I haven't received the appointment letter.
Emailed the Consulate and they replied saying that my father can pick up the appointment letter at the Information window between 9.00 am - 11.30am
Also emailed VFS and they emailed back saying that they require all documenst to be submitted to them 10-7 days before the appointment.
Yes I have a 485 AOS and a CP simultaneously filled. I had also belived that it was not allowed. My Lawyer confirmed that you can file the I-824, while having a 485 pending. At the time of approving the I-824, USCIS will raise an RFE and ask if you would like to pursue CP or AOS. Usually the Consulate gives appointments much before the 824 comes up for approval;.
Mine is still pending, but I have an appointment on 6/26.
On a side note I checked my 485 application and the telephone status says that they have mailed a document which they have manufactured based on an earlier approval of the case.
So really speaking I am not sure what's going on. I haven't received this document they manufactured yet.
Your father can collect duplicate appointment letter from our public information window
Immigrant Visa Unit:mf
American Consulate General, Mumbai
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your mail,
You need to arrange for the doc umen ts mentioned in the checklist, carry the doc umen ts for submission while you visit the VFS Centre for paying the VFS charges between 7 to 10 working days prior to the appointment dates given to you.
Regards,
VFS Team
RF.
www.vfs-usa.co.in