Likely Chennai Interviews in May, June and July

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mubal

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Hi,
I hope this thread would help us to track Chennai May, June and July interveiws.
My case has been forwarded to chennai on 04/01/04 and I have got the reply for my email on 04/15/04 that my case has been received by consulate and I can expect interview in June/July time frame.
By looking at current statistics, I am expecting my interview in early June.
Thank you.:)
 
Does Chennai cosulate accepts AC-140 cases??

I have sent above question to chennai consulate last year, they replyed to my e-mail saying that they will acceppt AC-140 CASE BY CASE basis.
I did not try AC-140 chennnai. It looks risky. Please send an email to chennai consulate; you may get better explanation.
Thank you.
 
tagore:

We have not seen Chennai AC I-140 cases on this forum or couple other forums that I have been checking. This does not mean that Chennai does not accept AC I-140 but still i have heard folks who applied for AC I-140 but applications were rejected since Chennai requires I-824 approval (does not accept I-824 receipt)
 
kd1403 and others !

As I spoke to other gurus here and postings !

This is what I have understood !,Please correct me if I am wrong??

1) Chennai US consulate may or may not accepts AC-140, And if it accepts then I-824 has to be approved.


2) If we chose Mumbai Consulate, and if the passport is issued at Hyderabad then it comes under Chennai consulate but in order to prove that we are staying in Mumba we should use Mumbai address and some proff that we are living in Mumbai

3) In order to move from Pending(AOS)-485 to CP processing
If we file I-1824 and give mumbai address, then once we get the receipt of I-824 then we can also apply for AC-140 for the mumbai consulate right??


4) After you have applied for I-824 and AC-140 then the mumbai consulate may take 4 to 5 months to get the interview scheduled.
If I am working on EAD/AP based on pending (AOS-485) then also I can work on the USA even after applying for CP Prococessing right, B'coz within 5 months we cannot get I-824 approved so my pending I-485 cannnot be cancelled right way??, I belive my pending I-485 will be oly cancelled after the I-824 is approved. In the meanwhile I can work in the USA as long as I wait for the US Consulate Mumbai interview right??
 
How many days ahead we will know the interview date? We case has been forwarded to Chennai on 04/01/2004 (Yes... :D ) and enter into the system before April 15. I have not planned my travel yet.
Any Suggestions please!!
 
tagore:

1) Chennai US consulate may or may not accepts AC-140, And if it accepts then I-824 has to be approved.

Answer: More than likely Chennai does not accept AC I-140. Although there MAY have been exceptions. AC I-140 is when there is I-824 RECEIPT (no approved). If I-824 approval required then it follows the traditional CP route which is via NVC as with the case of chennai consulate. There is nothing like AC I-140 with I-824 approval.

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2) If we chose Mumbai Consulate, and if the passport is issued at Hyderabad then it comes under Chennai consulate but in order to prove that we are staying in Mumba we should use Mumbai address and some proff that we are living in Mumbai

Answer: A number of factors are involved in deciding the consulates. First and foremost/ important is the permanent address in the passport then last visas stamped by which consulate and so on. So it is difficult to do what you are thinking of doing sine your passport was issued from hyderabad which falls under chennai jusrisdiction. Even if you get proof of stay in mumbai or its jurisdiction it is at the discretion of the mumbai consulate to decide whether to accept the AC I-140 application which we have noticed they have outrightly rejected since such candidates have fallen outside bbay jurisdiction.

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3) In order to move from Pending(AOS)-485 to CP processing
If we file I-1824 and give mumbai address, then once we get the receipt of I-824 then we can also apply for AC-140 for the mumbai consulate right??

Answer: REad above. You are trying to complicate your case by doing so. I am not saying don't do. All i am saying is you are running around the bush.

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4) After you have applied for I-824 and AC-140 then the mumbai consulate may take 4 to 5 months to get the interview scheduled.
If I am working on EAD/AP based on pending (AOS-485) then also I can work on the USA even after applying for CP Prococessing right, B'coz within 5 months we cannot get I-824 approved so my pending I-485 cannnot be cancelled right way??, I belive my pending I-485 will be oly cancelled after the I-824 is approved. In the meanwhile I can work in the USA as long as I wait for the US Consulate Mumbai interview right??

Answer: True on the point that it takes a total of about 5 months from I-824 application to mailing AC I-140 packet to getting the interview @Bbay or NWD consulates. But Chennai has so far not accepted AC I-140 so if you fall under Chennai then your only route is to continue with 485 or file I-824 approval and then follwo the regular CP route via NVC.
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mubal:

Expect interview in about 2.5 months which means JUNE for you.

Juen interview dates will be finalized by 7-10th of May and published on chennai web site around 17-18th May. You should be able to call chennai consulate and ask interview details around 7th june timeframe. That will give you at least 3 weeks to plan even if your interview is on 1 june. Most employment based interview are scheduled after 10th of the month so hopefully you get about a month to plan.
 
kd1403..,

To add to about myself !!

1) Even though my passport has been issued in Hyderabad I worked in Mumbai for one year and also my first H1B1 was issued from Mumbai consulate. I hope this will help me to choose the Mumbai consulate.


2) O.K..Can I do this ??, I will apply AC-140/I-824 through Mumbai consulate even though I am on AOS(Pending I-485), My this I am still eligible to live in the USA to work on EAD right.??, After 5 months once I receive Interview at Mumabi consulate then I can go to Mumbai and try for the stamping for greencard??, Will this be possible??


3) If my AC-140 is not been accpeted by the Mumbai consulate then what i will do is, I will still remain in the US based on my pending I-485??, Will this work??

4) In the mean time..Is there any possibility for cancellation of rmy pending I-485??


5) The reason I want to do is to remove my dependent in the process> Will this be O.K??,

6) If I receive my greencard stamping in mumbai consulate then what will happen to my I485??, At the time of interview will my I-485 will be cancelled and also for my spouse??,

7) For all this things, if i need any help from my employeer he can help in all the ways..


Please answer to these ...Please
 
tagore:

1) Even though my passport has been issued in Hyderabad I worked in Mumbai for one year and also my first H1B1 was issued from Mumbai consulate. I hope this will help me to choose the Mumbai consulate.

Answer: There is no harm trying. But there is a remote chance.
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2) O.K..Can I do this ??, I will apply AC-140/I-824 through Mumbai consulate even though I am on AOS(Pending I-485), My this I am still eligible to live in the USA to work on EAD right.??, After 5 months once I receive Interview at Mumabi consulate then I can go to Mumbai and try for the stamping for greencard??, Will this be possible??

Answer: If you get interview @mumbai and after successful interview, when you enter usa @ POE your passport will be stamped with I-551 stamp valid for 1 year. This makes you the green cardholder. There is no stamping happening in mumbai. I-551 stamp happens @ POE.

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3) If my AC-140 is not been accpeted by the Mumbai consulate then what i will do is, I will still remain in the US based on my pending I-485??, Will this work??

Answer: If your AC I-140 application is not accepted @ Mumbai then you can withdraw your I-824 petition and continue with 485 without default. If your AC I-140 cp interview is unsuccessful then you cannot return to usa since your cp is unsuccessful, 485 invalidated and h-1b visa cancelled same time.
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4) In the mean time..Is there any possibility for cancellation of rmy pending I-485??

Answer: Read above.
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5) The reason I want to do is to remove my dependent in the process> Will this be O.K??,

Answer: What are you saying? . You can remove dependent by simply writing a letter to USCIS to withdraw dependents application. There is no need to make things complicated by changing processes to remove a dependent. I cannot read minds so you need to explain the above question in more detail.

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6) If I receive my greencard stamping in mumbai consulate then what will happen to my I485??, At the time of interview will my I-485 will be cancelled and also for my spouse??,

Answer: Green card stamping does not happen @consulates. It happens when you immigrate back to usa @ POE. Your spouses 485 continues although your status has changed or she can accompany you for the CP interview. Once your cp interview is successful, your h-1b visa is cancelled and you are issued a immigrant visa approval packet which looks like h-1b approval paper based on which at POE you get I-551 stamp in your passport.
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\7) For all this things, if i need any help from my employeer he can help in all the ways..

Answer: Thats good for you! They better be supportive.

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NOTE: I am concerned with you trying to drop your dependent without informing your spouse. There are adverse ramifications for you too in this if that is what you are doing.
 
Kd1403,

Well...that's a different story not intrested but just know the information to do so !

As you said above !,

"Answer: If your AC I-140 application is not accepted @ Mumbai then you can withdraw your I-824 petition and continue with 485 without default. If your AC I-140 cp interview is unsuccessful then you cannot return to usa since your cp is unsuccessful, 485 invalidated and h-1b visa cancelled same time"


Question: Currently I am on EAD,AP(Pending 485 status) if my AC-I140 interview in unsucessful then how come my I-485 will be cancelled, I will still have my valid AP to reenter right?.Mostly my CP processing is done but still my I-485 will be valid??,


2) If not my I-485 is cancelled based on my AC-140 interview...Will this also cancel my dependents I-485?? who is already the US?
 
tagore:

Well...that's a different story not intrested but just know the information to do so !

Answer: No sure what story you are referring to . So i dont know how to answer.
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Question: Currently I am on EAD,AP(Pending 485 status) if my AC-I140 interview in unsucessful then how come my I-485 will be cancelled, I will still have my valid AP to reenter right?.Mostly my CP processing is done but still my I-485 will be valid??,

Answe: If cp interview is unsuccessful then automatically your 485 process will also end including your EAD and AP. If you are interested in details on how that happens you can aslk the consular officer at the time of your interview. :) IF CP is interview is not a success your ENTIRE GC process is terminated including your H-!B or other non-immigrant visa that you may be on is stamped as "Cancelled without prejudice" which means the story ends there. In this scenarios if you attend cp along with your spouse on 485 in usa and your cp is unsuccessful then you are ENTIRELY (financially and otherwise) responsible for whatever happens with her until she leaves usa and reaches her home country.
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2) If not my I-485 is cancelled based on my AC-140 interview...Will this also cancel my dependents I-485?? who is already the US?

AnsweR: REad above. IF your cp is unsuccessful then your spouses 485 in usa also cancels and that entails that now you are responsible to make sure she departs usa and comes back to her home country. Consult your atttorney before taking this step as this may come back to you.
 
Both my passport and my wife's passport were issues before the marriage. Can I get passports amended with spouse names from indian consulate in US. I am planning to go to Cousulate to collect my PCC, so can I get amendment done on the same day.
Thank you.
 
mubal:

Both my passport and my wife's passport were issues before the marriage.

Answer: Not sure what you mean by issues? What kind of passport issues are writing about? If you could detail it out one of us can tell you what you need to do to get those issues rectified. But yes many of the passport issues, you can get fixed an indian consulate in usa.
 
kd1403:

Sorry for the Typo. No issues with the passports. I meen to say "Passports were issued before marriage"
 
mubal:

Yes you can get spouses and children (if any) names endorsed in each others passport. This is recommended not required. You should be able to do this the same day you go to pick up your pcc or when you mail your passport for getting the pcc. Make sure to either carry or mail notarized photocopies of your marriage certificate and child's birth certificate (if any) to get the names endorsed. Needless to say i think there is some fee to get the names endorsed so remember to include some $$ too.
 
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