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Police Clearence Valid for ??

Hi All,

I'm almost month away from NOA2 and thinking about asking my fiance to apply for a Police Clearnace Certificate from Passport Office.

How long is Police Clearnace Certificate valid ?

kshatriya

Male

India

8/30/2007 16:27

Fiancee's K-1 Visa Approved

Congratulations Parag and Tripti, I envy you guys :-) cause you are the best (perfect process timing).

You did it, good job buddy!

Kshatriya

kshatriya

Male

India

9/12/2007 15:46

any1 send Packet 3 b4 Consulate asking 4 it.

QUOTE (ELW @ Oct 5 2007, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Once you know the Consulate has receives your case, yes, you can send in Packet 3 if you are going through Mumbai or Delhi. Others have done this and have had their interview dates given faster.

However if you are going through Chennai, they don't want Packet 3. You can still do things like the Medical and get the police certificate, though. Then hand over paperwork to VFS office 10 days before your interview. But DON'T send paperwork to Chennai Consulate because they don't want it!

The whole point of sending in Packet 3 is to get an interview date assigned. Because Chennai assigns an interview date immediately, Packet 3 is not needed and would serve no purpose, so they don't want it.

Thats a good point, I didn't think through I guess, since papers have to be sumbitted at VFS, 10-15 working days before interview there is no point in sending it to Consulate.

FYI - I'm with chennai consulate.

kshatriya

Male

India

10/8/2007 16:05

any1 send Packet 3 b4 Consulate asking 4 it.

I didnt ask it right, I guess

Can I send the Documents, when Consulate Receives the Approval from NVC and there is a Gap of 2-3 weeks before they send interview appointment (pink letter). You can always get the interview dates from their website using the number that NVC gives us and use it for Medical Exam and stuff (I confirmed it with Consulate, when I did I-130 for my parents).

kshatriya

Male

India

10/5/2007 10:04

any1 send Packet 3 b4 Consulate asking 4 it.

Did anyone send Packet-3 before Consulate asking for it, like as soon as you get Approved and NVC assigned a case number.

FYI - Chennai Consulate asks for Packet 3, there is no Packet 4

Does that speed your process, instead of waiting for mail?

What fee's did you pay other than Medical Exam at Doctor/Lab and Courier Fee at VFS?

kshatriya

Male

India

10/4/2007 10:45

For the people who have gotten their Iterviews...

You dont really need the letter from the Consulate to get Medical done as long as you got your interview date, just PRINT the PDF for it.

Since you already have the NWD/BMB/MDR Number from NVC, check their website for interview date, here is the link for Delhi(I'm assuming you are from delhi, you can find the links to Visas to US --> Immigrat visa --> Appointments)
http://newdelhi.usem...view_dates.html
http://mumbai.uscons...t_schedule.html
http://chennai.uscon...t_schedule.html

As long as its in Appointments, you can get Medical done, PRINT the PDF, you can always get Local and Passport Police Clearence with out any appointment.

This is my experience from I-130 I did for my parents, they didnt get interview letter, but had the date in Appointment section so they got medical and PC done.

Good Luck!

Edited by kshatriya, 10 October 2007 - 03:20 PM.

kshatriya

Male

India

10/10/2007 15:18

Submitting to VFS

QUOTE (raj0327 @ Oct 8 2007, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My wife is ready to drop off all the paperwork at VFS. The embassy states to drop all paperwork at VFS 10-15 days before the interview. Is it 10-15 business days prior to interview or just 10-15 days before the interview?

Raj

The pink slip they send is confusing, says business days in some places and days some other place.

Its safe to go with days instead of business/working days. I did this with my parents I-130

kshatriya

Male

India

10/8/2007 16:10

Somewhat strange experience with OCI application

How did you do the 2X2 passport photo done?

kshatriya

Male

India

10/26/2007 15:01

The latest is that New Delhi transferred it on Jan 31 2008 but, didnt make it Chennai yet.

Please dont transfer if you dont have to, it take forever.

kshatriya

Male

India

2/26/2008 17:17

I goofedup the address, didn't mention the state, so it made it to delhi the capitol of india.

I think you cant transfer, if you dont have a reason to. but try to email or call and findout

QUOTE (cjindia @ Jan 10 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Did they ask for a reason? My fiance lives in Punjab.. but she might be visiting her uncle in Chennai.. would they transfer it for her too?

kshatriya

Male

India

2/26/2008 17:14

I sent a request to New Delhi to forward my petition to Chennai and its been done.

kshatriya

Male

India

1/10/2008 15:19

My Fiance is from B'lore but I got my NVC Letter stating that she would get her Interview in New Delhi Embassy, whats up with that, does anybody has a clue?

Does Delhi send Packet 3 and Packet 4 or just Packet 4 ?

Can she still get her Medical done in Chennai ?

Can she still submit her documents at B'lore VFS office ?

Whats in Packet 3 ?

I sent the same questions to delhi and chennai, just want to see if any one here know any better.

kshatriya

Male

India

1/7/2008 16:57

Question about PCC?

NVC asked for originals for my parents.

kshatriya

Male

India

3/11/2008 10:09

Average wait time for interview after case complete

Mine took almost 3 months but its a exception cause, the case had to be transfered from New Delhi to Chennai.

kshatriya

Male

India

3/10/2008 13:47

Hi Carolyn, Good Luck for your interview today. Don't forget to post your expenience here, after you are done.

My fiance will be there tomorrow for here interview on 4th. thanks! for your best wishes.

QUOTE (CarolynRitesh @ Apr 2 2008, 01:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Kshatriya! We are in Chennai right now, did the medical stuff yesterday, just have today to rest and mentally prepare. Tomorrow is the big day!!! Is your fiancee here yet? You guys all ready? Good luck to you and your fiancee!!

kshatriya

Male

India

4/2/2008 14:59

You can pay the fee and take the doc's to the interview without loosing the interview date, if you are confident that you will get the paper work done before the interview date.

You can use the appointment pdf from US consulate website, NOA2 and email from the consulate to VFS to pay the fee.

QUOTE (k3visa @ Mar 27 2008, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

we have an interview for k 3 visa in april.
1. do we have to submit the documents at VFS? what if we dont?
can we just pay 365 Rs and say that i will submit the documents on the interview date?
2. WHEN WE GO TO THE VFS, do we need to show the interview letter. what if we have not got it but the consulate emailed us we have an interview ,..can i just print it and show that to them?
3. how many emails everybody is taking to show the proof of relationship? will the actually read them?
Thanks in advance

kshatriya

Male

India

4/1/2008 15:04

You are correct Carolyn, it is $131. here is the email response I got from Chennai US Consulate.

Thanks for your inquiry.

The fee is $131 (demand draft to be taken with the exchange rate of Rs
42 per Dollar).

Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
220, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
India
Phone - 91-44-28574000/28574242
Fax - 91-44- 28112020
Website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov

QUOTE (CarolynRitesh @ Mar 24 2008, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (kshatriya @ Mar 25 2008, 12:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What is the visa fees for K1 visa applicants at Consulate?
Is it 131 = Rs. 5,502 or $355.00 + $45.00 = Rs. 14,910 + Rs. 1,890 ?

Hey, I just checked the Chennai site, it looks like: Rs. 5, 502 - here is the link: http://chennai.uscon...ov/iv_fees.html
I called them this morning for clarification on the IV fees, they were very helpful, wouldn't hurt to check with them for peace of mind!

kshatriya

Male

India

3/26/2008 9:06

What is the visa fees for K1 visa applicants at Consulate?

Is it $ 131 = Rs. 5,502 or $355.00 + $45.00 = Rs. 14,910 + Rs. 1,890 ?

kshatriya

Male

India

3/24/2008 14:13

Carolyn, thats what I meaned by Packet IV, the yellow letter with interview date.

All i know is you have to sumit your douments to VFS, "No earlier than 15 working days and no less than 10 days prior to your interview", for chances of not loosing interview date. You can take the papers with you to interview but, definitely pay the courier fee at VFS to not loose interview date or delay process.

QUOTE (CarolynRitesh @ Mar 18 2008, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (kshatriya @ Mar 18 2008, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My Fiance dropped all the Documents (except Medical Exam) at VFS and paid Courier Fee Rs. 365/- on 03/16 IST.

Had to show the April Interview Schedule pdf from chennai consulate website, for the drop-off at VFS Bangalore.

Still no sign of Packet-4 from Chennai Consulate.

We didn't actually get a Packet 4 from Chennai, they just put in the interview letter that we should download all the documents from the website. We just tried to submit to VFS today, but without his Passport they wouldn't let him do anything. AARGH! They did tell us that this happens all the time, and that we can submit up until the 27th of March for our April 3rd interview. I am sooooooooooooooo mad about this dam* PCC Certificate, I want to scream!!!!! It has now been 34 days that we have been waiting for it, and he has made multiple trips to the Commissioner's Office, local police stations and the PCC office.

kshatriya

Male

India

3/19/2008 14:42

kshatriya

Male

India

3/17/2008 16:04

Carolyn, just a thought, since Ritesh grewup/lived in Delhi. he might have to get a Local PCC from Delhi too.

you might wanna findout with Chennai Consulate

kshatriya

Male

India

3/11/2008 9:51

She got her Passport and Local PCC way back in Jan. All she have left is Medical Exam.

I learned my lesson from my experience with my parents visa, when their Interview was scheduled by Chennai consulate. We had 3 weeks to get thing done and had to reschedule the interview, thats why I made my fiance get all paper work done in Jan.

Are you talking about Passport or Local PCC, cause Passport will take about 2 days but Local takes about 2-3 weeks on an average, if you know/bribe people in Police Dept, can get it done soon.

You can always submit whatever you have to VFS, pay the fee (to not loose the interview date) and take the rest with you to the interview.

Good Luck with you PCC

QUOTE (CarolynRitesh @ Mar 10 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Has she already gotten her PCC? My husband applied for his on Feb 15th and we are still waiting! It is driving us crazy

as we are worried we won't have it in time to submit to VFS. The police rep. came to our home on the 20th of Feb., but since Ritesh lived in a different neighborhood in B-lore before we were married, we are worried it is hung up there now, so he is checking on that tomorrow morning. Not to mention, but he is from Delhi originally, and that is where his passport was issued. How long did your fiancee's PCC take to get?

kshatriya

Male

India

3/11/2008 9:42

thanks!!!!!!

She is in Banglore.

10 days seems right, cause that what it took my parents to get their Packet 4.

QUOTE (CarolynRitesh @ Mar 10 2008, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

CONGRATULATIONS!!

She will be there the day after my husband!

They said they sent the letter last Wednesday, but it seems to take about 10 days to get to our house in Bangalore. Is she in Chennai?

kshatriya

Male

India

3/10/2008 13:52

Guys! I got email response wthis morning about my fiance interview date on April 4 at Chennai US Consulate.

Just waiting for the yellow slip from Chennai Consulate to get medical done, got all the paper work done already.

Edited by kshatriya, 10 March 2008 - 10:18 AM.

kshatriya

Male

India

3/10/2008 10:17

Best of luck for all April interview attendees

Thanks!!! You are Next

kshatriya

Male

India

4/2/2008 15:01

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HAW!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Carolyn and Ritesh

kshatriya

Male

India

4/3/2008 13:42

Should I go to India for my fiancee's interview

If you can go, I highly recomment doing that.

Take your US Passport with you and you will be allowed inside.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/23/2008 13:57

We are Maharastrians, we do the Taali/Mangal Sutra and Mattelu (ring on the feets second fingure).

All I can say is Chennai Consulate officers are ignorant on Indian Customs and differences.

QUOTE (yeye @ Apr 17 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

khastriya,
If anybody has engagement cermony in our culture red dot definitely gets put on. I think taali means mangalsutra, that gets put on during wedding at least in our customs.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/17/2008 14:17

The red kum kum in ur hair, above forehead is something North Indians do and that too some parts.

South indians its Taali/MangalSutra and Mattelu(ring on the feets second finger)

QUOTE (Nikita2Charles @ Apr 17 2008, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As for the red dot, I was refering to the Red powder right on the top of the forehead going to the hair, I don't know how you call it, but for hindu i thought it's like a sign of marriage. From reading this website I learned a lot about the indian consulates, and bascically went through all the pictures we were about send to make sure there's nothing that can give the impression of a wedding, Engagement in India is a big affair and for someone whose not well verse on the culture and even consulate gives hard time with their interpretation, so don't leave out anything that can be taken different way. I feel for your fiancee and wishes you all the best.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/17/2008 14:12

There is a huge mis-concept in the West, that a dot means married, that not true, atlease not where I grew-up, Andhra Pradesh INDIA. I gotta find the PBS show that started this

Anything can look like taali and every culture does it in different ways in INDIA. I wish this was not this complicated.

QUOTE (Nikita2Charles @ Apr 16 2008, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The advice we can get from this case, was there any pictures that had the resemblance of a Taali,/ red dot on forehead that was submitted to the consulate and they interprete it as a wedding photo.

Edited by kshatriya, 17 April 2008 - 08:51 AM.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/17/2008 8:48

The simple answer is don't submit something that remotly looks like wedding, I know that highly immpossible with so many cultures in INDIA, so bottom line is dont submit any, if you do be there with your fiance and don't let her sign anything without consulting you.

If you were married and divorced before that makes the case more complicated, they assume that you are human trafficing, I guess. Get married and do a K3.

They even told my fiance that she will be banned for her life and can't enter US if she doesnt sign the paper, which is pure BS.

My opinion was she should have walked out and let them do what they can, since they dont have any solid proof they would have agreed to give her the Visa. You can't convince NVC, with a photo that someone is married, when they return the petetion to NVC in US.

QUOTE (yeye @ Apr 16 2008, 01:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

kshatriya,

I am trying to figure out why they thought it was a wedding. Did you submit the engagement pictures with your I129F petition? Did the pictures have some religious ceremony with the priest? Or the types of questions they asked in the interview which led them to believe that. Any details you can provide.

After reading your story and another one, it seems like getting K1 approval is harder with engagement ceremony.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/17/2008 8:44

thats a good find, hope nobody needs it, but you never know, with the incompetency at USCIS and US Consulates.

click here if dont get to the link with the above instructions
http://www.uscis.gov...003_01D6101.pdf

Edited by kshatriya, 15 April 2008 - 05:20 PM.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/15/2008 17:19

OK guys, this is the plan. I'm leaving USA to India somewhere in mid of May...........b4 that

1) I'll contact Missouri Senator and a Immigration Lawyer this week.

2) I'll email Chennai Consulate to STOP sending the Petition to NVC and would request to give me another chance to explain/talk to an Chennai Immigration Officer in mid of May (or) may be my lawyer will do that with some legal stuff...

3) Apply for PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card this week, will get it by beg of May.

If these above doesn't seem to work by end of May or Beg of June.

4) Will get married in India and register in June and start DCF in July/Aug.

5) Will find a Job in BLR or HYD on my PIO card, I'm a Software Developer.

Thanks!!! for your suggestions

Edited by kshatriya, 15 April 2008 - 05:01 AM.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/15/2008 5:01

I didnt get married in any tradition, not pheras or mangal sutra or taali, what ever they call it in diff parts of India.

I just got a indian traditional engagement, thats it.

The officer clearly stated to my fiance that I should apply for K3 and prob that what I'm going to do. I want to fight but not this time, gotta pick my battles. Will go there get married, register it and apply for K3 or DCF (if I can find a job)

This process has already tolled on me, not ready for another long wait of uncertainity (revoking of K1 or Contacting Congressman etc.)

If you want to follow my advice for once it will be, be with your fiance @ the interview, specially if its in INDIA.

Paula&Minya, my apologies that I snapped, hope you understand........

kshatriya

Male

India

4/14/2008 13:49

Paula&Minya no offense, you know USA/Hungry, you dont know things that go in third world countries..............

Dont blame you but you won't understand.

I asked for suggestions, specailly from people who were concerned about me and please don't be judgemental and patronize me, take it easy.

I had to vent, if you have a problem with that then you are the wrong guy to read this post, dont even reply to this post, its for people who care about each other, even if they dont know the situation.

kshatriya

Male

India

4/14/2008 11:15

We are not married.

Here is the 221(g)

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kshatriya

Male

India

4/14/2008 10:19

They pretty much harressed my Fiance to sign a document that states that we are married, which we are not yet.

When she arrieved they took the check and medical reports and made her wait for her turn. She was interviewed my Indian officer and wanted to know if the picture I submitted with I-129F had 'taali' (marriage knot), my fiance denied it. Then they did the Good Cop-Bad Cop thing, good being the indian office, bad being the American officer, Didnt let her explain or talk (FOX news tactics, cut the mic when you speak), but gave her options either to accept or your visa will be denied and she can't enter US for rest of her life, which is plane BS. She was told to apply for K3 by the indian officer.

My fiance panicked and gave it in writing that we were married on my second visit to India and was given 221(g).

The only regrett is that, I should have been with her in the interview.

Now my only option is to file for K3 visa, which I'm in the process of doing it.

I'm leaving US in end of May for couple months to be with her, would defintely visit Chennai consulate and ask for a explanation and may be launch a complaint at Human Rights Commission.

Lesson learned, that American Citizens are Second Class citizens to people who come here on H1b (Corprate Sponsered work visa), where they get dependent visa in 15 days, where as we have to wait for 6-9 months and get denied for something that is so stupid as this case.

Its a waste of my time, I cann't get this years back...............what a waste!!!!!!!

Your suggestions are welcome..............

kshatriya

Male

India

4/14/2008 9:41