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

[AlienKanpur]

Thank you so much for all your help and guidance. Our DQ date is December, 2020 and the previous PCC is not valid any more. Wondering if renewal is the same process as before and by when we should apply for PCC renewal since my parents are traveling and not at their home address. Thanks in advance.

Dear Ivisagc, there is no such thing as a renewal of the PCC. You have to go through the passport portal all over again, fill the forms, pay the fee, go for the interview and then the new PCC will be sent within 21 days. Since your DQ date is in December 2020, you can expect to receive the letter from NVC within the next three to four months, hopefully earlier. Your parents will have to go to the Passport office and also be available when the police personnel will come for verification to the address given in the passport, Keep posting, specially when you receive the NVC letter. Best wishes.

[GeoMac]

To, SG2020 :- I feel there is no need to carry bulky documents. In fact just take what they have asked you for. In my case they asked me for some marriage photos { I was married in 1975 }. I have taken 5 photos and 12 documents as per the US Consulate list.
Why burden yourself with more, when not needed.
So, relax and read the US Consulate , Mumbai list calmly and carefully.
All the best.
With regards.

And SG2020, the slot below the window glass is not big enough to let your photo album cross through. So carry photos loose in an envelope. Dear please carry a small bottle of water or fruit juice along in your bag to replenish your energy and mood.
By the way a personal querry if you do not mind, are you in line of IR5 or IR1 / CR1 ?

[SG2020]

To, SG2020 :- I feel there is no need to carry bulky documents. In fact just take what they have asked you for. In my case they asked me for some marriage photos { I was married in 1975 }. I have taken 5 photos and 12 documents as per the US Consulate list.
Why burden yourself with more, when not needed.
So, relax and read the US Consulate , Mumbai list calmly and carefully.
All the best.
With regards.

And SG2020, the slot below the window glass is not big enough to let your photo album cross through. So carry photos loose in an envelope. Dear please carry a small bottle of water or fruit juice along in your bag to replenish your energy and mood.
By the way a personal querry if you do not mind, are you in line of IR5 or IR1 / CR1 ?

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Thanks for your reply . However my point regarding some table/board where we can put papers etc and sort out , while giving the interview at the Interview window is still not replied .
Yes, I am also
waiting for IR-5 Interview letter .

[SG2020]

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Thanks for elaborate description .
I want to know your observation on the following point -

When we stand up before the counter / window for interview by American Officer , is there any table or board or any other facility where we can lay down our bulky files/papers to sort out or we have to hold all files in our hands and then pick any paper to produce before the Officer .
Secondly , what is the size of opening through which we can push photo album or any bunch of papers inside ?
Thanks

To, SG2020 :- I feel there is no need to carry bulky documents. In fact just take what they have asked you for. In my case they asked me for some marriage photos { I was married in 1975 }. I have taken 5 photos and 12 documents as per the US Consulate list.
Why burden yourself with more, when not needed.
So, relax and read the US Consulate , Mumbai list calmly and carefully.
All the best.
With regards.

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Thanks for your suggestions. However your reply is still awaited on 1) is there any table or board at the interview window and 2) Size of the opening at the window to push in the Album / bunch of papers .

[gharya54]

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Thanks for your suggestions. However your reply is still awaited on 1) is there any table or board at the interview window and 2) Size of the opening at the window to push in the Album / bunch of papers .

To, SG2020 :- I am not aware of the size of the table top at the Counter, but I can assure you it is not a very big space. You can keep your folders, side by side.
From what I have heard the window too is quite small, enough to pass by a A4 size paper file across from our side to the Officer's side.
Due to the pandemic the old fashioned way of a spacious place and counters is long gone Sir.
You will have to do some intelligent arrangements for your paperwork.
Suggest you buy a flexible transparent folder. It's easily available in a very good quality stationery shop. Also, it helps you in identifying your documents very easily.
You don't have to dive inside your opaque folder to struggle for a particular document..
Just be innovative the way you want. It's important that you don't fumble for the document the Officer is asking you for.
So, know your paperwork well and it's logical order of asking, which is so clearly mentioned on the US Consulate, Mumbai website under the heading :-" Preparation of your interview".
All the best. With regards.

[JMS65]

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Thanks for your reply . However my point regarding some table/board where we can put papers etc and sort out , while giving the interview at the Interview window is still not replied .
Yes, I am also
waiting for IR-5 Interview letter .

The window has a counter big enough to comfortably place your papers. Enough space to put your A4 size plastic pouch and the papers in it side by side on the counter.

The person checking/ verifying your papers is patient and will give you time to hand over the papers.

The opening through which you pass your papers is wide enough for a slim Album to pass through. What I saw people doing though was passing just the photos through the opening. So even if you carry an album you will have remove the photos from the album and hand it over.

Have the originals together
The copies together
The common documents together
Photos
Each in a separate folder.
Label and name each folder
Folder is a plastic transparent pouch
You are asked to take out the papers and submit.

Hope this helps.
Was anyone in IR-5 category asked for photos.?

[L2022]

Any update with interview letters for DQ Aug 24th 2020 and up ?

[AlienKanpur]

Any update with interview letters for DQ Aug 24th 2020 and up ?

Hopefully NVC will send out letters, starting today, i.e. when their offices open on Monday. People in India, hopefully will receive letters starting Tuesday. Let us keep our fingers crossed. Requesting all forum members to post just one liners incase they receive interview letters. Best wishes.

[SG2020]

Anyone DQed in Sept.2020 has received the interview letter for interview in Mar.2022 ?

[gkd]

Hello eveyone, how many photographs in total are required for medical, fingerprint and interview process? Please update if anyone got interview email?

[AlienKanpur]

Tuesday, is over in India, let us hope that NVC will send out some letters today (Tuesday in USA). Best wishes to all in the forum.

[JMS65]

Hello eveyone, how many photographs in total are required for medical, fingerprint and interview process? Please update if anyone got interview email?

Rele Clinic - 1 photo
Mumbai VAC - 2 photos
Interview - no photos

Better to have 8 photos (US visa size photos)

[Hrvachhani]

Hello
what size photo ?

[GeoMac]

Photo Composition Template

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Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will
no longer be allowed in visa photos.

• Make sure the photo presents the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
• Center the head with the frame
• The person in the photo should have a neutral expression and be facing the camera

Paper Photo Head Size Template

• Photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches
• The height of the head (top of hair to bottom of chin) should measure 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm - 35 mm)
• Make sure the eye height is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo

Digital Image Head Size Template

• The top of the head, including the hair, to the bottom of the chin must be between 50% and 69% of the image's total height. The eye height (measured from the bottom of the image to the level of the eyes) should be between 56% and 69% of the image's height.
• Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) x 1200 pixels (height).

[Hrvachhani]

Thanks