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

[GeoMac]

Parents interview successful and got approval of immigration visa today

Parents applied in June 2019
DQ November 2020
Received IL on March 15th 2022 for interview date of April 7 2022/ Mumbai
Initially had trouble with Ustravel docs site and was locked out for 72 hours before we got the biometrics appointment. We couldn't see the dates available before the interview date initially
Able to get finger print /VAC on March 21st
PCC was obtained in Aug 2020 , around 1.5 years old. Us travel docs support email confirmed PCC is valid for 2 years.
Earliest PCC appointment in Hyderabad was April 13th / after interview date, so we couldn't get the fresh PCC
Medical completed March 24th
No birth certificates for both parents, instead took notarized affidavits from older siblings confirming their birthdates and marriage. We initiated birth certificates process with non trace certificates but that may take few more weeks or months
We had concern above for PCC validity and what if consulate keeps passports.

Interview notes

• usual initial collection of documents by Indian officer. We requested interview in Telugu
• Around 3 hour wait
• Very short interview. The only question they asked about was overstay my parents had. We had filed for extension of stay each time. They asked how many times they overstayed or applied for extension. My moms visitor visa got cancelled in 2019 after she over stayed and travelled back to India pending extension application. Her visa got cancelled immediately the next day after she landed in INDIA. Her visa extension letter was received couple of months later.
• Parents showed approved extension letters and answered number of times they over stayed/applied extension.
• Us officer went back and confirmed and mentioned the details were correct and everything looks good
• We got the usual pay uscis $220 and standard letter stating passports to be collected after 3-4 business days
• no mention of needing new PCC etc. they seem to have accepted 1.5 year old PCC

I know number of us go through this painful process. Please let me know if you have any questions. I can answer to the best of my knowledge. Thank you for the help!

Congratulations rajssum, on successful IV of your dad mom. Your case has now become an example for many. PCC is valid for 2 years is an eye opener for many of us. Enjoy and now bye. If time and convenience permit, please post further news.

[JGEO]

IR5 for Parents at Mumbai (Dad ;DQ Dec14 2020)
(Mom :March 4 2021)

Will they schedule interview for both based on first DQ date

[MOMO216]

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This is not official tracker from any embassy or agency. However, its far more useful. I am not sure who created this tracker but data are added and updated by individuals like us (real cases).
For example, You can have an idea when your case will be schedule for interview based on DQ date. Currently: all IR-5 cases with DQ date up to December 18, 2020 has already been scheduled for interview. Therefore, next round would be those who has DQ approval date between 2nd half of December 2020.

Pretty much this will give you somewhat idea of when will your interview be scheduled.

My mother in law case has DQ date of December 23, 2020, therefore, I will update the status on the tracker soon as I receive Interview Notification and Interview date. This data will help rest of the people in the tracker to estimate what is truly going on.

[AlienKanpur]

Parents interview successful and got approval of immigration visa today

Parents applied in June 2019
DQ November 2020
Received IL on March 15th 2022 for interview date of April 7 2022/ Mumbai
Initially had trouble with Ustravel docs site and was locked out for 72 hours before we got the biometrics appointment. We couldn't see the dates available before the interview date initially
Able to get finger print /VAC on March 21st
PCC was obtained in Aug 2020 , around 1.5 years old. Us travel docs support email confirmed PCC is valid for 2 years.
Earliest PCC appointment in Hyderabad was April 13th / after interview date, so we couldn't get the fresh PCC
Medical completed March 24th
No birth certificates for both parents, instead took notarized affidavits from older siblings confirming their birthdates and marriage. We initiated birth certificates process with non trace certificates but that may take few more weeks or months
We had concern above for PCC validity and what if consulate keeps passports.

Interview notes

• usual initial collection of documents by Indian officer. We requested interview in Telugu
• Around 3 hour wait
• Very short interview. The only question they asked about was overstay my parents had. We had filed for extension of stay each time. They asked how many times they overstayed or applied for extension. My moms visitor visa got cancelled in 2019 after she over stayed and travelled back to India pending extension application. Her visa got cancelled immediately the next day after she landed in INDIA. Her visa extension letter was received couple of months later.
• Parents showed approved extension letters and answered number of times they over stayed/applied extension.
• Us officer went back and confirmed and mentioned the details were correct and everything looks good
• We got the usual pay uscis $220 and standard letter stating passports to be collected after 3-4 business days
• no mention of needing new PCC etc. they seem to have accepted 1.5 year old PCC

I know number of us go through this painful process. Please let me know if you have any questions. I can answer to the best of my knowledge. Thank you for the help!

Heartiest Congratulations. Good that the PCC was accepted. I would suggest that they should get the new PCC nevertheless and carry to USA. Best wishes

[AlienKanpur]

IR5 for Parents at Mumbai (Dad ;DQ Dec14 2020)
(Mom :March 4 2021)

Will they schedule interview for both based on first DQ date

As per our past experience on this forum, the interview is held based on the first DQ date provided the priority dates are same. Best wishes. Keep us updated.

[JGEO]

Hello AlienKanpur

Thank you for the reply
I checked NVC site and both has a priority date :03-JUL-2019
However we have not received the IL letter in the email?

[turbunatorcf]

My lawyer told me due to the pandemic they are now accepting PCC for 2 years from the date it was issued so I guess it will be fine.

Can anyone please confirm if they were successfully able to use PCC after its initial expiry date (1 year)? It will save a lot of trouble for my parents.

[turbunatorcf]

"no mention of needing new PCC etc. they seem to have accepted 1.5 year old PCC"

Thanks a bunch.

Parents interview successful and got approval of immigration visa today

Parents applied in June 2019
DQ November 2020
Received IL on March 15th 2022 for interview date of April 7 2022/ Mumbai
Initially had trouble with Ustravel docs site and was locked out for 72 hours before we got the biometrics appointment. We couldn't see the dates available before the interview date initially
Able to get finger print /VAC on March 21st
PCC was obtained in Aug 2020 , around 1.5 years old. Us travel docs support email confirmed PCC is valid for 2 years.
Earliest PCC appointment in Hyderabad was April 13th / after interview date, so we couldn't get the fresh PCC
Medical completed March 24th
No birth certificates for both parents, instead took notarized affidavits from older siblings confirming their birthdates and marriage. We initiated birth certificates process with non trace certificates but that may take few more weeks or months
We had concern above for PCC validity and what if consulate keeps passports.

Interview notes

• usual initial collection of documents by Indian officer. We requested interview in Telugu
• Around 3 hour wait
• Very short interview. The only question they asked about was overstay my parents had. We had filed for extension of stay each time. They asked how many times they overstayed or applied for extension. My moms visitor visa got cancelled in 2019 after she over stayed and travelled back to India pending extension application. Her visa got cancelled immediately the next day after she landed in INDIA. Her visa extension letter was received couple of months later.
• Parents showed approved extension letters and answered number of times they over stayed/applied extension.
• Us officer went back and confirmed and mentioned the details were correct and everything looks good
• We got the usual pay uscis $220 and standard letter stating passports to be collected after 3-4 business days
• no mention of needing new PCC etc. they seem to have accepted 1.5 year old PCC

I know number of us go through this painful process. Please let me know if you have any questions. I can answer to the best of my knowledge. Thank you for the help!

[cpandya]

NVC doesnt pick up the phone or reply to query. What is best way to connect with them about case status?

[mumbaispecial]

Rajssum, Heartiest Congratulations! Thank you very much for the detailed input.

Few thoughts with regards to PCC: I understand that NVC only accepts PCC be from Passport office which is obtained through the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and its validity is two (2) years. Another member also confirmed the validity through his lawyer. Another additional reference I have is through a website which states "Effective June 15, 2021, the U.S. State Department has extended the validity of police certificates to 2 years. See 9 FAM 504.4-4(A) and NVC Immigrant Visa Process-Step 7. Collect Civil Documents." I have personally verified the 9 FAM 504.4-4(A).
Hope this helps. Take care All!

Parents interview successful and got approval of immigration visa today

Parents applied in June 2019
DQ November 2020
Received IL on March 15th 2022 for interview date of April 7 2022/ Mumbai
Initially had trouble with Ustravel docs site and was locked out for 72 hours before we got the biometrics appointment. We couldn't see the dates available before the interview date initially
Able to get finger print /VAC on March 21st
PCC was obtained in Aug 2020 , around 1.5 years old. Us travel docs support email confirmed PCC is valid for 2 years.
Earliest PCC appointment in Hyderabad was April 13th / after interview date, so we couldn't get the fresh PCC
Medical completed March 24th
No birth certificates for both parents, instead took notarized affidavits from older siblings confirming their birthdates and marriage. We initiated birth certificates process with non trace certificates but that may take few more weeks or months
We had concern above for PCC validity and what if consulate keeps passports.

Interview notes

• usual initial collection of documents by Indian officer. We requested interview in Telugu
• Around 3 hour wait
• Very short interview. The only question they asked about was overstay my parents had. We had filed for extension of stay each time. They asked how many times they overstayed or applied for extension. My moms visitor visa got cancelled in 2019 after she over stayed and travelled back to India pending extension application. Her visa got cancelled immediately the next day after she landed in INDIA. Her visa extension letter was received couple of months later.
• Parents showed approved extension letters and answered number of times they over stayed/applied extension.
• Us officer went back and confirmed and mentioned the details were correct and everything looks good
• We got the usual pay uscis $220 and standard letter stating passports to be collected after 3-4 business days
• no mention of needing new PCC etc. they seem to have accepted 1.5 year old PCC

I know number of us go through this painful process. Please let me know if you have any questions. I can answer to the best of my knowledge. Thank you for the help!

[cpandya]

NVC doesnt pick up the phone or reply to query. What is best way to connect with them about case status?

Finally after 2 hours of wait, I was able to talk with NVC representative. Cases are processed FIFO method. DQ date is what they use to schedule interview but they dont have information on what date is being processed and when your case will get interview letter.

my parents DQ is Dec 11th and have not received interview letter yet

[GeoMac]

NVC doesnt pick up the phone or reply to query. What is best way to connect with them about case status?

If you login to your CEAC account (with case number and invoice number), I think there is provision to contact NVC.

[JGEO]

Even we waited 2 hours to reach NVC
some times they end the call on first attempt and we need to keep trying to be added to the waitlist

Please update once IL is recieved!

[AlienKanpur]

Hello AlienKanpur

Thank you for the reply
I checked NVC site and both has a priority date :03-JUL-2019
However we have not received the IL letter in the email?

This week is almost over. No updates from anyone in the Forum. Just one day left in the week. Maybe we will see some movement. More likely we will see some spurt in activities in the coming week. Let us hope and pray that the NVC will schedule interviews for DQ date upto the end of January within this month. Good luck and best wishes.

[AlienKanpur]

NVC doesnt pick up the phone or reply to query. What is best way to connect with them about case status?

Dear cpandya, getting through to the NVC is a real Herculean task. Even if you do, you will get a standard response. Probably you have no choice except to wait. The best way to get a response is an email. The NVC responds in three to four weeks.