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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBOGOTA SECOND INTERVIEW APPROVED
Congratulations!! :dance: :dance:
laneyseraFemalePakistan2006-08-04 08:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Date is changed from 26th April to 29th March
Congratulations! That is so nice your wife will be able to attend the interview with you. Too bad she has to leave shortly after. Hopefully AP/AR will be short and quick - or god willing, non-existent.

We look forward to your post about the interview next week! Good Luck.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-03-22 07:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDOES ANYONE KNOWS WHAT THIS MEANS?
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Aug 28 2007, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (PAIN07 @ Aug 28 2007, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, It has been 10 days I have not heard neither from the embassy nor from the American Express about my visa. But according to our senator inquiry last week, My case is still in AP.


It's always possible you misunderstood or misquoted the caller. Again, American Express will have nothing to do with your visa process. They are a Credit Card company. Perhaps you heard "Federal Express".


Actually, AMEX has a bank in ISL that offers VISA application services. They work with the Embassy a lot. My husband applied for a visitors visa at the AMEX in ISL and picked up his Visa at the AMEX in Karachi. Unless the Embassy uses a Courier (TCS) to send his passport and visa directly to him, AMEX will contact him when they receive it.

Congratulations Pain07 - its been a long wait!
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-08-28 10:33:00
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QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Jan 27 2009, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, So I been reading this post or thread or whatever its called and its freaking me out, seriously. My mans from Pak of course, just sent in I-130 a month ago so Im just starting but I cant help but worry. My God, it seems like all the guys from Pak get AP! My husband applied for a visit visa twice before, got denied once, got Ap for like 8 months and then just denied...#######? Now I know they gonna put him on AP. He has a really common name and he lived in England for like 6 years; it seems like guys that travel alot n have common names get AP immediately. I swear to god, if we wait like 10 months or whatever just to get to our interview, n then they tell us we have AP, man, I'll die! 6 weeks my a*s!!! AP takes forever! Ok, so now someone shud say, don worry amanda u wont get AP n everything will be fine. Right? right???? ok maybe not :'(



welcome aboard.. good thing is you have everyone here at Visa Journey to commiserate with - it was about 9 months from Marriage to Port of entry for my husband. the waiting was super painful - here is where I tell you not to worry.. but he will most likely get A/P. Ive been on VJ for over 3 years and I dont remember any male pakistani being handed a visa at the interview. Good thing is you are taking the CR-1 route which means it takes longer, but he can immediately get to work and drive and all that fun stuff when he gets here. No waiting for months and months to get EAD and Green card (which can be very frustrating to strong men[and women for that matter]) Once he is here, you'll be so busy, you'll forget about all of the weekends and holidays without him. just talk every day and realize he is just as miserable as you . Be happy and loving each day with him.

there are some really good people on this board, post all your questions, concerns and progress - you'll get answers and support.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2009-01-27 23:15:00
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QUOTE (askfruitcakelady @ Jan 27 2009, 08:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wohoo congrats laney. First item of business, see AMI ,Manzar going back march 8th im heading out later the month..lol



Thanks Cindi Lou!
that is awesome... we really need to get back as well. Those plane tix are just TOO MUCH! Anyone getting any good deals lately? I cant believe he has been here almost 3 years!

laneyseraFemalePakistan2009-01-27 22:59:00
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not silly at all! It is the little things that get you through the a/p period. I'm sure I organized my closets, kitchen and basement 12 times while I waited ,,,, just to pass the time!

QUOTE (browneyedgirl @ Jan 27 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys I have some exciting news that i just cant hold in. No we didnt get the visa yet devil.gif but i upgraded the memory in my computer and it is working superb !!!! I cant believe what a difference it makes tongue.gif . I should have done it a long time ago headbonk.gif . Ok, just thought i would share it with u all cuz im excited about it. I know , Im silly.


laneyseraFemalePakistan2009-01-27 18:00:00
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Hey Guys,

Does not really belong here, but this thread is where it all started for the hubby and I. I screamed when the email popped up on my screen. Nas thought I won the lottery.

Just under 3 years of my hubby being in the US, his 10 year green card was approved. Finally no more waiting (Until the N-400 in Sept smile.gif )

Good luck to all who are waiting... soon you will be able to wait with your loved ones on the next steps.
Laney

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laneyseraFemalePakistan2009-01-27 15:44:00
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QUOTE (? Zain ? Fariha b @ Jan 26 2009, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello! What is the # for ISL embassy and their email? Also DOS #?


Hello,
Its been a really long time since I called DOS, so I'll let someone else supply that - but here is the Embassy information:

http://islamabad.use...rant_visas.html

Immigrant Visa Unit
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5
U.S. Embassy Islamabad
Pakistan

Phone: (+92-51) 208-2700
M-F, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fax: (+92-51) 282-2632
E-mail: pakivinfo@state.gov


Good luck - getting someone live on the phone is a once in a life time event. biggrin.gif I typically got hung up on in my visa days.

When sending emails, put the ISL Case # in the subject line and include the Case #, applicants name and date of birth with the question. But - be prepared for canned/scripted responses.

laneyseraFemalePakistan2009-01-26 18:25:00
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Congrats Cindi and Manzar!

Hubby and I are just finishing month 5 of waiting for his 10 yr card... Inshallah will happen before we apply for citizenship!

QUOTE (cindishah @ Dec 20 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fatimah Maryium, the green card came 3 days after card production notice online!!


laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-12-23 15:20:00
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Good luck, please let us know how it goes.....

QUOTE (dhobee @ Nov 25 2008, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Salam everyone,

On my way to Islamabad, will have the interview 2moro morning inshAllah.

I know I am making this very dramatic... but well...

Please pray they don't put me in AP. P-L-E-A-S-E!!!

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-11-25 21:08:00
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Many Many Congratulations!! I hope your wifes flight and POE are smooth. kicking.gif


QUOTE (pakmani @ Aug 5 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello All,

I am soooooooooooooooooo glad to share that my wife was issued the CR1 visa on 8/1/08. She got a call from American Express today to pick up the visa. She picked up her passport and visa packet few hours ago. I never thought this day would ever come.

Thank you so much to everybody who has helped me through this journey and answered sometimes my nonsense questions. I would still help whoever I can, I may not visit VJ as often as I used to but don't hesitate to send me an email.

Aisha, hang in there, your day will come soon. Keep praying, I will pray for you guys as well.

kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-08-05 13:20:00
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That is fantastic Aisha!! Please keep us posted.

QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Jun 12 2008, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Alhumduliah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We finally got our interview date!!!

It's for July 31st @ 8am biggrin.gif


Aisha

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-06-12 14:13:00
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That is great Hafiz! Congratulations to you and your wife.

QUOTE (hafiz @ Jun 6 2008, 11:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well mashallah, my wife gave birth to a baby girl last week.

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-06-09 13:12:00
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wow, 3 weeks! this process sure teaches us patience. I hope the NVC process goes much quicker!

QUOTE (browneyedgirl @ Apr 30 2008, 04:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a update, We finally made it out of CSC; Thank God. Our petition was shipped to NVC on April 25, just waiting for them to receive it , then on to the embassy soon.

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-04-30 08:12:00
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Hey Girlie!
I wish I could remember!!!! I do know that I took 3 years worth of tranascripts and returns to the interview, I can't remember what she gave back. Better to be safe than sorry. smile.gif

Laney

QUOTE (browneyedgirl @ Jan 23 2008, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone know if ISB embassy requires 3 years tax return or only 1 yr? I have read 1yr is required and the other 2yrs are optional, Which is correct pertaining to ISB?

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-01-23 21:55:00
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That is so great!! I hope you have a fantastic reunion.

QUOTE (jeremy tentis @ Jan 23 2008, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi All,
I'm very happy to say that after 1 year and 7 months my wife has finally received her I-130 visa!! She will be coming the the US in a couple of weeks and we will at last be reunited. Good luck to all of you with your visa journey. InshAllah, you will all be reunited soon.


Here is a rough timeline of our case. We had to endure two security checks....

May 3, 2006-- Applied for I-130
Aug 15, 2006-- NOA2, sent to USCIS
Dec 28, 2006-- USCIS approves, sent to Islamabad
Jan 8, 2007-- Islamabad Embassy receives case
Mar 6,2007-- Packet 3.5 sent
June 22, 2007-- Interview date, on AP
Oct 15, 2007-- First security check completed
Oct 23,2007-- Embassy calls my wife and asks a few basic questions about our marriage.
Oct 27,2007-- DOS informs me that we are on a second security check.
Dec 17,2007--DOS says that second security check has been completed.
Jan 18, 2008-- Visa issued!
Jan 23, 2008-- Wife receives visa!





Hey Mary,
Im so sorry to see he will need a hearing aid. I hope everything else is going well.
Laney

QUOTE (MaryandMian @ Jan 23 2008, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for asking, we have been running back and forth to the doctors. He is deaf now and we are going to have to go and get a hearing aid within the next few weeks. They are discussing more surgery but decided that it may cause more harm than good. I appreciate everyone's concern and above all their prayers.

I hope to see more approvals in this forum soon too.

laneyseraFemalePakistan2008-01-23 21:48:00
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Oh my gosh Mary, what a dreadful ordeal for your son to have to go through. I can't imagine the pain he must be in. You guys are in our prayers.

QUOTE (MaryandMian @ Dec 2 2007, 08:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Surgery update: My son was in surgery from 11:30 a.m. Friday until 4:30 p.m. and we had very bad news. The prior surgery did not take since his head was full of scar tissue and it was the worst infection that the doctor ever saw he informed me. The infection had eaten away more bone and they had to shave it down further so he is in alot of pain yet as of today. They did more bone grafts, donor tissue and rebuilt the ear drum, reinstalled the titanium inplant, etc. We are uncertain if he will have any hearing restored and will have to go back in two to three weeks for stitches to be removed. I will still have to limit my time on VJ and do come and read and check my pms but do not hang around to post like prior.

I will still continue to come and root all of you on and pray that you are all reunited soon with your loved ones.

Mary

laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-12-03 09:05:00
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That is AWESOME! Congratulations. kicking.gif

QUOTE (XStrangerX2007 @ Nov 8 2007, 09:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Asalam-Alaikum(ww),

COURIER SERVICE CALLED MY HUSBAND TODAY AND TOLD HIM TO COME PICK UP HIS PASSPORT.....

ALHUMDOLILLAH!!! ALHUMDOLILLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best of luck to those who are still waiting for this process to be over!!!!!

laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-11-08 11:03:00
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QUOTE (MaryandMian @ Oct 5 2007, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As for me (old timers know about son) we got more bad news and two more surgeries are to be performed end of November. We got confirmation he is totally deaf in his left ear. This will be about his 15th and 16th surgery since 2002 so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Mary



Good Morning Mary,
I'm sorry to read your son has now totally lost all hearing in his left ear. I went through all the trauma of 1000's of ear infections and finally tubes before my son was 15 months old --- BUT I just cannot imagine so many surgeries.
Stay strong and you and your family are in our prayers.
Laney and Naseer.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-10-08 08:28:00
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Hello Ayesha,

I'm so sorry to hear your waivers were denied. :(

I don't really know what the letter means that the Embassy sent your husband. My husband got the same letter and got the Visa when he went back in - however, we did not have any waivers involved in our case.

Did you finish the paperwork for the I-130 all the way through the NVC? Did the Embassy get the I-130 (CR-1) application while you were waiting for your waiver approvals?

Good Luck with what ever road you guys end up traveling.
Laney

:unsure: Hello everyone;

Our waivers both the I212 and the I601 were denied in the begining of August. We will appeal the decision, but honestly I am so tired of all this immigration #######, it's been all together 5 years. Anyway, at the same time we received a letter from the Islamabad Embassy that says;

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are ready to continue processing of your immigrant visa application. Please come to the Consular Section, American Embassy, Islamabad , Pakistan on any working Monday between 8-10 am.

Please bring all of your passports (current/previous) and this letter with you.


Thanks, IV Unit


Does anyway know what this means? We filed for the K-3 and I-130, but only went to the interview for the K-3 which is the denial, the I-130 we did not go for the interview for, hoping that we could finish processing here in the US. I believe that the letter is asking us to start the interview process for the I-130? I dont know. Thanks for anyones help. Ayehsa


laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-08-11 16:28:00
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Thanks Mary!!

I almost forgot - 37 is pretty un-eventful! :jest:
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-08-06 09:18:00
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Thanks and GOD bless you all.

I went to the travel agency and these people are ufffffffff they are giving me the price for one way ticket for PIA 61,500($1,000).

I don't wanna take any other airline coz I heard that at Dubai or in London they give you hard time at the immigration counter when you proceed towards US flight.


Hey Timeframe,
My hubby had a short layover in Heathrow and had no problems at all. A direct flight would be ideal, but if you need to save some $, a short layover might be nice in London or Dubai. You can stretch your legs.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-08-02 22:15:00
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Hey Ali!
Does this mean they finally approved your I-130?? :dance:

Do you really want to run the risk of being stuck in A/P without the misses, without your job and your new home for months and months? Or can you return to the US on your K-3 while they are processing A/P???

Welcome back to the thread.. there has been a lot of great news lately, the visa's are flyin since the new ambassador took over.

hey everybody! Hope everybody is doing well! We are hanging in here. Man life is busy in the USA. Working my butt off, planning to buy a house now! planning to go back to School as my company will pay for it. Even though masters seems like such a looong program...

Anyways I think its times to AOS now.. Shall I go IR1 in Pakistan or AOS in the US, I think I will go for IR1 in Pakistan as I dont like the Immigration people in the US. The DOS people in Pakistan were a lot nicer!


laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-07-22 07:48:00
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Keep the faith everyone!!!! We got visa after almost 18months of waiting. After a few years of trying for baby. we finally on track. Manzar to be a daddy , inshallah in March. we are both 41 years old. what blessing!!!



Ok Mrs Cindi! I am not supposed to giggle and tear up at the same time so early in the morning!

Big ol congratulations to you and Manzar. :dance:
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-07-19 06:26:00
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WOW!!!! So much good news now-adays in the ISL thread.
Congratulations to all who have waited for so long. Have a happy reunion!!
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-07-17 07:46:00
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Khurram is right, check A and attach the NOA2 of your I-130 from December.

Hello,

In part 2 of I-485 which box should I check on a basis of K-3 visa?

Thanks,
Ali


You will check "a" as your I-130 is approved and that is why you are applying for AOS


But I had proceede with my I-129F.


laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-07-09 15:27:00
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I am soooooooooo happy :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: my wife finally got her visa in hand. Many many thanks to my God...

:jest: :jest:


ALI


Congratulations!!! I hope she has a great trip! :dance:
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-24 07:47:00
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I just received emails stating that my wifes I-130 and I-129 have been approved. I just wanted to say that, thanks to all the folks who have posted here and shared their timelines. If was'nt for that I would have been lost. Thanks For Sharing, everyone.



Congratulations! :dance: :dance: I hope the rest of your journey goes as smoothly! Keep us informed....
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-17 18:25:00
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As a fiancé(e), you are not required to fulfill this requirement at the time of They also do this in the K category too I think. It is cheaper to have these done prior to her coming to the USA and she can get a form from the panel doctor listing these as done prior to her arrival. I would double check to be sure but they do require the vaccinations or a list of them at some time during the processing.

http://travel.state....tml#Vaccination
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The vaccinations set us back about $200 in the US. He should have done them in Pak! :)
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-15 19:00:00
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I just called DOS, and they said that the security check for my wife has been completed and an electronic message
has been sent to Islamabad Embassy.
Thanks God!!!
Should I call DOS for reconfirmation?



Congrats Ali1978! Hopefully the Embassy will contact your wife quickly! Call DOS again tomorrow, just for confirmation. Then start bugging the Embassy :)
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-14 09:03:00
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Police Certificate

Hi all I just wanted to share with you my expereince in getting a police certificate in Karachi, Pakistan

My wife went to the police station in covering her town and in my wife's case it was shahrae-Faisal, Karachi Police station.

She was told to bring the following:

Photocopy of Interview letter
2 1X1 Photos of her
2 photos of two neighbors that can vouch for her character
Id card copies of: Her, Her Dad and both of the neighbors

Once all of the above were taken to police station she was given a form which asked for the following:

Her name, address and signature
Her Father's name, address and signature
The neighbor's names, addresses and signatures

She was given the certificate the next by the Police station



Sheesh!!!! I dont remember my husband having to do all that! They must have changed things..... I don't think I could get two of my neighbors to vouch for me in my little association... :lol:
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-11 19:09:00
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ok, All this talk about AP & AR is scaring the &^%&^% out of me. With all these discussions, should I attend the interview with my wife just to make sure they know it is legitimate. I mean, I have everything in place, my case is straight forward, good job, tax returns, all papers in place without RFE's, Allahumdullillah, and a lot of evidence of a solid marriage will be provided (phone cards, wedding pics, honeymoon pics, itineraries, etc.)

How about now, do you think AR/AP may happen? Another thing, My wife's name is not common at all, not to mention she does not have one of those unisex type of names like "Naveed" "Shafqat" "Shafeeq", etc.

Hey, If me being there absolutely prevents AP, I'm there!!!! My heart goes out to those who are going through it, But I do not want to go through it. Inshallah, I won't, but can use some feedback.


I was there... he still got A/P. But hopefully it made a difference in the notes taken. I was very glad to be there and experience the interview and support him. Plus I got to spend time with him :).

I do believe the majority of K-3 VJ'ers attend the interview alone.

Thanks for email depre.
My sister's friend (female) just had her interview on April 17,2007 and she got her visa in Week. She arrived in U.S on May 07,2007. If this helps.


That is great!... did she come on a K-3 or CR-1?
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-09 07:22:00
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My Husbands K-3 interview fee was $100. Plus we had the $80 (apprx) fee for Fingerprints. The $380 sounds like the CR-1 fee that is paid to the NVC. ?? Not sure, cause we did not pursue the CR-1.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-05-07 18:49:00
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No, I didnt called DOS. I even dont know that you can call somewhere except the embassy. Would you please give me the information about DOS as their PH# or email. I will appreciate your help.

Thnaks,
Ali


It's been so long since I called, so I do not remember the prompts - but once you get a human,, you will need the name, case #, birthdate in order to get the status. Do not expect too much more than "Pending" or "Complete" - if you ever get a "Complete" do yourself a favor and call back in a few minutes to see if you get the same answer.... that one burned me once!

(thanks Mary)
DOS number:

1-202-663-1225
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-04-25 19:20:00
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I am so happy one step closer our I-129F, and I-130 both approved yesterday.. Please pray for us that all go well. I am going to see my husband in May so very very happy :dance: :dance: :dance:



Congrats!! That is soo fast for California..... well, its faster than I was used to :)
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-04-18 18:16:00
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Is this normal for them to put people on AP after interview of K3 at Islamabad?



Men, Yes, almost every time.
Women, Not often, and usually missing docs.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-04-12 13:01:00
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That's great Ali (Michigan) - 'bout time you pulled some weight around the household! :P

Welcome Mrs Fasel... Hope you have a great time!
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-04-10 22:11:00
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.....
At the end he said congratulations and wellcome to the United states. He repeated this twice, but also give me the pink slip and told me wait for 2 to 4 months. I said my wife is going back to US next week and she is pregnant. He ask me in which month she is i told him, he said don't worry you will be there when the baby will born. He said minimum 2 months upto 4 months.

So my AP starts from today. My wife was lilttle dissappointed as she wanted to go with me back to US and not any single question asked from her.


Thanks for all of your help and answers. I think it is the time to celebrate. Now waiting when my AP will end. :dance:


Morning Zaki,
It looks like your interview went very well. :dance: I understand your wifes disappointment, I too had to say goodbye to my husband at the very crowded ISL airport shortly after the interview :crying:. Congrats on the baby and successful interview. I hope you're here in time to see the birth of your baby.
Laney
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-03-29 08:59:00
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......
Please pray for me tomorrow interview.


Thanks

Zaki



Good Luck Zaki... Keep us posted! Insha'allah- your A/P will be swift and you will not require any additonal paperwork.
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-03-28 14:29:00
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Welcome Desperado!

We waited about 4 months on A/P. Some take longer :( . I do remember that earlier this year, rkhalid was only on A/P for 2 months :D .

Mary is right, do not set dates. They will come and go and make things worse. After calling the DOS to check on our status at least 3-4 times a week for 3 months, I decided to stop the madness and call them only on Wednesdays. Funny thing is, even though I checked all the time, my hubby knew we were off A/P before me... the DOS customer service did not know he was off of A/P until the day the Embassy sent my husband a request to return to finish the process. I had to wait 2 hours for the DOS to open the morning after my husband called with the good news to confirm the security clearance finale.

I can't find the number for the Dept of State that I used to call... hopefully someone here will have it. After about 2 weeks you can call and find out how the sec check is going. Don't expect too many details.. more like "The case is still pending"

Good luck.. hope it goes fast for you guys!
Laney
laneyseraFemalePakistan2007-03-28 09:06:00