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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
QUOTE (ZaheersShezadi @ Oct 28 2009, 11:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Omark @ Oct 28 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (produke @ Oct 28 2009, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys...sorry to go off topic, but does anyone know if one passes the interview, does the US consulate at ISL keep the Pakistani passport, or do they give it back to the spouse in the evening of the day of interview? My wife has an interview on Nev 3rd, and she wants to confirm a ticket using her Pak passport, but we want to wait till after the interview. Thanks and prayers for all!

If the visa is approved they obviously keep the passport to print visa in it and it takes approximately 2 weeks before they return it to the applicant thru Amex courier service.They kept my passport also eventho i was placed under adim processing...........In my opinion do not book any flight untill visa in hand.

Tara Ahmed : I am sorry to hear that you are going thru so much here in Pakistan. I can imagine the cultural shock you must be in but honestly Pakistan is not that bad its the state of mind you are in.I have lived in NYC for more than 6 years and had a totally different life style there but now that i m here in my beloved country i don’t find no issues living here yes i miss white castle and chalopas from taco bell( Tu kero taco bell)... lol but hey you can find a better alternate here in Pakistan ...but for that u have to be either in Karachi or Islamabad Lahore etc you can get Tums or Rolaids there even tylenol,advil,motrin u name it they have it at some stores. I love pizza and i didn’t find no difference between pizza hutt here or in the us since QLC cheese comes from the same commissary in the US smile.gif try domino's pizza or papa johns as well....did u know sialkot is well known for producing no1 sporting goods in the world? NBA ,NFL MLB products are made in Sialkot...... I am telling u all this so that u feel right at home and by the way there are more Pakistanis in NY than here so its all good.

So in ur case did K-3(i-129f) got approved before I-130? I heard both have the same processing time now. What I also noticed CR1's AP is shorter than K visas. I have been in AP for more than 90 days and i m hoping to hear something in the near future..................Happy Halloween, Trick or Treat devil.gif


P.S: Pakistani Turkey taste better than butterball Turkey good.gif



Haha. The turkey is fine, but the only place in Sialkot that has turkey is Subway and they just opened a month ago. Pizza hut is different. They use Mozzarella from Buffaloes not from Cows. It is yellow in color and it is very hard and sticky. Also they barely put any sauce on their pizza. Same as Frangoz, barely any sauce. Yes, the Chalupas from Taco Bell is what I miss. And I want some Boston Market. There are no Papa Johns or Dominoes in Sialkot. We just got a McDonalds and Subway this past yr. They have a KFC but they shut down the whole building and now they take orders out of a small trailer and it takes about 20 min for 1 order. I wish we had more time to visit around in places like Lahore and Islamabad, but we never do. All I know is that there is a McDonalds in Lahore. I know nothing else. I have been to the zoo there and the Data Sahib Darbar. I am not bothered by Pakistan itself. I like being here. I just don't like the medical situation, and I miss my country's food. That's it. If they had all the same food and products here as in USA, I would never leave. I would deal with the medical issues. But, I really need some US food. We try to get similar things, but it is not easy. I want some doritos. LoL
~Tara


Have you been to Lahore yet?
Its only a couple of hours drive from Sialkot but its big city,twice the size of Chicago and is known as the food centre of country.There are thousands of food outlets of all kinds:eastern,ethnic,Chinese,Japanese,Western and I am sure finding Mexican food shouldn't be difficult.Just go to any Western food outlet in New Lahore and ask them where to find Mexican food.Lahore has like 3 dozen McDonalds and as many Subways.
Lahore's southwest,a vast sprawling development has modernised to cater to a growing young population hooked up on all things western.
When I visited a local deli store in my city,Rawalpindi.I was surprised to find a lot of eatables that I would usually find in US.I had no complaints because the prices were in Rupees and it was cheap to buy.I asked my wife to try and find Post's Honey Bunch of Oats with almonds and we found it at the nearest deli store in Pindi.
A lot of Pakistani-American families have re-settled in Pakistan and after the initial difficulties they have adjusted to the food and stuff.
I am travelling to Pindi soon and plan to stay the whole of winter there as my wife is still there,she has to wait 2 years to come here.So I am already bracing myself to spending time here and get used to things there.



Mus24Male02009-10-29 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
QUOTE (Omark @ Oct 27 2009, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mus24 @ Oct 27 2009, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are right,4 years ago,AP was frequent and it was long,atleast 8 weeks was common,even I heard of few in this very forum getting 6 months,there was nothing you could do at that time and nothing you can do even now.
I remember in the hall we were like 6 -8 guys and I was the only one who got the visa the same day,rest were all delayed.When I walked out of the embassy,I was ecstatic and soon there was a storm and it rained very heavily...smile.gif
4 years on and I am in the States but my travails haven't ended yet,as if they never began.Now my wife is stuck there,I have been suffering from this 'separation' for the last 2 years.Who knows what lies ahead.There is a mountain to conquer.


Mus24 bro your suffering and anguish will end soon IA just hang in there tuff.Is your wife also under AP ? and remember theres no mountain high enough! if u r determine, confident and persistent smile.gif


Thanks for your words of comfort.US immigration is long and stressful,at times it saps your energy and tests your patience but once you are in it,you can't throw it out neither can you swallow it,you have to go through it however long it takes.So many of us suffer from the pain of 'separation'from our loved ones on a daily basis.
My wife has not reached the stage of AP yet,it is sometime away.Right now she is just F2A and I am eligible for naturalization in 11 months after that her petition will get upgraded,so we are hanging in here,counting days,not as much to come to US but counting days so that the stress that comes to be in the waiting line is over soon.We haven't spent much time together since getting married.
Mus24Male02009-10-28 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
You are right,4 years ago,AP was frequent and it was long,atleast 8 weeks was common,even I heard of few in this very forum getting 6 months,there was nothing you could do at that time and nothing you can do even now.
I remember in the hall we were like 6 -8 guys and I was the only one who got the visa the same day,rest were all delayed.When I walked out of the embassy,I was ecstatic and soon there was a storm and it rained very heavily...smile.gif
4 years on and I am in the States but my travails haven't ended yet,as if they never began.Now my wife is stuck there,I have been suffering from this 'separation' for the last 2 years.Who knows what lies ahead.There is a mountain to conquer.

Edited by Mus24, 27 October 2009 - 08:04 PM.

Mus24Male02009-10-27 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
QUOTE (FEISAL @ Oct 27 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MumtazG38 - DOS # 2026631225 - tough to say when is the best time cauz its different every day - best operators are Sarah and Jessica - of whom i have not been able to get hold of sad.gif



Sarah and Jessica,be assured they are not the real names.After all that is happening in and around Islamabad,the last thing the embassy staff would do is give out their real names.
Don't be a freak wasting time trying to find who is a better operator.Have faith in Allah, talk to whoever picks up the phone and be positive.Forget about what happened in the last interview and look ahead.

I remember my own visa interview almost 4 years ago.Being a male and a Pakistani so everyone I talked to before the interview were scaring me to hell that I was sure to be dragged on for several months as AP.
I went in there,positive and confident and ofcourse there were a lot of prayers by me and for me and I got the visa the same day,no delay or anything.
Hope it helps.

Edited by Mus24, 27 October 2009 - 04:44 PM.

Mus24Male02009-10-27 16:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEveryone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD
QUOTE (ALI555 @ Jun 26 2009, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck to both of you and InshaAllah we all will go through this eventually. This is best forum to connect people with each other who are in same situationl. thank you for encouraging words.


Hi guys,

Just a quick word on this AP thing.I remember I was interviewed at US embassy Islamabad on 17 Jan 2006.I had heard a lot from everybody that my visa would be delayed by atleast 6 weeks.Even a Pakistani worker at the consulate related to me said the same.
I prayed a lot and on the day of the interview,the consular officer after interviewing me said,I am convinced and congratulations you will get your visa today before 6pm and I did.
I was a Pakistani and I was a male,all the reasons to happen otherwise.

Mus24Male02009-09-29 07:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSC brother-in-law residing in Pakistan for 17 years needs to file tax returns

I have a USC brother in law who has been residing in Pakistan for the last 17 years.During this period he has never visited the US but was busy in his own business in Karachi.

 

Now he is in the final process of sponsoring his wife for a green card.

NVC is asking to complete a I-864 which requires tax returns for the last 3 years.

Has anyone gone through the similar situation?Does anyone know any tax attorney in Pakistan who can help him file past returns?

 


Mus24Male02014-09-11 21:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMailing I-130 for someone who is living outside US
My brother in law is a USC and has been living outside the US since 1997.He wants to file an I-130 for his wife who has never been to US before and lives with him.
he has asked me to mail in the I-130 to USCIS in US.Can I do it from here?
Mus24Male02010-05-31 11:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresquestions regarding Police certificate aka character certificate issues for Pakistani beneficiary

So I am getting things ready for my wifes trip through the NVC. I have run into a slight issue and would appreciate any help or guidance that anyone can offer me.

I am a US citizen who is applying for a CR1\IR1 visa for my wife.

I have a question regarding the Police Certificate also known in Pakistan as the Character Certificate.

After we were married in November 2009 my wife (beneficiary) updated her Pakistani id card and passport to reflect that she was now married and accordingly she had to update her address on her passport and id card with my address in Pakistan.

My understanding is that the Police Certificate (Character Certificate) required for the CR1\IR1 visa needs to be issued from each locality that the beneficiary has resided in. My wife has lived almost all her life in Karachi; her Pakistani ID card and her Pakistani passport have a new and updated address which is barely 5 months old. I was informed by the authority that issues the police certificate that it will only be issued against the address that is on her passport and id card, which has the new address on it. They informed her that they will not issue any other certificates against any other Karachi addresses; they will only issue a Police Certificate against her address that is on her passport and id card. Will this be sufficient or is there something else I need to do in order to satisfy her visa requirements?

Please also note that her address on her passport and id card are different then the address on her CR1\IR1 visa and I-130 applications. Both the addresses are valid however all visa related items need to be mailed to her address that is on her application. Will this be an issue?

Meanwhile I ahve also emailed the US embassy in Islamabad to see what their thoughts are.

Thanks in advance to all who can help me get this figured out.

Does the SSP office accept POC card as a valid Pakistani ID?
Mus24Male02010-07-20 23:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 required documents

Search for some additional info on your consulate. Some consulates will not accept co-spnosors. Mostly for K-1s, but you are filing for IR-1, so I'm not really sure. I would call the Consulate and ask the question. I would think that the interview is a bit late to be dealing with it. Makes you wonder how it made it thru NVC....


When the case was still with the NVC,all they asked me was a new I-864 with the signature as I missed signing up the I-864 but they said,bring it at the time of interview.I specifically asked them if they need anything else other than that, they said no.
The consulate too has not raised the Co-Sponsor issue and the interview is 3 weeks from now.What is making me wonder is,if the case requires a Co-Sponsor,they have to ask us to provide that well before the interview.Why would they send her home on the interview day since arranging a Co-Sponsor takes time.
BTW my case is F2A not IR,does that make any difference,I don't think so.
Mus24Male02010-11-22 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI864 required documents
Guys I need your input on this:

I'm an LPR and my wife has an interview date next month(in her home country).I have been unemployed for 2 years now but I have already sent in my I-864 and file is now at the consulate.
Neither the NVC nor the consulate have so far asked for a Co-Sponsor.I assume they will but so far they have not.
Just in case I have the Co-Sponsor's I-864 ready with me and I have sent it to my wife,in case they ask for it.

I am wondering why they have not asked for Co-Sponsor yet.
Any input on that,guys?
Thanks.
Mus24Male02010-11-22 08:58:00
PhilippinesK1 present address in KSA
QUOTE (Dennis&Dane @ Oct 23 2009, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In my opinion that if you are back to manila to do your medical and interview then why should the US embassy care where you went during the time you are waiting... But if you lived there you will need police clearance from there...

If I am wrong someone else please chime in and correct me.



thanks a lot for a quick reply.im in riyadh right now.but the consulate address is manila where the interview will takes place.i already got police clearance from here and hope to leave riyadh on november.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2009-10-23 01:52:00
PhilippinesK1 present address in KSA
Hi vj family.good day!just got manila case# and within a week will be forwarded to manila consulate.during the start of petition i was in philippines and due to sudden emergency problem in my family i decided to comeback to saudi arabia where i worked before until the NOA1&2 and mla case# assigned.i will be back to manila by november for interview.do u think my address will cause of visa denial since im here in ksa when the uscis approved the petition.?im so worried i cant leave ksa right away coz i just arrived here last 12th of october '09.need advice pls.thanks
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2009-10-23 00:22:00
Philippinesjanuary 4,2010 interview
my interview is on january 4,lets gather here.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2009-12-08 20:23:00
Philippinesmindanao
from Zamboanga City.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2009-11-21 05:04:00
PhilippinesUSEM- December 2009 Interviews!
QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ Nov 5 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ours is Monday, December 21st! smile.gif





hi just waiting for some docs to complete im also planning for dec.21 interview.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2009-11-12 01:52:00
PhilippinesInterview questions asked? experiences? advice?

How many pages of email/ chat logs is appropriate? I told her one from each month (12) plus a few more on the more recent months.

Too much, too little?



DURING MY INTERVIEW THE PRE-SCREENER IN WINDOW 22 JUST TOOK THE I-134 OF MY HONEY,1-FOLDER WITH 6 PHOTOS,CALL LOGS,AND 4 PAGES OF EMAILS 2 FOR ME AND HIM.SHE DIDNT EVEN TOOK MY YAHOO MESSENGER SCREENSHOTS AND YM SCREENSHOTS.THEN MAYBE AFTER 30 MINUTES THE LADY BLACK AMERICAN CO CALLED ME IN WINDOW 24 FOR FINAL INTERVIEW JUST ASKED FOR MY HONEY'S JOB,MY JOB WHERE AND WHEN WE MET.THEN SHE ASKED ME TO RAISED MY HAND AND SAY CONGRATULATIONS..U PASSED..AND WAIT FOR UR NAME TO BE CALLED FOR THE VISA PAYMENT.
JUST RELAX SISEE..GOODLUCK.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-01-06 07:14:00
PhilippinesPINK SLIP

Congratz reem... :star:

Time to start packing the suitcases!



thank you thank you..godbless all!
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-01-06 03:01:00
PhilippinesPINK SLIP

Congratz reem... :star:

Time to start packing the suitcases!



thank you thank you..godbless all!
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-01-06 02:58:00
PhilippinesPINK SLIP
THANKS VJ FAMILY..YESTERDAY I PASSED MY INTERVIEW IN LESS THAN 3 MINS...YEHEYYY.JUST WAITING FOR THE VISA FROM AIR 21.GOODLUCK TO ALL. :dance: :dance: :dance:
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-01-04 21:19:00
Philippinesthank you!
thanks everyone!i finally got my visa today from air21 courier.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-01-11 01:33:00
PhilippinesVisa came quickly Air 21 package

k1 takes longer




yes,that's really true.i recieved mine just today morning after my interview in jan.04
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-01-11 01:43:00
Philippineshappy valentine's day vj family!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!!!



HAPPY VALENTINE'S TO ALL

Attached Files


pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-14 11:28:00
Philippinespink slip

i got my passport and the visa packet yesterday. :)



WOW!CONGRATS SIS.DONT OPEN THE ENVELOPE JUST TAKE UR PASSPORT FROM THE PLASTIC AND DONT FORGET UR CFO.GOODLUCK! :dance: :dance:
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-24 08:56:00
PhilippinesPam is in the air!!!!
[quote name='charlie&pam' date='Feb 23 2010, 08:40 AM' post='3737367']
well she is on her way left at 5 am this morning!!!! Please pray for a safe trip !!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
[/quote

Welcome to USA.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-23 09:23:00
PhilippinesVISA RECIEVED!!! YAY!!!

Got my visa today! :dance:

thanks to all the VJers for helping me get through everything! (F) (F) (F) :thumbs:

God bless us all!!! :) and Good luck to those that's still processing!!!




Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-25 10:02:00
Philippineswhat it called

what my filipina fiancee need to get marry in the philippines? What does the contract of no marriage call i forgot. i know it starts with a c






CENOMAR
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-28 15:53:00
PhilippinesJenny made it finally to the medical exam!

I hear you! She was complaining of a slight cough... Also she was able to dig up a prior XRAY from 2007...

She just texted... "Intended Port of Entry?" Told her JFK, Queens, New York, USA...
"Contact no. area code + phone number?" XXX-XXX-XXXX Thank God for Yahoo instant messenger?

She couldn't have known some of these details...
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:



Dont worry she will be ok.Goodluck!
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-23 17:32:00
PhilippinesLATE BIRTH REGISTRY
I GOT MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE BACK IN 2000 TOO.I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM DURING MY INTERVIEW.AS LONG AS YOU HAVE YOUR NSO COPY YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY. :thumbs:
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-28 16:00:00
PhilippinesWe are pregnant!!

:) I never thought I would ever post this. :wow: My beautiful wife Ruchie is now pregnant. We found out tuesday morning. Still in shock here. Somebody wake me up!!!



CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-24 08:23:00
PhilippinesK1 VISA APPROVED!!
CONGRATULATIONS!! :dance: :dance:
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-03-09 08:34:00
PhilippinesPre-nuptial agreement

Your case of not signing the pre-nuptial is understandable coz as you mentioned he does not have assets.

But why would a guy without any assets would ask her wife-to-be sign pre-nuptial? Does it indicate that the pre-nuptial is so widely acceptable here that even a guy without assets do it.

I always associate pre-nuptial with assets. Please educate me if i'm wrong. If there is no assets, i could not find the logic in doing a pre-nuptial without assets.


He asked me to sign for pre-nup coz he owns a small business, house and have some assets.But thanks guys we already talked about and he explained to me everything and its very clear for me now.Sorry guys im not after his assets but i was just shocked before when he asked me for pre-nup coz i dunno anything about.THANKS EVERYONE!Peace.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-03-22 11:13:00
PhilippinesAir21 _ About Tracking status?

I also recieved the same message, Does that mean that they will deliver it on the very same day i recieved the message?,
I recieved the message at about 5pm, and i kinda doubt that they'll gonna deliver it at this late time..
Also, in text message that i recieved, it says that they are on their final destination..

I just want to ask if they will still deliver it because now its like 9pm, and if they dont, will they deliver it tomorrow?

My point is that i want to know the time when will it be delivered, because they will need the signature of the recipient.
And my aunt's house (my auntie is the recipient) and my house is kinda far away.. and the problem is that the adress given was on my house..
So she would be likely to go here to write the signature, then again on what time?..

Well, I need a fast reply on this one.. thanks..


I think u will not recieve ur visa on the same day u recieved the message.just like mine before but i recieved my visa the following day around 4pm.Good luck!!Congrats!mag empake kna rin.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-24 08:20:00
Philippineslooking for ka chika
[quote name='envy_me' date='24 March 2010 - 01:06 AM' timestamp='1269410791' post='3819424']
sa lincoln square po.

i sent u PMs.. ;)


Yes na add na kita.thanks sa inyo mga sistah!
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-03-24 07:53:00
Philippineslooking for ka chika

nabuhay!!! saan ka daw sa chicago hehehehe nagbabasabasa ka pa din pala ng vjPosted Image


Ang saya saya..mabuhay chicago!lumabas na kau at magkita kits tau.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-03-21 17:14:00
Philippineslooking for ka chika
[quote name='envy_me' date='20 March 2010 - 01:37 PM' timestamp='1269110271' post='3811171']
*ahem*

from chicago , IL... PRESENT! ;)

[/


Ahemm...malapit na ako sa kabayan ko.where ka d2 sa chicago?
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-03-20 18:21:00
Philippineslooking for ka chika

uu... wer ka d2 hehehe... malapit lang ba tau?


thepizzadude - sure...wer ka banda here?



AY! buti pa kau tga indiana lahat may chance pa kaung magkita..lungkot ako..huhuhuh..
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-10 17:53:00
Philippineslooking for ka chika
hi..anybody here from chicago,ill area?so bored now mga sis.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-02-02 15:20:00
Philippineshelp I need police clearance from Saudi but I am already in the Philippines

http://www.theworldoffilipinas.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=19748#entry239096

Only way you can get police clearance from saudi is if you are there.



You are right!
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-09-11 17:17:00
Philippineshelp I need police clearance from Saudi but I am already in the Philippines

Unless things have changed. Police clearance from Saudi are NOT required by USEM.



I had my interview at USEM-MLA in Jan.2010.Saudi Police clearance still required but i got mind before i left the Kingdom.UNLESS THINGS HAVE CHANGED.
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-09-10 10:17:00
PhilippinesCalling all PINAY ( who just arrive this YEAR here in USA)

si rem naghahanap then ng tga chicago,dumating cya dyan last jan 26...sna mag keep in touch kau and whoo knows bka magkita rin kau dyan....



Sana nga magkita kme kya lng malayo sila kc dito ako sa Chicago,IL..pero malay natin db?
pepperoniFemalePhilippines2010-03-08 08:33:00