Saturday, October 23, 2010

The Beginning and Visa Madness

Well, according to my phone, which I assume to be reliable, I received a call from India on August 18th at 10:36pm CST.  The interview with Woodstock School in Mussoorie, India, lasted 45 minutes and 7 seconds.  Within 3 hours I received an email telling me I was at the top candidate.  I sent my references and they offered me the job.

VISA:
India's consulate has outsourced the visa application processing.  Here was my plan to win the visa game:
Sunday 10/10
10:30pm - Hop on a Megabus headed for Chicago.
Monday 10/11
7:00am - arrive in Chicago
9:00am - Apply for visa
10:00-4:30pm Bum around Chicago and wait for a visa
10:30pm - Hop on a Megabus headed home.

Unfortunately, everything didn't go completely as planned.  Monday I was told I needed more paperwork from Woodstock.  After completing the application and turning in all necessary paperwork on Tuesday, I was told it would take 1-2 weeks to process the application.  I was disappointed as their website says there is 1 day processing. 

Big thanks to my wonderful high school friends, Mike K. and Jon P.  Not only did I have a place to sleep, I also had a great time considering the visa madness. 

For all my beloved family and relatives who supported me, some of your financial gifts helped me pay for the $193.00 visa.  I'm told I get reimbursed for it, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

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