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Hello all, My parents also arrived last week. Once parents/new immigrants arrive, how long does it usually take now to get their SSN and GC? Thanks!

Hi all, I was wondering if you can please let me know if you are interested to co-ordinate efforts to get healthcare coverage for your parents in California who are recently moving? We can exchange experiences and tips for getting healthcare coverage. Thank you.

Hello, any progress on your parents' health insurance? Have you explored obamacare for them?

Once the IR5 visa is issued is there a downside in taking to and fro tickets from India? I heard that there can be issues at the POE with to and fro tickets but I am not sure if that is true at all. For those who travelled from India with IR5 visa what did you do; how was your experience at...

Hello, Are the passports sent along with a sealed envelop or just passports with VISA stamped? Also, how long does it take to receive the card once you arrive. Any success in signing up for obamacare? Thank you!

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Hello, any update on your passport? Have they dispatched them yet? Thank you..

No special paper. Just a generic sheet to pay visa fees. I believe it is taking 10-12 days but I could be wrong. Let's keep posted. Thank you!

Has anyone been waiting for ~10 days after the interview is over for their passports? I am not sure if this is due to a backlog at the Consulate or an issue! Any insight will be helpful. When I call the traveldocs they are giving a generic reply to wait. Thank you!

Hello, the interview took 5-10 mins. We uploaded any supporting documents like tax transcripts ahead via "additional documents" in DS-260. They were asked, "where does your son live, What does your son do, have they ever been to US." The interview was very straightforward and told that the...

Hello, Can you please share your experience on time it took for your passport to be mailed back with the VISA stamp after you completed your interview? My parents went for their interview on Dec 10th but still do not have their passports yet. They live in Visakhapatnam. Thank you!

Hello, My parents had their IV interview on Friday, Dec 10th and still did not receive their passports back. The officer mentioned they will get the passport in 5 days. They live in Visakhapatnam and new news from Bluedart either. Any information on timelines to receive approved passports will...

My parents also received a letter to schedule an appointment. However, there are no slots at the moment. For those who successfully got an appointment, can you please shed some light on at what time of the day you booked the slot and any other tips? Many thanks!

Hello all, My parents went for interview in March 2020 and their visa was approved. After a few days, my mom received a call stating that she has to come back to retake her fingerprints. But by the time she planned her travel, the US Consulate was shut down due to COVID. Her passport was...

Thank you. Would you consider the same being for H4 as well. I am a Canadian citizen with an OCI on H1B in US and would therefore be sponsoring my wife on H4. Since she has no Canadian visa or PR, would it pose a problem? Thank you

Hi Could you please let me know how the TD visa issue process went? I am also sponsoring my wife on H4 and I am a Canadian citizen in US. Thank you

Thank you! A common question I came across during the H4 visa interview is "What will you do after your visa expires?" Since my wife has an Indian citizenship with no Canadian PR, should she then mention that "I will come back to India?" Any suggestions? Thank you

Dear all I am a Canadian citzen born in India with OCI and currently in US on H1B. I would like to sponsor my wife on H4 from India. Since I am a Canadian citizen does this pose a problem? Kindly advise. Regards and Thanks Neeraj

Thanks! If I may ask another silly question- I need to first enter Canada and then come back to the US to see the officer, am I correct? Thanks again,

Hello, I am going to Peacebridge POE for my TN renewal for the 1st time. My company applied for H1 this year and I did not get it-hence the TN "renewal". I am working for this big pharma as a pharmacologist and have a PhD in Pharmacology as well. My company also applied for TN renewal by...