TImeline for favorable recommendation from DOS
Downloaded and filled forms 8 copies (Misc+NORI from Indian consulate at San Fran) Nov 05 2007
Notarized, cashier's chack made Nov 06, 2007
Sent to SFO Consulate via priority mail Nov 08, 07
Attested documents received from SFO indian consulate Nov 27th 2007 (sent by them on 19th Nov via priority mail; 7 copies returned)
FOR NORI: Attested documents sent to India to Parents Dec 17, 07/received in India on Jan12
They followed up all three places
3 copies of
application and affidavit
biodata
date of birth cert
cover letter
self addressed envelope for MHRD
Received NORI
from passport office, Lucknow April 12 2008
State Dept April 12 2008
MHRD sent 7 April 08 /received April 22nd
Prepared and sent documents for No objection Certificate from Indian consulate SFO May 13 2008
cover letter
1 application and affidavit
Misc form photograph and sign
$20 cashier's check
passport data page
I -94
original Nori's
barcode page for DOS
1 stamped for priority envelope
same for DOS by courier May 13 2008
cover letter
DS3035
Passport data page
$230 cashier's check
I-94
photocopy of all DS2019
2 SASE for priority
statement of reason
All documents sent back for overpayment; re-sent with $215 fees May 17th 08
STATUS ONLINE for DOS - June 10 08 - showing received all documents except NOC from Indian Consulate
NOC received -status online - Jul 02 08
Favorable recommendation received Jul 10 08
Thanks to everyone who helped at different stages of the herculean process, and all the best to those who are applying to get waiver. Let me know if I could be of any help to anyone.
Best
Nidhi
Downloaded and filled forms 8 copies (Misc+NORI from Indian consulate at San Fran) Nov 05 2007
Notarized, cashier's chack made Nov 06, 2007
Sent to SFO Consulate via priority mail Nov 08, 07
Attested documents received from SFO indian consulate Nov 27th 2007 (sent by them on 19th Nov via priority mail; 7 copies returned)
FOR NORI: Attested documents sent to India to Parents Dec 17, 07/received in India on Jan12
They followed up all three places
3 copies of
application and affidavit
biodata
date of birth cert
cover letter
self addressed envelope for MHRD
Received NORI
from passport office, Lucknow April 12 2008
State Dept April 12 2008
MHRD sent 7 April 08 /received April 22nd
Prepared and sent documents for No objection Certificate from Indian consulate SFO May 13 2008
cover letter
1 application and affidavit
Misc form photograph and sign
$20 cashier's check
passport data page
I -94
original Nori's
barcode page for DOS
1 stamped for priority envelope
same for DOS by courier May 13 2008
cover letter
DS3035
Passport data page
$230 cashier's check
I-94
photocopy of all DS2019
2 SASE for priority
statement of reason
All documents sent back for overpayment; re-sent with $215 fees May 17th 08
STATUS ONLINE for DOS - June 10 08 - showing received all documents except NOC from Indian Consulate
NOC received -status online - Jul 02 08
Favorable recommendation received Jul 10 08
Thanks to everyone who helped at different stages of the herculean process, and all the best to those who are applying to get waiver. Let me know if I could be of any help to anyone.
Best
Nidhi