Here we go again...

The United States Embassy has not disappointed; just two weeks after our initial visit we received the invitation to gather another set of paperwork together and return for a personal interview that will allow the final decision to be made on Hamid's visa to the States.
It's a wonderful relief to once again be dealing with government offices that get things done, and get them done efficiently although sometimes I do feel as if the entire process of application is just a test - I imagine if the applicant is intelligent and organized enough to successfully negotiate the paperwork there are a certain number of points assigned in their favor.

Unfortunately, in order for the required folder of documents to be complete we must acquire one paper from the local Bangalore police department, via a larger Indian government office called the 'Home Department' - whatever that is exactly, I don't know...all I know is this is the office we are dealing with before we can move forward with our application (I wonder if the Embassy gives extra points for difficulties such as this?):