ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
Any one have anything to add about the hotels around the consulate?

I see one Shalimar and one Kemp's Corner. Any reviews/comments?

My interview is on the 12th in Mumbai and I'm planning to fly out on the 17th out of Calcutta to Chicago. If there are no problems, the visa should be issued by then, right?
sachinkyFemaleIndia3/28/2010 5:53
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
Wow, Baltar. That was amazing and very detailed. Thankyou for taking the time to write it out. It is very helpful! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2/3/2010 2:12
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
Ok, thanks for your replies. I'm only worried about my BC and Marriage Certificate. Everything else they can keep.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2/2/2010 8:21
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
Were your original documents returned to you at the interview?
sachinkyFemaleIndia1/31/2010 14:59
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
Ok, cool. Thanks, fellas.
sachinkyFemaleIndia1/27/2010 12:45
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
Thanks for answering my questions. I really appreciate it, man.
sachinkyFemaleIndia1/26/2010 14:14
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate
:star: Two questions:

--Is the USC petitioner allowed for the interview?

--Is the visa issued on the same day or do they mail it to your home address?

Thanks. :star:
sachinkyFemaleIndia1/26/2010 10:59
Asia: SouthColored slips at the Interview
Thanks folks--I was hoping for bright blue or orange slips but I guess that's not to be.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME. :blush:
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/5/2010 23:39
Asia: SouthColored slips at the Interview
I was just wondering--are there specific colors for the different slips (approved, denied, AP) given at the end of the interview? Or are they all white?

I'm wondering about Indian consulates, specifically Mumbai.

Thanks for taking the time to reply! :star:
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/4/2010 16:43
Asia: SouthIndia PCC need help!
Oh, yes, I've heard that getting a PCC out of Gujarat is a massive PITA.

Look through the forum--there's plenty of people from Gujarat who found ways to procure a PCC.
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/25/2010 5:35
Asia: SouthIndia PCC need help!
Where's she getting her PCC from?

When I got mine from Calcutta, a copy of my marriage certificate and a copy of my husband's passport were all that was needed.
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/25/2010 4:30
Asia: SouthK1 Experience Dec 09-Apr 10
Congrats on your approval. Hope you get your visa/passport soon! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/2/2010 9:04
Asia: SouthVisa interview but dont have ANY IDEA if got the visa or not PLZ help
AP for B-2? Really? Never heard of such a thing.
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/17/2010 5:11
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Just wanted to update this thread. I did get his name endorsed on my passport (one of the inner pages). Took about 24 hours.

No questions asked at the interview.

Thanks for all your help and support! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/19/2010 2:02
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Thanks, Parul -- I hope so.

My nerves are beginning to get the better of me.
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/24/2010 2:50
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Thanks for your input, fellas. I guess I just to calm down and hope this isn't an issue. :star:

I called VFS today, they said it's not problem since we have the PCCs with his name on it and of course, the marriage certificate.

I really don't want to take a chance this late in the game dealing with Indian governmental agencies.

I already have a SSN and all that jazz so I'm not worried about that.

I might have it updated/changed later once all of this is done and over with.

Edited by sachinky, 20 April 2010 - 10:33 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia4/20/2010 10:33
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Thanks, man.

Yeah, my passport was issued in 1997 when I was ten years old. It's valid till 2017.

I spoke to another agent this morning. He said it could be done in 7 days. However, both my PCCs are issued against this current passport. And he also said, that I would be issued a new updated passport which would render the passport clearance stamped in my current passport as effectively cancelled.

Aw, fuggit. I'm just going to take a chance with this. I doubt it's a big deal.
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/20/2010 5:05
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Yes, I did get my Passport Clearance stamped in the current passport that I hold. But why would they reissue a new one for THAT? It's just a notification on one of the inner pages.

The spouse's name is on the laminated page which leads me to believe that they'd have to issue a new one as there is no way to add that in, in pen. Or I guess they could make a notation on one of the inner pages.

For example, my expiry date is incorrect on the laminated biographic page. It is corrected inside with a notation attached. I wonder if they could do the same with the spouse's name.

Thanks for your replies--I'll talk to another agent tomorrow morning!
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/19/2010 16:30
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
I'll make a few more calls tomorrow morning as well.

The thing is I have to submit my stuff to VFS next Monday. They will require the original passport. So 27th is the earliest I could submit the application to have my husband's name added. 10-12 days from that would be cutting too short as well. It is my understanding that doing so would cancel my current passport and a new one will be issued -- yes?
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/19/2010 13:27
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Thanks for your reply.

I've read a few reviews where the applicant has been questioned as to why the spouse's name is missing. However, it was a one-off question and they weren't hassled about it.

I hope it's no big issue.

I did call an agent today. They said it would take 20-25 days at the very earliest.
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/19/2010 13:24
Asia: SouthSpouse's name NOT added to Indian passport
Hi all,

Our CR-1 visa interview is coming up on May 12, 2010 at Mumbai and I'm beginning to freak out about any and every little thing.

I retained my maiden name after marriage. I haven't had the time to get my husband's name added to my passport as we were told it would take at least a month to do so. We didn't want to wait around and prefered to get started on the paperwork right away. A copy of the passport has been required at every stage (USCIS, NVC, medical, VFS) and we didn't want to NOT have it in our possession and potentially lose a lot of time. With our interview just 3 weeks away, I don't think we'll have enough time to get it changed now and besides my passport is valid till 2017.

Could this potentially be a problem? Has anyone encountered any questions during their interview? Any experience regarding this issue?
I'd appreciate any advice/thoughts/opinions regarding this.
Thanks!
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/19/2010 12:47
Asia: SouthConfusion on K-1 visa fees
They took my medical, DS230 Part I & II, photocopy of all passport pages, and Rs. 387 for the DHL courier fee. And three passport pictures. I also submitted my husband's new I-864 and accompanying documentation. They also asked to see some pictures of us together which I thought was strange but I have a bunch stored on my phone so I switched it back on and showed them our best lovey-dovey pictures.

The guy at the helpdesk was very helpful and informative and did a lot to calm down my nerves. I was in and out within an hour.
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/2/2010 6:46
Asia: SouthConfusion on K-1 visa fees
All those IV fees don't apply to K-1s since it's technically not an immigrant visa.

That's weird. I have had no issues getting through to them on the phone. But they've been VERY slow to respond to emails. Took them about 3 weeks to respond to a query.

I have to submit my documents to VFS anytime during the week of Apr 19-26.

My husband's courier packet should get here by tomorrow evening. I will then use this coming week to sort out our interview stuff and then submit the documents to VFS the following week.

Good luck to you as well! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/11/2010 12:59
Asia: SouthConfusion on K-1 visa fees
$131 for K-1 unless the fee hike has been applied. Best give the Consulate a call on Monday.
sachinkyFemaleIndia4/11/2010 12:33
Asia: SouthMumbai Visa Interview-My Review
Hey, I'm a little late, but just wanted to say congratulations! :dance:
sachinkyFemaleIndia5/28/2010 15:57
Asia: SouthFiancee Visa Received - After the second re-file of K-1
congratulations :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
sara
sara.....FemaleEgypt4/18/2010 4:36
Asia: SouthVisa interview but dont have ANY IDEA if got the visa or not PLZ help
AP for B2 is very normal for some countries ... looks like they applied in Islamabad Pakistan....to say its a difficult embassy is saying it mildly.....

Looks like they were approved the B2 visa pending security checks

sara
sara.....FemaleEgypt5/17/2010 9:55
Asia: SouthRomantic Bollywood movies...with english subtitles
try quicksilverscreen they have a lot of bollywood movies. i actually get mine from the library. i got two from "family video" tonight.
Twisted KFemaleIndia1/28/2010 23:01
Asia: SouthFiancee Visa Received - After the second re-file of K-1
glad to log on and see this victory :dance: congratulations :joy:
Twisted KFemaleIndia4/26/2010 22:17
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?

The green card would anyway just be shown when re-entering USA, so it shouldn't have any bearing on travelling on the Nepali passport.


Both citizenship and country of residence are considered when determining the need for a visa. In this case it looks like being a resident of another country makes a difference for citizens of Nepal needing a visa for India.
john_and_marleneMalePhilippines3/17/2010 12:20
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?
It appears that since he no longer resides in Nepal, he will need a visa.


http://www.timaticwe...ubuser=DELTAB2C
john_and_marleneMalePhilippines3/17/2010 12:17
Asia: SouthMumbai Consulate

Congratulations on I-130 approval. :dance:
I'm sure u have already started working on getting the rest of the paperwork done.
I don't think Mumbai Embassy allows USC or anyone to accompany the beneficiery. But you can call to double check.
They told my wife that they will mail the passport in couple of days when she went to VFS to pick it up.
It might be just because it was MLK holiday the previous day so they might have been backed up.
Sometimes you do get visa same day, sometimes not. It all depends on them. But they are pretty punctual with their courier system. My wife recieved her visa in couple of days.
Good luck and let's hope for the speedy rest of the process. :thumbs:


True that, Mumbai doesn't allow anyone other than the visa applicant to enter the consulate. We did email them prior to the interview and they did say USC can come along, but when it was time for the interview, they didn't allow my USC husband to enter.

But like any case, if your husband can come and can wait outside that too helps, just to show them he is there. You can have his passport with you while you are in the consulate.

About getting the passport back, we got it back the next day from VFS, on the day of the interview CO did say they were having some technical problem so I might not get my passport the same day from VFS. So I had to make another trip but it was worth it.
trinketFemaleIndia1/26/2010 18:26
Asia: SouthColored slips at the Interview
I think its all white for all the Indian consulates. Honestly I don't remember getting any slip after my visa approval, I think CO just said visa is approved and I went to VFS with the receipt slip VFS provided earlier when I paid their courier fee.
trinketFemaleIndia5/5/2010 10:07
Asia: SouthMore Fees at Interview in Mumbai?
Read this thread for VFS informations. You are going through CR-1, so K-1 fees doesn't apply to you.
trinketFemaleIndia5/27/2010 13:06
Asia: SouthPakistan - INTERVIEW EXPEREINCE
Congrats and these threads about the interview experiences definately help the rest of us who have to go through this someday. Especially the questions.
IndigoSkiesMaleBangladesh5/14/2010 14:33
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?
Just for the record if anyone searches for this thread later, I emailed the Indian visa outsourcing company and they said as per the Indian consulate that Nepali citizens do not need a visa, even if they hold a US GC. I printed out their reply just in case they give us trouble at the airport(I don't think they will, but I tend to be a little paranoid) :unsure:
ImuaFemale04/29/2010 20:28
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?
Thanks Eileen and everyone :thumbs:

I guess he will need to get a visa as well - I need to double check the current fees. If anyone is going to India be sure you check the new visa rules - since the Mumbai bombings they have made a lot of changes. The biggest headache now is that you can no longer fly to India, pop on over to Nepal, Bangladesh, etc. and fly back to India unless you are in the second country for more than 2 months - we were planning on doing this before but changed our plans once we read of the new rule. There are many many discussions on Indiamike forum about it. Another rule is that you need proof of address to apply for an India tourist visa - either a government-issued ID(apart from your passport) or a major utility bill.

We haven't made all of our plans yet but we definitely want to see a lot of wildlife areas - Keoladeo National Park is on my top 5 list. Vrindaban is also a place I want to see. We also want to see the Taj of course - I am getting tired of people asking me if I saw it when I went to India in '03 and saying no. :P Any suggestions of 'must see' places would be welcome - though we are only focusing on North India since we will only be going for 3 weeks and want to have some time to relax.
ImuaFemale03/23/2010 19:43
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?
Sorry I have not been on VJ in a while - what a change!!! It will take some time to get used to the new look... :)

Anyway, Govi and I are planning on taking a vacation in India in May-June and he still has the 2yr conditional GC. I went on the USCIS website and it doesn't look like he will have any problems coming back to the US, but I am wondering if he will need an India visa - as a USC I definitely do. He has a Nepali passport and normally Nepalis can enter India without a visa, however he was telling me some friends(Nepali LPRs) have had problems entering India without a visa.
ImuaFemale03/15/2010 19:06
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?
Thanks, good research work, john_and_marlene! :thumbs:
ELWFemaleIndia3/17/2010 22:15
Asia: SouthNepal 2yr GC holder needs India visa?
Nice to hear from you Pattu! I have heard several times on VJ that a green card holder still travels to other countries with their own passport, so normal rules on that passport applies. So if Nepalis ordinarily would not need a visa for India, he wouldn't either. All I can suggest is contacting the Indian embassy and asking if Nepali passport holders need a visa for India. I can't explain what his friends told him about the troubles entering India. Even if the Indian embassy says it isn't necessary, maybe you could ask them for a visa anyway! The green card would anyway just be shown when re-entering USA, so it shouldn't have any bearing on travelling on the Nepali passport.

CONGRATS by the way on your upcoming travels!!! :dance: :dance: Nagu's been in USA nearly three years already and we still haven't been anywhere! :blink: Where will you visit in India?
ELWFemaleIndia3/15/2010 22:02