CP in Chennai how long for Parents ?

cashier check/money order

HI there, thanks for the link it provides with enough questions.

If you are pyaing the $380 here, you can only do it by Cashier check and cashier check debit your account when they issue it. SO there is no way to find out from issuing back when they recieved it.

However, in the procedure out here, When NVC, gets the check they send you the Visa Form as the next steps. That's the only confirmation you have.

If you have to pay any thing in India, the only form of payment is DD. again that also works exactly like Cachier's check .
 
Jaise,

Thanks for Cashier's check information.

I checked both Mumbai and Chennai websites. You are right, they are ambiguous about $65 visa issuance fee. If anything Mumbai is little clearer
(http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivfees.html) when it says that
IV Issuance Fee (Demand Draft)
(to be paid by applicants who have already paid the current $260 IV application fee via the NVC)

Maybe in the past, it was $260 instead of $380 ($335+$45). So they will pay $65 if they paid only $260 before.
 
jaisejames said:
jenimmi, Thanks for your wishes and advice. I have engaged a travel agent who does this on daily basis who will take care of my parents in chennai. I really dont want to take any chances.

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I just checked this thread now and already you guys have useful info on the fees. Thanks to both of you.

Jaise - I didn't know that travel agents can help with the PCC, medical etc., Is that what you meant or did I misunderstand? I would like to know for what services you are using the travel agent for - may be I can use their services for my parent too.

So, is the courier fee the only fee that the parent(s) need to take with them at the time of interview. And is this the one for which DD need to be made out for Rs.350?

Another question on PCC - My Dad after he turned 16,
went to school in Town A for a few years (after 16),
worked in Town B for a few years,
moved to Town C about 25 years ago and he still continues to live there. This is where he currently resides.
So, is it enough if he just gets PCC from Town C's Police dept only, besides the PP office? This is getting to be quite confusing...
 
Hi there,

Some of the travel agents can help your parents with filling all the forms, arranging all the documents and helping them in a city ( chennai) where my parents don't live.

I feel little comfortable that this agent will be there himself( he have 10 more case on the very same day) and will advice my parents on every step of the way.

Regarding the Fee, I got it clarified with Chennai consulate, the only fee in our case is Rs 350 for each of my parents. I know if you have more than one passport, its Rs 350 DD and additional Rs 50 for the second one which can be paid in cash. However you still need two DD made , just in case.

Regarding PCC, read my earlier reply, you need to check with the consulate itself. dont go by what NVC says on its website. Go by what consulate tells you as they are the one who will be checking your PCC .
 
Thanks again, Jaise.

My Dad lives in Chennai, but I was wondering if I should still use the services of a Travel agent such as yours, so I can make sure my Dad will not make any mistake on the forms and procedures. Does your travel agent speak Tamil? Is he the one that's going to arrange for Appt. with Dr.Mathais and the Lister lab appt? And by any chance, is the Travel agent allowed to accompany them to the Consulate?

My Dad has 2 Indian Passports - one expired and one current. So, I believe that he would have to make 2 DDs - one for Rs.350 and the other for Rs.50 - Am I correct?
Does the Consulate ask for the courier fee b'cos they will send the PP with the approved stamp by Courier? Do you have any idea approximately how long they will take to send the PP after interview?

About PCC, this is what Chennai consulate (CC) says on its website:

IF the applicant 's
passport was issued more than 6 months prior to visa application
AND is 16 years old or older
THEN the applicant needs a police certificate from…
1. Passport office
2. The district police office serving the applicant's place of residence

So, it's quite clear from your explanation and CC website that PCC is needed from (1) and (2) ONLY.
Thank you :)
 
Passport

Hi There,

My parent lives in Kerala. Therefore, I just wanted to make sure some one can help them with all the formalities.
This agent is helping them with filling the form and arranging all form in correct order. He said he will help them with medical and lab apointment. Which is really not neccessary as My parents can do that. No one is allowed inside the consluate , so he will not be going inside.

He is big agent in Kerala with an office in Chennai. SO I ampretty sure people who are workingin chennai can speak Tamil.

I dont think yu need additional,50Rs. and I am not even sure if you need to show both the passport. Check with Consulate. Additional 50Rs , is needed if family of two have two seprate passport and is going to same address. So they can bundle it together. In your case, you are better of checkign with Consulate.

It should arrive the very next day at your place.

I have been always confused with this as when I got my Visa 5 years back, It was stamped the very same day and they asked me to come in the evening to collect it. I guess the procedure has changed


I hope it helps
 
Thank you very much, Jaise.

Ok now I see what you meant by the Rs.50 for 2nd PP (for the 2nd person). It makes sense and I think there should be no need to take the expired PP to the interview.

I always wondered what they need the Courier fee for... You are right, when I picked up my Visa several years ago, I did pick it up directly from the counter, the same evening.
Well.. we'll know after your parents' interview and approval stamp, if they've changed the process ;)
 
Someone's interview in Bangladesh

Jaise -

FYI. This thread has a user's Parents recent interview experience in Bangladesh. If you wish, you may also want to send some pics of you and your parents together, when they go for their interview. Also note that in this case, the parents were Finger printed at the time of interview. This may / may not happen in Chennai, but at least your parents won't be surprised, if that happens.

http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=205401
 
CP in Chennai for Parents - and PCC

How long does it take to get the PCC from the Chennai RPO. My parents are in the process of gathering the documents for their Green Card.. What is the process in the Chennai Passport Office? How long does it take? Is it reaslistic to assume that they can get it in a few weeks?

Thanks

Subra
 
Jaise,

Thanks for all the info. Can you please give me the name of the travel agent you're using in Chennai to help your parents?

Thanks
 
Jaise -

It is getting close to your Parents' interview date. By now they must have gotten their PCC from PP office, I guess. Was it easy to get the PCC from both office(s). Did your travel agent have it ready by the time, your parents get there for the interview?

Can you please let us know how long it took to obtain PCC from both PP office and local office? Any pitfalls or negative experience? Thanks.
 
Medical done

Jenimmi,


They Actually got their PCC from Passport office last september itself, when they were trying to come here on Visitior Visa. PCC have a validation for one year so it is still good.

PCC for local police station is little tricky. You need to be on top of it . However, my parents had some "Pull" to get it done in time. I would advice, people to get it done ASAP.

Well my parent reached chennai today as they were planning to get the Lab work done on Thrusday and then Medical on Friday. By stroke of Good luck, when they reached Chennai, they went to Lister lab and they were accomadate today itself.
In the after noon, they called up Dr. Mathai to see if they can come earlier than Friday, even he accomodated them and asked them to come today itself.

I spoke to them and they have already cleared the medicals.

They had to pay Rs. 1600 to Lister lab and Rs. 6600 to Dr Mathais as they needed two immunizations each

So far so good, Now they wait for the D day ( Monday 10th April). They are just chilling( if you can chill in hot and humid Chennai).


Stay tuned, will post the outcome ( hopefully positive ) on Monday
 
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Thank you

Of Course, it will be a positive outcome, Jaise. So far, everything seems to have worked well for them and you were on top of things too :)

Thanks much for the detailed update.
Good thing, your parents got the PCC from PP office and Local police (I like the "pull" - Don't thing my Dad has any "pull", though ;) ) ahead in time.
Good tip - I'll ask my Dad to start working on the PP office clearace right away. I was thinking that it needs to wait until the Interview letter (IL) is received and the IL has some specific instructions re: PCC.

Is there a specific format for the PCC? Or if you just ask the PPOffice and the local station, do they just give it in whatever format they follow?

I've heard the local Police clearance might take a while, So I'm going to ask him to start applying for that too!

Congrats to your parents on getting the medicals done quickly. If you don't mind sharing what immunizations were your parents asked to get?

VisaApplicant and I applied around the same time and no updates on I-130 approval yet - close to 2 months from RD.

Lots of Good luck to (you and) your parents for Apr. 10th. We'll stay tuned - Can't wait to hear the update ;)
 
GOt the VISA

HI GUys,

MY parents attended their interview today and got their VIsa.......


THey reached at the consulate at 8:30 for the interview and paid the courier fees ( THey had two DDD for each passport 350RS EAch). hOwever they actually needed one for 350RS And One for 50RS as its going to same address. USually they take 50 rs as cash HOwever inmy parent's case they said they need DD only . So my parent gave them both the 350RS DD and told them to KEep the change :rolleyes:

THey were called for an interview at 11:45 . INterview was by an iNdian and AMercian guy. THey asked few question where they were marriaed , what DO I do , what do they plan to don once they reach here etc.....IT lasted 10 min only and they told them every thing is fine have nice jounery. THey should get the VIsa with their passport in 2-3 DAys..

OH I can;t tell you , HOw releived I am .... COuldn't sleep thru out the night.....

jenimmi, MY parent were given shots for Chicken pox and INfleunza
PCC from passport definately have preprinted form. I think from the local policestation might have PCC on their letter head


I Hope you are checking the progress date on the NVC's to see the progress. It some time jumps, IT actually jumpped two month for me. It changes every 2-3 WEeks.

Thanks gusy for your help

GOod luck with your cases.
 
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jaisejames said:
HI GUys,

MY parents attended their interview today and got their VIsa.......
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Jaise,

A big CONGRATULATIONS! Thanks for sharing all of your experience and timelines. I hope you will stick around for little longer to answer our lingering questions.

It seems in your parents' case whatever checks, clearances were needed were already completed by consulate. They were not finger printed during interview which means they will be at POE.

jaisejames said:
I Hope you are checking the progress date ont he NVC's to see the progress. IT some time jumps, IT actually jumpped two month for me. IT changes every 2-3 WEeks.

Thanks gusy for your help

GOod luck with your cases.
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Both Jenimmi and I waiting for I130 approval at VSC. Did you mean VSC processing jumped by 2 months for you? At NVC, if we keep sending what they ask; doesn't it keep moving forward? I am not sure what you meant by it (NVC processing) changes every 2-3 weeks. Could you please explain?

Thanks.
 
Excellent, Jaise ! CONGRATULATIONS :) :)
Thanks very much for the prompt updates. It really helps when some one takes the time to share such info.

I think you've had a overall smooth ride sponsoring your parents! So, are your parents already already making travel plans to get back to US and when? ;)

I hope you'll stick around in this forum, and hopefully we can ask you a few questions every now and then. For now, I have some:

1) Do your parents speak English fluently? Do you think this would matter at the interview?
My parents' fluency with English is ok, but not very good. I'm hoping the american accent will not be a problem for them. Did you happen to check with your parents what was the role of the Indian officer there? I'm hoping he'll act as an interpreter as well.

2) What were your parents response when they were asked :
"What do they plan to do once they are in the US?"
Just want to get an idea what's considered an appropriate answer, b'cos my parents will not work when they are here.

3) Were your parents Finger Printed any time during the process at all?
Were they told if they will be Finger printed at the Port of Entry?

4) After the interview, were your parents given any envelope when they were approved? Or perhaps an envelope will be sent along with the PP?

I read somewhere in the forum that an envelope will be given to the approved applicants, which they should hand over to the officer at the POE. This was quite some time ago.. not sure if this is still happening.

5) Was anything told to them about what to expect / what will happen at the POE?

6) Some earlier post in a forum, mentioned that the officer at POE will also apply for their SSN. Again, don't know if this is still the case. Please let us know if you hear anything about it.

7) You must have seen this request coming.. Please post your parents experience at the POE, when they're back :)

Thank you once again and hoping our parents process would be just as smooth as yours!
 
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Guys,

Thanks. I will try to answer your questions one by one

Yes I meant VSC. Secondly I have ticket for both 14 ad 18th. It depend when they get the VIsa in hand, As it is suppose to come thru courier. They said 2-3 days ,I hope they will get it by wednesday.


1) Do your parents speak English fluently? Do you think this would matter at the interview?
My parents' fluency with English is ok, but not very good. I'm hoping the american accent will not be a problem for them. Did you happen to check with your parents what was the role of the Indian officer there? I'm hoping he'll act as an interpreter as well.


MY parents also speak ok english. I doubt the fluency really matter as even for your citizenship interview, you should be able to read, write and speak english, fluency is not checked. I don't think , the indian officer was for the interpretation ( as my parent speaks malyalam and officer I assume was a tamilian). HOwever I am sure he would help if he can)> I think he was doing all the ground work verifying all the "indian documents" etc. and AMerican guy was ensuring all the american rrquirements are met. THey were cordiall and joking around. ( asked my mom how does she plan to live with her DAugther in law!!) ACcoding to them , there were 4 -5 IV cases and all were approved.

2) What were your parents response when they were asked :
"What do they plan to do once they are in the US?"
Just want to get an idea what's considered an appropriate answer, b'cos my parents will not work when they are here.

JUst tell the truth. AS long as they are not saying we will become terrorist or some thing like that, I don't think that should be an issue. MY parents told them , that they are planning to look after my kids here.

3) Were your parents Finger Printed any time during the process at all?
Were they told if they will be Finger printed at the Port of Entry?

ACtually they were finger printed, SO I am sure they will not be required at POE

4) After the interview, were your parents given any envelope when they were approved? Or perhaps an envelope will be sent along with the PP?

YOur VIsa comes attached to your PP in an envelop thru courier you don't get any thing in your hand. You get most of your ORiginal papers back

5) Was anything told to them about what to expect / what will happen at the POE?
THey were told to have good junery and their visa will come thru courier in 2 -3 days

6) Some earlier post in a forum, mentioned that the officer at POE will also apply for their SSN. Again, don't know if this is still the case. Please let us know if you hear anything about it.
WHen you fill DS-230, it have a question whether you want SSN assigned to you by the Adminstration and you cannot answer no to this questions. I think they will send your SSN card once you reach here.
 
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Guys,


My Parents recived their Stamped passport with the sealed envelops today. So within one day they recived the VIsa. It have the validation of six month. SO they need to enter US within 6 months




JAise
 
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jaisejames said:
Guys,
My Parents recived their Stamped passport with the sealed envelops today. So within one day they recived the VIsa. It have the validation of six month. SO they need to enter US within 6 months
JAise
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Thanks for responding to the Qs, Jaise.
Congratulations once again on receiving the visa/PP. I'm already wishing how nice it would be, if my Dad already got the visa !!

1) Just to confirm, each of of your parent got a sealed envelope plus their respective PP, correct? This is probably the envelope which they should hand over to officer at POE.

2) Were your parents given all original docs back right at the interview? Did they have to ask for it at all?

3) At what point in the process were they Finger Printed? Was this also at the interview?

4) Besides the Rs.350 DD, everything else, you paid for in $$ from US?

5) I was looking at Form DS-230, Q.12 and Q.13 ask for Applicant's and Spouse's PRESENT Occupation. I was planning to write "None" as my Father and Mother do not work at present. Do you remember what you put in these fields?

A note: VisaApplicant mentioned in another post that it is recommended for parents to carry an additional PP size picture when they leave for US. There is a small chance that it may be required at POE here. Inform your parents about this.

I'm assuming your parents will be travelling on Apr.14. We shall wait to hear from you about their POE experience.
I've also sent you a Private Message. Can you please check it? Thank you very much for sharing all the info.
 
1) Just to confirm, each of of your parent got a sealed envelope plus their respective PP, correct? This is probably the envelope which they should hand over to officer at POE.
Yes that’s exactly what they received. Yes at POE they will show PP, Seal envelop and in some case they might be required to medical test reports (which you get it back from the consulate)

2) Were your parents given all original docs back right at the interview? Did they have to ask for it at all?

They were given most of the original after the interview (except like PCC and one or two more)

3) At what point in the process were they Finger Printed? Was this also at the interview?
This I am not sure, I can try and check it for you
4) Besides the Rs.350 DD, everything else, you paid for in $$ from US?
NO, They did not give any else
5) I was looking at Form DS-230, Q.12 and Q.13 ask for Applicant's and Spouse's PRESENT Occupation. I was planning to write "None" as my Father and Mother do not work at present. Do you remember what you put in these fields?
IN MY case I filled for Dad- Retired and Mom- housewife

A note: VisaApplicant mentioned in another post that it is recommended for parents to carry an additional PP size picture when they leave for US. There is a small chance that it may be required at POE here. Inform your parents about this.
Yes, I am aware of this. They have already taken care of this.
 
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