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    Citizenship changed

    It doesn't matter.. My uncle sponsored my mother and my aunt when he became american citizen. My aunt who was Indian citizen at that time later moved to canada and obtained canadian citizenship. Very recently they both got their GCs approved. So, the answer to your question is, it does not...
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    I-824 thread for AOS to CP change

    Question for the gurus Gurus, I have a question for you. Does all the cases need to file 824 or jsut "Following to Join". If so, then do you guys have to wait for the approval. After filing 824, how much time does the consulate take to schedule an interview. Can someone share the whole...
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    Question for the gurus...

    Gurus, I have a question for you. Does all the cases need to file 824 or jsut "Following to Join". If so, then do you guys have to wait for the approval. After filing 824, how much time does the consulate take to schedule an interview. Can someone share the whole process step by step...
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    FOJ with CP - Any Idea

    Seattle guy, What is the source of this information? I heard it takes roughly about 4 months for the whole thing to complete. I spoke to the US consulate at NWD and they said the same thing. But there are still a lot of haze around this process, no one seems to know what the actual time...
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    CP New Delhi (Following to Join case)

    Folks, I recently got my GC approved, now I have to apply for my wifes CP by filing the I-824 for Following-To-Joining case. Here are the questions I had: - If I file by 824 at VSC to notify New Delhi consulate - how much time do they need. - Do you have to wait for 824 approval before...
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    * * * Why Do we need GC ??

    So, if the Indian economy and the society in general is so great then why move out of there in the first place. The very fact that most Indian seek job outside the Indian subcontinent goes on to prove the point I have been trying to make. Now, one may or may not decide to go back based on a...
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    * * * Why Do we need GC ??

    I agree with you on some aspect... I agree we all have our point of views, which are equally as important then others. But what I would really like to stress upon is, even if whatever you say is correct. Which no one has any contention accepting, then why US??? Should you already not be in...
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    * * * Why Do we need GC ??

    Let's see.. First let's get a few facts straight. 65% of Indian economy is agriculture based and is self-employed. So the number that you have about the unemployment is incorrect. Here are some other interesting facts about economy...
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    * * * Why Do we need GC ??

    Hmmm..you points are excellent but vague!!! Firstly, when I said education and providing for family and friends, I did not mean "money", I meant a value (could be money or could be just a piece of advice to someone in your family on what courses to choose).....not necessary hard cash...
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    Hmm...your points are excellent but vague!!!!

    Firstly, when I said education and providing for family and friends, I did not mean "money", I meant a value (could be money or could be just a piece of advice to someone in your family on what courses to choose).....not necessary hard cash. Understand, when I said growth, I meant...
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    * * * Why Do we need GC ??

    Just a thought.... Out of hundreds of thousands of reasons one can give about why US (not only GC). I guess the best ones are: In my opinion, it is a lot easier to realize your dreams in US then in anywhere else (look back and see for yourself and honestly check the progress (monetory...
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    Approval notice.

    AM/PM 8 to 12 PM means from 8 AM till 12 PM (afternoon). If I had written 8 to 12 AM, that would have meant midnight. Anyway, the notices says Wednesday. Does that mean the coming one or any Wednesdays for this month? Thanks,
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    Approval notice.

    Folks, I got a notice from BCIS that they have approved my 485 case and sent the origional copy of the approval to my attorney. It also states that I have to go to Newark in between 8-12 PM WEDNESDAY. Question is, do I have to go to Newark this coming Wednesday (9th July) or can I go any...
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    Pathetic - GC process.

    Approved... gswk, my GC got appoved today but I needed some information about the I-824 filing. I recall your writing that you ahev already done that in Delhi consulate. Please let me know your experience. Is there something which I need to take care of or do in advance before/after...
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    Follow To Join....

    FTJ I have a question for experienced FTJ folks. I got my GC approved today and want to file my wife's FTJ at New Delhi consulate. Though after speaking to whole bunch of lawyers and even the consular section at new delhi, I was told it should take anywhere in between 4-6 months for the...
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    Approved....

    Folks, My online status read "approved" today. Here are the details: - RD Nov'01 - RFE April'25 (paystubs and the usual jazz). - RFE recieved June'17 - Case approved June'27. My FP was done in April and according to everyone I spoke, I should get a second notice and I was really...
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    Pathetic - GC process.

    Good luck Good luck brother and keep us all posted. I hope we can all get through this ordeal. I just read an article about abuse of immigrant visa and marriages in India. Sometimes i wonder who is more wrong immigration authorities or beneficiaries!!!!! regards, Ahmer
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    Pathetic - GC process.

    That's right.... Yes sir, that is exactly what I heard. No need for 824 approval. Only the reciept notice. Here is how the proces works. - When the consulate recieves the documents (everything)? - They send an enquiry to service center asking them "hey is this guy OK". - Service...
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    Pathetic - GC process.

    I-824 approval You do not need one. According to Rajiv Khanna, my lawyer, US consulate in New delhi and whole bunch of people I have seen posts from. All you need is a reciept notice after filing for 824. But the answer to your question my friend is 1 year and 3 months at VSC. I think...
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    I-824 "Following to Join" information and experiences.

    Folks, Anyone who is looking for more I-824 information, here is what I got from US consulate, New Delhi. If this is true, which I believe should be the time for the whole process after principal's GC is approved should be less then 3-4 months. Please post your experiences (people who...
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