Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Trinket -- Haha, you're one of the VERY few people to pick up on the Sachin. I absolutely, utterly, hopelessly love that man. Worship him, practically. My nickname is Chinky. Sachin + Chinky = Sachinky. It's like we're meant to be. I avoid Chinky in the U.S. as it is quite racist. So I use Sachinky instead. And my husband, bless his heart, just doesn't GET this process. His standard refrain is, "But you're my wife!" "But I love you!" "But I am a USC!" "But who's gonna keep us apart?" I don't bother with him anymore. He just fills the forms and gets the required documents as and when its required. Even my in-laws are baffled. They don't understand how it can be this complicated. I swear to God, when I finally get my NOA2, I will shout from the rooftop. I'm getting mad antsy. K -- Has your husband bought his ticket yet? Or are you waiting for the interview to be approved so as to not "jinx it" in any way? Edited by sachinky, 29 December 2009 - 12:45 PM.	sachinky	Female	India	12/29/2009 12:44
Asia: South	How was your day today?	K--Maybe you should put off NYE celebration till your husband gets to the U.S. in two weeks. Have your own fireworks. I will probably be dragged to some incorrigible house-party with bad food and loud music by my cousins.	sachinky	Female	India	12/28/2009 12:33
Asia: South	How was your day today?	I spent Christmas in bed eating biryani and watching TOP CHEF marathon.	sachinky	Female	India	12/25/2009 8:12
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Hubby had a job interview today. Fingers crossed -- hopefully, he gets it! We'd move to Vermont then!	sachinky	Female	India	12/22/2009 4:21
Asia: South	How was your day today?	I had a good day. After a long time. Nothing great happened (no NOA2 yet), but I had fun with my cousins. Edited by sachinky, 18 December 2009 - 02:38 PM.	sachinky	Female	India	12/18/2009 14:38
Asia: South	How was your day today?	My white Amreekan boy is turning into a full-time desi. He loves Bollywood -- especially SRK, Amitabh, Saif Ali Khan, and Amir Khan. And can eat his tandoori chicken and chicken butter masala with his fingers. Has learnt a few choice Hindi insults. He even understands the basics of cricket and says he is a fan of Sachin Tendulkar. My kind of man. Ooo, my school canteen used to make the best chola-batura in town. I have to say -- I too, am completely fascinated by Egypt. Edited by sachinky, 17 December 2009 - 09:46 PM.	sachinky	Female	India	12/17/2009 21:42
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Looking back, I would've done what you did. Get married after graduating in May and then filing for AOS. Ah, hindsight is 20/20. Like I said, I made a stupid decision based on emotion rather logic. And now I'm paying for it dearly. But I'll try to keep the moaning and whining to a minimum, I promise. My day was long. But I had delicious spicy dumplings for dinner. Edited by sachinky, 17 December 2009 - 01:01 PM.	sachinky	Female	India	12/17/2009 13:00
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Hey Nina, We did the CR-1 because I wanted him to come to India after graduation and meet my family before we actually tied the knot. It would've felt odd, y'know, to get MARRIED without my parents, cousins, family, friends and family friends not knowing the man I was going to marry (since I'd been in the U.S. for four years and met him in college). I'd already met his parents several times so that wasn't the problem. I just wanted my husband to meet/get to know the other important people in my life who I love just as much as I love him. Other factors such as limited finances, job situation also influenced our decision to a degree. Furthermore, I was told by the U.S. Consulate in Calcutta (who later, I learned, does not even process immigrant visas) that a CR-1 would take 3-4 months at the very most. HA. What a laugh. I wish USCIS would just hurry up a little. I'm beginning to regret my decision daily. It's my four month anniversary today and I'm sad. Suffering the consequences of my own stupid choice. Edited by sachinky, 17 December 2009 - 03:19 AM.	sachinky	Female	India	12/17/2009 3:16
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Keeping the faith, K! Fingers crossed. My day was decent. I went grocery shopping with my mom, cooked dinner for my parents. Best friend called from PA. Found a temporary job to occupy my time -- I start tomorrow. Teaching 4,5,6 graders.	sachinky	Female	India	12/15/2009 13:12
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Day 75 since NOA1. Now I'm just pissed.	sachinky	Female	India	12/14/2009 14:05
Asia: South	How was your day today?	My day was absolutely shitty. An unexpected phone-call from a friend brought some cheer in an otherwise, dreary day.	sachinky	Female	India	12/11/2009 15:11
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Umm, maybe you can call the embassy tomorrow. Phone-call records? Chat logs? Cards? Just thinking out aloud here from my own interview evidence list. Joint bank account. I also have my wedding invitation card. And some congratulations cards addressed to us as a couple. Notarized affidavits from family and friends who know the two of you as a couple. The more from the USC side the better. Maybe a Facebook wall-to-wall post printout?	sachinky	Female	India	12/7/2009 6:47
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Oh dear. This was Delhi, I'm presuming. What the hell is a religious divorce decree? Shouldn't a court one suffice? I'm sorry, Star. Hopefully this can be resolved soon.	sachinky	Female	India	12/7/2009 6:23
Asia: South	How was your day today?	I'll wait with you.	sachinky	Female	India	12/7/2009 1:46
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Good luck Starlight! We're rooting for you! Let us as soon as you get the word! =)	sachinky	Female	India	12/6/2009 14:33
Asia: South	How was your day today?	I bought him a card, a Bollywood DVD, (he works in sports so I got him) a basketball and a football keychain, a (manly) "Om" silver necklace, a wooden beaded wristlet and a cute stuffed puppy. Mostly silly, small stuff. I'm rubbish with gifts so mostly I buy him practical things like cute boxers, or mens' colognes. For our 6-month anniversary, I baked him a giant batch of heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies. He ate the entire lot after dinner. When we exchanged presents last year for Christmas, we realized that we had bought each a copy of The Dark Knight. Had I any idea we'd be getting married, I'd have bought a different DVD since now we're stuck with two! Edited by sachinky, 02 December 2009 - 12:41 PM.	sachinky	Female	India	12/2/2009 12:38
Asia: South	How was your day today?	I went Christmas shopping for Hubby Dear today. 'Twas fun!	sachinky	Female	India	11/26/2009 10:50
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Yeah, I'm from Calcutta so I'll be interviewing in Mumbai. Good luck, kids!	sachinky	Female	India	11/18/2009 13:49
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Woohoo! Congratulations! Could you put up a detailed review/list of interview questions? I'm interested since I'll be interviewing there as well in a few months time.	sachinky	Female	India	11/17/2009 3:47
Asia: South	How was your day today?	It's 4:05 AM here in India and I'm still awake. When's your fiance's interview? Good luck. I'm positive it'll go well.	sachinky	Female	India	11/16/2009 17:35
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Keep the faith, sister. Two more days to go for you! I think you can choose which language your interview is going to be conducted in. I am gonna have to go with English -- my Hindi is quite abominable. Edited by sachinky, 15 November 2009 - 06:02 PM.	sachinky	Female	India	11/15/2009 18:01
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Oh no, why do you think he won't pass this interview? Don't worry, I'm sure it'll be fine.	sachinky	Female	India	11/15/2009 14:33
Asia: South	How was your day today?	I slept all of today after lunch at an awfully overpriced restaurant with terrible food. My stomach hurts.	sachinky	Female	India	11/14/2009 16:06
Asia: South	How was your day today?	Ohmygoodness, Sachin Tendulkar! The 3 run loss just.broke.my.heart.	sachinky	Female	India	11/5/2009 12:33
Asia: South	Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?	Thanks for clearing that up!	sachinky	Female	India	7/7/2010 11:59
Asia: South	Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?	Ok, noob question--As a CR-1 GC holder, I can still enter/exit India with just my Indian passport, yes? I'm beginning to get confused. I don't need a PIO/OCI until I apply for USC (if and when I do), correct?	sachinky	Female	India	7/7/2010 11:31
Asia: South	Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?	Here's the relevant clause-- Those applying as spouses of persons of Indian origin should submit original Indian passport or PIO card (whichever is applicable) of the spouse and original marriage certificate; (To be eligible the marriage must have taken place more than a year before the date of application)	sachinky	Female	India	7/7/2010 11:27
Asia: South	Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?	I believe so. I remember reading about it on the Indian Consulate, Chicago website. http://www.indiacgny....php?linkid=183	sachinky	Female	India	7/7/2010 10:30
Asia: South	Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?	So from the sound of it, it's best to just have my husband, the USC, apply for a PIO. We'll be married one year this August and I think he'll be eligible for it then. Thanks for this 'entry visa' tip--had no idea! Edited by sachinky, 07 July 2010 - 10:25 AM.	sachinky	Female	India	7/7/2010 10:23
Asia: South	visas denied to india	I heard something about requiring a renunciation certificate that costs around $175 to get from the Indian Embassy before you can apply for an Indian visa/PIO/OCI.	sachinky	Female	India	5/30/2010 12:23
Asia: South	Thailand Visa (Indian Passport Holder)	I've had about five Thailand visas -- my mom loves Thailand and Singapore -- there was a point when we went there every summer. We always did our visas through a travel agency so I've no personal experience of the process. Our visas were always approved, no issues and we had a great time, every single time. Great food, great beaches, lovely people and amazing shopping steals! What's there not to love? You have to go to Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi Island as well! Have a great trip!	sachinky	Female	India	7/18/2010 11:37
Asia: South	Chennai Consulate	No notarization is necessary as the form is signed under penalty of perjury.	sachinky	Female	India	9/7/2010 7:57
Asia: South	Chennai Consulate - Visa approved	Wow--congratulations!	sachinky	Female	India	5/12/2010 16:56
Asia: South	plane ticket to india	I have used makemytrip before. But it was for a domestic ticket (Calcutta to Puri) -- afraid can't comment on the international tickets/fare. Sorry to hear about your family emergency, Third.	sachinky	Female	India	10/15/2010 18:48
Asia: East and Pacific	STEP AFTER DENIAL, CASE RETURN TO USCIS	What was the specific reason for denial?	sachinky	Female	India	2009-11-23 19:51:00
Asia: East and Pacific	2nd Interview	If you can make it then I suggest you be there at the interview. And she should know EVERYTHING about you. Especially the basics (email address, phone number, address, parent's names, brother/sister, job, job duties, education, birthdate) etc. Have notarized statements from family and friends, tons of pictures, phone records, chat logs, emails, snail mail, cards.	sachinky	Female	India	2009-12-08 04:04:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	passed interview (I think)	Wow. Congratulations on the good news!	sachinky	Female	India	2009-11-16 18:43:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Re-Interview	Any updates/news?	sachinky	Female	India	2009-11-16 18:46:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Thank God! Visa approved in Lagos.	Wow, congratulations -- that is wonderful news!	sachinky	Female	India	2009-12-15 11:49:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	It's SAD	It is sad. Most people don't consider the hard realities of moving and living in an alien culture/place. And actions always counter more than words. He has what he wanted -- living anywhere as long as you were there -- but funnily enough, turns out that's not what he wanted. Love is not always enough. I do hope you're able to work something out. My best wishes.	sachinky	Female	India	2010-01-12 23:39:00