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QUOTE (Sam And Karri @ Mar 2 2009, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 24 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
timeline.gif Some of you need to do that. wink.gif


First of all hi everyone. Now some intro. I'm Sam. Yeah Karri's Sam. wink.gif
Now congratulations to all who got their interview date. And those who haven't got their interview date yet then call embassy sharp at 10 am. You will go through in first try. Since we all know they like to sit at their table for atleast 30 mins before they can go out and have fun lol. Anyways jokes apart.

So today I got my medical done. It was easy. Some things to remember when you go for medical. Take photocopy of your passport, appointment letter and 2 pics ( 50 x 50 ).
Now next most important thing since we indians don't like to go to hospitals or clinics for regular checkups so please ask your parents whether you ever had MEASLES or MUMPS ( MATA in hindi ). Some ppl have that as a kind but as they forget that they forget abt that.

Okay ok lets make this short. If your report is normal then most probably u'll get it the same day in the evening. The medical process takes 2 - 3 hours and try to go their at 9 a.m. If you go there at 9 am then they will free you by 12 pm or earlier than that. But still u'll get ur report in the evening.

So in my report I got 1 envelope ( which is for me ) and 2 other big envelopes ( which I need to submit at embassy don't know if I can submit that at VFS yet ).
I'm not going to open those other 2 big envelopes since they are sealed.

Mokhsa
We can meet up at the interview. What do you say? I'll be nervous. whistling.gif

Dilbert
Dilbert if you have any confusion regarding visa fee then call embassy they are so helpful. =)

ClassicRock
I wonder how did your interview go. Try to post your review soon since we are waiting for that eagerly.

And lastly my regards to all who are active members of this thread. =)


Just to add to Sam's post, he got 3 immunization shots done today. They are not required for K-1 but will be required for AOS when you come to the U.S. It's cheaper to get them done in India so if you have the time and money do it sooner than later. Also be advised that some shots are a series so you have to go back a month later to get next dose.

KarriFemaleIndia3/2/2009 11:54
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QUOTE (gp__ @ Feb 28 2009, 06:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Btw, do you actually need DS-230 Part 2 for the interview. From what I can tell from Packet 4 info on the website for K-1 I haven't seen a need for it but I am not sure. Can anyone verify if you actually need DS-230 Part 2 for the interview or not.

Gagan


We are bringing extra copies just in case. You will have to sign part II in front of someone at the interview.
KarriFemaleIndia3/1/2009 7:12
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QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Feb 28 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 28 2009, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 28 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have not rcvd packet 4 , it panicing me . Is it time to push that panic button . I think I need to call them ans ask the date of dispatch . blush.gif


Don't worry just yet, I think they mailed them all out the same day. If you don't get it by Monday or Tuesday call them and have them email it to you.


This is from my fiancee - Please take a look at it and use it as a ref for the stuff you are getting from the embassy...[/color] I personally am confused by the fees. Is it $400 as one draft or is two separate drafts of $355 and $45? Please advise. [color="#0000FF"]

Received the packet 4 by regular mail on 26th Feb. It was posted from the embassy on 23rd.

The packet 4 has a cover letter, Instruction sheet, Blank forms - DS 230 Part I & DS 230 Part II

The cover letter talks about the final stage of visa processing for Immigrant Visa Application.

They have clearly stated the preference category as K1-IND, With my case no. & name along with the Visa appointment date & time.

On the right hand side of the page they have specified the date & time for Medicals but not specified with the Doc Name.

The Information sheet of packet 4 has the following set of instructions

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List of following documents to be submitted to the nearest VFS office no earlier than 15 days & no less than 10 days of the interview date along with a fee of Rs 365/-
Along with the list of documents an Immigrant Visa fee of $400/- needs to be paid in the form of a bank draft payable at Delhi in the name of " The American Embassy, New Delhi". It also states only the fees which has not been collected by NVC will be paid at our Office. They have an option where an individual has to pay a total of $400/ or just pay $45 as the surcharge.
There is a sheet of instructions on the photos
There is a list of doctors provided along with their addresses
Also there is a set of instructions for the domicile for Immigrant Visa Spongers
This is broadly what the packet 4 has. Just wanted to be sure on whether we have got similar set of documents as others.


We got the same thing.
Since you are going for a non immigrant visa, the immigrant visa fees listed in packet 4 do not apply in your case. You have to pay the courier fee at VFS I don't know the new rate for that and the bank draft receipt at interview with the new exchange rate I posted above. $131 or 6,812 rs

KarriFemaleIndia2/28/2009 14:02
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 28 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have not rcvd packet 4 , it panicing me . Is it time to push that panic button . I think I need to call them ans ask the date of dispatch . blush.gif


Don't worry just yet, I think they mailed them all out the same day. If you don't get it by Monday or Tuesday call them and have them email it to you.
KarriFemaleIndia2/28/2009 12:04
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exchange rate changed.

http://newdelhi.usem...sdec192008.html
KarriFemaleIndia2/28/2009 11:59
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Classic - might I remind you that you went through Mumbai and not Delhi so there will be some differences lol.

All - We got packet 4 today! Dilbert we also got a medical appt for March 9th at 16:15 but anyways Sam called the doc in Chandigarh and made an appt for Monday. Said it would take 3 hours and that if everything looks good you can pick up the report that evening. hehehe. Poor Sam has to be poked and prodded. He has to take 2 passport photos, his interview letter and copy of first and last page of passport.

Man things are moving a long fast now! Are you guys going to try to get your immunization shots now or later when you come to the US? They aren't required for K-1 visa but they are for AOS later.
KarriFemaleIndia2/28/2009 8:37
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Sam called the Embassy today to confirm what DOS said. They also told him Packet 4 was mailed on Monday. kicking.gif He'll post in this forumn shortly.
KarriFemaleIndia2/25/2009 11:43
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timeline.gif Some of you need to do that. wink.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/24/2009 20:18
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 24 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it's great that we all got our interview dates!!! I have to say though, even though I knew it was coming and thought we were so organized I now feel like I have no clue what to do! I told my fiance to call one of the Dr's listed for the medical and find out if he has to have the Interview letter before scheduling his medical appointment.

Karri: That's the same interview date as ours so if Sam needs some moral support we'll be there smile.gif Ours is at 11:15...


Sam's is at 10:45 lol. Please comfort him, he'll be so nervous lol.
KarriFemaleIndia2/24/2009 20:06
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yeeeeeewwwwhawwwwwww. Got my interview date when I called DOS today. Sam's going in on March 23rd! Ok ok, I need to see this in writing before I believe it , but yayyyy!!! kicking.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/24/2009 11:58
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Note to self, call DOS first thing tomorrow morning to get an update. wink.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/23/2009 17:53
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Chenai has their March calender up, still waiting on Mumbai and Delhi! headbonk.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/19/2009 11:52
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My fiance Sam is being silly. He is upset that he checked all the boxes on the checklist even though some didn't apply to our situation. I told him its just an acknowledgment that you read and understand what is required of you and now he thinks that they will think he's been married before when he hasn't been, ugh. lol.

KarriFemaleIndia2/18/2009 21:33
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 18 2009, 02:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 18 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
which is making me angry cause our noa2 expires April 9th.


I think the expiration is 4 months from the NOA2 date so your petition shouldn't expire until May 9th?? At least I hope it's 4 months or I'm in trouble since my NOA2 date is Dec 17th!


My bad. blush.gif You're right kicking.gif Ok I won't stress just yet then lol.
KarriFemaleIndia2/18/2009 20:40
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Well Sam called the embassy today and they picked up lol. He asked them when the best time to call was and they said between 10:30 am to 12 haha. I don't remember the exact conversation he relayed to me but it was something like they haven't logged it yet (packet 3) so no interview has been set yet and they said something about April possibly which is making me angry cause our noa2 expires April 9th. I thought I read somewhere that Delhi doesn't extend the approvals? Anyways I don't want to get my hopes up or down yet until we know for sure when his interview date is.

I don't know how they can decide on the first when people have to get their interview letters, get their medical and submit stuff to VFS?
KarriFemaleIndia2/18/2009 12:00
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I also called DOS today at 8:35 am, this time i had to wait a min and then I got connected. They confirmed packet 3 was sent but they don't have any updates since then including that we sent it back a week ago! I know the embassy is slow on updating but com'mon now!
KarriFemaleIndia2/17/2009 11:33
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Ugh I forgot about President's day! It was so busy at work lol. I will call again today. Where is that March Calender. mad.gif Maybe the delay is a good thing, they could still be filling it up for appts!
KarriFemaleIndia2/17/2009 6:35
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I tried calling DOS today but it was busy, what the heck, they don't have a waiting queue when you call? ARghhh I will call tomorrow morning at 830 am EST while the other US folks are still in bed. devil.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/16/2009 20:45
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QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Feb 15 2009, 05:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy Valentine's day

I actually confirmed w/ DOS that our case has been entered in their system. Still waiting for the interview dates. I am actually hoping that we will get it in March. If you guys check the Feb dates, all the K1s are in early Feb. Will that be the case in March?

I am leaving here on the 23rd sad.gif Can't fly back for interview.

Classic will be the first to complete the interview.We can expect to hear from him.


I hope we made the cut off for March as well. Dunno yet though. =( Are you leaving on 23rd of Feb or March? How's India? How's your honey doing? I know 4 separate people going to India in March and I'm so jealous. devil.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/15/2009 9:33
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You guys are awesome. I learned something new today! Yikes, who knows if I'll make the March Calender or not. blush.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/13/2009 21:41
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 13 2009, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Karri,
We're actually still waiting for our date too. I've called DOS a couple of times and they say that the Embassy received our Packet 3 info in the beginning of Feb, but have not scheduled our interview yet. I'm going to try back again on Monday or Tuesday. Usually the next months interview schedule is posted on the Embassy website around the 15th, so I'm hoping when March's list comes out in a couple of days our case number will be on it!

I do wish they would hurry up though...I'm in complete limbo waiting to book plane tickets to go for the interview. I even have my boss on standby for the dates that I need off. Good thing I have such a flexible boss!!!


Can you please send me the link of where you are checking the calenders with the case #'s. I didn't know you could do that!

KarriFemaleIndia2/13/2009 12:00
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anyone from New Delhi get their interview dates recently? Mine should be booked any day now.
KarriFemaleIndia2/13/2009 5:50
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QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Feb 10 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
5.5 lbs !!! Geez, what did you put in there, rocks ? yes.gif


LOL, if rocks will get him here faster than I did send him tons of rocks. devil.gif

KarriFemaleIndia2/11/2009 6:50
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I stopped by Fed Ex this morning on the way to work. It cost a pretty penny to send him 5.5 lbs of documents and evidence lol. blink.gif Guaranteed to get there in 3 days, I need to see it to believe it. wink.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/10/2009 19:50
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What I think is funny is that they sent Sam an expired DS-230 part I form that expired in 2007. What the heck? Don't they keep up to date with the current forms? Luckily we are smart enough to print it from online. wink.gif
KarriFemaleIndia2/9/2009 21:49
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For those going through Delhi and want to see what Packet 3 is all about.

Packet 3 Cover Letter
Packet 3 Check List Page 1
Packet 3 Check List Page 2
Packet 3 Check List Page 3
Packet 3 Check List Applicant Statement
Photo guidlines

Edited by Karri, 09 February 2009 - 08:06 PM.

KarriFemaleIndia2/9/2009 20:04
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For those going through Delhi and want to see what Packet 3 is all about.


Edited by Karri, 09 February 2009 - 08:00 PM.

KarriFemaleIndia2/9/2009 19:57
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All, my honey called me today at 3:15 a.m. to tell to tell me that he received packet 3!!! kicking.gif They said they sent it on the 3rd - 6 days ago but the postmark was from the 5th. All I can say is whoo hoo! Only took a few days to get! =) Sam will be mailing this back to them tomorrow by speed post and this time next week I should know when my interview date is!

Tonight I will be uploading images from packet 3 as examples as well as the official check list for people to use for Delhi going forward if you want to send it in early.

QUOTE (Harsh @ Feb 9 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, I am going to be a dork and answer one of my own question here.... I am guessing this is the right answer...

DS-156 is for a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA, which will not apply here, so we dont need to fill it out and send it.... the DS-230 application is the one that applies to us because we are going for an IMMIGRANT VISA... is that it? So I dont have to fill out and send DS-156 at all.


P.S. A K-1 Visa is classified as a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA. Do your homework before its too late. wink.gif

KarriFemaleIndia2/9/2009 11:47
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QUOTE (Harsh @ Feb 9 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, I am going to be a dork and answer one of my own question here.... I am guessing this is the right answer...

DS-156 is for a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA, which will not apply here, so we dont need to fill it out and send it.... the DS-230 application is the one that applies to us because we are going for an IMMIGRANT VISA... is that it? So I dont have to fill out and send DS-156 at all.


You are wrong, you will need that for packet 4. Check the packet 4 post at the beginning of this thread

KarriFemaleIndia2/9/2009 11:40
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QUOTE (Harsh @ Feb 7 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Karri... sorry to hear about your company, what line of work are you in?


Metal recycling, supplier to the automotive giants helpsmilie.gif

KarriFemaleIndia2/7/2009 12:50
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 6 2009, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called DOS today and they were able to tell me that the Embassy had received Packet 3 yesterday and I could call back early next week for an interview date! Funny thing is...my SO received Packet 3 in the mail today...it was dated Jan 21st!!! LOL

Karri...I would tell Sam not to wait, and just send Packet 3 seeing as it took almost 20 days for my SO to get it!!! And that's 20 days after they sent it...never mind the fact that the Embassy received our packet Dec 28th!


Yikes, what region does your SO live in? hehe. Sam lives in Chandigarh and I believe it said somewhere that it takes about 7 days to get (usually) so if they sent it this past Tuesday that would mean he'd get it sometime next week (I hope!). Either way we're not in such a time crunch anymore cause we changed our game plan. sad.gif (Originally his Fam was coming and now they'll stay in India) With my company on the brink of going bankrupt and the economy the way that it is we've decided to tone down our wedding plans. There is still a chance we could get married at the end of April or early May if he has his interview in March sometime. Only thing is, I wonder how much I can pull together in 4-6 weeks for a wedding! lol. My only real deadline now is to get married before June 1st cause the church we want is doing renovations then.

KarriFemaleIndia2/7/2009 9:08
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QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Feb 3 2009, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Karri - if the embassy says they have recd your file and sent you packet 3, what are you waiting for ? A formal invite yes.gif . Kidding... Hurry up and mail your packet 3 already.


Dude! I told my fiance to mail it in but he said he wanted to wait until he got it in the mail. =( You can yell at him for me if you want. We are loosing about 7-10 days by waiting ugh.

KarriFemaleIndia2/4/2009 11:37
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I did get a response to the email I sent out,....It clearly states $131 ...Thanks.



dilbert30Not TellingIndia3/3/2009 11:20
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Mar 2 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Dilbert,

It looks like it's $131. I found this on the Delhi Embassy website:

FEES $131 or Rs. 6,812/- for each applicant. Visa fees are not refundable; they must be paid through a rupee bank draft drawn on a nationalized or foreign bank. The bank drafts must be issued in the name of “The American Embassy, New Delhi”, and should be payable in Delhi. Traveler's check or cash in US $ is acceptable. As the rate of exchange can change, we recommend that applicants check the current consular rate of exchange at our website www.newdelhi.usembassy.gov or contact the Embassy ahead of their interview to obtain the current consular rate of exchange. At present, applicant has to pay the K1 Visa Fee $ 131 or Rs. 6,812/- (only single draft required) for each applicant. Using the exchange rate of $1.00 = Rs. 52/-. Exchange rate subject to change without notice.

Here's the link to find the website I am referring to:

http://newdelhi.usem...vk1packet4.html



Moksha - Thanks. Have you or anyone else seen this number $131 mention in the P4? It appears from what my fiancee tells me that only $400 is mentioned in the P4. I know you guys are right as so many of you are saying the same thing...But, why this discrepancy?
Thanks.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia3/2/2009 13:56
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Can someone please clarify the questions that I had asked.

Welcome Sam...

Sam's comments were kind of just comments....didn't really answer my question abt the fees. Am I the only one w a question on the fees..and the documents needed.

Thanks.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia3/2/2009 12:48
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Forms - WHat forms do we need?

1) DS 230 Part 2
2) DS 156
3) ds 156 K

Will they not give these forms? Are they not included along w/ P4? Do we need to print it out. Which is the form that actually needs us to go and fill something and print out along w/ the bar code? DS 156 or 156K?

Classic would have completed his interview today...Let's wait to hear his experiences...Other recent Delhi / Bby embassy folks...post your experience...thanks.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia3/2/2009 9:18
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gp - when is ur fiancee's interview?
dilbert30Not TellingIndia3/2/2009 9:12
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[/quote]
We got the same thing.
Since you are going for a non immigrant visa, the immigrant visa fees listed in packet 4 do not apply in your case. You have to pay the courier fee at VFS I don't know the new rate for that and the bank draft receipt at interview with the new exchange rate I posted above. $131 or 6,812 rs
[/quote]


I think someone needs to clarify. What's the fess.

My fiancee tells me (she will post her version as well) that it is $400 and that's what has been written in her P4. It is also mentioned in her P4 that her K1 is an immigrant visa. Where did the $131 come from? What did the recent interview folks take a draft for? I do remember seeing $131 in the website...why is there a discrepancy?

2) Can someone post a link to the recent experiences in New Delhi. Apparently, Feb had some 7-8 K1 cases. What were their experiences

3) Also, is there a link to the master list of all the questions asked..I remember seeing it someone place in the forum - some 100 odd questions. Can someone post the link to that.

Thanks.

Edited by dilbert30, 02 March 2009 - 09:10 AM.

dilbert30Not TellingIndia3/2/2009 9:09
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QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 28 2009, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 28 2009, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have not rcvd packet 4 , it panicing me . Is it time to push that panic button . I think I need to call them ans ask the date of dispatch . blush.gif


Don't worry just yet, I think they mailed them all out the same day. If you don't get it by Monday or Tuesday call them and have them email it to you.


This is from my fiancee - Please take a look at it and use it as a ref for the stuff you are getting from the embassy...[/color] I personally am confused by the fees. Is it $400 as one draft or is two separate drafts of $355 and $45? Please advise. [color="#0000FF"]

Received the packet 4 by regular mail on 26th Feb. It was posted from the embassy on 23rd.

The packet 4 has a cover letter, Instruction sheet, Blank forms - DS 230 Part I & DS 230 Part II

The cover letter talks about the final stage of visa processing for Immigrant Visa Application.

They have clearly stated the preference category as K1-IND, With my case no. & name along with the Visa appointment date & time.

On the right hand side of the page they have specified the date & time for Medicals but not specified with the Doc Name.

The Information sheet of packet 4 has the following set of instructions

===========================================================
List of following documents to be submitted to the nearest VFS office no earlier than 15 days & no less than 10 days of the interview date along with a fee of Rs 365/-
Along with the list of documents an Immigrant Visa fee of $400/- needs to be paid in the form of a bank draft payable at Delhi in the name of " The American Embassy, New Delhi". It also states only the fees which has not been collected by NVC will be paid at our Office. They have an option where an individual has to pay a total of $400/ or just pay $45 as the surcharge.
There is a sheet of instructions on the photos
There is a list of doctors provided along with their addresses
Also there is a set of instructions for the domicile for Immigrant Visa Sponsers
This is broadly what the packet 4 has. Just wanted to be sure on whether we have got similar set of documents as others.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/28/2009 13:30
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My fiancee received P4 today. It says that her medical appt is on 3/9 at 16:20. What does this mean? Which doctor does she need to go?

Karri, Moksha, Classic - do your P4s say something similar?


dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/26/2009 21:37