**likely November 2002 Interview Tracker- Mumbai Consulate **

gcOgc,

Simple question, on the same line amitag asked: how do you get notarized copy of the original? You go to notary with original copy and ask him/her to notarize it as original?

BTW, I did not recieve P4 yet, I did confirm the apt with consulate, blocked the tickets to reach there on 20th, and got medical apt at Hinduja for 21st, which was pretty easy to get, and ordered tax transcripts using the phone number you posted.

Appreciate that.


Thanks,
omeregc
 
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received pkt 4

Hi,


I have recvd pkt 4, missing IRS 9003 form, can we download this.?

The pkt4 has both DS 230 part I & II.
we filled Part I last time, should we fill both forms again ?

I am assuming PCC from local indian consulate is enough.
Sailing permit not required.. right ?

thanks
 
Notary

This is pretty wierd- I don't understand how a notary can notarize the original letter.

I thought the whole point of notarizing document was to show that were were copies of the original. Infact, on what basis would the notary even notarize an original- the person doesn't know if someone faked a signature or stole a company letterhead etc?!?
The only thing a notary is supposed to do is notarize the photocoy after verifying it with the original.

Help!

Amit
 
Amitag:
To get a Original Employment Letter notarized, you need your manager or yourself to agree on the contents and the format of the letter. Print out two copies.
Take the Letters to the Notary and have your manager sign the letter in front of the notary and then have the notary sign and stamp the letters. I know this might be a hassle but that is what you need to do.
Fortunately my company has notaries in every department. So my manager just summons the notary and she does the needful.

Another solution is you invite a travelling Notary to your office. In which case the notary will come to your office and Notarize the letter in front of you and your manager. But then you would end up paying $45 or more for this service.

I hope this clarifies all your doubts. Let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Bapa

Amitag: Did you hear anything from Mumbai Consulate.
 
Notary Questions

omeregc & amitag

It is the ORIGINAL Employment Letter that must be notarized. The purpose is to verify the authenticity of the the letter and the person signing it. Bapa has explained the options well.

gcOgc
 
Re: received pkt 4

Originally posted by bmbgc02
Hi,


I have recvd pkt 4, missing IRS 9003 form, can we download this.?

The pkt4 has both DS 230 part I & II.
we filled Part I last time, should we fill both forms again ?

I am assuming PCC from local indian consulate is enough.
Sailing permit not required.. right ?

thanks
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IRS 9003: You do not need this form anymore. But, remember to carry your tax transcripts.
DS-230 Part I & II: Usually, they just use the ones you'd sent to the NVC. But, yes, fill them out again just in case.
PCC from local Indian consulate is enough.
No sailing permit needed.

gcOgc
 
notary

Thanks for the clarification on notarizing the original letter- it will be a hassle, but will try to convice my manager to do it!

Why do we need multiple copies of the original- any idea??

Amit
 
Re: Notary

Hello amitag,

your HR/manager should SIGN the employment-letter in front of the notary. Inother words,the notary-person should see you (hr/mgr) signing it.


If you have already signed-the document no NOTARY will not endorse it, because as you said "
on what basis would the notary even notarize an original- the person doesn't know if someone faked a signature or stole a company letterhead etc?!?
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(Note : There is an affidavit of support you should get Notarized. Please sign the form in front of a notary)


From what i know, notary will notarize a photocopy if the original-forms need not be verified for authenticity (example Passports, drivers license, ...documents which cannot be faked that easeee)...........




The only thing a notary is supposed to do is notarize the photocoy after verifying it with the original.

Help!

Amit
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Everyone :

Anyone received packet 4 at home address?

My lawyer received P4 yesterday but not me. Is it the case with everyone?
 
Hi all

my pkt4 was mailed on 21 oct. Not yet received by either me or lawyer.

Kapildev :When was pkt 4 mailed for you .
 
gcOgc and others:

My wife's birth certificate is in Hindi. How do I get it translated? Should I just go to Notary in India, and ask him/her to translate it? Is there any sample format available on this?

Thanks,

omeregc.
 
Fees

At the cosulate web site, the fees mentioned are:

IV COMBINED PROCESSING FEE (Demand Draft) - 335/-

IV ISSUANCE FEE (Demand Draft) (For applicants who have paid
the current $260/- IV application fee via the NVC) 65/-

Now, since we all paid for $260 while sending DS230-I, do we need to pay only $65 now?

Can somebody confirm this?

Thanks,

omeregc.
 
mygc02:

My p4 was send on 7th oct. My lawyer received it on 28th oct.

As per experience from other guies on portal, p4 goes first to washington DC and from DC they dispatch it to lawyer and applicant.

Do not know if this process has changed now.
 
I received my P4 today (it was mailed on Oct 17th).

It talks about getting PCC from a local police station and from regional office. I thought getting it from an Indian consulate here is enough. Is that true?

Thanks,

omeregc
 
I-134 form help..

Has anyone filled out the I-134 form yet? I had a few questions.

I was not sure about the following-

No. 3:
You have to fill out the name of any dependants who you are vouching to provide financial support for- in my case, its my wife.
Then it asks to list the spouse and children accompanying this person (this dependant)
--> Do I have to fill my name in there or not, since I am the person executing the form in the first place.

No 7:
Asks to list any personal property and reasonable value for it.
-->Would my car qualify under this?? I don't have anything to show that the lein is paid off, though it is.

No 9:
Asks whether you have submitted affidavit of support for any people earlier, and the dates.
--> I had provided a letter for my parents when they visited me as well as for my wife to get her visa.
--> Does this need to be listed here?- I don't have exact dates for these!!

No 10:
Asks to list people who you have submitted visa petitions to INS for and the date.
--> I'll put my wife's name here. However, what date do I put?
The date of submission of CP application or I-140 application??

Any help will be appreciated.

Check out www.ins.gov for the form. Couldn't attach it here, as this board doesn't accept .pdf attachments.

Thanks,
Amit
 
Re: I-134 form help..

Here is what I have done.

Originally posted by amitag
Has anyone filled out the I-134 form yet? I had a few questions.

I was not sure about the following-

No. 3:
You have to fill out the name of any dependants who you are vouching to provide financial support for- in my case, its my wife.
Then it asks to list the spouse and children accompanying this person (this dependant)
--> Do I have to fill my name in there or not, since I am the person executing the form in the first place.
Yes.

No 7:
Asks to list any personal property and reasonable value for it.
-->Would my car qualify under this?? I don't have anything to show that the lein is paid off, though it is.
You can, but I didn't.

No 9:
Asks whether you have submitted affidavit of support for any people earlier, and the dates.
--> I had provided a letter for my parents when they visited me as well as for my wife to get her visa.
--> Does this need to be listed here?- I don't have exact dates for these!!

Same applied to me. Yes. I put the month and year when they went to apply their visa.

No 10:
Asks to list people who you have submitted visa petitions to INS for and the date.
--> I'll put my wife's name here. However, what date do I put?
The date of submission of CP application or I-140 application??

I did't put it, as I assumed the question is asking if it's done 'before'.

Any help will be appreciated.

Check out www.ins.gov for the form. Couldn't attach it here, as this board doesn't accept .pdf attachments.

Thanks,
Amit
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My appointment letter is not signed? Did anybody get signed letter?

On DS230 - II, What should I write in the Petitioner field for my wife?

Thanks,

omeregc.
 
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