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

[AlienKanpur]

Our interviews finally have been scheduled. I understand that applicants have to do two things before interview: get biometrics appointment and get medical exam done.

We have arranged for medical exam already through approved hospital.

How exactly do we get biometrics appointment? Is OFC appointment same as biometrics? I would appreciate if someone could post a link where we need to make this appointment.
Thank you

Dear AutisticManChild,
Heartiest congratulations for the scheduling of the interviews for you. Best wishes. The Biometric can be scheduled through a link mentioned in the interview letter. I do not know about OFC, we generally call VAC appointment. I guess OFC and VAC are kinda similar. best wishes.
I think that the following link will take you to the appropriate page.

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/immigrant-visa

after you click you will be advised to go to :

https://portal.ustraveldocs.com/SiteLogin?refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fportal.ustraveldocs.com%2F

create an account if not already done and proceed from there. Somewhere you will have to choose " all diversity and Immigration Visa".

[GeoMac]

Is Mumbai VAC open on Sundays?

Yes the biometrics appointments are available and they work on sundays.

[GeoMac]

Dear AK and Zakasbanda, I have been in the US for past 10 years and a pensioner. When I lived in Boston I had the Life Certificate Notarized by any bank official / Notary in USPS and sent Hard copy by mail and soft copy by post. Now I'm in NYC and I visit the SBI branch where they sign the life certificate which is then sent by mail. Works well. No problems at all. Best wishes.

Dear VKR
Thank you for this information. I am in NYC and am also in need of making life certificate. I tried the online process but all in vain. Does not work. I will go to the NYC branch of SBI and then post here the outcome.

[GeoMac]

hi everyone - my mom has her interview on 4/17. Hoping it all goes well.

One question -- her first name was listed as FNU on the NVC letter due to passport printing first + last name in the "surname" row. Anyway, we rectified this and got a new passport. question is - where does she bring this up - when she goes to the first window for document check or at the interview with the immigration officer? Would really like to fix this so it doesn't become an issue moving forward. Has anyone gone through this? Any thoughts? Thanks for your time.

Dear vmsk0716
Congrats and best wishes for your mom's interview. You need to upload the new passport too on her nvc account and she should present both passports at the interview and mention the reason. No worries.

[Desertman]

Our case is approved in NVC 5 months ago. No information from the Mumbai US Embassy on the interview for greencard for my parent. Anyone in the same situation as me? Has anyone received notice of greencard interview at Mumbai us consulate recently?

Did you check your parents documents if still at NVC? what is the status at NVC?
IF it say still at NVC then you can call the NVC and ask to forward your parents documents to Mumbai Consulate as it was DQ 5 months ago. Once it was forwarded and the status is ready
then you can request and interview date or you can schedule it yourself at the USTRAVELDOCS.com just like any visa application but in the immigrant section.

NVC phone no. 1-603-334-0700

To expedite thru email:
[email protected]

Hope this help. good luck.

[vjrnn2022]

Update -- Dad underwent an interview yesterday at the Mumbai Embassy. It was a tiring experience, his appointment was 8.30 AM, he went in at 8, and came out at 12.30 !! . They did not even provide the option of translator / interpreter. He was unable to comprehend questions, as he has poor hearing [ he does have HA]. Initially, one interviewer could not get through to him so another person came he was able to answer all the questions. They asked around 10-15 questions most of which were expected. One unexpected question was they were asking for the photo of his daughter who was the primary petitioner. He was quick enough to point out that there is a photo in the naturalization certificate. My dad is 82, and for someone of his age, it was a harassing experience sitting for 4 hours and not providing clear instructions inside. Well alls well that ends well, he did get his GC approved. One thing I have to say this group has been amazing, I coached him well in all the past experiences, so he was kind of up to the task. Thank you so much. Feel free to reach out with any questions and all the best to everyone.

[zakasbanda]

update -- dad underwent an interview yesterday at the mumbai embassy. It was a tiring experience, his appointment was 8.30 am, he went in at 8, and came out at 12.30 !! . They did not even provide the option of translator / interpreter. He was unable to comprehend questions, as he has poor hearing [ he does have ha]. Initially, one interviewer could not get through to him so another person came he was able to answer all the questions. They asked around 10-15 questions most of which were expected. One unexpected question was they were asking for the photo of his daughter who was the primary petitioner. He was quick enough to point out that there is a photo in the naturalization certificate. My dad is 82, and for someone of his age, it was a harassing experience sitting for 4 hours and not providing clear instructions inside. Well alls well that ends well, he did get his gc approved. One thing i have to say this group has been amazing, i coached him well in all the past experiences, so he was kind of up to the task. Thank you so much. Feel free to reach out with any questions and all the best to everyone.

congratulations!!!

[zakasbanda]

Dear VKR
Thank you for this information. I am in NYC and am also in need of making life certificate. I tried the online process but all in vain. Does not work. I will go to the NYC branch of SBI and then post here the outcome.

Thank you GeoMac. Please share your experience.
My dad is about to travel to US and is extremely nervous about life certification.

[AlienKanpur]

Update -- Dad underwent an interview yesterday at the Mumbai Embassy. It was a tiring experience, his appointment was 8.30 AM, he went in at 8, and came out at 12.30 !! . They did not even provide the option of translator / interpreter. He was unable to comprehend questions, as he has poor hearing [ he does have HA]. Initially, one interviewer could not get through to him so another person came he was able to answer all the questions. They asked around 10-15 questions most of which were expected. One unexpected question was they were asking for the photo of his daughter who was the primary petitioner. He was quick enough to point out that there is a photo in the naturalization certificate. My dad is 82, and for someone of his age, it was a harassing experience sitting for 4 hours and not providing clear instructions inside. Well alls well that ends well, he did get his GC approved. One thing I have to say this group has been amazing, I coached him well in all the past experiences, so he was kind of up to the task. Thank you so much. Feel free to reach out with any questions and all the best to everyone.

Dear vjrnn2022,
heartiest congratulations to you and your Dad for the successful adjudication of your petition, in spite of all the odds. Quite a surprising experience. We never heard of such a situation in the forum over the last one year that I have been associated with. This post will at least warn all those in waiting to be ready for such a situation. Best wishes for his trip to USA. Heartiest congratulations again.

[vmsk0716]

Just wanted to update the group. My mom had her interview today at 8:30am @ the Mumbai consulate. She went in at 8 and got out by 9:30. She would have come in sooner but the translator was about 30 mins late.

Mom said very straightforward questions:
- Who sponsored your green card?
- What state does son live in?
- Is he married?
- how many ppl in household?
- A couple of questions about where my dad was (he passed away). The officer was apparently very nice about it and offered her condolences.

And that's it. Visa approved. Passport will be mailed in about 3-5 days. Huge thanks to this group especially to AlienKanpur Shanaya and GeoMac - you have no idea how helpful your input has been ---- THANK YOU.

If anyone has any specific questions about the interview, i can provide further info. thanks

[Raj2022]

Just wanted to update the group. My mom had her interview today at 8:30am @ the Mumbai consulate. She went in at 8 and got out by 9:30. She would have come in sooner but the translator was about 30 mins late.

Mom said very straightforward questions:
- Who sponsored your green card?
- What state does son live in?
- Is he married?
- how many ppl in household?
- A couple of questions about where my dad was (he passed away). The officer was apparently very nice about it and offered her condolences.

And that's it. Visa approved. Passport will be mailed in about 3-5 days. Huge thanks to this group especially to AlienKanpur Shanaya and GeoMac - you have no idea how helpful your input has been ---- THANK YOU.

If anyone has any specific questions about the interview, i can provide further info. thanks

Congratulations.

[satya_gc]

All FYI,

Update on my wife interview
DQ Date: 04-Jun-2022
IL notification date: 23-Jan-2023
Interview date: 02-Mar-2023
Visa approved yesterday and got message today that passport delivered to VAC for us to pick-up
Interview questions are same this form members been posting..

Mine:
DQ Date: 19-Aug-2022
IL notification date: 24-Feb-2023
Interview date: 17-Apr-2023
Finished Biometrics
Will go for Medical on March 8th.

Thank you all for your wonderful guidance...

Hi All,

Thank you all again for your wonderful guidance in this forum.

Update on my interview
DQ Date: 19-Aug-2022
IL notification date: 24-Feb-2023
Interview date: 17-Apr-2023

Visa approved today and will pick up passport from VAC in couple of days when its ready.

Interview questions are same this form members been posting. I was asked to show my son's latest Tax transcripts. My son filed his 2022 returns and we downloaded his transcript also in February which helped me to carry hard copy of transcript.

[satya_gc]

Just wanted to update the group. My mom had her interview today at 8:30am @ the Mumbai consulate. She went in at 8 and got out by 9:30. She would have come in sooner but the translator was about 30 mins late.

Mom said very straightforward questions:
- Who sponsored your green card?
- What state does son live in?
- Is he married?
- how many ppl in household?
- A couple of questions about where my dad was (he passed away). The officer was apparently very nice about it and offered her condolences.

And that's it. Visa approved. Passport will be mailed in about 3-5 days. Huge thanks to this group especially to AlienKanpur Shanaya and GeoMac - you have no idea how helpful your input has been ---- THANK YOU.

If anyone has any specific questions about the interview, i can provide further info. thanks

vmsk, Congratulations. Good that she was able to get out by 9:30AM. I might have seen her in the waiting hall today.

I went in at 8AM and came out at 12 noon.

[AlienKanpur]

Just wanted to update the group. My mom had her interview today at 8:30am @ the Mumbai consulate. She went in at 8 and got out by 9:30. She would have come in sooner but the translator was about 30 mins late.

Mom said very straightforward questions:
- Who sponsored your green card?
- What state does son live in?
- Is he married?
- how many ppl in household?
- A couple of questions about where my dad was (he passed away). The officer was apparently very nice about it and offered her condolences.

And that's it. Visa approved. Passport will be mailed in about 3-5 days. Huge thanks to this group especially to AlienKanpur Shanaya and GeoMac - you have no idea how helpful your input has been ---- THANK YOU.

If anyone has any specific questions about the interview, i can provide further info. thanks

Heartiest Congratulations of the approval of the Immigrant Visa. Thanks for your HUGE thanks. We have only reciprocated to what we got from this forum. People like Shanaya have now come up to replace us. Keep the forum vibrant. Best wishes for your moms travel to USA.

[AlienKanpur]

Hi All,

Thank you all again for your wonderful guidance in this forum.

Update on my interview
DQ Date: 19-Aug-2022
IL notification date: 24-Feb-2023
Interview date: 17-Apr-2023

Visa approved today and will pick up passport from VAC in couple of days when its ready.

Interview questions are same this form members been posting. I was asked to show my son's latest Tax transcripts. My son filed his 2022 returns and we downloaded his transcript also in February which helped me to carry hard copy of transcript.

Heartiest Congratulations satya_gc for the approval of your Immigrant Petition. One chapter now comes to an end. Now prepare to travel to USA together as LPR. Best wishes for the upcoming sojourn in USA.