Thanx alot raju735 & next7 flight ,for ur encouraging words,,,,,I m also thankful to my brother gagandhillon for his continuous support,,,I think it took so long bcoz of change of principal applicant on file after my father's death,,,,I did mp inquiries 2-3 times ,,since file transfer to Delhi in march-April 2010,,,it was in initial review,for so long ,, n then received medical & passport request,,in nov2012,,n submitted in dec 2012..,,I m sponsor (sister),,n sponsored mom n bro,,,,,initial application includes dad ,mom n bro,,