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My In-laws completed Finger Printing appointment at Mumbai BKC. Overall it was smooth.
Appointment was at 2 PM. They reached early at 1.15. At entrance they saw the VAC fingerprinting appt letter, temperature check (for COVID)
Document were verified later in building (as listed below). They gave the full folder with all documents and they reviewed it and took document they needed.
After security scanning, they were each given two different counters counter 11 and 15. Looks like multiple counters were open and there was no queue.
At the counter they verified name, DOB, and few documents. Took fingerprinting and photos and stamped the DS 260 that it was completed and attached the photos to DS260 and told them to take it to actual interview
They were outside at 1.30 (15 min total)
Documents they took
1. Passport
2. DS 260 confirmation (one pager)
3. 2 Photos (not mentioned in the VAC appt letter)
4. VAC fingerprinting appt.
5. Actual Interview appt. email confirmation
As cell phone is not allowed, they had booked OLA cab and took OLA cab driver cell phone. At the VAC receptionist they requested to call OLA cab driver and they assisted them (as they did not take their cell phone). Cab driver came and they went back home.
At VAC everyone was very supportive and helpful esp. for elderly. They guide them if needed.
Now next is Medical on 20 Jan
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HI All - I have a Final Update
My parents were approved the IV Visa yesterday! Finally ????
Filed - April 2019
DQ- June 2020
Interview Email - 12/22/2021
Interview Date -01/12/2022 (docs needed - interview letter, passport, birth cert (petitioner and applicant), marriage cert, PCC, DS260 with 2 photos)
Medical appointment (Delhi) - 12/28/2021 (docs needed - passport, interview letter, appointment letter for medical centre, photos, medical history records, Fees)
VAC (Delhi) - 01/04/2022 (docs needed- passport, DS260 confirmation page, 2 photos, interview letter)
VAC (Mumbai) - 01/10/2022
[I was not able to get fingerprint appointments for both my parents at one place so booked Delhi for one and Mumbai for second parent before the interview date.]
Day of Interview - Entered embassy at 7:30am - Exit at 10:30am (average 3 hours wait, 5 min at the interview window)
Questions asked - Who is sponsoring? Where does he live? Have you lived in any other country for more than a year?
Documentss asked - Original Birth cert, marriage cert and PCC (Must be less than a year old)
Extra documents or must haves just in case - Latest tax returns + w-2s, petitioners birth and marriage certs, old passports, DS260 Confirmation w photos
I hope everyone process goes smooth for everyone and unite with your parents as soon as possible!! Good luck all!
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Originally posted by Heer2020 View PostHI All - I have a Final Update
My parents were approved the IV Visa yesterday! Finally ????
Filed - April 2019
DQ- June 2020
Interview Email - 12/22/2021
Interview Date -01/12/2022 (docs needed - interview letter, passport, birth cert (petitioner and applicant), marriage cert, PCC, DS260 with 2 photos)
Medical appointment (Delhi) - 12/28/2021 (docs needed - passport, interview letter, appointment letter for medical centre, photos, medical history records, Fees)
VAC (Delhi) - 01/04/2022 (docs needed- passport, DS260 confirmation page, 2 photos, interview letter)
VAC (Mumbai) - 01/10/2022
[I was not able to get fingerprint appointments for both my parents at one place so booked Delhi for one and Mumbai for second parent before the interview date.]
Day of Interview - Entered embassy at 7:30am - Exit at 10:30am (average 3 hours wait, 5 min at the interview window)
Questions asked - Who is sponsoring? Where does he live? Have you lived in any other country for more than a year?
Documentss asked - Original Birth cert, marriage cert and PCC (Must be less than a year old)
Extra documents or must haves just in case - Latest tax returns + w-2s, petitioners birth and marriage certs, old passports, DS260 Confirmation w photos
I hope everyone process goes smooth for everyone and unite with your parents as soon as possible!! Good luck all!
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I will post when the passports are in hand!
Thank you all!!
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Originally posted by Heer2020HI All - I have a Final Update
My parents were approved the IV Visa yesterday! Finally ????
Filed - April 2019
DQ- June 2020
Interview Email - 12/22/2021
Interview Date -01/12/2022 (docs needed - interview letter, passport, birth cert (petitioner and applicant), marriage cert, PCC, DS260 with 2 photos)
Medical appointment (Delhi) - 12/28/2021 (docs needed - passport, interview letter, appointment letter for medical centre, photos, medical history records, Fees)
VAC (Delhi) - 01/04/2022 (docs needed- passport, DS260 confirmation page, 2 photos, interview letter)
VAC (Mumbai) - 01/10/2022
[I was not able to get fingerprint appointments for both my parents at one place so booked Delhi for one and Mumbai for second parent before the interview date.]
Day of Interview - Entered embassy at 7:30am - Exit at 10:30am (average 3 hours wait, 5 min at the interview window)
Questions asked - Who is sponsoring? Where does he live? Have you lived in any other country for more than a year?
Documentss asked - Original Birth cert, marriage cert and PCC (Must be less than a year old)
Extra documents or must haves just in case - Latest tax returns + w-2s, petitioners birth and marriage certs, old passports, DS260 Confirmation w photos
I hope everyone process goes smooth for everyone and unite with your parents as soon as possible!! Good luck all!
Could you please share some more information as to - How many total applicants came for the interview, how many senior peoples (IR-5) , how many young applicants (IR-1) , how many counters were actively open etc. etc. On the day ? Thanks
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Originally posted by Sect8 View PostSir new to this forum.
Needs clarification regarding parent birth certificate.Is school certificate giving date of birth enough or additional documents required?
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Heer2020
As you said above “Interview Date -01/12/2022 (docs needed - interview letter, passport, birth cert (petitioner and applicant), marriage cert, PCC, DS260 with 2 photos)”
As I am the Petitioner for my parents do I have to send them my original marriage certificate? Or copy will do?
Thanks in advance!!
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