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VFS calcutta told my fiancee to provide pay-stub for last 2 years. It seems little too much but I gave her all the paystub and he gave to VFS.

Guys: Please advice me what to do. Should I go to India to be with my fiancee? Her interview is on May 12. So, I have still enough time to decide.

If I go, then she will feel more confident. I can help if there is any problem. I will feel good as well making sure that everything went well. At the least, I will not regret latter.

On the other hand, I am not sure if my presence really help. Is it worth spending the time and energy? I have to explain my company, and they may not be happy if I take leave.

I hope this question applies to lot of people and would like your advice and thoughts.

DanielParul: I agree with you. Lot of desi workers have this colonial mentality, continuing from British Raj. They can't think that India is not servent of UK or any other country.

We are only expecting desi-stuff to explain the cultural thing properly. They can do that without feeling they are servent of anybody.

Kshatriya: I think you have a good plain. I would stress that you talk to consulate and Department of State immediately. It's better to handle the issue at the consulate itself. Call the consulate and request to speak to an officer. Send a fax to consulate and explain your position as US citizen.

Get notarized letter from friend/family that you didn't get married. In times of great problem, it is easy to lose hope.

Please don't.

Thanks CarolynRitesh. I greatly appreciate your reponse.

We have got a letter from priest stating that he performed only engagement ceremony and he didn't perform any Hindu bengali ritual of marriage. I am trying to get signature from all the people who attended ceremony but time is short.

We have to submit to VFS this week and her interview is on May 12, Mumbai.

I would greatly appreciate any other thought you may have,

DanielParul, CarolynRitesh and everybody: I found consulate questions are confusing everybody about engagement ceremony. I had an engagement ceremony but not the Hindu Wedding in July last year. I submitted those engagment photos. I have prepared my fiancee to explain that Hindu Bengali marriage rituals are very different, and we have done nothing of that. We just had a little party to let everybody know that we are going to be married.

How am I going to explain them if they force my fiancee to sign a stupid letter?

My traditional hindu wedding will be in a temple in USA and I haved asked temple to give me a letter stating that.

Also, I have asked my fiancee's father to write a notarized letter to consulate that our marriage rituals will be performed in USA?

Could you suggest what else can I do at this stage. Her interview in on May 12th.

Maya62: that link is not working. Could you repost?

Kshatriya: I am sorry to hear your story. Please speak to a lawer immediately. St Louis has few good lawer.

Jigi, thanks so much for the information. Can you advice me how was the Chicago Port of entry experience? I am thinking Will my fiancee be able to come by herself? It is hard for me to take time off?

Also, Jigi, is there anything else that consulate may ask other than usual relationship document ( we have e-mail, phone log, card, gift recept, phots, bills in calcutta)...

To my friends: let's share your experience and advice here fro May interview in Mumbai consulate. Her interview is on May 12th and I am little bit nervous.

Based on what I am reading in other forums, should I

1. Ask my fiancee to submit to consulate list of who attended the engagement ceremony.

2. Get letters from both parents that we love each other. I gave similar letter during 129f filling

3. Any other thoughts from gurus here.

Vips: My fiancee sent through courier. I would definitely use very reliable service.

DanielParul: Could you write the full story on your 221G? What did they ask and how did you handle it?

Good luck to Kshatriya

Congrats CarolynRitesh! Wish you happy life together!

I am sorry to hear the news about Aman Ram. I pray that all goes well.

Good luck to you azezohome! My fiancee's interview on May 12th. Seems like a long time but I hoe she joins me soon.

Just a little update: my fiancee's interview on May 12 on Mumbai consulate. Case went to Mumbai in Feb and we sent packet 3 on Feb 22nd. They take a long time to set up interview. I hope all goes all and good luck to everybody who has arrived USA. Wish you all happy married life!

Thanks a lot guys for all the advice. I am thinking all the thoughts here.

BoraBora: How much time did you keep between interview date and expected travel date? Since you bought the ticket before interview, I am guessing you kept a week or so between interview and travel date to be safe.

Bengali lover

Thanks Mgk. How much time do you have between interview date and your expected travel date?

Thank you girl.

Thanks a lot, fwaguy. I am planning to keep about 3 weeks of room in between. Our case is very simple and hoping no trouble at all.

Guys, can you suggest me on when should I buy ticket. Fiancee's interview in Mumbai consulate is on May 12.

Should I buy the ticket now or wait till interview is over?

If I buy it now for May 24th, then I will save on $$$.

Kindly advise me. Also, what did you guys do?

Guys, can you suggest me on when should I buy ticket. Fiancee's interview in Mumbai consulate is on May 12.

Should I buy the ticket now or wait till interview is over?

If I buy it now for May 24th, then I will save on $$$.

Kindly advise me. Also, what did you guys do - DanielParul, CJIndia and 2ndstage, neha, ELW and others...

ELW & KehNeha: Thanks so much for your kind reply. With your advice, I am going to send a relative to Mumbai consulate.

Department of State just confirmed me the interview date. I am feeling good - just hope the interview goes well. Our case is straightforward - I hope no problem comes in the way.

To all my friends here: From a telephonic call, Mumbai consulate notified me that our interview date has been set and that they sent packet-4 on March 4th. My fiancee has not received packet-4 and we have to physically collect it. Could you guys advise me on:

What evidence is required to be shown to consulate to collect packet-4?

Can our relative collect it if my fiancee is not able to do so

Can we collect through VFS-Kolkata

Thanks guys and greatly appreciate your response,

bengali lover

Thanks CarolynRitesh for doing this. My fiancee has sent packet-3 to Mumbai consulate. We are waiting for packet-4. I am eagerly hoping for an april interview. I have e-mailed consulate and waiting to hear from consulate.

Hi ReRe: good luck for interview

Did you have to do anything special for appointment processing? Perhaps, it doesn't reply to k1. I would appreciate your thoughts when you get a chance.

Hi Jigi, does this processing apply to k1 as well. I got a letter from NVC couple of weeks ago but it has no mention about this processing.

I am guessing that appointment processing only for immigrant visa. k1, by the way, is not an immigrant visa.