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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
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Hi all - just called and double checked. My fiancee's interview date is on 31st March. Can wait to hear back from you guys on your experiences. I am still jet lagged....
dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/25/2009 11:40
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QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Feb 20 2009, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys - FYI...March Calendar is up at Mumbai. I did see mine on the list....


Just getting back. Had an opportunity to visit Delhi embassy. They did tell me that the interview would be in the 2nd or 3rd week of march. Dates were not finalized. I would say decent help in person. They also confirmed that march dates were not posted due to some issue. Called DOS today and they said interview is on 31st. I am waiting to confirm since I had called from a airport and it wasn't too clear. Pls check for your dates as well.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/23/2009 15:39
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I am in Delhi right now in my fiancee's place. I was wondering if it would be worth going to the embassy today or tomorrow and picking up Packet 4? Do they allow that now? What time I need to be at the embassy? Please advise. I am leaving to the downtown side in an hour. Thanks.

P.S.
I also called the embassy just a littlebefore 12, However, couldnt ask them the above question. They told me that our packet has reached there on the 6th. The dates for March might be posted in a couple of days. They asked me to check back in the first week of March - this tells me that I might not have an interview in March and it will be in April...Arggh...what's is this? Is there still a chance for us to get an interview in March??



dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/19/2009 2:13
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Two weeks back I had called the Delhi embassy and they told me that they make these decisions 1st of every month. I am not sure if that is the case. I was hoping that they would post the interview schedule every 15th. 1st week of every month doesnt make sense since they have to have made interviews for the first week as well.

Further, if you look at Feb, all K1 interviews were there in the first week.



dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/17/2009 18:31
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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.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/15/2009 5:08
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Moksha - Send us the link to the delhi crazy posts. thanks. it will help us get prepared. what are the reasons for the 221 g? Thanks.

Classic - good luck

karri - get it done asap. also dont plan on a big wedding now if u wan5t to down size the wedding plans. u can always have a bigger party later when the economy improves. i would say send the p3 in.

i am going to call DOS to ensure that my packet 3 has arrived in Consulate.

FYI -i am able to get thro delhiconsulate number. just have to try 30 - 40 times and allow it to ring 20 - 30 times.
dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/9/2009 3:56
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Karri - Read my thread. Just ask him to try 20 -40 times, between 10 am - 12am Indian Time to the Delhi US embassy I think it is a number that ends in 8062. He will be able to get thro'. They can confirm if the name is in the system. It is much easier to get that # from India than from US. It rang at least 20 times before someone picked it up. Good luck...
dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/4/2009 20:12
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Reached India yesterday and am still jet lagged. I called the Delhi embassy and they told me that they received packet from NVC. I had to actually try them 30- 40 times on redial. Finally, someone picked up after 20-25 rings...don't hang up...if it takes a long time after the call goes thro' and you hear the ringing.

Have asked my fiancee to mail her Applicant statement and DS 230 part1. Also, got an email from the embassy for some questions that I had asked them - WHICH is, what docs, etc..

Classic - Congrats on P4.

Harsh -welcome..this is a pretty well organized thread..Thanks to Karri, Classic, Parul and others...



dilbert30Not TellingIndia2/3/2009 19:49
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QUOTE (Karri @ Mar 3 2009, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Moksha @ Mar 3 2009, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I got the E-mail with my interview letter in it . Sending the Email helped .My Medical is on 9th .

So let see how does it do . smile.gif

Any thing in paticular that I should be looking for my medical exam . And did the guys who had their medical exam , got any form filled so that they wont be needing medical for AOS.

Thanks

Tarun


Don't forget you still have to phsyically call one of the authroized locations to book your medical. The letter they sent was just a suggested medical appt. You do get a copy of your medical, some things not all when you go. Sam got an immunization record I believe.




I have called one of the Doc and as per his office I am all set for a medical examination on 9th .
MokshaFemaleIndia3/3/2009 12:23
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So I got the E-mail with my interview letter in it . Sending the Email helped .My Medical is on 9th .

So let see how does it do . smile.gif

Any thing in paticular that I should be looking for my medical exam . And did the guys who had their medical exam , got any form filled so that they wont be needing medical for AOS.

Thanks

Tarun

MokshaFemaleIndia3/3/2009 7:57
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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
MokshaFemaleIndia3/2/2009 13:07
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Ok , I have still not rcvd my packet 4 , so I tryed calling embassy did not got through . I tryed for almost an hour or so , and it was between 10 to 11 .

PS : Hey sam can i have that no that you called .
MokshaFemaleIndia3/2/2009 12:43
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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
MokshaFemaleIndia2/28/2009 9:30
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QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Feb 26 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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?


We haven't received Packet 4 yet, but it sounds like they have already scheduled her medical for her? Maybe Parul can help with this one?
MokshaFemaleIndia2/27/2009 9:46
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That's great! I'm glad he will get to come home for a couple of weeks to be there. It's such a special time for both of you! Thank you so much for all of your help and advice. We really appreciate it!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/25/2009 21:15
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QUOTE (DanielParul @ Feb 24 2009, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations ppl!!
Anybody going to the Delhi Consulate for interview, try the doctor in Bhikaji Cama Place since its not a big hospital they will schedule it for a early date and give the report in 2-3 days. Also its an elderly couple, both doctors. It was a pretty pleasant and hassle free experience for me and a few others I know of.


Thanks Parul! I'll have my fiance call them. Do we need to wait for the appointment letter before making the medical appointment? I hope all is well with you and that you're feeling okay...it's getting close to baby time!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/24/2009 20:42
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QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 24 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sam's is at 10:45 lol. Please comfort him, he'll be so nervous lol.


That's crazy! He must be the interview right before ours! Seriously, if he would like to look for us so we can all kind of wait together let me know and I'll PM you with details smile.gif
MokshaFemaleIndia2/24/2009 20:32
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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...
MokshaFemaleIndia2/24/2009 14:50
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QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Feb 23 2009, 03:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (classicrock68 @ Feb 20 2009, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys - FYI...March Calendar is up at Mumbai. I did see mine on the list....


Just getting back. Had an opportunity to visit Delhi embassy. They did tell me that the interview would be in the 2nd or 3rd week of march. Dates were not finalized. I would say decent help in person. They also confirmed that march dates were not posted due to some issue. Called DOS today and they said interview is on 31st. I am waiting to confirm since I had called from a airport and it wasn't too clear. Pls check for your dates as well.



FYI ... Guys Interview date for delhi is fixed , We called DOS today and got our interniew date . One month from today 03-23-2009 . star_smile.gif
MokshaFemaleIndia2/23/2009 17:22
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QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 18 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well Sam called the embassy today and they picked up lol.


Karri: Can I have the phone number that Sam used to call the Embassy. I'm going to have my fiance call them tomorrow morning.

I called DOS today and asked if they had scheduled an Interview and the lady told me that they hadn't scheduled the interview because "they were waiting for the physical petition to reach the Embassay." I told her that we had already received and sent back Packet 3, and she said "yes, I see that. NVC sends an electronic copy of the petition to the Embassy so they will send out Packet 3 when they get that...but they won't schedule the actual interview until they physically receive the case file." I also told her that NVC cleared it in Dec, and she said "yup...Dec 19th they forwarded it!"

okay...so what does this mean? I did the whole DHL tracking thing and there was one petition sent to Delhi on the 19th, which I would assume was mine...and it said it reached the Embassy on like the 21st or 22nd (can't exactly remember). Do you think because Delhi takes so long to enter things into their system that they actually have the file, just haven't entered it yet so DOS can't see it in their system???

Thoughts?
MokshaFemaleIndia2/19/2009 15:24
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Hey Harsh...welcome back! I hope your grandfather gets well soon, please keep us posted! As far as the DS-230 we put NONE where it says spouses name and then N/A under address, DOB, occupation of spouse and date of marriage
MokshaFemaleIndia2/18/2009 19:19
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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!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/18/2009 14:00
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So I called DOS today and STILL no interview date. The operator told me that the Embassy received our paperwork (packet 3) on Feb 5th, but they haven't scheduled a date yet!!! It's been almost 2 weeks! I'm starting to get a little stressed. Our petition technically expires on April 17th so I'm worried that by the time they schedule the interview, if something additional is needed, we won't have time to submit it!

But, like Karri said, they still haven't posted March's interview schedule yet so I'm holding out hope that we will be on it!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/17/2009 11:22
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I actually tried to call DOS today too and I kept getting that all their operators were busy and to hang up and try again later. I'm wondering if they were actually closed today for President's Day???
MokshaFemaleIndia2/16/2009 21:39
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We're still here!!! It's been a busy weekend and we are trying to get everything ready for his interview. I called DOS on Thursday and the operator told me that the Embassy has our info but she didn't have an interview date yet...so, like Karri, we are hoping to get a March interview date! I'll even take late March! Our petition expires April 17th though so they better hurry it up!

Classic: you're the first of us to go through the interview so I am really excited for your outcome and I'm wishing you and your fiance all the best! I'm sure it will all turn out great!

Dilbert: Enjoy your last few days in India and have a safe trip back!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/15/2009 20:03
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HAHAHA...sj2009, it looks like you and I were posting at pretty much the exact same time!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/13/2009 12:26
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Here you go:

http://newdelhi.usem...ainterview.html

About halfway down the page you'll see the link for Delhi. Once you've clicked on that you'll see the month listed on the top of the next page. It's still on February 2009. Click on the month itself and it will bring up the list of case numbers, what type of visa, and the date and time they are scheduled for. I believe they go in numerical order.

The schedules for Chennai and Mumbai are also in this link, just in case anyone is looking for them.
MokshaFemaleIndia2/13/2009 12:22
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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!!!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/13/2009 8:28
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Hey Harsh,
For Packet 3 we turned in DS-230 Part 1 and the Applicant's Statement. DS156, DS-230 (Part 1 & 2) and your I-134 will all be part of Packet 4 and will be turned in to VFS prior to the Interview. I'm pretty sure that covered everything...anyone jump in if I missed anything.

Karri: Congrats on Packet 3 getting to Sam so fast! Hopefully you'll have the same luck with Packet 4! smile.gif
MokshaFemaleIndia2/9/2009 14:19
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Hi Dilbert,
Here's the link to one of the threads I was referring to. Just in case the link doesn't work (I'm not great with computers) the thread is started by Kaushalia and it's called "I feel like I've been hit by a ton of bricks." It's posted in the Waivers/221G forum:

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=169355

Take a look at it. It stresses me out, but I have learned a lot from reading it. It seems like Delhi is asking for an extraordinary amount of relationship proof. This is actually the thread that prompted the engagement ceremony question that I had ask Parul earlier in this thread.
MokshaFemaleIndia2/9/2009 9:24
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Karri: Sorry to hear about your company! I hope everything works out okay for you. My fiance's in Delhi...actually Noida which is right outside of Delhi, and I can't believe it took so long to get the Packet. It makes me worry about how long it's going to take to get Packet 4, since that's the Packet with the Interview letter that we need for the Medical!

Harsh: I would say call DOS mid next week, they should be able to tell you that your case is logged in and open. In the meanitime you can go to http://newdelhi.usem...acket309k1.html for packet 3. We submitted DS230 Part 1 and the applicant's statement which is at the bottom of this website. We copied it and pasted it in Word Doc, since it doesn't seem to be anywhere on a formal attachment.

I have to say that I feel like we are a little behind the 8 ball here. We got out NOA2 on Dec 17th, which means our petition expires on April 17th. From what I've read around VJ it doesn't seem like New Delhi extends petitions so I feel like we are rushing to try to get this done that way if we get a 221g (which seems to be the going trend in Delhi) we have some time to submit what we need. It's become very stressful for both of us! If I were you guys I wouldn't wait too too long to submit what you need to. I've been reading some crazy posts about the Delhi consulate!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/7/2009 21:36
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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!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/6/2009 21:15
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Harsh you are so correct! It is like "the point of no return" when I click purchase for those tickets! Fortunately this time I get to use frequent flyer miles...the bonus to having traveled back and forth 6 times in the past 2 years! And I am really missing India these days. I just came back a few weeks ago and I already want to turn around and go back! Of course, sitting through a very cold New Hampshire winter is not really helping wacko.gif
MokshaFemaleIndia2/6/2009 10:51
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Hey Harsh,
Congrats on getting out of NVC! The number for DOS is 202-663-1225. The options of what to press are in this thread somewhere...I think Dlibert had actually posted them a little while back. I would say give it a couple of days for them to get the case into their system and then call DOS. You'll need the NWD number that you got from NVC, but they were actually very nice. I called them just yesterday because we sent Packet 3 to the Embassy so I'm patiently waiting for them to log it in and schedule an interview for us! I'm going to go to the interview with him so the sooner I can get the date the sooner I can buy plane tickets!
MokshaFemaleIndia2/5/2009 20:44
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Dilbert - the K1 app fees are $131 (the $400 is for some other immigrant visa - don't worry about that). Make sure you use the Rs. 52 rate (my fiancee did one at 50 based on pkt 4 but I found out (thanks to Kyle) that it was now 52, so she canceled the old draft and made a new one for Rs. 6812.
As for the forms, you need all the one's you listed. We had to submit all forms at the VFS Kolkata office. We used the forms available online. Make sure you print on both sides of the page (they are picky about this). Paid only the VFS fees (Rs. 394 I believe) when I submitted the docs @ the VFS office.

Keep in my mind (before Karri jumps in and reminds me of that headbonk.gif ) my process was for Mumbai via Kolkata. Things may be diff for Delhi as it relates to the VFS office or any other procedure. So, call and confirm.

About my interview exp. I posted my approval note in a new thread here. I am waiting for my fiancee to fly back to Kolkata so I can post in detail after I talk to her. They asked a lot of questions about me and my job (where I work, how long etc), why we are getting married in the US, has she met my parents... Again, I will post more in detail in a day or two. But it was not bad. It was all the regular questions we have seen everyone else being asked. Also, they did not ask to see any info. I had my fiancee prepare everything in the accordion style folder, but she didn't need to dip into that. We did send in the phone logs/emails via the VFS office (they asked us to include those). So, not sure if they looked at everything, but the CO was only flipping through the pics I had sent in with my I-129F petition.

Sam - welcome and don't believe a word of what Karri tells you about me roughing you up and talking sense into you. wink.gif ..I am taking the Fifth on that. Jokes apart, good luck to you and Karri.

Moksha/Karri/Dilbert/gagan/harsh/others.... Good luck to all of you. Y'all (as southern as I can get even though I am based in NC) will be fine. I just know it.

Cheers,
classicrock68MaleIndia3/2/2009 13:23
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QUOTE (dilbert30 @ Feb 26 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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?


Dilbert - Our P4 did not say anything along those lines. We just called the doctors from the Approved Kolkata Panel Physicians list. Frankly, I am a bit surprised. Shouldn't you be the one picking a date and time that works for you.
Go ahead and call the doctor's office and they may be able to tell you more...

classicrock68MaleIndia2/27/2009 22:25
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Guys - FYI...March Calendar is up at Mumbai. I did see mine on the list....

classicrock68MaleIndia2/20/2009 7:11
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QUOTE (Moksha @ Feb 16 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually tried to call DOS today too and I kept getting that all their operators were busy and to hang up and try again later. I'm wondering if they were actually closed today for President's Day???


Think they were closed today. Saw another thread with someone on hold for an hour and realizing they were most likely closed for the holiday. Sorry guys. Don't forget the seq I posted earlier in the thread. It will save you some time.
Good luck,
classicrock68MaleIndia2/16/2009 23:07
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QUOTE (Karri @ Feb 15 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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


Not to rub it in Karri, I was there in Dec and June, too last year (which was a record for me.. I did one every 2/3 yrs before) and will go soon to bring my fiancee back as soon as I am able. End of March or early April, I am guessing...

Yep, I will post as soon as I am done yes.gif . Guys - pls pray that all goes well. I can use all the help/support I can get just as everyone else here. We all need to pull for each other.

Dilbert - if you sent your P3 on 2/3 (hey that rhymes), I would say, there is a good chance that you will get a March interview, latter half, I would guess.
Karri - u might make end of March or early April at best.
What about Harsh/Moksha... haven't seen them here for a while. How are you guys doing ?
classicrock68MaleIndia2/15/2009 18:51