doesnt arrive in  a month then go to local SSA office in the US and inquire status of it.

Longtime reader, finally registering. 
 
Priority date: September 18, 2018
Case complete: May 16, 2019
Visa class: CR1
Location: Mumbai
 
Hoping they progress to the next week of case completes before finishing for October. This is my sixth trip to India since the wedding. Fingers crossed and praying to be taking the wife back with me next month. 

Longtime reader, finally registering. 
 
Priority date: September 18, 2018
Case complete: May 16, 2019
Visa class: CR1
Location: Mumbai
 
Hoping they progress to the next week of case completes before finishing for October. This is my sixth trip to India since the wedding. Fingers crossed and praying to be taking the wife back with me next month. 

Longtime reader, finally registering. 
 
Priority date: September 18, 2018
Case complete: May 16, 2019
Visa class: CR1
Location: Mumbai
 
Hoping they progress to the next week of case completes before finishing for October. This is my sixth trip to India since the wedding. Fingers crossed and praying to be taking the wife back with me next month.