Dec Interview - Mumbai-

Hi All,

Thanks everybody for this wonderful forum.
I am expecting a Jan Interview date.
I have got a question about DS 230 Part II form.
Immihelp gives the following instructions.


"DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Part II Sworn Statement
This is the application for Immigrant Visa.
Print this 2 sided on short sided."

Do I really have to print it 2 sided on short-sided?
All forms I have seen till now are 2 sided on long-sided
Can anybody who has got the Packet4 confirm with me if
the packet contains the DS 230 Part II form has short-sided
or long-sided (regular two-page) format?

Can I simply fill the fillable form and print it on two pages
(instead of 2 sided with short-side or long-side)?

Thanks,
Bikash.
 
30. e). Do any of the following apply to you-
--> An alien who seeks to enter for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor who has not been certified by the Secretary of Labor, who is s graduate of a foreign school, or......


ANS: NO


Have you ever been charged or arrested or convicted of any offense or crime?

ANS: NO


Do I want Social Security Admn to assign a SSN # or new card.

ANS: YES


Consent to disclosure -

ANS: YES



Do I really have to print it 2 sided on short-sided?
All forms I have seen till now are 2 sided on long-sided
ANS: YES

I have my Packet 4. The DS 230 Part II is printed 2 sided on one page. Got my Packet 4 from India( Sent my driver to pick it up from the consulate window).
 
Hi Bapa,

Thanks a lot man. I have been following your postings.
Good Job. Please keep it coming.

I have got three questions:

1) Should I ask for a new SSN? I already have an SSN. So I
choose "No" There.

2) I intend to take a print out on two sides of a paper. But should
it flip on Short-Side or Long-Side? Long-sided flipping is the
regular format for all forms. Short-Side flipping will have the
contents of the firm upside down on the second page. The
instructions on Immihelp asked to print it Short-sided. That has
me concerned.

3) Should I fill the IRS 9003 in a fillable form and take the print
out? Is there a spcial consulate-provided form for this? I saw
a fillable form in Immihelp web-site. Could I simply fill it and
print it?

Thanks
Bikash.
 
I have got three questions: I HAVE THREE ANSWERS

1) Should I ask for a new SSN? I already have an SSN. So I
choose "No" There.

ANS1)
SAY YES. YOU WILL GET A NEW SSN CARD WITH THE SAME NUMBER WITHOUT ANY TEEXT " WORK WITHOUT ETC'

2) I intend to take a print out on two sides of a paper. But should
it flip on Short-Side or Long-Side? Long-sided flipping is the
regular format for all forms. Short-Side flipping will have the
contents of the firm upside down on the second page. The
instructions on Immihelp asked to print it Short-sided. That has
me concerned.

ANS2)
THE FORM IS ON ONE PAGE. FILL FORM. PRINT FORM. TAKE 2 PAGE FORM AND PHOTOCOPY FORM ON ONE PAGE. DONT SIGN FORM. SIGN FORM IN FRONT OF VISA OFFICER.

3) Should I fill the IRS 9003 in a fillable form and take the print
out? Is there a spcial consulate-provided form for this? I saw
a fillable form in Immihelp web-site. Could I simply fill it and
print it?

ANS3) YOU CAN TAKE THIS FORM. HOWEVER IT IS NOT REQUIRED. TAKE IT SO THAT YOU CAN BE AT MENTAL PEACE. IT IS LIKE THE VICKS VAPORUB AD IN INDIA. IT WAS NOT MEANT FOR THE CHILDREN BUT MEANT FOR THE CONCERNED MOMS. WE BEING THE MOMS AND THE FORMS BEING VICKS.
 
Medicals

Hi Bapa,

Are you planning to take any immunization records from US? I am planning to get some shots from my primary physician. Do I need to go to INS certified Dr. or will my primary physician do?

Thanks!
Monty
 
Monty2:
You dont have to take vaccinations from INS certified dr. I am not taking any immunization or any records from the US.

Cheers
Bapa
 
Re: Medicals

Originally posted by monty2
Hi Bapa,

Are you planning to take any immunization records from US? I am planning to get some shots from my primary physician. Do I need to go to INS certified Dr. or will my primary physician do?

Thanks!
Monty
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It is better to get your immunity to diseases checked here in the US and to get vaccinated for diseases that you do not have any immunity. The reason is that some of the vaccinations can have potential side effects like fever, etc. In india you get all the vaccinations at the same time, whereas you can schedule vaccinations in US and take them one at a time.

You can go to any doctor in the US, not necessarily INS certified.
Almost all CP panel physicians in Chennai will accept proof of immunity/vaccination records from US. ( At least Dr. Vijaylakshmi does, I have personal experience.)
 
Vaccination !!!

In India they will give you just two of them TT & MMR.

Medically both can be taken together & will not cause any pain or fever. For kids you should take all vaccination record.

So I think it is not necessary to take add ional load going to medico in US. Further they are concerned about communicable diseases only. Through your regular medical checkups we always know such major issues all the time.

Just keep all documents & peace of mind, the process is very simple. Good luck!!!!
 
Fees

I have copy of the cheque which my Lawyer sent to NVC.IS this sufficient as proof. Or do I need some receipt of some sort

Arun
 
Arun,
It's sufficient that u submitted ur fees. Don't worry.
And don't forget to post ur experience to us ASAP.
GOOOOOOD LUCK !!!
cheers!!
Ranen
 
Hi Guys,

Today I went to IRS to get the sailing permit.
They asked me to fill the form 2063 which I did.
Then they stamped the right side of the form and gave it back
to me. Does this scrap of paper serve as the sailing permit?
I thought I would be getting a pretty official document.
Could anybody who has got the sailing permit verify this?

FYI: They only asked for a photo id (license).
It was the INS office at Hartford, CT.

Thanks,
Bikash.
 
sailing permit

What is this sailing permit???
I was not planning on getting it- is it required?

Btw, has anyone received packet IV at their US address or at their lawyers yet?? Wonder why it's taking so long??

Amit
 
Sailing permit is not required. It is another optional document. P4, have patience. It will come to you somewhere around the 28th of this month.

cheers,
Bapa
 
P4 recvd in India

Hello,

we have received our P4 at the address in India. The list of documents is as follows:

1) Appointment Letter.
2) Passport valid for six months beyond intended
date of entry into the United States.
3) Police Certificate(s)
4) Birth Certificate for each applicant.
5) Birth Certificates of all unmarried children who
will not immigrate with you at this time.
6) Court and prison records, if applicable.
7) Military record if applicable.
8) Color Photographs (3 for each person)
9) Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
10) Evidence of financial support: an affidavit of
support Form I -864 for all family based immigrants
and I -134, a notarized offer of employment, or
evidence of your own assets for other immigrants.
11) Divorce Decree, or death certificate of spouse,
if applicable.
12) Optional Forms 230 I and II, Application for
immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Part II
13) Beneficiaries of family-sponsored petitions
should bring with them all original documents used
to establish the relationship between the petitioner
and the beneficiary of presentation to the consular
officer. Beneficiaries of employment-based petitions
should bring a recent letter from the prospective
employer confirming the essential of the job offer.

* Each applicant, regardless of age, must present
three glossy, unretouched, unmounted color
photographs. 37mmx37mm (11/2x1 1/2 inches), with
white background. Face size should be about 26mm
(one inch) from top of head to chin. The subject
should be shown in 3/4 frontal view, showing the
right side of the face with right ear visible.

Enclosures :

1) Optional Forms 230 I and II, Application for
Immigration Visa and Allen Registration.
2) Instructions for Medical Examinations.
3) Supplemental Information Letter.
4) IRS Form 9003.

Good Luck!
 
I am filing for I140 and I am opting for CP in New Delhi. My lawyer told me today that all CP cases in India are getting delayed by 6-8 weeks due to extra security checks. Is that true? I'll appreciate if some body can shed a light on this.:confused:
 
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Hi Guys,

I have another question.

When I return I would like to bring my parents along.
Should I get them here on a dependent visa or can I
apply greencard for them as dependents during the
time of the interview?

Thanks,
Bikash.
 
Bikash:
You can get your parents. However you need to bring them on a visitors visa. You can get them on their green card after 5 years. After being a US resident for 5 years. You can apply for citizenship and sponsor your parents to the US. There is no way out.

Hope that answers your question.

Bapa
 
Hi Bapa,

Thanks a lot man for your response.

I have got another question for your genius brain :)

I received a letter from NVC dated Nov 5 saying that my case
is forward to Bombay. I checked up with Bombay and they said
that I can expect an interview in January. I am expecting an
interview in first or second week. Could you please tell me
when I would be receiving the packet 4? Will it be after Dec 15
when they put up the list on their web-site, or could I expect
to receive sometime in the first week of Dec (giving it a rough
30 day time-frame, as it appears to be the usual time)?

One more thing, I was planning to get the employment letter
and other company info from my employer. They said that they
will furnish me all the details once I get packet4 with the
confirmed date. Their rational is that the employment letter
should be as close to the interview date as possible. If I take
the letter now, roughly a month and half in advance, the
consulate may complain about it. Does it really matter that the
employment letter is dated close to the interview date or is it
alright to have more than a month of gap in between?

Thanks,
Bikash.
 
Packet IV

Bapa,

Please can you share what are all the documents in Packet IV.

Mumbai told me P4 was mailed on Nov 6, but neither I nor my lawyer have received it yet. I am leaving on Dec 2, so am not sure if we'll get it efore we leave.

Is is ok if we collect a duplicate from the Consulate? Is there anything in the documents that need we cannot complete in India.

Thanks,
Amit
 
Haymth has given an exact list of all that is there in PK 4. Notarized emp letter and I-134 should be taken from the US. They have to be notarized. Else just follow my list for all the documents ( see earlier post) and Haymth's post on the PK4.

Bapa
 
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