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

[AlienKanpur]

Dear Forum members,
Another update today, that my Card has been dispatched yesterday, Sept. 21, 2022. My wife’s card is still under the printing process.
Best wishes to all.

[abhishekhawat]

Hello Everyone, on my last post, I said that my mother's visa was denied and she was given a 221(g) letter for the deniel. Embassy asked us to submit I-864 and I-864a and some other supporting documents because I submitted I-864ez originally. The documents reached the embassy yesterday (9/21/2022). This morning(9/22/2022), the status shows Issued. Finally after sailing through rough water, we reached the shore. I wanted to say thank you to everyone here and a very special thanks to Sir. AlienKanpur and Sir. GeoMac for answering my questions. I will post other details about the interview shortly.

[tooolong]

Dearest Geomac,Aleinkanpur,Toolong,Dreams21,Malik 7 other members,Extremely happy to share that i received my passport with the immigration visa printed,also printed is expiry date: 9th nov.I need to reach USA before that.There was also another envelope( this is for applicants with Sputum advice) which we are not supposed to open & hand it over to the immigration officer at USA,its clearly written that We need to carry in our handbag.
Thank you all very much & your constant support.Any doubt was easily cleared here!!
Yes,as GeoMac very wisely said,more difficult tasks ahead like wrapping up,tickets etc etc.God bless all of you!

Big congratulations and good luck for future. Thanks a lot for all your help in keeping us abreast with steps and outcomes.

[AlienKanpur]

Hello Everyone, on my last post, I said that my mother's visa was denied and she was given a 221(g) letter for the deniel. Embassy asked us to submit I-864 and I-864a and some other supporting documents because I submitted I-864ez originally. The documents reached the embassy yesterday (9/21/2022). This morning(9/22/2022), the status shows Issued. Finally after sailing through rough water, we reached the shore. I wanted to say thank you to everyone here and a very special thanks to Sir. AlienKanpur and Sir. GeoMac for answering my questions. I will post other details about the interview shortly.

Heartiest Congratulations abhishekhawat. By God’s Grace, the passport will be with your mom, possibly within the week or at most early next week.
Now you can plan for her departure from India. Happy reunion. God bless you all.

[dream2021]

My parents will be arriving in US (Seattle) next month by themselves. I have a couple of questions concerning the POE experience:

1) What sort of questions could they expect at POE?
2) My dad speaks limited English, but struggles to understand American accent. My mom does not speak English. Could this cause a problem at the Port of Entry?

I am wondering if I should fly to India to accompany them and help with the POE process. Please advise.

[AlienKanpur]

My parents will be arriving in US (Seattle) next month by themselves. I have a couple of questions concerning the POE experience:

1) What sort of questions could they expect at POE?
2) My dad speaks limited English, but struggles to understand American accent. My mom does not speak English. Could this cause a problem at the Port of Entry?

I am wondering if I should fly to India to accompany them and help with the POE process. Please advise.

Dear Dream2021,
Good to hear that your parents will be arriving in October.
1. I am sure they would have gone past the US Border control several times and through different POE, in the past few years. This experience will hardly be any different. Even if this is the first time, there is no need to worry. Generally very simple routine questions may be asked, which will be no different from the questions which may have been asked during the interview at Mumbai. See the post number 2713 by maneeshsah.
2. Your Dad can request for an interpreter.
Not being able to converse in English will not be of any concern at the POE. My personal feeling is that there is no need for you to rush to India for this purpose. Goes without saying that for your parents, your presence will relieve them of a lot of anxiety. So as a matter of emotional support they will certainly welcome if you accompany them to USA.
best wishes. Do keep the forum updated.

[GeoMac]

Hello Everyone, on my last post, I said that my mother's visa was denied and she was given a 221(g) letter for the deniel. Embassy asked us to submit I-864 and I-864a and some other supporting documents because I submitted I-864ez originally. The documents reached the embassy yesterday (9/21/2022). This morning(9/22/2022), the status shows Issued. Finally after sailing through rough water, we reached the shore. I wanted to say thank you to everyone here and a very special thanks to Sir. AlienKanpur and Sir. GeoMac for answering my questions. I will post other details about the interview shortly.

Dear abhishekhawat,
Congratulations for the success. Now cheer up. You were very upset then but now everything is settled.
God bless.

[Forparents96]

Dear ForParents96,
I wonder why did you pay by cheque. I paid for the fee while in India, through my credit card. I am not aware of any similar case that has been posted in the forum. However to my understanding, this should not pose any problems. Your parents may be questioned about this. As a precaution please send copies of the cheques that you have sent to the USCIS, to your parents. Or if possible, withdraw the cheques and pay online using your credit card. Best wishes.

Hello AlienKanpur, actually I paid online one month ago, but that got rejected, I was not aware of this since when I paid I got payment successful message in few minutes along with their A number.
couple of weeks back I tried to pay online again but it said you have already paid Immigration fees. That was conflicting with the message in their online USCIS account. In online account it said your payment was rejected. So I got confused and send two checks via post.

update: my parents just arrived Yesterday :-) this journey started in December 2018. Finally it happened! Thanks to this forum for everything.
At the POE they did not ask much other than where you will be staying.
In the mean time I was able to call USCIS regarding the immigration fees. They said they have some technical issues going on with their online portal, they are well aware of it and trying to resolve it.

[AlienKanpur]

Hello AlienKanpur, actually I paid online one month ago, but that got rejected, I was not aware of this since when I paid I got payment successful message in few minutes along with their A number.
couple of weeks back I tried to pay online again but it said you have already paid Immigration fees. That was conflicting with the message in their online USCIS account. In online account it said your payment was rejected. So I got confused and send two checks via post.

update: my parents just arrived Yesterday :-) this journey started in December 2018. Finally it happened! Thanks to this forum for everything.
At the POE they did not ask much other than where you will be staying.
In the mean time I was able to call USCIS regarding the immigration fees. They said they have some technical issues going on with their online portal, they are well aware of it and trying to resolve it.

Heartiest Congratulations on the arrival of your parents and for the smooth entry. All is well that ends well. Best wishes for the reunion with your family.

[abhishekhawat]

Hi eveyone, so my mom's medical expires on the 27th october, does she need to be in the US before that?

[AlienKanpur]

Hi eveyone, so my mom's medical expires on the 27th october, does she need to be in the US before that?

Dear abhishekhawat,
That is very true. Your mom must enter USA before the expiry of the medical. As a matter of fact the VISA that will be issued will be valid only upto that date. Even otherwise, keep in mind that the medical is valid only for six months.
Best wishes

[asg1957]

Hello Everyone, on my last post, I said that my mother's visa was denied and she was given a 221(g) letter for the deniel. Embassy asked us to submit I-864 and I-864a and some other supporting documents because I submitted I-864ez originally. The documents reached the embassy yesterday (9/21/2022). This morning(9/22/2022), the status shows Issued. Finally after sailing through rough water, we reached the shore. I wanted to say thank you to everyone here and a very special thanks to Sir. AlienKanpur and Sir. GeoMac for answering my questions. I will post other details about the interview shortly.

Dear Abhishekawat,
Congratulations for your beloved mother getting her IR5 visa. God bless you and your family. Yes, Aleinkanpur, Geomac sir(s) and Sapnanagol madam are the finest persons in this forum. I have always prayed for all of us to get our visa quickly so that we are able to join up with our loving family members ASAP. Best wishes and please share your experiences with us in this forum.

[sapnaanagol]

Dear Forum members,
Another update today, that my Card has been dispatched yesterday, Sept. 21, 2022. My wife’s card is still under the printing process.
Best wishes to all.

Congratulations! Yours is a hurdle free smooth process!Happy for you & your wife!
I have booked my ticket.My husband may come later.

[sapnaanagol]

Hi eveyone, so my mom's medical expires on the 27th october, does she need to be in the US before that?

Yes dear abhishekhawat.We need to go to USA before our medical expires.Plz book her tickets way in advance, one never knows last minute problems especially if one gets Covid,12 to 15 days will go! Thank you,Congratulations & Best Wishes

[sapnaanagol]

Dear Abhishekawat,
Congratulations for your beloved mother getting her IR5 visa. God bless you and your family. Yes, Aleinkanpur, Geomac sir(s) and Sapnanagol madam are the finest persons in this forum. I have always prayed for all of us to get our visa quickly so that we are able to join up with our loving family members ASAP. Best wishes and please share your experiences with us in this forum.

Thank you dear Abhishekawat for the appreciation & kind words.Wishing you all the best!