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    What kind of file folders are allowed inside Mumbai Consulate

    Folders I had a TRANSPARENT folder but with a zipper....wasnt allowed in the consulate. The indian lady at the gate was very nice, but clearly and specifically indicated that. Since I stayed very close to the consulate, i had to go back and leave the folder at the hotel. We ended up taking...
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    Immunization prior to interview

    MMRs pabcbc, I completed my CP last month. Had medicals at Hinduja. I had no records of any vaccinations at all. The only one shot they gave me was 'MMR'. you can very well take that vaccination here and show them the records and thats all they want to see. All other vaccinations, they...
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    Sucesful CP at Mumbai - March 12 2003

    GCs My wife and I got the welcome letters on May 1st and the cards yesterday (May 5th). Interview date was April 10th and POE was April 20th. I must say I am very impressed with BCIS. gpiyush, hopefully it wont take that long for you to receive the corrected card. BCIS seems to have...
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    I-140 Approved, what next?

    I paid an extra $500 to my company since I opted for CP instead of AOS. But nothing extra for Attorney certified process. Most people may not be doing that cause of 'ignorance' sometimes even on attorney's side. Secondly, they may not be very co-operative and wants to do the safest thing...
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    I-140 Approved, what next?

    Documents for ac140 Octaviva, 824 is where you're telling INS you want CP instead of AOS (if you chose AOS in I-140 application). Document requirements for AC140 are very simple. Basically its packet-3 (ds230-part I) plus letter from attorney, copy of passport pages (with address) to...
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    I-140 Approved, what next?

    word of caution After I-140 approval, NVC will send a letter to your attorney saying that you're eligible to process your final stage (through AOS) in the US. Are you sure you want to still do consular processing? In my case, the lawyers sent in the right response that YES, we'd like to do...
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    Sucesful CP at Mumbai - March 12 2003

    SSN after CP FYI: My wife and I had an interview in Mumbai on 10th april. POE at Washington DC on April 20th. Since my wife was on H-4, we had requested for SSN for her and a new card (same ssn) for myself since the previous one said 'work with only INS authorization". We got our SSN cards...
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    Sucesful CP at Mumbai - March 12 2003

    824 Receipt not required for CP dev28, I got my CP done last month from Mumbai using AC140. I had only opted for CP in my I-140 processing documents. Never had 824 receipt. My attorney said they shouldnt need it although I wasnt sure since their website said specifically that 824 receipt...
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    Sucesful CP at Mumbai - March 12 2003

    Question related to Medical at Hinduja gpiyush, Congratulations on getting your gc. We're scheduled for an interview on 10th april and for medicals on 7th april at Hinduja. Did you think the environment at Hinduja was comfortable enough to be able to take an infant and possible a guest...
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    Mumbai - March 2003 Interview Tracker

    No chance in March I emailed Mumbai consulate again using company email id. They apparently never respond to yahoo or hotmail accounts. They said they are hoping for April interview. Case was created on Jan 6th by the consulate. The $335 fee at the consulate is only required if not paid to...
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    Mumbai - March 2003 Interview Tracker

    Possible March Interview My case was created by the consulate in the first week of Jan. I called them a few minutes ago on the main #: (22) 2363-3611, but they said I need to call (22)2363-7407/7408 for immigrant visas. It was real easy and fast to get through. She said its possible for...
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    Premium processing for H1B exten @ VSC

    Paperwork My company received the H-1B paperwork yesterday in mail. ND: Sep 26 Email acknowledging receipt : sept 26 Approved: Oct 7th Email informing approval:Oct7th Paperwork by Mail: Oct 9th. I really liked premium processing... I hope you have a good experience too. -raj.
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    Premium processing for H1B exten @ VSC

    EAC# They sent an email right away to my company informing about the approval. I will let you know when they receive the paperwork in mail from INS. The EAC for my case is: EAC02-294-XXXXX. Its a new # for each case but in the same format as other non-prem. processing application. I filed...
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    Premium processing for H1B exten @ VSC

    H-1B Prem Processing Mine was filed on Sept 26th. Approved yesterday on Oct 7th. I checked the status online at https://egov.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/cris/jsps/caseStat.jsp Good Luck to you!
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    Tracker, March I-140 (NIW/EB-OR,EB-EA,etc ) filer

    The para-legal from my lawyer's office called IIO. They gave her a standard reply that they are now processing cases around 12th Feb and would not give an estimate on how long its gonna take. I hope all those idiots at INS VSC gets fired with INS re-structuring and they hire some competent...
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    March 2002 Tracker II

    ND 03/13/02 - Still waiting.... EB2 RIR MD: 03/05/02 RD: 03/07/02 ND: 03/13/02 AD: Waiting EAC#: 02-132-XXXXX. When they say 90-180 days, do they mean business days(M-F), or calendar days? I hope they keep their promise for 60-day approvals in the future....i am about to reach...
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