Re: Congratulations
Hi Chennai_mms,
1) I didn't have my latest H1 stamp, but other people have reported "CWoP" (Cancelled without prejudice).
2) Your IV packet will have the Immigrant Visa on top of the manilla envelope for everyone to see with all your details such as passport...
What kind of changes (minor/ major) are you thinking of doing here?. Remember though, you are signing at the bottom that all information is true to the best of your knowledge.
Hi All,
Overall, the process was simple and smooth. Details are as follows:
Did my medicals in Chennai on 12th September, the day I reached Chennai from the US. Dr. Vijayalakshmi was very nice. Everything was done on the same day. Stayed in Hotel Palmgrove on Kodambakkam High Road (Rs...
Answers:
a. I am not a medical doctor, but at 5 months your wife is safe to fly. My wife flew when she was 7 months pregnant and there was no problem. That is as long as the aircraft is pressurized (of course all big airplanes are).
b. Follow to join means you enter the US before her...
Anyone flying out of New York/ DC on Sept 11th or 12th?
As per USA today, it is likely that no foreign registered airlines will be allowed in/ out on the Sep 11 and 12 out of JFK/ DC during certain time period.
UPDATE AT 7PM: Good News. Government backs off imposing restrictions.
A Number
Saradao,
I got a A number when I got my F1 Optional Practical Training card after my degree. The OPT approval has it clearly and you cannot miss it. The last line in my H1 Stamp between <<< symbols has the A number as well. Not sure how this is for people with straight H1s.
Re: please help
The instructions say print or type. So, one can print in the details with pen if you don't want to acrobat it.
[B]
How did you manage to do that?. Is this a new procedure?. You can Email the consulate to find out.
Five Star Hotels
Hi Local Madras,
I have looked into them and they charge at a minimum (yes -max $200) $75+Taxes with noon checkout. One can book online with these hotels. Apparently, Tamil Nadu charges 25% luxury tax on top of 10% Central Tax.
I am going to be in one of the...
FARE
What airport are you flying out of?. Fares out of east coast are much less. Air-India round trip from the mid-atlantic region is $1125 all inclusive, that I was quoted to Madras. I was told that Lufthansa has a sale to Bombay for about $950+taxes from IAD, PHL etc. but one has to add...
Thanks ssuresh
I am thinking of going back to my village the same evening of the interview instead of waiting in Madras for one more day. Do you know when they usually deliver if it is a local hotel address?. Thanks again.
Congrats
I have a question about bluedart. Do they have restrictions as to where they will/ willnot deliver such as a village?.
Also, thanks for clarifying that Dr.Vijayalakshmi sees people till 7pm.
Interview on 18 September!
Lister's web site says they are open till 630pm. But except for Dr. Mathai you cannot go to any other doctor after 430pm according to the coverletter from chennai web site. Is this information correct?. If one goes there after 1030am, can the report be collected...
Forms
Are you talking about packet 4 related stuff?. Goto
usembassy.state.gov/chennai
click on immigrant visa link. You will be taken to the IV page that has links for download on the upper right.
IRS9003
Do we really need IRS 9003?. Apparently IRS no longer uses this form, and I saw a memo from the state department sent to all consulates, that they should no longer require this form from Immigrant visa applicants.
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