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11 hours ago, Jayson Barney said:

What about exam and biometrics both done in Delhi? I'm getting a little uneasy about this as we have already done both being told by support@ustraveldocs.com that Delhi was ok for the medical exam . Please anyone who has been through this I would really appreciate a update. It's for my my wifes IR1 .

 

@Jayson Barney

They will definitely accept exam and biometrics both done in Delhi. Just make sure the physician is on the list of approved Panel Physicians of US Consulate in New Delhi. 

Mohali is in Punjab, north of New Delhi just for clarification. So in my case, the Mumbai consulate accepted biometric from New Delhi (far away from Mumbai), and medical exam from Mohali (even farther away from Mumbai). 

On 4/25/2018 at 6:40 PM, NikC said:

Let us know if they accepted bio and medical

@NikC I am happy to report that the Mumbai consulate accepted our Medical which was done in Mohali, Punjab, and biometrics which was done in New Delhi. 

Our interview was on 4/30/18, and I can confirm the following two points:

1. Medical can be done by approved panel physicial on New Delhi Embassy list
2. Biometrics can be done at any VAC that does biometrics, it doesn't have to be in Mumbai. 

Hope this makes it easier for someone in the future!

13 minutes ago, N123 said:

No Exception, you have to do everything in Mumbai. Medical, Biometric and collection of results everything Mumbai. 

 As I need to do everything in Mumbai, I made 3 trips separately. So total I booked 6 trips Flight in 3 weeks! and 3 hotel in Mumbai!

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. 

1 hour ago, Amit&Julie said:

My fiance did his medical at the MAX in Delhi and biometrics at the Delhi VAC early in March. He had his K1 interview in Bombay on March 16 and there were no issues with his biometrics or medical being completed elsewhere.

Thanks for sharing your feedback, this will save people a lot of time.  

I decided 

15 minutes ago, k sid said:

My Interview date is may 25th. Planning to get medical done around april 25th from mohali.

I decided to get the medical done in Mohali as well. 

Both the US Travel Docs staff and the medical clinics have confirmed that the we can do the interview at any of the approved panel physicians, including the Mohali or New Delhi.

I would have liked to hear an official confirmation from US Consulate or NVC, but I am fine with the current level of assurance that I've gotten from the Indian support staff. 

Anyone else following this advice will have to make their own decision. 

@Mann2268

Is anyone planning to get the Medical done in Mohali or New Delhi?

On 3/6/2018 at 12:14 PM, N123 said:

I called Services Center; Callers in the United States: Call +1 703 520 2239. And they said I can do Bio metric and Medical in Delhi and then can do Interview in Mumbai, I dont have to go to Mumbai for Biometric and Medical Test. Panel list of Delhi are there  https://in.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/71/Panel-physicianJan-2018.pdf  

 

Thanks,
N

Hi N123, could you share whether you made the trip to Mumbai for medical? Thanks for starting this thread. 

18 hours ago, truelove29 said:

I can't get this to work...its not saving them as pdf files...they only accept jpeg or pdf. Thanks for the help though

what program did you use?

Maybe this video tutorial will help. 

Tutorial Video 

Trick is to "Print" your PDF file into another PDF file using something like PrimoPDF

1. Install PrimoPDF, see link below or google it

2. Open your document in your favorite PDF viewer

3. Important >> Select Primo PDF from the drop down menu as your printer

4. Follow the PrimoPDF wizard instructions, select a quality, and hit print.

5. Look at the new PDF that was just created, if it's under the size limit then great otherwise redo the process from step 2, and go down in quality in step 4. 

http://www.primopdf.com

I called Mumbai consulate, they gave me the phone number of US Travel Docs helpdesk, which said the following:
 

1. Visa Application Center, not the consulate, will handle the biometrics/fingerprinting. They have 4 VAC locations throughout India, and said you can get it done at any location irrespective of your interivew consulate.

2. Visa Application Center is also the place where you pick up the passport once its ready (around 3 days after the interview is what I've read).

2. Also said that Medical can be done at any of the panel physicians approved by any US consulate in India. I would really like some confirmation of this, directly from the embassy, but haven't been able to receive that yet. 

See below for the Visa Application Center locations. 

@Jeevan, do you mean to say that your Cover Sheet is still showing NWD and not BMB? 

What you showed in the screenshot is what I consider the cover sheet, and mine showed BMB whereas previous it showed NWD. 

3 hours ago, Jeevan said:

Did u guys get a new cover sheet with new case number to send the documents to NVC or we can use the old one with the old case number on it ?

Good question, my case went from NWD to BMB after I had sumbitted my forms. 

If you haven't yet submitted your NVC forms, you will be able to print out a new Cover Sheet from NVC's online portal:

https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx

I just confirmed that my Cover Sheet has been updated to reflect the new BMB Case ID.

Another note - internally to the NVC, both case IDs are valid. I found out when I was talking to an NVC agent over the phone and gave her my NWD case ID instead of BMB. 

I also received an e-mail on 2/15/18 that our case changed from NWD (New Delhi) to BMB (Mumbai) consulate. 

I called NVC and they basically said that around 2/15, New Delhi stopped processing ALL immigration visas and that all immigration visas will be processed in the Bombay consulate. 

It's possible that the Mumbai (BMB) consulate will be busier than usual resulting in longer wait to schedule appointments. 

NVC's phone number is 1-603-334-0700. 

- Press 1 for english, and then

- Press 3 to talk to the operator

12 hours ago, NSandAR said:

I want to update the topic got my PCC from Pune PSK last week that is where my districts regional passport is situated.

Another surprise by them last time i got my PCC from Nagpur office as now my regional passport in Pune.

The Nagpur office just gave me the PCC on the spot with a stamp on passport but Pune office did not give me on spot.

They gave me a pre-verification receipt although I showed them that I got it last time on the spot but they said they are not gonna give it on the same day they would carry police verification from the local police station and after that, you can get it.

The officer was so rude each one they were like you would know the process or the police would tell you the process.

I was just shocked by their unprofessional behavior.

next day I got SMS that the verification has been sent to SP office and i had someone who I know so i visited the SP office they just forwarded the verification to the local police station next day I got call from them, same documents as you make a new passport aadhar and all that stuff you gave at psk, thing is we are respected family so it was a piece of cake.

after 2 days i got the sms that PCC is ready to pick up.

i went to PSK no queues for it they just said go to C counter gave me the token went in. got in 5 min but they did not stamp my passport this time i insisted but the officer said they are not stamping these days the process has been withdrawn.

but i see it as a stupidity they should take the police verification before as we have to make the one extra trip just to get the printout either they should send it by post at least.

hope it helps 

It's a bummer that things are still very inconsistent and convoluted in India. Seems like the Pune RPO (Regional Passport Office) took one step backwards compared to the Nagpur PSK (Passport Seva Kendra). I am glad you were able to finally get your PCC.

I"ll be trying this process in Punjab shortly, and I'll update this thread with my experience. Thanks for the detailed write-up, it definitely helps!

On 10/2/2017 at 12:04 AM, NSandAR said:

Hello,

         You can have your PCC from Regional passport office for your specific town.You have to schedule the appointment online as you do for fresh passport.It is a simple process you have to carry your original passport,a copy of first and last two pages. he will stamp your pcc for USA on the passport and two copies of PCC certificate.

The cost for obtaining it is 500 rupees.

You dont need anything from any police station.

Hope it helps.

Thanks for the info! How much time did it take for you to receive the PCC through the Regional Passport Office?

On 10/27/2017 at 2:49 PM, adidas said:

Still awaiting NOA2 from TSC.

 

US Citizen, I-130

 

TSC PD: 3/27/17

NOA1: 3/30/17

NOA2: TBD (Hopefully soon!)

 

I called USCIS today after waiting paitently and seeing so many fellow members receive NOA2 for March filing with TSC. 

 

USCIS agent said to wait at least 2 more months until December 24th, 2017 because officially TSC is currently processing January 24th, 2017. But I think she's mistaken because the January 24th, 2017 was the current processing date in August 31, 2017, and we are currently in October. 

Finally, got my NOA2. Better late than never!

TSC PD: 3/27/17

NOA1: 3/30/17

NOA2: 10/28/17

USCIS Case Status changed for me on 10/30/17, and received mail on 11/2/17.

Still awaiting NOA2 from TSC.

US Citizen, I-130

TSC PD: 3/27/17

NOA1: 3/30/17

NOA2: TBD (Hopefully soon!)

I called USCIS today after waiting paitently and seeing so many fellow members receive NOA2 for March filing with TSC. 

USCIS agent said to wait at least 2 more months until December 24th, 2017 because officially TSC is currently processing January 24th, 2017. But I think she's mistaken because the January 24th, 2017 was the current processing date in August 31, 2017, and we are currently in October. 

Hi All, I'm glad to see a March Filers thread. I sent the I-130 application packet for my wife on 3/24/17.

It arrived at the Phoenix Lockbox on 3/27/17 and the USCIS sent a I-1797C my way with a notice date of 3/30/17. I just received it today, so now the real wait begins!

It's good to be worried enough to talk to talk to the staff at Lilavathi and ensure that doing medical on Feb 6 will be early enough for a Feb 10 interview.

I decided to do a VJ search on Lilavathi to see if there were any recent reviews of Lilavathi and I found the following:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/334409-medical-examination/page__view__findpost__p__4989525

Mine was at Lilavati hospital. Reached there by 8:30 AM. Did the registration. Filled out a simple questionaire regarding medical conditions. Then I had to pay 1600 bucks. I was then sent for a blood test (VDRL) and a chest X-ray( Pregnant women should not get a Chest X-ray done. So girls if you are pregnant, let them know). This followed with an ophthalmology examination. Then a nurse measured my blood pressure, weight (was very happy that I had not gained much even though I am being fed like a pig by my mom because thats what mothers do) and height.

Then the physical examination was conducted. Was asked a few questions about past medical illnesses. I had carried my family doctor's letter which mentioned my immunization history and said that I was fit. I was given 1 vaccine.

Got the reports at 4 PM. Had to wait for a very long time to get reports so take something to read.

Glad that its done.

And from the same thread there is a link to a page on ***removed*** reviewing the Lilavati saying that "All reports will be available to the applicants the same evening."

http://www.***removed***/immigrant-visa/immigrant-visa-medical-examination-lilavati-hospital-mumbai.html

So a Feb 6 medical might not be as worrisome as I might have implied in my last post.

hello..can somebody please tell me how many days does it take to get a medical report from lilavathi hospital,Mumbai..My medical is on Feb 6th and my interview is on Feb 10th.. Also, if my medical starts at 8:30, by when do you think I can be out from the ospital? Can somebody please shed some light on this?

It varies based on how much staff they have on hand and the case load is around that time. I don't have any experience with Lilavathi in Mumbai, but here's my experience with Apollo Hospital in New Delhi:

- Very difficult to even get a hold of the staff for getting general info or setting up appointment over the phone. After incessant calling and talking to the manager I was finally able to get an appointment. They were running very busy and it was difficult to get a timely appointment.

- Since I had an appointment, the time taken for checkup was fairly short, about 2 hours in which they completed xrays, gave shots and doctor consultation. But it all depends on the amount of patients they have for that day. It could take up to half a day.

- Report was prepared in 1 week, the reason was that they were very busy.

Assuming Lilvathi is as busy as Apollo in New Delhi (safe assumption as Mumbai has a population of 13 million, and Delhi has a population of 11 million), I think Feb 6 is cutting it very close. If they can't provide you an appointment before Feb 6th, ask them about your chances of getting the medical done on a walk-in basis, in case some appointments don't show up.

On the other hand, Lilavathi might be very fast in generating reports, like Jallandhar - they get you the report on the same day. I am sure there are some peeps here with direct experience with Lilavathi, let's hear their advice/experience.

1 month ago still he did not get his passport yet...i am so worry.

Be sure to contact your local Congressman, and hopefully the Visa will be issued soon. Sometimes the beneficiary's name shows up as a false hit to some database and they have to do background check to make sure that the record is clean.

BTW, how was the interview process - what questions did they ask him?

I am a German Citizen, previously Indian passport holder and I recently sent my DS 230 application packet to NVC. I got letter back saying that they need Indian PCC. I was definitely over 16 years old when I moved from India to Germany so I can understand why NVC wants the Indian PCC.

But my problem is how do I get the Indian PCC when I am not an Indian citizen any more and don't have a valid Indian passport (still have my old passport tho). I also have a Person of Indian Origin card if that helps. Anyone know what to do in this situation?

I am residing in Germany currently. Can the embassy issue police certificate even tho I am don't have a valid Indian passport?

Just realized that is the wrong subforum! Can the mods please move this thread to the "Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America" subforum, because its my dad (US citizen) who petitioned for me, thanks!