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| Chennai, India |  Review on March 9, 2011: |
ashrao
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
My interview was scheduled at 8.00 AM. I reached 15 min in advance and it was a good idea, since they do not allow people inside before that.
Step 1 : Security Check
There is a security check outside the consulate, where the lady will ask for the interview letter. Once inside the consulate, there is a through security check. Tips: Do not take any bags, mobiles, electronic devices etc. Ladies - Even a handbag is not allowed.
Step 2 : Interview by the indian personnel
There is a separate area for the Immigration visa. There will be an executive who will collect your interview letter. After this the waiting starts. I had to wait for 1 hour before my name was called. A lady at the counter asked the following questions
1. Who is sponsoring for me?
2. What does he do there?
3. From how long is he in US?
4. What do I do here.
After this, she returned the originals and I went back to the waiting area.
Step 3 : Biometrics.
After about 10 mins, my name was again called for biometrics. Finger print of all the 10 fingers are taken.
Step 4 : Interview
The interviewing lady was very pleasant and polite. She asked the following questions
1. Tell me something about your husband
2. When did you get married
3. How did you two meet? (It was an arranged marriage)
4. How did the proposal come through
5. Where did you go for your honeymoon.
6. Has he come to India after the wedding
7. She wanted to see pictures of the wedding. (I had taken a small size assorted album with pics of wedding, reception etc. It may be a good idea to do this since its easy to pass the album through the counter)
That was it... She said "Congrats.. Your visa is approved.."
I was not asked for any emails, chat transcripts, call logs etc - though i had printouts of all these.
The whole process took about 3 hours from the time i reached the consulate. The actual interview took only 5 mins.
Overall a good experience.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #7243