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

[tooolong]

Dear All
We have received Green Cards yesterday, after 44 days of landing in USA, for both of us. Best wishes to members in waiting.

many congratuations!

[AlienKanpur]

Update: My mother finally arrived in the US on Thursday via Air India on IR5 visa. She Landed in Newark, NJ from Delhi. No issues at all. The additional immigration process didn't take more than 10-15 minutes extra. She was the only candidate for green card processing at that time so that may have helped. I will write a new post with all the details and steps I had to go through from initially filing her application to her entering the USA.

We are obviously still waiting on her SSN and actual Green card. I am assuming that they should arrive without any further action on my part - but time will tell.

Thanks to this forum and all the esteemed members who helped me give direction and kept on encouraging me for the positive outcome of her case (I was nervous since her medical test requiring her to go through Sputum test).

Heartiest Congratulations tooolong. As GeoMac had once said, it really took too long a time in your mom’s case. Luckily every thing finally was ok. As we say all is well that ends well. Hopefully the SSN and the GC will arrive without hiccups. All the very best for the future.

[AlienKanpur]

Hello all,

My mom received IL for January 25, 2023. The DQ date is January 14, 2022.

Now moving on to the next steps of the process, I had a question and if some members can provide feedback, that is much appreciated. Is there a minimum/maximum duration before which medicals and biometrics need to be done? Appreciate the reply.

Thanks,

AV

Dear h1bguy80 and @Shanaya,
You two have similar queries. The medical must be scheduled a minimum of Six days prior to the day of interview (excluded) and Biometrics two days prior to the interview. Some people schedule biometrics at Mumbai so that this and the interview can be handled in a single trip to Mumbai. Medical should preferably be done a little early, because sometimes there are some issues with the chest X-ray and a sputum test has to be done. This holds every thing up. Also please remember that the validity of the temporary immigrant visa is six months from the medical in normal circumstances and three in case of sputum test. Best wishes.

[AS45]

many congratuations!

Thank you and congratulations to you for your mother's smooth arrival into USA overcoming many obstacles in the process. Best wishes for speedy arrival of SSN and GC.

[Shanaya]

Dear h1bguy80 and @Shanaya,
You two have similar queries. The medical must be scheduled a minimum of Six days prior to the day of interview (excluded) and Biometrics two days prior to the interview. Some people schedule biometrics at Mumbai so that this and the interview can be handled in a single trip to Mumbai. Medical should preferably be done a little early, because sometimes there are some issues with the chest X-ray and a sputum test has to be done. This holds every thing up. Also please remember that the validity of the temporary immigrant visa is six months from the medical in normal circumstances and three in case of sputum test. Best wishes.

Can I complete VAC in week in advance? There are multiple slots available for sunday January 15 and I hav interview on january 24.

[AlienKanpur]

Can I complete VAC in week in advance? There are multiple slots available for sunday January 15 and I hav interview on january 24.

Sure you can. I did vac almost a month in advance. Best wishes

[Taf1]

Thank you for all the posts here. These have been really helpful. On Nov 19th, my parents got their interview for Jan 11, 2023. Their DQ date is Dec 2021.

I have booked the VAC appointment which I am assuming is for biometrics. I don’t see any links in the portal for medical. Does one just call the designated hospital to book? Thanks in advance!

[asg1957]

I received IL for my parents today.

DQ Date: January 12, 2022
Interview date: January 24, 2023

I have a question regarding biometrics and medical.

How many days in advance can I complete the medical & biometrics for them?

Congratulations for getting your much awaited IL. Best wishes for their adjudication.

[asg1957]

Update: My mother finally arrived in the US on Thursday via Air India on IR5 visa. She Landed in Newark, NJ from Delhi. No issues at all. The additional immigration process didn't take more than 10-15 minutes extra. She was the only candidate for green card processing at that time so that may have helped. I will write a new post with all the details and steps I had to go through from initially filing her application to her entering the USA.

We are obviously still waiting on her SSN and actual Green card. I am assuming that they should arrive without any further action on my part - but time will tell.

Thanks to this forum and all the esteemed members who helped me give direction and kept on encouraging me for the positive outcome of her case (I was nervous since her medical test requiring her to go through Sputum test).

Heartiest congratulations for your respected mother safely reaching you in USA. Best wishes for the future.

[AlienKanpur]

Thank you for all the posts here. These have been really helpful. On Nov 19th, my parents got their interview for Jan 11, 2023. Their DQ date is Dec 2021.

I have booked the VAC appointment which I am assuming is for biometrics. I don’t see any links in the portal for medical. Does one just call the designated hospital to book? Thanks in advance!

Dear Taft,
Heartiest congratulations for your parents getting the IL. Just call the designated hospital and book the slot for medical. You can book a slot sometime in December or even November if you like, but no later than January 4, 2023. Do keep in my mind that the validity of the medical is six months only. Best wishes for a successful adjudication of your petition.

[sapnaanagol]

Update: My mother finally arrived in the US on Thursday via Air India on IR5 visa. She Landed in Newark, NJ from Delhi. No issues at all. The additional immigration process didn't take more than 10-15 minutes extra. She was the only candidate for green card processing at that time so that may have helped. I will write a new post with all the details and steps I had to go through from initially filing her application to her entering the USA.

We are obviously still waiting on her SSN and actual Green card. I am assuming that they should arrive without any further action on my part - but time will tell.

Thanks to this forum and all the esteemed members who helped me give direction and kept on encouraging me for the positive outcome of her case (I was nervous since her medical test requiring her to go through Sputum test).

Congratulations to your mother & you!
I received the SSN card within 6 working days of me going to the SS office. As I waited for 3 weeks, still did not receive, they processed it.
My advise to all .. plz do not go before 3 weeks( my husband went & they told him to come after 3 weeks were completed, they explained that if the Govt has already issued, then he would have 2 SSN
My Green card is also produced & I will receive it in 2 to 3 days. Received a mail.
Best wishes to all

[h1bguy80]

Dear h1bguy80 and @Shanaya,
You two have similar queries. The medical must be scheduled a minimum of Six days prior to the day of interview (excluded) and Biometrics two days prior to the interview. Some people schedule biometrics at Mumbai so that this and the interview can be handled in a single trip to Mumbai. Medical should preferably be done a little early, because sometimes there are some issues with the chest X-ray and a sputum test has to be done. This holds every thing up. Also please remember that the validity of the temporary immigrant visa is six months from the medical in normal circumstances and three in case of sputum test. Best wishes.

Hi AlienKanpur, thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated.

[AlienKanpur]

Congratulations to your mother & you!
I received the SSN card within 6 working days of me going to the SS office. As I waited for 3 weeks, still did not receive, they processed it.
My advise to all .. plz do not go before 3 weeks( my husband went & they told him to come after 3 weeks were completed, they explained that if the Govt has already issued, then he would have 2 SSN
My Green card is also produced & I will receive it in 2 to 3 days. Received a mail.
Best wishes to all

Heartiest Congratulations Sapnaanagol for getting the SSN and now GC is also on the way. Best wishes for the future.

[Taf1]

Dear Taft,
Heartiest congratulations for your parents getting the IL. Just call the designated hospital and book the slot for medical. You can book a slot sometime in December or even November if you like, but no later than January 4, 2023. Do keep in my mind that the validity of the medical is six months only. Best wishes for a successful adjudication of your petition.

[Taf1]

Thank you AlienKanpur! Your posts have been so helpful.