Likely December 2003 Interview: Mumbai Consulate
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Following is my correspondence with Mumbai Cosulate General.
Hope it helps.
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Yes, you may complete your interview during July and your wife at a later date.
-----Original Message-----
To: 'MUMBAI, I V'
Subject: RE: Interview Date
Hello,
My wife is pregnant and MAY NOT BE able to travel for the interview in July 2003.
Is it possible that I can attend the interview in July 2003 and that she does her interview later, say in November 2003, when she is fit to travel?
My case number is BMBxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks
December Dates
KD1403 called Mumbai Consulate this morning and was told that dates for all employment based applications have not been finalized yet.
He was told to call back on our Monday Night (India time: Tuesday Morning).
Also I sent them an e-mail clarifying PCC situation and mailing P4 to my India address, I have not received the reply.
God only knows how they are operating over there.
KD1403 called Mumbai Consulate this morning and was told that dates for all employment based applications have not been finalized yet.
He was told to call back on our Monday Night (India time: Tuesday Morning).
Also I sent them an e-mail clarifying PCC situation and mailing P4 to my India address, I have not received the reply.
God only knows how they are operating over there.
I see a phone number listed on US consulate in Mumbai, but is there a customer services time? I suppose customer service is available 9am to 5pm, isn't it? I am thinking of calling on Monday afternoon as late as possible... I need to finalize air-tickets accordingly...
Octa Viva
The number to dial is
011-91-20-23637408
This is the specific no. for Immigrant cases. I was told that we should call this number from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
I don't know whether they break-out for lunch etc. Please post your details as soon as you hear from them
Hope this helps
The number to dial is
011-91-20-23637408
This is the specific no. for Immigrant cases. I was told that we should call this number from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
I don't know whether they break-out for lunch etc. Please post your details as soon as you hear from them
Hope this helps
Packet from consulate
Hi folks
My lawyer received a packet from Mumbai consulate containing case #, DS230 (blank) and some checklist. This is the description of the contents as I have not seen that yet. Case # was emailed by the consulate last week. Mine is AC 140 case.
Is this normal for Mumbai to sent this packet after entering my case? Do I have to re-send this DS230-Part 1? I had sent a completed DS230-Part 1 with my AC 140 application.
Any other correspondence from the consulate from now on till I receive the interview date?
KKulkar - any reply from the consulate to your email? I tried calling them but could not get through. Will keep trying.
KAT02
Hi folks
My lawyer received a packet from Mumbai consulate containing case #, DS230 (blank) and some checklist. This is the description of the contents as I have not seen that yet. Case # was emailed by the consulate last week. Mine is AC 140 case.
Is this normal for Mumbai to sent this packet after entering my case? Do I have to re-send this DS230-Part 1? I had sent a completed DS230-Part 1 with my AC 140 application.
Any other correspondence from the consulate from now on till I receive the interview date?
KKulkar - any reply from the consulate to your email? I tried calling them but could not get through. Will keep trying.
KAT02
Jan '04 interview most likely
Guys
I managed to get through to Mumbai Consulate after trying for about 40 minutes. The person I spoke to said that I should very likely expect Jan '04 interview.
Mumbai consulate sent me packet 3 which said that I need PCC from a) local police station and b) regional passport office. I told the person in the consulate that my wife and I are residing in the US and have applied for PCC from Indian Consulate. He said that I should try to get it from the local police station as well and if they refuse then sould get a note from them to that effect.
Will keep you posted.
GuysI managed to get through to Mumbai Consulate after trying for about 40 minutes. The person I spoke to said that I should very likely expect Jan '04 interview.
Mumbai consulate sent me packet 3 which said that I need PCC from a) local police station and b) regional passport office. I told the person in the consulate that my wife and I are residing in the US and have applied for PCC from Indian Consulate. He said that I should try to get it from the local police station as well and if they refuse then sould get a note from them to that effect.
Will keep you posted.
I had a hard time (45 min) getting through the telphone line too, but in vain. I tried to call up the consulate around 3pm (IST) hoping that they call tell me about Dec interviews... but when I finally got through the line, nobody was answering the phone :-( My guess is that customer service is close by 3pm, if not earlier...
I had also send them an email Friday morning IST, no reply so far :-(
I had also send them an email Friday morning IST, no reply so far :-(
Octa Viva
Hi, I also send them an e-mail yesterday night about the interview date. No response to that yet. They are closed for Veterans day tomorrow. So you bet, we will see our dates on Internet before they respond.
I haven't had any response to my previous mail about P4 mail address change.
I don't know what the heck are they doing!! They are sure treating us like beggers. They know that we will keep trying so they don't care and don't respond.
Hi, I also send them an e-mail yesterday night about the interview date. No response to that yet. They are closed for Veterans day tomorrow. So you bet, we will see our dates on Internet before they respond.
I haven't had any response to my previous mail about P4 mail address change.
I don't know what the heck are they doing!! They are sure treating us like beggers. They know that we will keep trying so they don't care and don't respond.
Re: Jan '04 interview most likely
KAT02,
It is not my intention to contradict what the person in the
Consulate said to you about PCC. However I need to point out
that this is in conflict with the common knowledge.
It is more or less established that if a person is currently
living in US, the PCC for his stay in India should be obtained from
the closest Indian Consulate/Embassy.
Why don't you try and send them an email seeking clarification
on this matter (without referring to your telephonic talk), before you go through the hassle of going to the police stations etc.
Raju
Originally posted by KAT02
I managed to get through to Mumbai Consulate after trying for about 40 minutes. The person I spoke to said that I should very likely expect Jan '04 interview.
Mumbai consulate sent me packet 3 which said that I need PCC from a) local police station and b) regional passport office. I told the person in the consulate that my wife and I are residing in the US and have applied for PCC from Indian Consulate. He said that I should try to get it from the local police station as well and if they refuse then sould get a note from them to that effect.
Will keep you posted.
KAT02,
It is not my intention to contradict what the person in the
Consulate said to you about PCC. However I need to point out
that this is in conflict with the common knowledge.
It is more or less established that if a person is currently
living in US, the PCC for his stay in India should be obtained from
the closest Indian Consulate/Embassy.
Why don't you try and send them an email seeking clarification
on this matter (without referring to your telephonic talk), before you go through the hassle of going to the police stations etc.
Raju
Raju595 & KAT02
I agree with Raju595 about PCC scenario. However I would like to caution that you need to have patience dealing with Mumbai Consulate regarding e-mails as well.
This thread posts will show you that they are not even responding to the e-mails now.
I have posed them the same question and asked for clarification but they have not replied back. If I receive the response, then I can forward it to you.
I agree with Raju595 about PCC scenario. However I would like to caution that you need to have patience dealing with Mumbai Consulate regarding e-mails as well.
This thread posts will show you that they are not even responding to the e-mails now.
I have posed them the same question and asked for clarification but they have not replied back. If I receive the response, then I can forward it to you.
Thanks Raju and kkulkar
In fact I sent Mumbai consulate an email with questions on PCC and other matters while I was trying on the phone - I was not sure of getting through. I am waiting for their reply.
Raju - your point is well taken. In fact I have seen many of your postings where you have clarified this very point. I have also seen Consulate's response to earlier applicants that only US PCC should suffice. I was surprised by the list in the packet and also by the person on the phone asking for local PCC. I was not sure if AC140 applicants have to get it or not. Will wait for the reply to my email.
KAT02.
In fact I sent Mumbai consulate an email with questions on PCC and other matters while I was trying on the phone - I was not sure of getting through. I am waiting for their reply.
Raju - your point is well taken. In fact I have seen many of your postings where you have clarified this very point. I have also seen Consulate's response to earlier applicants that only US PCC should suffice. I was surprised by the list in the packet and also by the person on the phone asking for local PCC. I was not sure if AC140 applicants have to get it or not. Will wait for the reply to my email.
KAT02.
no response
hello,
I have been trying to contact Mumbai consulate by phone, but nobody is answering the phone. I got a welcome message first and then it asked me to wait for assistance and then I could hear the phone ring for 2-3 minutes, until I gave up! Is this typical? Doesn't the consulate answer the phone?
Is there any tel number other than 91-22-2363-7408?
hello,
I have been trying to contact Mumbai consulate by phone, but nobody is answering the phone. I got a welcome message first and then it asked me to wait for assistance and then I could hear the phone ring for 2-3 minutes, until I gave up! Is this typical? Doesn't the consulate answer the phone?
Is there any tel number other than 91-22-2363-7408?
Octa Viva
My experience is that sometimes you have to hold for 7-8 minutes. After 10 minutes, you may hang up.
BTW, I am not calling them anymore. Useless bunch of crappy people. Anyway, we will come to know our dates officially either on Friday or Monday.
Octo Viva, what was the EB Category under which your case was filed for Labor and I-140 petition.
I have checked and confirmed with other 2 guys that if you are E1 and E2 Category, then your interview is 99% scheduled between 10th and 20th. If you are E3, then they schedule you pretty randomly.
If anybody has not yet booked tickets, my suggestion is start blocking them right now. Some Airlines offer 7 days block.
My experience is that sometimes you have to hold for 7-8 minutes. After 10 minutes, you may hang up.
BTW, I am not calling them anymore. Useless bunch of crappy people. Anyway, we will come to know our dates officially either on Friday or Monday.
Octo Viva, what was the EB Category under which your case was filed for Labor and I-140 petition.
I have checked and confirmed with other 2 guys that if you are E1 and E2 Category, then your interview is 99% scheduled between 10th and 20th. If you are E3, then they schedule you pretty randomly.
If anybody has not yet booked tickets, my suggestion is start blocking them right now. Some Airlines offer 7 days block.