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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Dcf Hi Rahul, great news... Is your wife here yet? Still time for the I751. The last I checked it was 90 days prior to the 2nd anniversary of your entry into the country. BTW, whats this 60 day thing for the DCF process? Have they changed the rules to allow only those US Citizens who reside...
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    DCF Filing in Delhi Hi guys, Is DCF filing from Delhi, India still a valid option, or have they discontinued this process? Hi Rahul, howz things? I guess all went smooth with you in India.
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    Thanks guys... The long weekend was great!!! Morpheus
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Packet 3 US702, Packet 3 includes the Biographic form and a checklist of necessarry documents that are needed. She will need the I-864, police certificates, etc. Your wife will have to fill out the Bio form and the checklist (involves checking boxes to confirm that you have all the required...
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Successful POE Guys, Morph here, sorry for the long hiatus... Been busy with the wifey. Anyways, The wife got here on the 8th of the month. The officer at the port of entry was pretty cool. Didn't ask her any harrowing questions. It was smooth sailing all the way. Also, her SS card...
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    Successful POE KD, Alren, The wife got here on the 8th of the month. The officer at the port of entry was pretty cool. Didn't ask her any harrowing questions. It was smooth sailing all the way. Also, her SS card arrived in the mail a week after she landed. We didnt have to go to a SS office...
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    Thanks guys!!! KD - The last bachelors party is definately ON. Gotta get a few more last gulps of freedom.... :) Alren - Didn't get that from the Matrix, but what the heck.... it'll do :)
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Thanks guys!!! Ratrat - I did travel to Delhi to file the I-130 petition on the 5th of Jan alongwith my wife. We got married on the 20th of Dec. There is no wait period specified. There were some couples who were married only a week. I did not need to be present for my wife's interview at...
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Rahul, I'm done and over with the DCF process. The wifey got her Visa yesterday. She said it was a breeze. Everything went nice and smooth. Just thought I'd share the great news. Timeline Jan 5th - Applied for the I-130 petition in New Delhi Jan 21st - Wife receives the so called Pkt 3...
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    Whew!!! Well KD, you were right on. The Mrs. got her Visa. She said the interview was a breeze. They didn't give her a hard time and it was all smooth sailing. She was asked a couple of standard questions and that was it. :) If anyone needs any info on the CP (DCF process)processing for...
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    Thaks KD. I was just checking. I've sent her the I-864 with the tax returns, W2's, paystubs and letter of employment. She's also got other miscellaneous docs with her. Will keep all you guys posted on the outcome tomorow. Thanks again KD.
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    KD, Thanks a lot. The wifey goes there alone on Friday. She should be alright. Prepped her with all the standard questions and some curveballs as well. I'll post the whole experience once its all over. Oh, KD would you happen to know if its necessary to show proof of assets like bank...
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    Successfull CP/POE from mubai on 24th june/9july

    I-130 DCF in Mumbai Hi guys, Anyone have any experiences with Family based immigration visas and the interview at the Mumbai consulate? I've filed the I-130 for my wife at the Delhi embassy in Jan. She has her interview scheduled at the Mumbai consulate on Friday, 23rd. Her visa category...
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    You can pay cash in US$ only. The other option you have is a DD from a National bank. No Indian rupees or personal checks are accepted.
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Thanks a lot Rahul
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    b_mike, Any idea what the Packet your sis-in-law received from the consulate contained? I've read about i-864 (affidavit of support) DS-230, police cert. Is there anything else? Could you please let me know about the details. Thanks.
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Does anyone know what forms the Packet 4 includes???
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    Rahul, To answer your questions... a. I got a tourist visa from the Indian Embassy in NY b. It took me a day to get the Visa. When I went to hand in my Indian passport, they told me that they didn't need it and asked me to keep it with me. I was quite surprised. c. The officer at Delhi...
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    Direct Consular Filing from India

    I'm back!!! Hi Rahul, The wedding was great. Thanks. Ok, now for the news... The trip to Delhi was a success. Me not residing in India wasn't an issue. The interview was a breeze, we were out of there in about 5 minutes. The total time spent at the embassy was about 90 minutes. The...
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    Newark Citizenship Interview/Oath Ceremony

    THanks guys. I did go thru the expedited process. Costs $60. THe whole process took a few hours. From me submitting the application to actually receiving the Passport. It was a pleasant experience to say the least.
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