ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IndiaBest place to buy airline tickets to India?

I've used yatra for the past couple of years.

In fact a tip to all the members here, I've been able save a little more money but calling them and telling them the other portal was giving me a cheaper fare (which at times is true if you search on different sites for same flights/dates) and because of the stiff competition they generally match it and give you even a lower fare. So i'll suggest giving it a shot. Its worked for me :devil:


Cool.....i will try next time :idea:
diphenMaleIndia2010-10-12 03:19:00
IndiaBest place to buy airline tickets to India?

That's good to know, diphen!

Loto


Thank you, Loto!!!
diphenMaleIndia2010-10-12 00:09:00
IndiaBest place to buy airline tickets to India?

Better to go to a local agent to get tickets. Usually they have better deals than online website.


I used to get ticket from local agent but this time i tried WWW.priceline.com and got better deal as compare to above website's mention on this thread. :yes:

Edited by diphen, 11 October 2010 - 07:40 PM.

diphenMaleIndia2010-10-11 19:39:00
Indiais Indian real estate a bubble?
IMO, its not bubble.....Planning to invest in India real estate :star:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 03:58:00
IndiaMedical Exam in Gujarat,India
Neal,This Info will help lot of people .........thank you :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 04:26:00
IndiaFormat for Police Certificate in INDIA

I am doing consular processing for my Mother. She lived in two different cities (districts) in the same state. So my question is whether this PCC is on state level, district level or even local than that.
Also you mentioned about Passport office. Do they issue such a certificate? and How?

Thanks in advance for your time and response.

She will need Police CC from both cities even in the same state........and she will need Passport office CC from your regional Passport office .......for India you can use this link http://passport.gov....Certificate.htm
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-14 01:10:00
USCIS Service Centersadditional review after approval

have anyone experience this, my i130 was approved on 10/20/10 same day they said it needs additional review, call they they say wait ant body have similer situation or have an idea how long its going to take. please somebody help me


Did you receive your NOA 2 hard copy or just check in USCIS website ?

Edited by diphen, 04 November 2010 - 03:11 AM.

diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 03:11:00
USCIS Service CentersCONTACT UR OFFICE CENTER

USCIS Service Centers
If you contacted the National Customer Service Center with a case-related inquiry and more than 30 days have passed and you have not received a response, you may email the appropriate USCIS Service Center with your inquiry:

If you do not receive a response within 21 days of contacting the Service Center, you may contact the USCIS Headquarters Office of Service Center Operations by email at SCOPSSCATA@dhs.gov.

See the Customer Tools box to the left for additional resources available online.

:thumbs: Thank you
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 03:15:00
USCIS Service CentersOn what my pending i130 petition says don't understand?
Cool......we are in same boat now...... :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 19:52:00
USCIS Service CentersOn what my pending i130 petition says don't understand?

Hi diphen, dear yesterday i called NVC and talk 2 an operator for an IIN # they told me that they cant generated yet my IIN# plz w8 for 2 weeks or NVC will mail u that. Now what can i do ....can i w8 for there mail or talk 2 an operator after 2 week.


Anjum, Any update from NVC Yet
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 02:56:00
USCIS Service CentersOn what my pending i130 petition says don't understand?

Hay Thanks dear 4 given me such a fruitful info.. yup i got my NVC case no: through AVR now i m waiting 4 monday for Call NVC customer support and will give them both beneficiary and petitioner email addresses.:dance:


Thats gr8 :thumbs: , when you call them ask for IIN number also......so you can pay online would be faster :star: .....best wishes for your NVC process......
diphenMaleIndia2010-10-31 19:19:00
USCIS Service CentersOn what my pending i130 petition says don't understand?

:dance: :star: :D wohoo.......... I'm so happy today that I was approved yesterday and now i move to the 2nd stage which is NVC stage......... THnx 4 all my VJ friends who help me by given some guidelines and gives their precious comments .........now here is my another question how do I get my NVC case no.

NVC receives I-130 approval from the USCIS. Do not wait for I-130 approval notice from the USCIS. Dial (603) 334-0700 to check NVC’s Automated Voice Response system ( NVC's AVR). You need your I-130 Receipt Number to check the status.


Congratulation on your approval :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
diphenMaleIndia2010-10-30 05:52:00
Asia: SouthChennai Consulate - Visa approved
congratulation :dance: :dance:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:00
Asia: SouthWhere to register marriage

Hi if you are filing for your husband from US i dont think you have to register the marriage in US.
You can start the process if you have registered your marriage in India.


we did the same thing ......this works :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:15
Asia: SouthWhat to do with the X-Ray
I brought my X ray with me but POE did not ask for it when i came U.S few years back
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:18
Asia: SouthWhich is faster??

Hi! I am engaged and thinking of sponsoring my fiance who lives in Pakistan. I was wondering which is faster, fiance visa or spouse visa? And approx. how much is the waiting time? If the spouse visa is faster, I can go to Pakistan in January to get married. But I have no idea where to start so any help will be great!


Spouse visa is better and cheaper in Fees wise........ :star:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:03
Asia: SouthVISA Received but sealed packet - Corner cut?

Yes, it's like that for all. Nothing to worry about. Whatever you do, don't let it get torn in any other places.


Good Info :star:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:10
Asia: SouthHAPPY DIWALI TO ALL INDIANS

I Pray to God to give U
Shanti,
Shakti,
Sampati,
Swarup,
Saiyam,
Saadgi,
Safalta,
Samridhi,
Sanskar,
Swaasth,
Sanmaan,
Saraswati,
aur SNEH.
SHUBH DIWALI...

With Best Regards,
Er Neal


Shubh Dipavali to you and your family :)

Edited by diphen, 04 November 2010 - 11:50 PM.

diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 23:49
Asia: SouthHAPPY DIWALI TO ALL INDIANS

HAPPY DIWALI to Everyone!

"May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!"

For all those not very familiar with this festival, it is called the Festival of Lights in the Hindu religion, which celebrates the fight and win of good over evil (The old book of Ramayana depicts how Rama defeated the evil King Ravana twenty days before this, and returned home to his capital after 14 years on this day when the whole city celebrated his return).

Hindus and all Indians in general celebrate it by lighting up their homes with candles and lights, burst a lot of firecrackers, buy new clothes and exchange gifts and sweets with friends and family.

Practically speaking, it is now also known as the start of the financial year in the Hindu calendar where traditionally, all merchants used to tally up their books and square off all credits/debts. Another tradition is to do a sort of spring cleaning (wrong season, i know) of the home and start everything afresh, leaving all old grudges of the year aside, personal or professional.

Wish you all a good day and a great year going forward, with all our petitions coming to fruition and are able to be with our loved ones.

"Let this DIWALI burn all your bad times and enter you in good times!"


Thanks
Er Neal



:thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 3:45
Asia: Southplane ticket to india

I used makemytrip.com for my husband's flight ticket from Hyderabad, India to Fresno, California with my USA credit card. Great rate, great service. No trouble whatsoever. :thumbs:

:thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:14
Asia: SouthAirline Consolidators?

In priceline.com ,i think there is no gurantee for your preferable time for flight.Means you have to just provide them the date and they will give you flight on any time.It can be early morning or may be late night.If you are ready to fly at any time then go with priceline.com ,you will get very good deal.


I brought my ticket for India from Priceline.com ........it did provide me all available Flight from that particular date with least 15 option .....maybe i got lucky :star:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 19:57
Asia: SouthAirline Consolidators?

Thanks all of you who responded.


Try Priceline.com .......Got good deal week ago :dance: :dance:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:12
Asia: SouthDon't want my kids issued Indian Entry Visas.... HELP

Unfortunately the new rules do say that as children of a person of Indian origin, they have to get entry visas (not tourist visas). As the minor children on an OCI card holder they are also eligible to become OCI card holders themselves. Their father could apply at the Home Ministry for their OCI cards or PIO cards after reaching India. It doesn't matter what visa they go on.

:thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia11/4/2010 4:08
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 Affidavit of support and it's expiration date
Gr8 info :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-04 23:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Police clearance question

If she has submitted the orignal to NVC. She can just take a copy.

Gr8 Info :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-07 02:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ASO Fee Bill and DS-3032 do they generate at the same time?

Hi guys,

My automated message still say that the case was entered in NVC systems…. But when I logged in to NVC fee website I saw that AOS fee is ready to be paid, I paid the fee and is now in Paid status. I got the NVC Cover sheet.

Now, should I also send the DS-3032 as well? Dose the DS-3032 gets generate at the same time with ASO fee bill?

Thanks

If you have already receive DS-3032 form with barcode then Yes you can send it your DS-3032 form :D
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-13 19:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 and DS-230

Thanks, but I have something that I don't get it.

I sent the DS-3032 to the NVC... should I expected to receive something after this?.

I already payed for the IV Bill and the AoS bill. Should I expected to receive an isntruccions of which documents I need to send?.... what should I do next, send the I-864 and the DS-230 with all the documents?

I already have all the documents, but need some advices. Thanks. :thumbs: :)

From your post it seems you already know what document you need to send to NVC..........if you want to wait for Instruction from NVC you can if not you can send it with Barcode you had received after you paid AOS and DS-230 :D

Edited by diphen, 13 November 2010 - 08:22 PM.

diphenMaleIndia2010-11-13 20:20:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Cover sheet for DS230 and I-864?

Print out the coversheets one for AOS and the other one for the civil document(DS-230) attach each to the front of the package you will be sending.

:thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-16 14:09:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230 & I-864 Form

Thanks Markieboy, What i am gonna do is make two yellow packet, one for IV & another for AOS. and put together in one USPS envelope. also highlighting on top of both packet. I am sure NVC employee wouldn't confused to open two separated packet.

B.B.

:ot2:

Gr8 info.........it help m too :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-16 14:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS-230 Signature?

Yes.. And you state .. Singing for child.

:thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-16 14:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS-230 Signature?
you can fill it but beneficiary are the one who sign the DS-230 part 1 :)
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-13 21:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Automated message... WRONG???

Got it!! yay im so happy :)

Congrats and good luck for your interview :thumbs:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-18 03:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Checklist For I-864 AOS

Dear VJ's

I am sending my I-864 form to NVC. Please verify me if I am missing anything in the AOS support documents:

1. I-864 form signed by Petitioner
2. Copy of Petitioner 1040 tax return for 2009(no other year mention)
3. copy of IRS Tax Transcript for the year of 2009
4. Last 2 months petitioner Pay stub
5. Letter from Employer
6. W2 & Commision statement in the year of 2009
7. Bank statement for Savings and Checking Account.

Your concern would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

B.B.
:ot2:

Your all set :thumbs:
If you have tax documents for last 3 years (i know its optional but VJs highly recommend for making your case solid )and
instead of copy of tax transcript if you send them original tax transcript (you can order it again for if you want for yourself)...thats my 2cent :star:

Edited by diphen, 18 November 2010 - 03:13 AM.

diphenMaleIndia2010-11-18 03:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Original IRS Tax Transcript for AOS?

For NVC, I would recommend submitting original IRS transcripts. That's what I'm doing. In addition, I called IRS and ordered another set for the interview...just in case. :D

:thumbs: thats what i did too
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-18 02:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What to expect after NVC generates a case No.

Ok, thats good news, my attorney said it was ok too. The udated new is that I paid my AOS and IV bill back to back yesterday,and today my status shows paid! My attorney advised that we wait for instructions before we send in the paperwork with the receipt page. Does all this sound like its working in the correct order to you? I just dont want to jump too fast for them...it seems its going quickly

Yes your case is on track with full speed :thumbs: and that is good thing if you don't want to wait for your spouse :star: ......
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-18 02:50:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What to expect after NVC generates a case No.
Nope, in my case i am still waiting for my IV fee bill(DS-230) and i paid my Fee on 11-15-2010 after i paid DS-230 Fee.... today they send me instruction Email from NVC regarding DS-230......So i saved lot off time :star:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-17 17:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What to expect after NVC generates a case No.

The best time to call, in my opinion, would be evenings. Around 8-9PM EST. When I spoke to an operator, I asked for my invoice identification number. The operator was hesitant. My exact words were, "I would like my invoice ID number for my records." And then, the operator gave me it.

Some would flat-out tell you, "No, you have to wait 6-8 weeks for..." However, some are really nice and will give it without any problems. The point is: you have to keep on calling and trying. Eventually, you'll get it. :D

Hope this helps you! Good luck with your journey.

Thats rite 1st time when i call them for IIN number operator told me to wait for 6-8 weeks......I thought this operator is just been A** ....so i hang up and try another operator......was lucky this time operator was nice :star:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-16 14:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What to expect after NVC generates a case No.

When I called the NVC and asked them for my case No. I also asked them for an invoice No., that is when the NVC operator told me I have to wait for them to send the info to my attorney. Should I call back and ask again for the invoice No. from a different opperator?

Yes you can try calling everyday till you get it.......that what i did :)

Edited by diphen, 13 November 2010 - 09:22 PM.

diphenMaleIndia2010-11-13 21:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What to expect after NVC generates a case No.

I received my Noa2 finally, hard copy sent to me with date 10/29/2010 eventhough i received it in mail on 11/9/2010. My attorney called me with the good news first. Now she said we must wait for the invoice. I called the NVC and spoke with an operater, and I asked if I had a case no. yet and they said yes, they gave it to me and said I must wait 4-6 weeks before they send out the invoice to my attorney they have on file. Can someone tell me at what stage Im at in this process since I already have an agent assigned up front and a case#? Is there anyway to speed up the process from here and not wait 4-6 weeks more?

What you can do is tell your attorney to use Online payment Portal to make online payment,for that you will need Invoice ID number which you can obtain by calling NVC ........so you don't have to wait for 4-6 week for next step :D
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-13 19:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DEC 2010 VISA BULLETIN IS OUT - A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT !!
Its like treadmill you can run but cant move further :devil:
diphenMaleIndia2010-11-13 21:02:00