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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!

Is there a clause that you have to be married for at least a year for your husband to be eligible for a PIO card? If yes, then my husband won't be eligible right now, since we got married in February this year.

My head is spinning :wacko:

fabulous02

Female

India

7/7/2010 10:28

Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?

If he has the 10 year, he's good for now. Once it expires he will have to get Entry visa or apply PIO.

(of course, indian govt changes laws frequently so who knows)

btw if any indian citizens here take US citizenship dont forget to "surrender" your indian passport for a fee.. new rule

So that means as of now, my husband can no longer apply for a 10 year tourist visa and be done with it? Damn these new laws :angry:

Out of the two options that he has - entry visa and PIO card, what is a better option? He won't be leaving for India before mid October, so we should have time to apply for a PIO card. Even for the entry visa, he needs to apply and receive it before he leaves US, correct?

fabulous02

Female

India

7/7/2010 10:17

Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?

Not sure when you guys would be traveling but if you have enough time in hand before your travel dates, you should look into PIO (person of Indian origin). Being married to an Indian he is eligible for it. PIO is valid for 15 yeras.

Also once you get your US citizenship (if you ever plan for) look into OCI (overseas citizenship of India) when the time comes.

Best wishes

Thanks for all your input. I have some follow-up questions:

1. I will be leaving in mid September and my husband will leave a month after. Since I will not be with him when he enters India, does that change anything?
2. Can my husband still apply for a tourist visa and enter India on that visa? He thinks that may be an easier route so I wanted to know if he is eligible for a tourist visa.
3. How much time does it take for the PIO card to come? What all forms, documents need to be submitted? I couldn't find too much info on the site.

Thank you guys...

fabulous02

Female

India

7/6/2010 22:45

Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?

he needs an entry visa

What exactly is an entry visa? Do we need to do anything for it prior to leaving US?

fabulous02

Female

India

7/6/2010 14:41

Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?

My husband who is a USC, and his parents and siblings (all USCs) are all going to India with me for a traditional wedding ceremony. I know that his family will need to get tourist visas for India, but just today I read the following:

Per requirements of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, persons of Indian origin, his/her spouse and dependent children will be granted only an Entry visa and should not apply for a Tourist visa.

I received my green card but I still have my Indian passport and I'm a person of Indian origin, so will my husband not be required to apply for a tourist visa to visit India? If yes, how does that work for multiple visits?

Thanks in advance....

fabulous02

Female

India

7/6/2010 14:28

Slightly over one year after BWI travesty, desire fulfilled

Followup; we finished the box on June 3 after my dad arrived here (he was sent here from CA by my sister so she and her family could go touring NYC, and will stay until 6/26). I tried that day to pick up another box--but there weren't any in stock.

When we returned from a retreat (6/4-6/6), I bought another box (10-count) on 6/8 which turned out not to be as nice as our first one (some of the fruits had soft or black spots which needed to be removed)--it would have been nice if the price had been reduced somewhat (say to $25.00) though admittedly it was a "not-happening".

Ohhh I so long to taste Indian mangoes.... I hesitantly bought a few at an Indian grocery store, but they turned out to be so sour and un-ripe. Now here I am searching for recipes for aam-papad/mango fruit leather, so I can at least put them to some use

fabulous02

Female

India

7/7/2010 20:38

Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?

Any idea what happens if the US citizen already has a valid 10 year tourist visa prior to this new requirement?. Is that tourist visa now invalid and every time my wife travels with me, she has to get a Entry visa?. Seems like they just keep coming up with new rules every few months.

Vijay

Male

India

7/7/2010 6:23

K3 is dead, you will be filing for the CR-1 spousal visa. It takes about 6-8 months from initial filing to visa interview, but many Pakistani applicants get put in AP (Administrative Processing) after the interview. Read the guides on this site (link above) for info on what to prepare.

Penguin I think your statement that "many Pakistani applicants get put in AP after interview" is a little off base. I think that most male Pakistani beneficiaries get put into AP not women.

In_AR_From_TX

Male

Pakistan

6/10/2010 21:00

Does US spouse of Indian passport holder need visa?

Its just the way to earn more money in visa. Before there were giving Tourist visa which used to be valid for 10yrs at a cost of $160.. Now they offer a entry permit which is valid for 6mons at a cost of $130. Entry permit's six months start from the day you applied, unlike the tourist visa. So apply about 2 weeks before you guys tend to leave US. I did the same thing. I applied this week as ill be leaving in 1st week of august.

ChîRaG - PreRnA™

Male

India

7/6/2010 20:39

QUOTE (maya62 @ Sep 23 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

CONGRATULATIONS MADHU & NATALIA !!! Wow, that is so exciting! I bet he/she will be the cutest baby EVER!

I am partial to the name Surja myself.

Glad to hear things are going well for you, and best wishes as you go through the pregnancy...

Maya

Hi all,
I am PR & had filed I 130 for my wife and now here case is completed at NVC and I have been told there is no visa # available right now. The case was completed in end of Sept.'08. Does anybody from Nepal waiting 4 interview date? I am wondering how long more need to wait for the interview date.

And in the interview is it compulsory to have wedding pictures.

I will appreciate for any help.
Thanks

rajkumar_cool

Not Telling

Nepal

10/18/2008 10:47

Visiting Pakistan

ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All U.S. citizens traveling to Pakistan for any purpose are required to have valid U.S. passports and Pakistani-issued visas. Further information on entry requirements can be obtained from the Embassy of Pakistan at 3517 International Court Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008; telephone: 202-243-6500.

Hope that helps. Give them a call and ask about obtaining a visa for Pakistan. Also you can visit the embassy's website at www.pakistan-embassy.org

Edited by Isaac and Hilda, 10 July 2010 - 07:08 PM.

Isaac and Hilda

Male

Uganda

7/10/2010 19:07

sponsorship question

Please help

Hello

I just got my collage degree last year but since the US economy was not that good i was not able to find job and i filled for tax as depended on my parents. But now i have job and making well over the sponsorship limits do i still need a some one to sponsor.

mr_india1978

Male

7/7/2010 12:54

I-134 and I864

Since you are going for K-1 at consulate stage you will have to full up i-134. But once your spouse comes to US and you have to do the whole AOS process you will have to fill up i-864 at that point.

About your second question, I personally would suggest to get a joint sponsor just to be on the safe side. You haven't filled your taxes yet with the 40k/year income, you do have the proof that you are making it with your paychecks but still you haven't filled the taxes and with i-134 you have to show tax return papers. Just be prepared for joint sponsor, if not your parents may be someone else as long as the person is US citizen or a resident.

Best wishes.

ok so you are saying i should get co sponsor, can you please also tell me what form co sponsor have to fill out. i think it still be I-134 but i m not sure 100%, so please somebody help me with this question.

mr_india1978

Male

7/7/2010 19:50

I-134 and I864

Can somebody please reply on my question..

mr_india1978

Male

7/7/2010 12:24

I-134 and I864

Hi All

I have two questions:

1)I m very confused right now. what visa require you to fill I-134 and I-864. can somebody please explain. what i know so far is that if you are applying for K-1 visa then you have to fill I-134 but i m not sure, and when do you use I-864.

2)I just graduated from college last year so i didn't work in 2009 and i was depended on my parents tax, and they didn't make enough money also, but now i have a job and making $40k/year. does anybody know if that will be ok.

Thanks for your help.

mr_india1978

Male

7/6/2010 15:26

original document

can somebody please tell me that can i send copy of my I-134 with packet 3, and USCIS and NVC sent me approved letter so do i have to send my fiance original letter or the copy will work fine.

mr_india1978

Male

7/7/2010 17:12

original document

can somebody please tell me that can i send copy of my I-134 with packet 3, and USCIS and NVC sent me approved letter so do i have to send my fiance original letter or the copy will work fine.

mr_india1978

Male

7/7/2010 17:11

QUOTE (maya62 @ Jan 30 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think her best shot (perhaps her only shot) would be a tourist visa.

I don't think you can sponsor her, and I think Madhu won't be able to until he is a citizen. But I would ask your question on the forum about Bringing Family Members to America (or even in Off Topic). South Asia just doesn't get much traffic, and it's not a region-specific question, at least not at the outset...

And you could also ask what other forms of proof she might be able to show the Consulate that indicate she is likely to return to Nepal after her visit to the US... I believe their primary concern will be that she is not intending to use a tourist visa to immigrate. A letter from you and Madhu may be helpful, from what I've read.

And with the baby due in 2 months, I'd hustle... I don't know how long it takes to get a tourist visa, but as you probably know, very few things in Nepal move quickly...

Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

Maya

Thanks Maya! You are the best!

Natalia

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

1/30/2009 10:51

QUOTE (maya62 @ Jan 27 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Namaste mero satthi-haru!

I thought I would revive the Chautara in honor of another approval from Nepal...

Congrats to xochitl (Angie and Deepak) on a successful interview, and wishing Deepak a safe journey to the US and a smooth POE experience!

Maya

Yay! that is wonderful! I have a question. The baby is almost here (March 21st) and my husband's mother really wants to come over and help with the baby. However, we are still in the AOS phase of things and I am not sure if we can get her here. Is a visitor visa realistic for an older woman without property who doesn't speak a lick of English. Can we sponsor her? Madhu isn't a citizen yet and I don't know if I am considered family by the USCIS.
Thanks again!
Natalia

PS Its a boy! I am leaning towards calling Milan.

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

1/29/2009 21:20

Hi everyone,

I havent been on here for awhile and thought I would say hi. THings are going great so far! We got married in Vegas (sans Elvis) in August. It was a short but sweet wedding. My family adores him too! We took an amazing cross country road trip to our new home in Seattle. The most exciting new is that we are expecting!! It's a bit of a surprise but a great surprise! We are doing the AOS thing now. I hope we get the EAD soon as we need to save money for our growing family. Any ideas for good Nepali baby names? I couldn't have done it without the support of Visa Journey and my fellow Nepal members.

Thanks

Natalia

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

9/22/2008 0:00

QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ May 24 2008, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wow, in all the all the rush to get ready (I leave TOMORROW) I missed this great news1!!!!

Badai chha!!!!

I hope you will give details as to what questions they asked at the embassy - hopefully I will be next, though looking at how slowly VSC is moving it may not be until a year from now.....

Yeah!! Eat some Dahl Bhat for me!!! I could give you a whole list of things to eat! Sigh.....
He said the interview was very short and he asked very basic questions. Where did you meet? What were the circumstances of your meeting? He went over the photos and asked him where they were taken. He wanted to know the details of who was in the photos, where, when etc... He also asked him what makes me laugh. He told him that I always laugh when he dances! It's true! The interviewer had quite a chuckle at that. He also wanted to know when we spoke last and what we talked about. Madhu told him that I told him not to be nervous and just tell the truth. He really liked that answer and he told him that he was approved!!! He is getting his visa Thursday. He is going to be here in 2 weeks!!! My family and roller derby team are sooo excited to meet him. He is even going to see me in a game! I hope the derby girls don't scare him!

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

5/24/2008 21:42

OMG!!!I found out at 4:30 AM EST that passed his interview. He will be picking up his Visa on 5/29!!!!!!! I am so excited! Thank you for all the good vibes!! They really worked!

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

5/23/2008 6:58

I just talked to my fiance and his interview is this Friday at 1:00!!!!!!I am so nervous! I need everybody to send out good vibes this Friday!!

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

5/21/2008 6:53

QUOTE (Madhuandnatalia @ Apr 28 2008, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ Apr 28 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yep, I agree, PM maya62 or Putali, her fiance/husband was approved more recently(late last year).

Thank you! I will PM them.

YAY! I was finally able to get a hold of them last night and he is going to Kathmandu tomorrow to pick up the papers!

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

4/29/2008 7:33

QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ Apr 28 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yep, I agree, PM maya62 or Putali, her fiance/husband was approved more recently(late last year).

Thank you! I will PM them.

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

4/28/2008 22:12

Ugh, I was so happy that we got approved in a relatively timely manner but its been almost 3 weeks and my fiance has yet to receive package 3. I e-mailed a letter to the embassy and also gave them my fiance's new number. I haven't heard a thing. I have tried calling but it just ends up sounding busy. My fiance has also called numerous times and runs into the same thing. Can he just go the embassy (its a 6 hour bumpy bus ride) and inquire about it? He is under the impression that you need permission or some sort of appointment to even enter the embassy. We are so close and I am looking forward to completing the process soon. I am feeling frustrated. Sigh....lets hope it happens this week.

Madhuandnatalia

Female

Nepal

4/28/2008 14:16

yes she will be wife as per Pakistan law. Anyways, I am leaning towards K3 or CR1.
Does anyone know what is the time line for CR1 or K3 for Pakistan? If someone going thru process now (recent) can give timings here..
Appreciate all your help...

If you go to the Pakistan portal you can see timelines and I think the whole process takes almost a year total. My sister's took 6 months to get approved and then her husband got 6 months of AP.

Edited by Tariq y Farhanah, 20 June 2010 - 12:05 PM.

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/20/2010 12:04

I think I am going with the CR1

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/19/2010 12:06

See the post just prior to yours--beneficiary is Tariq (last-I-checked, male name) who is in Pakistan.

Tariq is the beneficiary yes and he is male!

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/11/2010 20:03

Ok, ok then. I am opting out of the K3 and doing CR1 because I will just move to him if it takes too long. Thanks for advice.

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/7/2010 21:46

here's a guide, make ur self familiar with couple of things before you file, K3 doesn't exist anymore coz the normal case processing (spousal visa) takes the same amt of time which is 6-8 months. go through the forums, read guides, make sure to create a timeline of urself so ppl here can guide u b8r. good luck!!!!

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide2

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Ok, then thank you so much for letting me know!

Edited by Tariq y Farhanah, 04 June 2010 - 11:03 PM.

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/4/2010 23:02

Oh there is no K3 now? Ok then I will do the other thing you mentioned. Where do I find the guides?

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/4/2010 22:08

Hi I am new here! I want to know are any of you going to Pakistan in December? I want to go with anyone who may be going there. I am not really up to travel alone and was advised to look on this site. Also, any tips on what to do after marriage? Should I do the Green Card or the K3 visa? Please let me know thanks!

Tariq y Farhanah

Female

Pakistan

6/4/2010 18:53

yes she will be wife as per Pakistan law. Anyways, I am leaning towards K3 or CR1.
Does anyone know what is the time line for CR1 or K3 for Pakistan? If someone going thru process now (recent) can give timings here..
Appreciate all your help...

asianknight

Not Telling

Pakistan

6/20/2010 11:57

Hi, I am in same situation.. But I am thinking why not I apply K1 for my wife? we are going to have nikkah because her family wont allow to have meetings or phone talk before marriage (traditions...)... Any suggestion?

asianknight

Not Telling

Pakistan

6/19/2010 10:17

This is a great thread but it seems to have gotten buried! Is anybody still around? I am A and my fiance is G from Nepal. We are doing the K-1 thing right now and things are progressing...slowly! I'd love to meet people in a similar situation.

ConfusedTexan

Female

Nepal

6/22/2010 4:13

PCC from Gujarat

not since birth, but from 16 yrs....

dart7

Not Telling

India

7/12/2010 3:56

PCC from Gujarat

Hello,
i need urgent advise regarding PCC.
i changed the address and also included my wife's name in my passport, ahmedabad RPO issued me a new passport. i had no police inquiry for it. i just received it last week. my wife is LPR of USA and she filed for me in june 2008. now the priority date is current, NVC has asked for DS 230 and other civil documents. I went to DSP office but they are saying first go and get the pcc from all the places u resided. yeah, i'm in shock!
i was born and did schooling from rajasthan then went to punjab for MBBS (got my passport from chandigarh). then again i went back home for 3 years and now i'm living in gujarat since 20 months.

is it true i need pcc from all the places? i am living in gujarat since 20 months. shall i directly go to passport office and ask for pcc as my passport is fresh? i'm too confused..

pls help me regarding this PCC....pls....

dart7

Not Telling

India

7/9/2010 4:42

Visiting Pakistan

Hello (Assalaamu Alaikum)

I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, but inshallah someone might be able to help me. I am wanting to apply for a visa to visit Pakistan but I am not sure how to go about it. I am a US born citizen. I am currently married seeking divorce (not sure if that has anything to do with the visa?) Please help me, or direct me in the right direction. Thank you so much!

laural

Not Telling

7/10/2010 17:19