Is Mumbai consulate scheduling interviews for IR5 (Parent of a U.S. citizen)

[sapnaanagol]

rmalik and tooolong, did you guys wait to get email or text from the consulate to give instruction on scheduling? or did you decide to book once you found out that the results were negative over the phone?

I am asking because, we have also verified that the results are negative over the phone from Rele Clinic, but wanted to know if i should wait for email or text from consulate to re-schedule or should i just go ahead with scheduling?

I want to see if someone can give their opinion on this matter, as I am trying to save days because i dont know when I am going to hear from consulate.

I received a mail from Consulate to get my slot,but I had done it earlier.I got sms from the Medical facility regarding the negative reports before the mail.

[sapnaanagol]

Wow!!! What a dashing couple. Soooo smart. God bless you and your entire family. Best wishes for the travel to USA.

Thank you very much dear AleinKanpur for your appreciation & compliments.I am flattered.Best wishes to your family & you too!

[sapnaanagol]

Hi @Sapnaangol Very nice picture of both your husband and yourself! Adorable couple.

When you have sometime, if you can share your experience during the interview, it will help us a lot and give me insight on what to expect.

Thank you again!
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Hi apshah05,I have observed that most of the IR5 applicants get their Visa approved by consulate Officers.
1.My interview was at 7.15am. I reached there at 6.55am.
2.Generally all the people having immigration visa get the approval.
3.I had not taken mobile,Small umbrella is allowed,I had taken to consulate as it was raining.
4.First our things are screened & then we are allowed inside
5.We get token from one window.
6.The first time our token number is announced,hey asked for Birth certificate,marriage certificate ,Passport
7.Second time announcement,A foreign officer interviews
8.We are made to take oath.
9.He asked: Who is inviting me to USA? What is her name,her address/,how many kids, whether she is an American.Thats it!
10.He said my Visa was approved , congratulationsa& I would get my Passport by premier service in 5 to 6 days.He also said he is cancelling the tourist visa without prejudice.

[tooolong]

rmalik and tooolong, did you guys wait to get email or text from the consulate to give instruction on scheduling? or did you decide to book once you found out that the results were negative over the phone?

I am asking because, we have also verified that the results are negative over the phone from Rele Clinic, but wanted to know if i should wait for email or text from consulate to re-schedule or should i just go ahead with scheduling?

I want to see if someone can give their opinion on this matter, as I am trying to save days because i dont know when I am going to hear from consulate.

just did it myself as soon as my mom conirmed with Max Delhi about the status of her medical test results.

- There has been no communication from MAX Delhi to inform themselves, she had to follow up - that's just apparently MAX Delhi issue.
- She didn't get an email from US Consulate to schedule interview till date but she got a call from US Consulate / US Travel Docs (not sure but the number was from mumbai) confirming that they have her medical results and see that she she has already scheduled the consulate interview and urged her to keep her appointment.

So that tells me there is absolutely no reason to delay the scheduling of appointment waiting for the intimation from US Consulate (email/phone) to schedule one.

Good luck...

[tooolong]

Hello All, Thank you to this lovely community for answering all the questions. My parents had successful interview yesterday. I am writing here the details which might help someone in this forum because I think we have gone through every scenario being asked here.

I filed in 2019, got an RFE about my Birth certificate, submitted papers etc.
In Oct 2020, the process of submitting all the documents got completed
In Jan 2021, the status changed to DQ
My parents interview was scheduled on 13th May 2022
When they went for Medical, my mom was asked for additional Sputum test
They went ahead with their fingerprinting anyways
I sent an email to rescheduled my dad's interview as well because they wanted to go together
During these 2 years me and my spouse changed jobs, address as well.
We filed a form for change of address but didn't do anything for job change. We did not upload new 864 rather gave them old and new 864 for interview
Once we got sputum test results, we got an email from US embassy to schedule an interview and that was addressed to my mom only since she got sputum test only
We went ahead and scheduled Finger printing and consular appointment on CGI website but thought that since they have already done fingerprinting so they can skip that but since they didn't go for fingerprinting, their consular appointment got cancelled automatically that's how CGI website works.
Tried emails/calls to check if they need fingerprinting again but was not helpful, they have standrad replies.

We scheduled both the interviews again on CGI website and when scheduling we had to pick Class B applicants although my dad didn't have test, we selected same for both as we didn't want to separate them

Went for fingerprinting, they knew it has been done but my parents told them that they have been asked to get it done again so they stamped a new DS 260 and put a new stamp on passport
Went for interview, they checked all the papers and asked basic questions like names of grand children's, ages and when did your daughter/son went to US and for what purpose
Waiting for passport now

My questions for this community
What are the insurance options for 76 year old, they need it as soon as they land
How do we pay 220 fee? We got the paper from embassy but don't know the DOS number, will it come with passport?

Please feel free to any questions, happy to help.

Congratulations and thanks for a nice chronology of events and steps to follow, will be a great help to others following us...

[tooolong]

Hi apshah05,I have observed that most of the IR5 applicants get their Visa approved by consulate Officers.
1.My interview was at 7.15am. I reached there at 6.55am.
2.Generally all the people having immigration visa get the approval.
3.I had not taken mobile,Small umbrella is allowed,I had taken to consulate as it was raining.
4.First our things are screened & then we are allowed inside
5.We get token from one window.
6.The first time our token number is announced,hey asked for Birth certificate,marriage certificate ,Passport
7.Second time announcement,A foreign officer interviews
8.We are made to take oath.
9.He asked: Who is inviting me to USA? What is her name,her address/,how many kids, whether she is an American.Thats it!
10.He said my Visa was approved , congratulationsa& I would get my Passport by premier service in 5 to 6 days.He also said he is cancelling the tourist visa without prejudice.

congratulations once again, you have been very helpful and I have taken clues from your notes to move ahead with my Mom's case. Keeping fingers crossed for interviews and follow-up.

One question - would she get her passport from Delhi location (that's what I requested while creating interview appointment) or they only mail it (as an option)?

[abhishekhawat]

Dear abhishekhawat,
This is quite a strange situation. The people at the medical examination centre check your data from the passport. Also, I wonder how you got your access to the vaccination records. This data is uploaded. At the time of the interview the consulate people will take the two sheet medical information sheet. Anyways you should carry both the Aadhar cards. In case they question you about the discrepancy, you can provide the explanation. I wonder, you have ample time to call the medical centre and ask them to make corrections. Best wishes.

Dear AlienKanpur sir,
I don't know why they didn't check the date at the hospistal. But anyways, I spoke to the embassy and they said it is ok to bring the same report without having to correct the date. I will still have my mother carry the both Aadhar cards.

[AlienKanpur]

My latest picture taken on August 18 in Chicago

[AlienKanpur]

congratulations once again, you have been very helpful and I have taken clues from your notes to move ahead with my Mom's case. Keeping fingers crossed for interviews and follow-up.

One question - would she get her passport from Delhi location (that's what I requested while creating interview appointment) or they only mail it (as an option)?

Dear tooolong,
The passport is stamped at the Mumbai Consulate and sent by courier to the address desired by you at the time you booked your Biometrics at VAC. Best wishes.

[dream2021]

Hi dream2021,I am having the same issue.My interview was on 1st September. Plz call them on: +91-22-62011000. This number & another International number is give on the Approval letter that your mom got on interview date.
You should also inform me once your mom gets the passport & also let me know what the Consulate replies to your phone call.Thank you

Hi Sapnaagol,

I called as well as emailed the support desk. I was told that the case is under processing and I just need to wait. There has been no status update on CEAC portal and the last updated date currently shows Aug 30.
What is your case status and last updated date on CEAC?

[GeoMac]

Dear tooolong,
The passport is stamped at the Mumbai Consulate and sent by courier to the address desired by you at the time you booked your Biometrics at VAC. Best wishes.

Dear tooolong
There are two options 1. Pick up from a location and 2. Premium delivery by courrier. If you chose the 2nd option then it will be delivered by courrier at your door step. The deliveryman will ask ₹650/- and your identity. For other option, I think one has to go personally to collect the passport.

[GeoMac]

My latest picture taken on August 18 in Chicago

Wow! Chicago looks more beautiful with both of you elegant people. Great picture.

[sapnaanagol]

congratulations once again, you have been very helpful and I have taken clues from your notes to move ahead with my Mom's case. Keeping fingers crossed for interviews and follow-up.

One question - would she get her passport from Delhi location (that's what I requested while creating interview appointment) or they only mail it (as an option)?

Thank yo dear toolog.You will get it at the passport to the place you have opted for.
Plz post the details as to your mom's case.Best wishes to her & you.

[sapnaanagol]

My latest picture taken on August 18 in Chicago

Thank you dear aleinkanpur for this recent photo.Its just awesome!Your pair looks very nice!Best wishes to both of you.

[sapnaanagol]

Hi Sapnaagol,

I called as well as emailed the support desk. I was told that the case is under processing and I just need to wait. There has been no status update on CEAC portal and the last updated date currently shows Aug 30.
What is your case status and last updated date on CEAC?

My interview was on 1st September.The status is updated on 2nd September & says refused.
I wrote to my Lawyer & he opines that they are reviewing the medical reports & there's nothing to worry,its just that I need to wait for few more days.
One of my friend,whom I met during Sputum testing,said that the status is not changed for many days,
Others on the Forum who have received the passport after Sputum negative should post their experiences here & help members.
I request you to plz write here,once your Mom gets her Passport.Best wishes always!