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    Anybody in my situation: CP with a Gap in H1B Employment History

    How to define illegal stay? Is it staying beyond expiration of I-94. Or is it staying without employment and without pay-stubs, even though previous I-94 is still valid. For the latter case, how long a stay would be considered illegal. In my case, my I-94 was valid, but I stayed after getting...
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    NEWS for IV Applicants from CALCUTTA!

    I would still suggest Apollo, as they are a full-fledged hospital, where you can get everything done. At Dr. Mehta's clinic, he would check you first, then send you to another lab for the x-ray and blood-test, and then check those reports. So, there would be more running around if you do it at...
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Vaccines Can someone please confirm, if the following is a COMPLETE LIST of vaccines, or if there is something more to be added: 1. MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) 2. Varicella (or you should have had chicken pox earlier) 3. Hepatitis-B 4. DPT (Diphtheria-Polio-Tetanus) 5. TD: (Tetanus -...
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    NEWS for IV Applicants from CALCUTTA!

    You will find the phone number in the doc file attached. BTW, the lady I spoke to, said that you are supposed to go and buy the vaccines. They do not provide the vaccines. They would merely inject them (really strange). She also does not seem aware of the fact that there is a list of...
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    Date of Birth Certificate

    Is your name on the form? If it is, then it should be OK, but take the following additional docs: Affidavits of both parents, on Rs 20 legal paper. This is easy to get. High school certificate, showing your name, and birthdate. The above 2, combined, should suffice. But if your name is...
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    FEES to be paid at CONSULATE

    I have paid $335 x 2 = $670 to NVC (for self and wife). I am going to pick all documents from Mumbai Consulate (so, no Courier Fees). Do I have to pay any more Fees at the Consulate? Is it true that Consulate Fees have increased? Please let me know if I have to pay any more fees at the...
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Hospital in Calcutta Spoke to Apollo GlenEagles Hospital in Calcutta. Posted the details here: http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=880221#post880221
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    NEWS for IV Applicants from CALCUTTA!

    Medicals at Calcutta Finally able to contact Apollo GlenEagles Hospital at Calcutta. I spoke to one Ms. Pronoti Choudhury who seemed quite hospitable and polite. She confirmed that I can pick up the test results in person. However, the report would be given day after next day morning. So...
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Alren, thanks a bunch for all the suggestions. Will definitely keep them in mind. Sanjay76, will keep you posted. Got a cell number of one of the coordinators at Apollo. Will give her a call tomorrow.
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Thanks Alren. Is my understanding correct, that both styles of photos are now required: 3 Immigration-Style (3/4 view) photos 2 Passport-Style photos. Does the consulate also accept ADIT style photos taken in the US?
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Can someone please post a link where I can find specifications for Immigration (ADIT) style photos? Also, regarding the second type of photo required (regular passport style), do they accept passport style photos taken in the US? If I take the immigration style photos in the US, would they...
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Thanks VM. Problem is, 29th is Sunday. Are they open on Sunday? I think not.
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Can someone please tell me, how far is "My Photo Studio" from Breach Candy Hospital. Can I walk to the studio from the hospital (during the break), or do I need to take a cab. Until what time in the evening is "My Photo Studio" open.
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    I have checked with Calcutta clinics. First of all, I could reach only one clinic, that of Dr. Mehta. The rest are unreachable (not answering the phone). They take at least 2 days to give reports. In fact, seems like you have to push them to get the report on the second day. Dr. Mehta was kind...
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    Thanks all, for the advice and suggestions. VM, I agree that I am thinking of reducing my stay in Mumbai. Well, my interview is on the 30th August. I am reaching Mumbai on 24th (Tuesday) midnight. I am planning to get medical-test, photos done by Wednesday 25th. I was planning to stay in...
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    PCC Question

    Indian PCC This is an old question/concern revisited. Has there been any cases in the recent past (say past 1 year), in which local Indian PCC was asked from people living in USA? This question arose again, because I was reading some posts of 2003 experiences today, and some people said...
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    Question about BREACH CANDY, and LILAVATI

    I am planning to stay in Bombay only one day before the interview, and get everything done (medical test, photos, bank draft) on that same day. I need the following information urgently, to plan my various activities in Bombay on the only day I would be staying there: 1. What time does the...
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    Medicals Question

    anushri, based on other's posts, at Breach Candy, men and women go to different sections in different buildings for their physical checkup. In Lilavati, men and women go to the same section. Experienced folks, please correct me.
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