Recent content by zapper2002

I am hoping this was the last step in the process that started 10+ years ago for me as I started with the GC process followed by USC & now OCI , :) . Planning to collect the documents this week. Date Of Acknowledgment :18-NOV-2010 Photo/Signature Scanned On:06-JAN-2011 Registration Status...

Applied for SC in-person today and received it in the evening with canceled passport stamp. Combined with the OCI application. The lady at the counter, said anywhere between 10 - 14 weeks

Be cautious and follow the photo specs for your consulate. The Chicago consulate only allows 35mmx35mm and there's a whole section on their website trying to explain why it should be 35 x 35mm and not 51 x 51 as outlined in the Part A application.... In our case, we asked a few of the dept...

Thanks, You can leave as soon as you receive the Certificate. The front row typically are the first to get the certs, and front row is closest to the doors and once you receive the certs you can leave. But most people will stay back to take photos with the flag , officials etc...

Moods pretty good. The immigration officers are very professional & non-intimidating. The security personnel are a little stiff especially when you get into the building but that's their job. Also, once you reach the 3rd floor, be ready to be corrected sternly by the security personnel if you...

Oath Ceremony Done! US Citizenship achieved! Total time was about 2 hours + change. If you have young kids, feel free to take them along. You will get preferential treatment :) and will be in the first row next to the stage and first ones to receives the Naturalization Certificate. The USCIS...

Successful Interview!!!! Oath in 2 days. Pretty smooth experience. Here's a quick summary of our experience: Travel & Parking : Drove from Northwest suburbs to Downtown. Started from home about 7.45am for interview slot of 9.25am. Reached downtown in about 45-50 minutes. Parked right adjacent...

My USC timeline DO:Chicago 04/28/2010: N-400 Sent-Phoenix, AZ 05/04/2010 : N-400 Rec. 05/04/2010 - PD 05/13/2010 : ND 05/14/2010 : Checks Cashed 05/18/2010 : NOA Rec 06/10/2010 : Rec. FP letter 07/07/2010 : FP Scheduled 07/07/2010 : FP done 07/16/2010 : Interview Letter 07/21/2010 : YL...

With the Infopass process, It was great to see uscis trying to be considerate of applicants and it helped us a lot. The appointment was @ 8.20am and we reached around 8am. There was no long queue which was a relief based on our experience with some other Government services. Even though we...

I would recommend going for the transit visa. We did apply for it today and will pick it up tomorrow. No point in risking your travel for $13 visa.... HTH, Z

Approved : RD Oct 2002 Hi Folks, Glad to share that my spouse & myself got the approval email last evening. It's been 4 years Nov 2000(LC filing) thru Nov 2004, not too bad compared to some of the painful experiences people have gone through. This has been an excellent forum for people...

Hi Folks, Glad to share that my spouse & myself got the approval email last evening. It's been 4 years Nov 2000(LC filing) thru Nov 2004, not too bad compared to some of the painful experiences people have gone through. This has been an excellent forum for people sharing a common goal. way...

RFE response Filed & response to Khosla_ra post Here's my update, Lawyers filed the RFE response for my wife on 10/19/2004. USCIS updated the website on 10/21/2004 & the LUD is now 10/22/2004.. Keeping my fingers crossed.... Khosla_ra-- FYI We had the same predicament, since we are...

One more point to add to the confusion, If you dont have the physical Green Card(plastic card), you still need the visa. Apparently the transit checkers are not happy with only the I551 stamp in your passport. (confirmed by Travel Agent + Air India rep) So one needs to have either a valid...

Spouse's RFE finally received by Lawyer My lawyer received the RFE last friday 09/24. The RFE was issued on 09/08 saying "We mailed a notice blah, blah, blah..." Wonder what kind of snail mail our buddies at uscis use for their mail delivery... :rolleyes: The RFE is for proving that my...