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New Requirements for Indian
Immigrant Visa Applicants
December 14, 2001
As of January 1, 2002, all applicants for
immigrant visas at an American Consulate in India will have to present Indian
Police Certificates. The entire notice, detailing the requirements,
appears below:
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
FOR ALL IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. As of January 1, 2002, ALL immigrant visa applicants over age
16 MUST present Indian Police Certificates. Two certificates must be
obtained as follows: 1) a certificate from your local police station; 2)
a certificate from your Regional Passport Office.
2. For security reasons, applicants are NOT permitted to carry
sealed envelopes into the Consulate, except for the medical report from the
panel physician. When you appear for your interview, please remove all
required documents from envelopes prior to entering the building. The Medical
Report SHOULD REMAIN SEALED.
3. Please read carefully the requirements regarding evidence of financial
support in the U.S. Please bring ALL required documents from the
petitioner and (if required) the joint sponsor on your FIRST visit.
AVOID THE EXPENSE AND INCONVENIENCE OF A SECOND TRIP TO THE CONSULATE.
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING SPONSORS' MINIMUM INCOME REQUIREMENTS.
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