Confirmed MAY for CHENNAI.....

Re: Last minute questions

Originally posted by chennai_may
Guys,

Does anyone know about the photo sizes ? I know we need to take 3 copies of ADIT (37mm X37mm) type (immigration) photos. But what kind of photos do we need to take for medical etc ? I was told by a local photo lab that consulate requires 2 inch X 2 inch (50 mm X 50m) regular front posing photos. Anyone any clues ???


All the best to all of you guys.

Thanks,
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The confusion about the size of the regular passport photos is
true.

I have not seen any clear instructions about this. But my feeling
is any one of the sizes 37 x 37 ( which is 1 1/2 inches square)
OR 50 x 50 ( 2" square ) would be fine.

I have affixed the later one. If the Lister labs any problem with it
I can hop into the nearest photo lab and get the photos in half
hour !

Raju
 
Originally posted by miami
Kumar - You should have no problem with Dr.V.. When I went for my CP, I called her office from here and took an appointment. Initially, I was asked to come by 10 am.

But as I told them that I need to do my x-ray and blood work the same day, they gave me an evening appointment by 4. pm. She is such a wonderful person, you should have no problem.

Good luck.
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Miami,

Thank you very much for the info. I too want to complete in the same day. And My wife preferring Dr.V. Good to know that she accepts the appointments after 4 P.M(with request). I will try for this appointment.
Thanks again,
Sam.
 
Blue dart express

Originally posted by Raju595
For those who have not received the complete Packet 4,
the following is the instructions for the demand draft for
the courier charges:

DD in Indian Rupees payable to

'BLUE DART EXPRESS LTD.,' Payable at 'CHENNAI'.

Amount : Rs. 300 + (No.of applicants * 50 )

Ex: An applicant, spouse and a child.

The amount will be : Rs. 300 + 150 = Rs.450.00

You will be given a slip to enter the address where you want the
packet to arrive.

Be prepared with the correct street address and phone number
if any ( particularly those staying in a hotel and getting the packet there). .

Raju
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Raju,
A couple of q's about blue dart.

1. What if blue dart doesn't have the service to my place.( I checked in their website, and it is pointing me to the nearest big town from my place)? In this case will they send it by different courier or should I give address where blue dart service available.?

2. Do we need to present personally(signature etc.,) to receive the packet from Blue dart. Or will they give it to anybody who lives in the given address??

If anybody faced similar situation, in the past, pelase answer for my q's.

Thanks,
Sam.
 
Sam,

The coverage you mention is probably where their branch offices are located. They should be able to deliver anywhere in India.
You will need to keep your appointment letter or the evidence of payment to NVC as proof when receiving the couriered document. They won't deliver it to anybody else!;)
 
Re: Blue dart express

Originally posted by kumar_sam
Raju,
A couple of q's about blue dart.

1. What if blue dart doesn't have the service to my place.( I checked in their website, and it is pointing me to the nearest big town from my place)? In this case will they send it by different courier or should I give address where blue dart service available.?

2. Do we need to present personally(signature etc.,) to receive the packet from Blue dart. Or will they give it to anybody who lives in the given address??

If anybody faced similar situation, in the past, pelase answer for my q's.

Thanks,
Sam.
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NORMALLY these big courier companies would have hubs in fairly larger cities or towns. They will have arrangements with other
courier services to cater to the outlying places.

HOWEVER, this being a special service entrusted by the Consulate
they may adopt some safe means of delivering the package to you. I think you need not worry about this.

2. I read that the courier delivery person is asking for some proof
before he delivers it.

I have seen some friends getting it delivered to their parents'
place etc. even before they reached that place.

I think in that case you have to specify the name of the person
in the address.

Raju
 
Re: Sam,

Originally posted by Rajeev Kumar
The coverage you mention is probably where their branch offices are located. They should be able to deliver anywhere in India.
You will need to keep your appointment letter or the evidence of payment to NVC as proof when receiving the couriered document. They won't deliver it to anybody else!;)
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Rajeev and Raju,
Thank you for clarifying about blue dart service. But still I am not clear whether we(primary/secondary applicants) have to be present in person to collect the package from Blue dart or not.

The reason why I am asking is, after the interview, I will reach home only after 4 days.(because of my other travelling plans from Chennai).
If they won't deliver to anybody else other than applicants, then I have to stay one more day in Chennai by giving my hotel address..
Anybody with such experience. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Sam.
 
Re: Re: Sam,

Originally posted by kumar_sam
Rajeev and Raju,
Thank you for clarifying about blue dart service. But still I am not clear whether we(primary/secondary applicants) have to be present in person to collect the package from Blue dart or not.

The reason why I am asking is, after the interview, I will reach home only after 4 days.(because of my other travelling plans from Chennai).
If they won't deliver to anybody else other than applicants, then I have to stay one more day in Chennai by giving my hotel address..
Anybody with such experience. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Sam.
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Sam,

I think you need not worry about this. Just now I talked to a friend of mine and this is what has happened:

After the interview he and his family went on a trip to Tirupathi.
He has given his brother's address as the delivery point for the
Visa packet. The packet got delivered the next day at that address in Hyderabad.

My friend and his family reached Hyderabad after 3 days.

So that should clarify your doubt. I talked to him and re-confirmed this just a minute back.

Raju
 
Documents as I took....

This is how I am taking my documents:

Self:

1. Original I-140 Notice of Approval + copy.
2. Form G-28 Notice of representation from the Attorney
3. Passport (Validity > (Int.date + 8 months) )
4. Appointment letter (OF 171) Original + 1 copy
5. DS 230 Part I – Signed
6. DS 230 Part II- Unsigned
7. Marriage Certificate -Original + 1 copy
8. Marriage Photos- 3 - Original + copies
9. Birth Non-Availability Certificate -Original+ copy
10. Birth Affidavits (2) (Notarized) from both the parents –
Original + copies
11. Federal Income tax Filings for the last 3 years + W2 s –
Copies
12. Notarized Employment Letter-Original + copy
13. Copy of current passport (all pages)
14. Copy of expired passport (all pages)
15. Police Clearance Certificate – Original + copy.
16. Copy of traffic ticket + fine payment particulars.

Spouse:

1. Copy of I-140 Notice of Approval
2. Form G-28 Notice of representation from the Attorney
3. Passport (Validity > (Int.date + 8 months) )
4. Appointment letter (OF 171) copy
5. DS 230 Part I – Signed
6. DS 230 Part II- Unsigned
7. Marriage Certificate - copy
8. Marriage Photos- 3 -Original + copies
9. Birth Non-Availability Certificate -Original+ copy
10. Birth Affidavits (2) (Notarized) from both the parents –
Original + copies
11. Bank Statements + copies
12. Notarized Form I-134.
13. Copy of Notarized Employment Letter
14. Copy of current passport (all pages)
15. Police Clearance Certificate – Original + copy.

Child:

Same as spouse but with Birth Certificate and no Marriage
certificate, Marriage photos or the PCC.

The following is the list of supporting documents I carried:

Proof of payment of Visa fee.
Original I-140 approval notice
Copy of LC approval
Copy of I-140 petition as filed
Copy of any RFE received
Copy of response to the RFE
Copy of complete set for current H1B visa filing
All H1B Originals (copy is OK if employer kept the original) + 1 set copies
Original H4 Notices of approval for spouse and child
Proof of submission of AR-11 form.
All offers of employment + 1 set of copies
All letters of experience + 1 set of copies
All Certificates of recognition, awards etc.
Certifications in area of work
All original Degree certificates from the under graduate level to PG + 1 set of copies
All transcripts of marks.
Pay stubs for the last 6 months + copies (the 3 latest ones are sufficient)
Original W2s for the last 4 years
Tax transcripts for the last 3 years
Immunization records from US physician
Immunization records for the child
Medical Form (downloaded) filled for all of us with passport photos affixed .
Passport photos - 50x50 - 5 each.
Employer Company’s glossy brochure
Copies of selected pages from Company’s website.

To be added later:
Immigration stype photos - Will take at Chennai
DD for Blue Dart Express Ltd., - Rs.450/- taken from Hyderabad.

Miscellaneous preparations:

a) A pen previously tested on glossy photographs.
b) Transaparent file folders- Each folder holds the support
documents only and labled outside for easy access to the right
document.
c) A plain transparent shopping bag to hold all the folders.
d) The documents for submission are in their respective folders
labled ( applicant , spouse and so on)

[ Where the document is notarized, I specifically said so]

Raju
 
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question DS 230 part II

Raju, thanks for your reply.

One more questions to you guys,

In DS 230 Part II form there is a question about petitioners name and address, if me, spouse and kid are applying.

1. For me -- its employers name and address
2. For Spouse - its my name and address
3. For Kid - its my wifes name and address

Does this sound correct ? please let me know.

Thanks,
 
Raju,

Thanks a lot for your detailed mail about documentation. Actually I had couple of questions and wanted to post in the thread. But, got clarified after seeing your mail. Thanks again and all the best to you and your family.

Thanks,
 
ds230 part 2 - spouse addr..

chennai_may,

i just had a look at how my immigration specialist (in my office) filled for my wife..

It is my companu's address only but in brackets it is typed (spouse's employer). It is because, it is the same case and the attorney is for me - and company is sponsoring the grrencard anyway..

many of my colleagues have taken similar format - and they did not have any problem..

thanks -
all the best to all there -

'm starting tomorrow to chennai.

cheers,
sriram.
 
Re: question DS 230 part II

Originally posted by chennai_may
Raju, thanks for your reply.

One more questions to you guys,

In DS 230 Part II form there is a question about petitioners name and address, if me, spouse and kid are applying.

1. For me -- its employers name and address
2. For Spouse - its my name and address
3. For Kid - its my wifes name and address

Does this sound correct ? please let me know.

Thanks,
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We are breaking our heads in arriving at the correct formula
to work for each of 35 odd items in the DS 230 forms.

I hope the consulate is giving this information as much importance
as we are giving it.

Coming to your questions:

1. For you: M/s. xxxx Inc.
(Address ) I -140 petitioner for < your full nam >

2. For your wife: M/s. xxxx Inc.
(Address ) I -140 petitioner for spouse.

3. For your child: M/s. xxxx Inc.
(Address ) I -140 petitioner for father.

The name of the petitioner can be a person's name representing
the company, in which case you write the person's name followed
by the company's name and address.

Raju
 
I am on my way...

This is Raju reporting from Hyderabad, India.

Home! Sweet home with all it's irritants and heat!!

The travel was as smooth as it can be. From SFO to London, Dubai and Hyderabad.

I definitely recommend the Emirates connection through Dubai
if any one is new to this carrier. An excellent fleet and good service. Dubai Intl. Airport will be a surprise if one has not
experienced it. Though I am not new to this place.

Immigration and customs very smooth and nice experience.
Now we have to fill in a form for some kind of SARS statistics.
No tests or anything. Just fill in a form and submitt it at the immigration counters.

We landed today at 9.00 AM and this evening I am leaving for
Chennai.

Collected the original Packet 4 and the DD in favor of Blue Dart
Express Ltd.,

My next report would be from Chennapatnam.

Till then....

Raju
 
HI all MAy Cpers

Though i was in India for the last 19 days, I could not post any details as I was on a hectic pilgrimage trips. Finally I landed in chennai yeasterday and i got a chance to see internet.
Further, i am very sick with those travel. on a recovery path. hope to be fine by tomorrow as my interview is on wednesday.

Anybody who wants to talk to me. pl call my Mobile 98491-79993.

I finished mediacakl st DR V and lister labs on 2nd may( day of my arrival). Took Immi style photos at cameraciti. They are ok. Have to take blue dart DD.

C u flks.

Sri-il

ps: virginia boy. i looked into yr PM only today. sorry for not replying. pl call me at above number for any details.
 
here in chennai

hi folks,

reached chennai on sunday -
so far only the photos are done.. camera citi - opposite chola.
got the photos but not by the promised time...they were rude too - may be they are tiered or may be they are not paying them well :(
well - the job is done..

'll be in lister labs tomrrow (tue) morning -
and Dr. Vijayalakshmy on wednesday


'll post details are they progress!!

people are talking about a BANDH / Crtl Govt STRIKE on 21st !! Beware - just in case (So get the Drafts before that - or the next day )


All the best !

Sriram.
 
Beat the heat

Raju,

Nice to hear that your flight experience was pretty good.

Good job in replying postings on this forum from India also. Your dedication is worth an APPRECIATION.

Beat the heat.... Drink a lot of fluids.... And Good Luck with your mission.

I received my plastic card on May 17.

Thanks.
 
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cpdelhi,

Thanks for your kind words.

I am just carrying on the tradition set by good members
like you.


Congrats on receiving the cards.


Raju
 
here in chennai

Interview tomorrow
--Done with lister
--Done with vijaylakshmi
--done with DD
--photo taken in bangalore had problems. Getting them taken today @ camera citi

-- Ready for interview tomorrow.

All the best to all you guys.
 
suceesful cp interview

Guys,

HAd a Nice and pleasent( ofcourse ) Successful interview. NOthing specific to post. But will post experiences later. There are some changes in the process a chennai consulate than what u heard previously. Now individullay case is being interviewed and taken oath separately. not like grup oath which we heard.

i will post details later.

sri-il
 
Successful CP

Guys,

The interview was smooth and no issues at all. As Sriram said it was a personal interview to swear that all information is correct. Shall post personal experience later in the next week. The mail from consulate reached my home before i did.

I was trying to look for folks from forum but could not identify anyone.

Wish you guys all the best.

Thanks,
 
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