ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaMedical - Vaccination/Immunization in Dubai
Hi! Is there someone here in Dubai who could recommend where can I have low cost MMR, Varicella and TD adult vaccinations? Im done with my medical but my vaccines are pending since I still have time before the interview, the doctor suggested to get vaccinated in other clinics/hosp which is wayyy cheaper than them as it is embassy-dictated price. Those 3 vaccines would cost me almost $200 while in other clinics they said it would fall less than $100.

Thanks in advance!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-09-14 01:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaDubai - Manila - Los Angeles will I have a problem?

I have a Philippine passport but holding UAE (Dubai) residence visa. I was approved for a K-1 visa at US Embassy in Abu Dhabi . I am planning to take a flight to Los Angeles from Dubai, UAE with a 14-hour layover in Manila (cheaper ticket price). I wanted to take the opportunity to meet family and friends since the layover is too long?

 

Would someone tell me if it is a good or bad idea?

Will I have a problem in Manila Airport/immigration when I?m about to take the flight out to  LA?

Because I remember, all overseas Filipino workers or those Filipinos immigrating to US are required to take the seminar they called CFO seminar.

Am I also required, even though I was there just for a layover?

 

Thank you in advance!


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-06 05:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Em in Abu Dhabi - visa pickup

Even though my husband was living in Abu dhabi they still recommend us to register online for empost and they will deliver it to the nearest post office for him to come pick up, Here is the website  https://usvisa-info....ier_information ..

 

Thank you for replying. I have sent an email to USEm in Abu Dhabi to clear things up as I wasn't adviced to register for Empost and go pick it up personally next week instead contrary to all the reviews Ive read here.

 

They replied to me saying that the Empost pick up services in US Em in Abu Dhabi has been suspended so I was really asked to come back to get the visa.

 

Anyhow, it's a bit inconvenient but it's just fine.

 

Thank you and Regards!

 

Mia


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-06 04:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS Em in Abu Dhabi - visa pickup
My interview in US Embassy Abu Dhabi was yesterday and I got approved :-) I was advised to pick up visa in Abu Dhabi Embassy Wednesday next week. I live in Dubai and it's very inconvenient to travel to Abu Dhabi on a weekday bec I have work. Ive read some people were given options on where they can pick up their visa, I hope someone can tell me how do I register so I can pick it up here in dubai instead. Thanks in advance!
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-10-03 11:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR

Hi there! First off, they will not send you any correspondence. Your interview schedule together with the list of required documents and accredited clinics for the medical will be sent to your petitioner. Secondly, in my experience, CENOMAR isnt in the list of required documents but I had it ready too as what the veterans here in VJ advised me. And during my interview, they didnt specifically asked for the CENOMAR but when she asked me all the documents I have she took the cenomar anyway. 

 

I applied for a CENOMAR online thru this link http://nso.citizense....com.ph/cenomar . You can pay online or ask a relative to pay it at any bayad center. Once payment has been paid, they will deliver the certificate to your desired address of a relative. Ask them to send it to you here in Dubai via courier. That's your best option. it will take you probably 1 week if you start taking action now. 


After you got approved they will ask you to come back after a week to pick up your passport with the visa on it.


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-11-17 08:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR
Yes, Im a Filipina working here in Dubai :)
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-09-05 11:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR
Even if I answer all your questions, it may not be of help to you coz we have diff embassy.
I have no idea abt Doha but in Abu Dhabi, they sent us an email containing all instructions abt accredited hosp for the medical and required documents. All sent via email to the petitioner. Nothing to submit prior to the interview.

Required docs are the usual DS forms, affidavit of support and attachments, police clearances, photos and medical results.
As what I mentioned earlier, it may differ in Doha. You just need to wait for the letter bec everything you need to know will be there. Or I hope you find someone here in VJ who underwent K1 process in Doha.

One thing I learned in this process.. do not worry too much, wait patiently without grumbling and keep praying. :)

All will be beautiful in His time :)








jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-09-05 11:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR

hi, im isabel, filipina. curently living and working here in Doha, Qatar. Since my interview will be conducted here in Doha and we're on a same case i thought you could help me out with my case since ive been so stressed and worried about our application. 

 

here's my story: using my case number given by the NVC through the website ceac.state.gov :

 

U.S. Department of State

IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
Ready
Immigrant Visa Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Case Creation Date: 29-Jul-2013 Status Updated Date: 25-Aug-2013    
Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at:http://travel.state..../info_3731.html
 

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.
 
 
But unfortunately until now i have not receive any appointment letters or Packet 3 yet from the embassy here in Doha. i am so worried be the cause of delay our process and im so lost what will be the next step.how long does it takes for you to receive your letter from the embassy upto the day that your case is approved for interview?  i know your advise and tips will be a big help for me. so i want to say thank you in advance and hope to hear from you very soon.. God Bless and goodluck!! wink.png

 

Hello!

 

We got our NOA2 SMS and email June 7th and received the email from US Embassy Abu Dhabi on July 7th. So after NOA2, we waited for a month to get our interview date which is scheduled on October. 

 

If you already waited for more than a month, I think you have to try to get in touch with the embassy in Doha. Check the consulate info so you would know more about the possible time frame and how they send you the packet 3 and 4. It varies depending on the consulate/embassy. 

 

If anything, dont hesitate to PM me here. :)


jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-09-05 08:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR
Thanks so much for the info guys!

Fiancee was in Phil Consulateto secure NBI clearance but it turned out they will just give you fingerprint card and she has to go to Dubai CID for finger printing, then go back to the phil consulate for some more processing then we have to send the papers including authorization letter to manila and have someone secure it for her.

for the police cert, she will apply for it probably on Sept as her interview will be on Oct.bec we heard validity is only 3 mos




jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-16 16:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR
Yes, fiancee is a Filipina.. she already got her cenomar delivered to her home in Manila and is now with her in Dubai.
jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-16 16:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaUS EM in Abu Dhabi Interview - CENOMAR

Hope you are all well!

I have received a letter from US Embassy in Abu Dhabi abt my interview on October.
In the letter, nothing was mentioned about bringing CENOMAR/ Cert of No Marriage but I have been seeing Filipinas working/residing here in UAE that they brought it to their interviews. I wonder if in their appointment letters, is it specifically states to bring cenomar?

Also, for the Dubai Police Cert, can u let me know how to obtain it?

Thanks in advance!







jetlaggedFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-07-11 01:13:00
Middle East and North Africamedical examination

In Bulgaria the medical exam must be performed no early than 1 month prior to the interview.
My interview is on 22 October, 2012 and I took my medical exam at 05 October, 2012.
You can ask in Medical Center.



thanks a lot
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-07 21:04:00
Middle East and North Africamedical examination
hello everyone!


my interview is on december 23. anyone knows if this month is allowed to do my medical examination? thanks in advance. God bless us :)
amygadgeFemaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-07 12:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations for medical in UAE
the one opposite to Ramada Continental hotel. you can call this no. 04- 2683131
S&A23FemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-15 03:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccinations for medical in UAE
you can try NMC dubai, i took my medical exam there. I dont have my vaccine records also just bring your appointment letter, original passport + one copy and 3 photos.
S&A23FemaleUnited Arab Emirates2011-08-15 02:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaMy Current Interview Experience (Juarez)

APROVED!!

congratz :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-09 11:29:00
Asia: Southcertificates from pakistan

HI VJ members!

1-My interview is in UAE.Any body how to get police certificate from Pakistan. Somebody you can get from your District police office. My question is it need to be attested from frogien office in Pakistan?

2-How to get Unmarried certificate which departments it need to be attested?
thanks


First of all you or your family member should visit your local police station and ask them for the police clearance certificate. They will ask for some of your details and then after couple of days they will issue the certificate. it will be a plus point if you will get it attested by foreign office. If you have ever lived in any place other than Kharian for more than six months, you need to get the police certificate from that place as well. After that you should visit the police station in police head office ( guess its near al wasl road because they provide you with the english one) and take it to your interview.
About the marital certificate you have to contact Nadra for that. YOu need more information, inbox me.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates6/22/2012 9:36
Asia: SouthHow to get info about someone's marriage(nikah) in Pakistan?

Area Union counsel office should be able to provide you Nikah Nama.

if not, then nikah registrar is the best person to get that info.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates8/6/2012 9:56
Asia: SouthHow to get info about someone's marriage(nikah) in Pakistan?
you need to check with nikah registrar of the area.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates8/3/2012 13:30
Asia: SouthAny Applicant for IR1/CR1 from Pakistan

U dont need any translation once you receive your registered marriage certificate from molvi who did your nikkah send it to nadra and have it registered. cos even nadra in islamabad will have your marriage record once you receive your nikkah nama from nadra it will be like birth certificate it will be in urdu and english both and you don't need any translation extra. If u want to also have it registered from foreign office it will be more authentic but remember nadra provides only one copy make sure you make copies



In Feb nadra wasnt giving the english certificate in ISLAMABAD. maybe they have started it recently.

Edited by Baqir, 17 June 2012 - 02:00 PM.

BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates6/17/2012 14:00
Asia: SouthAny Applicant for IR1/CR1 from Pakistan
Hi zara,

You do not need translation on Rupee paper. You just need to go to court area and you will find many translators over there. They will give you the format for translation and it will be done on simple paper. For affidavit, they will just stamp the translated papers. My wife did this all for me but i know the process.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates6/16/2012 16:30
Asia: SouthNADRA in Pakistan - I need a better understanding

Saj and Anam,

I was born in 1986 and came to the U.S. in 1988. I am currently in NYC. Is it possible/necessary for me to still have a NADRA I.D. card made?

I want to make it easiest on my wife as I can, but they won't accept my NY State I.D. and I am not in PK. I am only an American Citizen and she is only a PK citizen.

Your help is much appreciated and thank you very much for sharing your experience. It is very helpful...

Please correct me if I am not doing this right.

If you were born in pakistan, then you must have birth certificate from their. Following link might help you
NADRA
In above link, you will find information for POC card, i think it will solve your issue.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates9/24/2012 4:03
Asia: Southwhat is required income for affidavit of suport?? we r 4 person...! including my 2 kids...! and i am a petitioner...!

what is required income for affidavit of suport?? we r 4 person...! including my 2 kids...! and i am a petitioner...!

According to the guideline, its $28,812.00 (125%). I have attached the guideline for your reference.

Attached Files


BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates11/8/2012 2:33
Asia: SouthSponsoring again...

The good thing is I know my divorce is final. I just need the paper from them. I will find someone I suppose (family is probably out of the question, especially ex in laws).

Thanks




I wouldn't ask my new in laws of this just doesn't feel right. Surprisingly I don't have good connections. Unlike other folks who have normal families, unfortunately I will leave it at that.


I will try though.

Thanks.

Do you know any person there in Pakistan?
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates10/8/2012 6:08
Asia: SouthSponsoring again...

Since I don't live in Pakistan (tickets are not cheap either), if I can not find a reliable relative (my luck that my family isn't all that), what would you recommend? Would it be possible to hire someone (again trust then becomes the issue)?

you must have some of your friends there. Try to talk to them, everything is possible in Pakistan if you have good connections. what about your new in-laws.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates10/7/2012 13:36
Asia: SouthSponsoring again...

As stated above her K-3 expired while she was in Pakistan, nothing was filed further. She has not been in the US since (As far as I am aware). So what exactly do I have to be concerned with?

My divorce occurred in Pakistan as there was no where for me to file any documentation here. If there is please do tell me where as I have no marriage certificate for USA. I never married her here. I sent my divorce letter to her and the Union Council. Anyone have advice how I can get the Union Council in Pakistan to send me a divorce decree?


Either you have to go or your family member to the union council. They will be able to provide you with the divorce decree. If you face some trouble then a little GREASE :devil: will solve your problem and speedup the process.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates10/7/2012 4:00
Asia: SouthPolice record question for pakistan?

if its one city and 2 places?

Make sure you tell the police officer to write both addresses in the certificate.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates11/10/2012 10:22
Asia: SouthPolice record question for pakistan?
yes, he will need to get police certificate from all the places where he lived for more than six months and i would recommend you to get them attested from Foreign Affairs if possible because Pakistanis are usually put in AP for verification of documents.

Edited by baqir, 25 October 2012 - 03:54 PM.

BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates10/25/2012 15:51
Asia: SouthCivil Documents Pakistani have to Submit for CR-1

Rs. 1500 is average cost for Police Certificate in Punjab Once you have all the documents i suggest you mail everything directly to NVC from Pakistan to save money and time. DHL Express is pretty good service cost Rs.3800 Takes 3-4 Business days to deliver and you can track your package on there website. DONT FORGET TO MAIL THE COVER SHEET FROM NVC WHICH YOU SHOULD BE ABLE PRINT ON NVC PAYMENT PORTAL AFTER YOU PAY IV FEE

well i didnt pay anything for police certificate. I guess money you guys paid for the certificate went straight to their pockets.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates9/24/2012 3:58
Asia: SouthNikah date and wedding dates

Hi,

I got my nikah done 24th of september and my wedding was on 27th of September. If they ask me at the interview when did I get married, what should I say? 24th or 27th?

And I don't have any pics for my nikah.

Thank you.

I believe it should be date of nikah as that date will be on nikah namah.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates9/22/2012 4:05
Asia: SouthPolice Certificate (Character Certificate) in Pakistan

hi guys plz help me i cannot find my origional police cert it was with all other documents n soon m flying to USA will they ask me for it at USA airport?

Don't worry. They wont ask for police certificate from you.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates3/2/2013 12:42
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC Case Complete timeline

HAHAHA, THINK AGAIN WHAT YOU JUST WROTE AGAIN. ITS OK TO ADMIT WHEN ONE IS WRONG. I JUST PROVED YOU WRONG

Calm down man, People are just trying to help. Sometimes there are delays in the process but with a reason. Sometimes they need to do additional background checks or could be some other reason but if everything is normal, it will take a WEEK to review your document.
No need to yell at people. These people are not getting paid by you or anyone. They are trying to help everyone. They spend their precious time on this GREAT forum to answer your questions.
chill bro.
Ramadan Kareem

Just remember: "Not every case is same."

Concentrate on your application rather than wasting your time trying to prove other people WRONG.

Edited by BA & MG, 10 August 2012 - 04:38 AM.

BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-10 04:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhy pakistani govt is unable to speak..

so what???? if they put u in ap....! ?

be a man b a lion....!

INSHALLAH....! Allah sa barii power koi nahii....! koi kuch nahii ker saktaa...! Jo Allah ka hukam hoga wohe ho ga.... keep praying....! everything will fine soon....!

You are right that everything has a time but my dear you are new in this process and time comes when you will get tired of waiting and then you will realize why exactly we are so frustrated and mad.
btw :time:
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-20 15:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhy pakistani govt is unable to speak..

Well it has nothing to do with your views. They don't only put pakistani in AP they almost do with every immigrant around the globe. so don't be frustrate. Mine took 5 month to clear. So just relax and wait.

i agree with virgo2012 as almost ALL Pakistani males are being put in AP without any time to complete. Some Pakistani people are in AP for more than 2 years. I am a Pakistani and i had my interview in Abu Dhabi, outcome was same, AP. In my case i guess it was already decided. They just look at the place of birth and put everyone in AP.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-10-20 10:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exam - "Insufficient Time Interval" on worksheet
It wont create any problem in getting the visa. Just make sure that she gets her remaining shots on time.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2013-02-16 06:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAbu Dhabi Administrative Processing
Dear reza. It means that they are working on your case. I was also in AP for almost 14 months. Dont worry and pray.

Hi Everyone
My parents and younger brother are on AP for almost 170 days in Abu Dhabi. They were told that this process will take 6 to 8 weeks however we knew that it will take longer than that. I looked all the blogs and informative websites about AP and I couldn't find anything more than frustration and pain. Hopefully everyone under that frustrating unnecessary stage will get their visas as soon as possible. There is something that I wanna ask in here. My parents and the younger brother have gone to interview on Sep.09.2013. A week right after that all three case status were updated to Sep 19th and it stopped until Jan 18th 2014. For a week their case status changed again each day and on Jan 24th it stopped to update. Now its Feb 24 and the case status is still stopped. Do you know what that sign means? Ive heard when a case status started updating means they will be clear soon but nothing changed. I really appreciate if you have any opinion on this case and let me know.
Thanks
Reza



BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2014-02-27 01:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCR1 question

hello guys....i have a question...after entering usa with cr1 visa and after getting the 2 years green card..is it going to be an interview for me and my wife for 10 years green card ???????

Most probably, yes.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-11-08 13:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - June 2012

Ok Saylin (or any other technical guru!) I need some scanning help.

I scanned in all 42 pages for the I-864, and they come to 24.6 MB. The trick is...I can't seem to get them compressed. I don't have Adobe Acrobat, and I can't download it (shared computer). I have Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, which does not appear to have a PDF compression method.

I did try to download a "free" PDF compression kit, but it had a virus, so yuck.

Not sure what other options there may be.


You can download this software and it will work as a pdf printer.
http://www.bullzip.c...df/download.php

or you can do it online from
http://www.freepdfconvert.com/

Edited by Baqir, 26 June 2012 - 03:15 AM.

BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-06-26 03:13:00
PhilippinesVisa in hand!!!
congratz :dance: :dance:
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-09-28 04:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI got my visa.
Congratz and prayer for your fiance.
BA & MGMaleUnited Arab Emirates2012-08-01 12:52:00