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

[AlienKanpur]

My In-law's Green cards were approved. It was normal processing. I have updated the tracker.

DQ 4th Nov 2022
IL 14th April 2023
Medical 22nd May 2023
Biometric 25 May 2023
Interview 22nd June 2023
Location: Mumbai. I

We wish to thank everyone on this forum for all the advice and answers that they have posted. It has helped us greatly in this process. We wish you all success in your endeavor to get green cards for your parents.

Heartiest Congratulations rsv2022. That was quite a speedy processing. It seems that the IL is now originating in less than six months from the DQ date. Best wishes to you and your in laws for the next phase in life and also to all those in waiting.

[Raj2022]

Dear Raj2022
Did you take some action since they refused visa one year back? Better contact an attorney at the earliest in US.

Yes when they refused visa I filed 601 within 15 days. After one year pass for ds260 I lodged in I saw reopened so I just updated address and submitted. Now it’s locked again. I contact attorney told me not to do anything but i already updated hope everything will be ok.

[Raj2022]

Yes when they refused visa I filed 601 within 15 days. After one year pass for ds260 I lodged in I saw reopened so I just updated address and submitted. Now it’s locked again. I contact attorney told me not to do anything but i already updated hope everything will be ok.

Received confirmation.

but my 601 is not approved is that will be ok ?

Thanks

[AlienKanpur]

Received confirmation.

but my 601 is not approved is that will be ok ?

Thanks

Dear Raj2022,
I already told you that I am not competent in the matters of a refused VISA. Updating DS260 is a non-issue. Do not worry about that. You have to be in touch of your immigration attorney in this matter. best wishes.

[AutisticManChild]

Can we check SSC status somewhere? I am able to check green card status online but cannot find how to check SSC status. Thanks!

[Vkvt007]

Expedite advice needed

Hello Friends,

We have CR1 DQed 02/10/2023 for my wife. I tried to expedite request in March but got denied. I also filled NVC form but same result. I applied it due my elective surgery and financial loss due to lot of back and forth to India and managing two household.

Now I am in different situation. With god's blessing, my wife pregnant and into her first trimester. if i go by the IR5 visa interview appointment tracker sheet, it seems we should get scheduled sometime in last august or early September. however that's not guaranteed as you know. And we must have her CR1 visa by end of September to avoid 3rd trimester travelling restrictions.

FYI, I am a US citizen and post is mumbai consulate.

Please suggest a way to get it expedited. I am worried if i place another expedite request, it might not delay the case.

thanks in advance for the advice.

[ironv]

My parents are going for biometrics at Hyderabad VAC in July with the Immigrant Visa interview being in August in Mumbai.
1. is there a charge for the biometrics appointment (I setup the appointment at https://portal.ustraveldocs.com/ and didnt see any charge being mentioned - wanted to be sure)
2. how many photos are required for this?

[vmsk0716]

Hi all - my mother arrived here on IR5 June 10th (saturday). At port of entry we updated my new address so they can send the SSN and GC to the new address --- went smoothly. It's been about 9 business days (accounting for Juneteenth) and we are yet to receive the SSN. Is this normal? Is there a time lapse after which I need to head to the social security office? Thanks in advance.

[AutisticManChild]

My parents are going for biometrics at Hyderabad VAC in July with the Immigrant Visa interview being in August in Mumbai.
1. is there a charge for the biometrics appointment (I setup the appointment at https://portal.ustraveldocs.com/ and didnt see any charge being mentioned - wanted to be sure)
2. how many photos are required for this?

1. There is no charge for this.
2. 2 photos

Source: we received an email detailing what is required and details of appointment. You should have received one too.

[AutisticManChild]

Hi all - my mother arrived here on IR5 June 10th (saturday). At port of entry we updated my new address so they can send the SSN and GC to the new address --- went smoothly. It's been about 9 business days (accounting for Juneteenth) and we are yet to receive the SSN. Is this normal? Is there a time lapse after which I need to head to the social security office? Thanks in advance.

I believe we should receive it within 3 weeks after arrival. I am waiting on it myself.
Source: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnvisa/Handout_11_1.html

[vmsk0716]

I believe we should receive it within 3 weeks after arrival. I am waiting on it myself.
Source: https://www.ssa.gov/ssnvisa/Handout_11_1.html

Super helpful, thank you!

[kjr]

My wife got DQ in 15 days. All documents uploaded on 13-Jun-2023 and received DQ email today (28-Jun-2023)

[AlienKanpur]

My wife got DQ in 15 days. All documents uploaded on 13-Jun-2023 and received DQ email today (28-Jun-2023)

Dear kjr,
heartiest congratulations to hear about your wife getting DQ. Now you have to wait for the IL. In the present scenario you should get the IL within the next six months. Best wishes.

[AlienKanpur]

Dear AutisticManChild and vmsk0716

The SSN generally arrives within 10 working days, that translates to two weeks after entry into USA. In case it does not arrive in 21 days then you should contact the local SSN office. There is no portal where you can check the progress of SSN.

[AutisticManChild]

Dear AutisticManChild and vmsk0716

The SSN generally arrives within 10 working days, that translates to two weeks after entry into USA. In case it does not arrive in 21 days then you should contact the local SSN office. There is no portal where you can check the progress of SSN.

Thank you!