Originally posted by abihitesh
Hi,
My case was sent from NVC to Delhi consulate on 12 June, I wrote a mail to ND consulate on 19 June but no replies.
Is this normal, Is it better to call the consulate? Please let me know all the steps you guys took.
thanks
Originally posted by spp2000
CpDelhi - Thanks and you are right - I walked in after missing the original date due to delay in PCC. After that everything was so smooth.
I came alone. My wife and kids will come on 15th August. They have separate packets.
Couple of questions come to my mind :
1. Getting my plastic card has any link to their coming here? ( I guess it is independent)
No. There is no link between your dependents and your plastic card. You should have your plastic card even before your depedents come to US.
2. Should I have to send any other document for them to prove that I have reached US before them? (I think from computer they can easily verify that I have already reached US)
No. You don't have to send any doc anywhere. Immigration officer on the POE should have all the info in its system.
Just relax and enjoy your post GC experiences.
Originally posted by abihitesh
called delhi consulate, they have the file, he said you can call in July to know when is my interview in aug.
CPdelhi, when is the good day in july to call US consulate to find about the interview date, I saw last month they were published in 19 th. Is it good to call around 10th of July?
Please share your experience.
Thanks
Originally posted by Rajeev Kumar
I knew you would make it. Good thing you used the option of rescheduling your interview within the same month-many people are unaware of this option. Good luck
Originally posted by cbeguy
Can someone elaborate...Is this a general DOS
policy (or) done at the discretion of the particular consulate. (what about Chennai?)
The rescheduling of the interview within a month is basis of some hardship. The hardship reason is evaluated by the consular officer and not the applicant. In the case above, SPP2000 couldn't get the PCC by the CP interview date but expected with a day or two of the interview date. SPP2000 couldn't travel to India for the CP interview without the PCC. Hence the consular officer gave SPP2000 permission to walk in anyday after the actual interview date but before the end of the month.
I don't think any CPer can walk in the consualte any day of the month for his/her interview. This will defeat the whole purpose of the scheduling of the CP interviews as all individual will be there on the first working day of the month, creating a chaos.
PS: how do I post the same msg. under multiple threads. (replies in one thread can't be posted
elsewhere?)
cbeguy: An individual cannot post the same message under multiple threads at the same time. If the individual does feel necessary that the same message needs to be posted on other threads, than s/he has to insert/update the message in all the desired threads.
thanks, newbie user
Originally posted by reve
My case was sent from NVC to Delhi consulate on 17 June. When should I be expecting interview dates ?
Since your case was sent on 17th June, it would most probably reach after June 20th and it will take few days for US Consulate to enter into thier computer system. SO most probably, you wil have an interview date in September.
I am planning a trip to Southeast Asia from July 3rd week for 2 weeks so as to return around Aug 2nd. I would like to have some idea of NWD interview dates, so that I have some time on return to US to prepare for documents and book flights to India.
I am sure you will have enough time after you get back to US fromyour SE visit. Only PCC takes time to get. SO make sure you either have a PCC or have requested one which will be within the 6 months validity period in Oct (just to be safe).
Another option I am considering is to stop over in SE Asia for 2 weeks before going to NWD, however I am not sure whether that's the good option as I may not have all docs in hand so much in advance.
There is no point going to NWD US consulate before the interview date. They will not entertain the request for CP interview before the scheduled date.
Since I don't know the interview dates, it's difficult to schedule and buy the tickets for the prior trip. Please advise what should I do.
I know everybody goes through this dilemma of planning/buying the trip and essentials. You will have enough time to plan the trip and buy tickets as you will get about a months notice for the interview and you can always request a postponement of the CP interview date.
And, shall I prepare all the documents, like employment letter and tax transcripts etc now or wait until I get to know the interview dates. I have birth certificate and I got PCC issued in Oct'02 from Indian consulate and as it's more than 6 months old, I will be applying for a new one. Since my passport was issued by the same consulate, I am expecting that will take 1-2 days only. Is there anything else which I should prepare now ?
You can prepare all the documents now. It will be better to get Employment letter just before the interview date. Other docs like marriage certificate (if married), correct birth certificate, tax docs, etc can be prepared right now.
Thanks
Originally posted by arreosamba
In my hurry, I submitted all original documents and want at least the originals of my non registration birth certificate and my parents affidavit confirming my birth date/place.
1.any thoughts on how i can get this back from the embassy??
I think you should go and ask them to return the originals as it happened by mistake. First call them on phone and explain your situation, they may send back by post to your local address.
I dont think the PCC and EVL has any further value.
You are right. Still you can keep with you till POE.
2. Should i pack the xray in the luggage or carry it in the hand bag to POE, is it required any further?
Even x-ray is not required. I left it in Delhi. But you may carry with you if you want.
Many thanks.