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

[vaideeshn]

Hi All,

I got confirmation from NVC that my parent's IR5 visa application is Documentarily Qualified(is this what DQ stands for?) and that the next step would be for the Mumbai consulate to schedule an interview on 29-DEC-2020 11:05:56 EST.

Has anybody around this date received an email inviting them to schedule a Visa interview? We are very anxious and I am hoping to hear from others who have had success, so kindly share any details you may be able to, so we can start planning things. Thank you in advance for your time and help. Thanks!

[Ashok Shah]

Thanks Alienkanpur, Gharya and Yoka ji for your insight and guidance. Truly appreciate it! We are still deciding whether to take this risk. Though one point. She has been visiting USA since 2007 ( 5-6 times) and never ever overstayed beyond visa which was granted. I hope the accessing officer may consider that. Will book her return ticket as well.
Dear Yoka jee, Please share your experience during your visit in Feb. Thanks!

I am a parent whose DQ in Aug 2021 approved consular processing application is pending. I came to USA on B1B2 in Oct 2021. I was asked apart from routine questions whether I intend to request an extension. I said no. I was allowed to enter. Right now I am in USA and plan to return in April 2022. Hope this helps.

[PBGranola]

To, SG2020:- Sir, no idea how you are saying that, there are many letter's for IR1 today. I shall give you the statistics for comparison between IR1 and IR5 from July 2021 to December 2021.

July 2021 :- IR1 :- 168.---------- IR5 :- 426
August 2021. :- IR1 :- 107.-----------IR5 :- 377
September 2021 :-IR1 :- 81.----------- IR5 :- 345
October 2021 :-IR1 :- 111.---------- IR5 :- 342
November 2021. :- IR1:- 114.----------IR5 :- 264
December 2021. :- IR1 :- 133.-----------IR5 :-622.

Sir, as you will notice from the statistics above I don't feel that IR5 are being ignored.
But, your point is correct. Not one member getting an interview letter, the past 10 days is indeed alarming.
One of our members had pointed out a week ago that August list should start coming out from last Monday or Tuesday.
Unfortunately such a thing has not happened so far. However, February has started today. Maybe the beginning of the new calendar month may
bring in some good news and new Interview letters.

No harm in staying positive and optimistic.
With regards to All.

Does anyone know if these IR-5 stats are for interviews held in all the countries put together or only for Mumbai India?

[PBGranola]

Our DQ date is 5th May, 2021. We will be travelling February last week. Will let you know our experience. However, I don’t see any issues as green card process is to be completed in India & in no way it can be completed in USA.

Our DQ is May 4th 2021. Let’s keep in touch with interview letter updates. Hope you have a good time with your family in the US.

[SG2020]

To, SG2020:- Sir, no idea how you are saying that, there are many letter's for IR1 today. I shall give you the statistics for comparison between IR1 and IR5 from July 2021 to December 2021.

July 2021 :- IR1 :- 168.---------- IR5 :- 426
August 2021. :- IR1 :- 107.-----------IR5 :- 377
September 2021 :-IR1 :- 81.----------- IR5 :- 345
October 2021 :-IR1 :- 111.---------- IR5 :- 342
November 2021. :- IR1:- 114.----------IR5 :- 264
December 2021. :- IR1 :- 133.-----------IR5 :-622.

Sir, as you will notice from the statistics above I don't feel that IR5 are being ignored.
But, your point is correct. Not one member getting an interview letter, the past 10 days is indeed alarming.
One of our members had pointed out a week ago that August list should start coming out from last Monday or Tuesday.
Unfortunately such a thing has not happened so far. However, February has started today. Maybe the beginning of the new calendar month may
bring in some good news and new Interview letters.

No harm in staying positive and optimistic.
With regards to All.

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The above comparison has been made for a limited period of 6 months only . If you compare for a period of over 2 years , then you will know as to how much IR-5s have been put to disadvantageous position. The reasons could be political /policy/priority or anything. The fact remains that IR-5 and IR-1 must have the same priority order and therefore their DQ dates must match for consideration of Interviews . IR-1s of DQ date in Feb.2021 are getting ILs. Whereas IR-5s are at July.2020 for interviews. Last year for 1-2 months they gave priority to IR-5s to catch up the DQ dates with IR-1. But now they have reversed the trend. Therefore IR-5 backlog will further increase and really disturbing .

[gharya54]

Does anyone know if these IR-5 stats are for interviews held in all the countries put together or only for Mumbai India?

To, PBGranola :- Sir, the statistics that I have collected for over two years plus, clearly indicate that 90% to 95% of the IR5 in India are issued from the Mumbai Consulate only. As a matter of fact, it is more or less a rule that ONLY the Mumbai Consulate conducts the IR5 interview.
The few other's must be related to some other people who may fall under some other criteria, which we as common citizens are not aware of. For example, out of the 622 IR5 visas issued in India in December 2021, 585 were issued in Mumbai. So, 37 were issued elsewhere which we are not aware of.
I have checked on the official website which shows 02 IR5 visas were issued in Delhi in December 2021. For the other Consulates in India namely :- Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, there is no mention whatsoever.
So, out of 622 issued , we can account for 585 + 02 = 587.
622 - 587 = 35 IR5 visas ,we have no way of knowing where they were issued from. Could be Government related, Diplomat related or some other .
With regards.

[gharya54]

Open National Visa Center (NVC) immigrant visa backlog report.
Scroll down
1.you will see 26605 IV cases completed in one month of Jan 2022 and pending439373 at NVC.
Scroll down
click on “Previous backlog Reports” you will see monthwise backlogs from April 2021 to Dec 2021.
sumup the monthly completed cases, something like 250000.
you will see how many pending before you if you count from the month of your DQ date.
2. Scroll up and click on “visa statistics”
you will see “monthly immigrant visa issuance statistics”
click on “Dec 2021 IV issuance by FSC or place of birth and visa class”
scroll down and see how many IR5 visa issued in Dec 2021.
Similarly you can find out how many IR5 visa issued in India after your DQ date.

ENJOY Calculating

TO, GEOMAC : Sir, are you talking about the past calculation. I located the " Backlog Report Page ". Can also see the " Previous Backlog Reports ".
However, our DQ is August 2020.
So, how do I calculate as to where we stand ?
Can you please simplify this for us ? Would be obliged .
With regards.

[AlienKanpur]

Dear Forum members, just curious to know whether anyone has entered the US with the immigrant visa approved recently. What happens at the port of entry ? Does one go to through the regular immigration process or one is taken aside for further enquiries? Can anyone elaborate?

[KAUSN]

Hello Everyone, Need an advise. my wife has filed GC for her mother with counselor processing in Feb 2021. We recd letter from NVC in sept 2021 and submitted the documents including PCC in Dec 2021. We are waiting for DQ currently. Considering the long queue at Mumbai consulate,

1. is it possible she can travel this summer on her tourist visa (valid till 2029) and stay for 4-5 months with us and return to India. If yes, what is the process or any documentation needed.
2. Will there be any challenge at the port of entry since her GC is in process.
Anyone has gone through this process any feedback suggestions are most welcome.
Thanks in anticipation.

Your B1/B2 visa and immigration are separate processes. As long as you have valid visa, you shouldn't have any problem travelling to US. I don't think any challenges at the port as Border Security checks validity of your visa and genuineness of your visa.

[SG2020]

Have anyone from aug received the emails yet, hope nvc will keep up the same speed. Anyone know how to track number of IR5 visa issued each month at a consulate ? Dont think we have that many each month in this category.

To All on this Forum, here are the details of the IR5 visas issued in India and at the Mumbai Consulate from the Official website of the NVC :-

CONSULATE STARTED WORKING IN MARCH 2021 TO A CERTAIN EXTENT.
OFFICIALLY, IT STARTED WORKING ON 07th JUNE 2021 :-

Following is the link to see the monthly figures :-
https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...tatistics.html.
Click on :-

• Monthly Immigrant Visa (IV) Issuances

You will get to see the following :-

• December 2021 - IV Issuances by FSC or Place of Birth and Visa Class ( This one gives the total of visas for all categories by the country )
• December 2021 - IV Issuances by Post and Visa Class ( This one gives the total of visas for all categories issued by the individual City ).

I am providing the following data for the general information of all aspiring IR5 people :-

INDIA MUMBAI
MARCH 2021 :- 33 33
APRIL 2021. :- 82. 25
MAY 2021 :- 36. Not Mentioned
JUNE 2021. :- 222 169
JULY 2021. :- 426. 372
AUGUST 2021:- 377 343
SEPT 2021. :- 345. 298
OCT 2021. :- 342. 293
NOV 2021. :- 264. 230
DEC 2021. :- 622. 585 { THESE FIGURES WERE RELEASED LAST EVENING }

There is no news on the AUGUST 2020 DQ dates at all from any sources.
If anyone gets an update, kindly post it please.
With good wishes and warm regards to All.

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Has anyone DQed in Aug.2020 got the interview letter ?

[Sumita1986]

Hello guys, just received interview letter today (2nd Feb, 2022) for my parents:

DQ date : 28 July 2020 for mother and 3rd August 2020 for father
interview date: 16 February, 2022 at Mumbai embassy

We have only 12 days to get everything ready including fingerprint and medical. Can anyone please help with the list of all the documents needed?

[JMS65]

Someone in the other group whose DQ is Aug 5 2020 has the interview on Feb 25th.

[Shanaya]

To Sumita 1986: Is this interview at mumbai office? Did letter came in mail or email?

[Vidyaraghu]

Received my IL this evening at 4.54 IST
Interview at Mumbai in Feb 25, 2022 at 9.00 am
My DQ date is August 5, 2020
scheduled my biometric. Appt on Feb 20 at Chennai.

[Sumita1986]

To Sumita 1986: Is this interview at mumbai office? Did letter came in mail or email?

Yes. At Mumbai office. I got email this morning.