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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanyone who has been approved within last 2 weeks h

on the phone calling.....
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they have it :)
cool
2- 4 weeks before gets to bombay? wow!

I finally got thru today.....
Case number assigned today.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-05-30 14:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanyone who has been approved within last 2 weeks h

I129F approved May 16th, no NOA2, called the NVC, they didnt recieve my cae yet


Same here, approved May 16th, called them last night (seems to be the best time), no info on the case yet. The gal on the other end said, it may take 90 days... yeah right. From what I have seen with other recent approvals, its been taking anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks for the NVC to receive the approval, no rhyme or reason here. I guess they expect you to just suck it up and wait. I for one have made up my mind to call them every two days.


Sorry, missed the top part of the question.
I received both my NOA2s in the mail on monday (05/21/07).
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-05-25 11:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresanyone who has been approved within last 2 weeks h

I129F approved May 16th, no NOA2, called the NVC, they didnt recieve my cae yet


Same here, approved May 16th, called them last night (seems to be the best time), no info on the case yet. The gal on the other end said, it may take 90 days... yeah right. From what I have seen with other recent approvals, its been taking anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks for the NVC to receive the approval, no rhyme or reason here. I guess they expect you to just suck it up and wait. I for one have made up my mind to call them every two days.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-05-25 10:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f ALSO BEEN APPROVED!!!

Congratulations to you both!


Congrats.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-05 09:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F touched many times... I-130 not touched.

I'm sorry I dont understand what you mean by register your petitions. I know to check case status on uscis.gov and there are no dates there. Thank you.


Create a user account (customer) on the USCIS instead of just checking.

https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/index.jsp

then click on this " Create/Edit customer portfolio account"
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-14 10:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F touched many times... I-130 not touched.

Where do u guys see "touched" I've never gotten touches since filing....waiting for NOA 2 approval....

good luck to u'll


Go the to USCIS website and register your petitions, then look in the date columns next to the applications, the dates there change each time someone "touches" your file. I beleieve they scan a barcode on your file each time it is moved, looked at, used as a door stop, whatever, etc.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-13 22:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F touched many times... I-130 not touched.

Hi all,

My I-129f has been touched many times; as you can see by my status below, but my I-130 have never been touched since April; i am wonering what this means.

Is it possible that the I-129f gets touched the most and is approved and then the I-130 is touched just one time and approved as a formality as the I-129f is already approved. Just a questions.


Beleive me I know the wait can be devastating, but these things do get approved. Just to put your mind at ease... hopefully. My I-130 was touched just once in three months, then no touches till approval day. The I-129F was touched a few times, the first was the transfer to california, then a month later a few more touches, then nothing for more than a month, finally the approval emails show up.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-13 22:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally approved!!!!

First of all I would like to say thank you for all vj members who are very supported and very helpful.
Finally my I-130 approved last june 19, 2007 and hope we will receive the notice very soon.
Its a very very long journey, almost 10 months we have to wait this moment ......... Thanks God, finally He heard our prayer
And what documents we should prepare?

Thank you so much :thumbs:


Congrats.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-23 23:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFeb I-130 Filers with Approval (We Got Approved!!!)

Hi Everyone,

I Wanted to start this Thread to Thank all of you for the help and info. share. Our I-130 Petition got APPROVED on Jun 22, 2007 (Recieved an Email from USCIS Mentioning I-130 APPROVAL NOTICE SENT)
Feeling Very Happy about this and thanks again for all the information guys. Here is our Timeline so far

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Feb 26, 07 -- I-130 Petition Sent
Feb 28, 07 -- Recieved by USCIS @ VSC
Mar 13, 07 -- NOA1 - Notice with Reciept Date
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May 29, 07 -- Transfered to CSC
Jun 05, 07 -- Transfer Notice Sent
Jun 22, 07 -- Approved - NOA2 - Approval Notice Sent :D

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Congrats.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-23 23:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestimeline moved a month back

Count me in..
So sad :unsure:


Mine did too :angry:


Mine moved back and forth several times too, but finally got approval, so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-27 10:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCONSOLEMASTER IS APPROVED!!! YESS!!!

I AM APPROVED MY FRIENDS!!!

I AM VERY EXCITED! I RAN UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS UNTIL I SWEAT ALL OVER MY CLOTHES!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! :thumbs:


Congrats.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-28 11:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-156
The truth.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-04-11 00:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmy visa interview was approved but...

hello vj friends.....

Please help me with this matter....I have interviewed June 6 and i heared that the consular told its okay and wait for my name to be called for the releasing....
Heres my questions guys... While waiting for my name to be called at the releasing place they me give me my other documents like pictures...and they give me the pink slip and told me to pay delbros for my visa delivery but aside from that the girl told me and give me a papers stating that they will need to have further review regarding my papers..i Im quiet confusing why i need the other paper stating that they need to have further review since there is no other requirement that should be check for me to submit on that paper. Please help me...


Why they need to have further review since i have complete papers?
Why i pay delbros?
Why they dont check anything for me to submit in case its lack of evidence for me to know?
What will i do?
How long am i going to wait till i get my visa?


PLEASE HELP ME..........MY VISA WAS APPROVED BUT I DONT KNOW WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO ISSUE MY VISA.....Please help me....im getting too much stress with this matter


thanks.....GOd Bless!!!


lyn



You are on what is called Administrative Review (AR), basically a background/security check, you will have to wait it out, no way around it, as far as I know. Almost all male and some female applicants going thru the islamabad embassy (pakistan) have to endure this exact same thing for various periods of time.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-07 10:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan I ask for a later Interview date?

Does this question even help the OP?

Why is the Canadian government helping YOU with 2K a year and you're not a Canadian citizen? I'm a Canadian citizen and they ain't paying any of it for me!


SOL
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-06-12 11:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHelp! Any Ideas?

Try posting in the MENA forum. This is unfortunately fairly common for them, so they have a lot of experience and wisdom to pass on.


What does MENA stand for?


Post in the Islamabad (ISL) thread, you may have better luck there.

http://www.visajourn...h...=79&st=4035,
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-10 17:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionthe black sheep

I am not sure how to fill out a time line but here is where I am at.

I met my fiancé while she was in the US on a K1 fiancé Visa. Her hopeful parental arranged relationship didn't work out. Although the relationship didn't last more than a day, the persistent parents had managed to file for a marriage license and the failed relationship became a legal marriage in the U.S. My fiancé returned home to Pakistan without overstaying her K1 Visa (July 2005). Her then fiancé filed to have the marriage annulled.

While my Fiancé was a temporary visitor we spent allot of time together and we became good friends. It was after she returned home that she and I got engaged. In January 2006 while we were waiting for the court to complete the process of her annulment we decided that she should file for a Visitor Visa. She applied for the Visitor Visa in Pakistan and it took about 6 months for her application to be denied.

In September 2006 I sent a Petition for a Fiancé Visa to the USCIS and received my receipt in October with a receipt date of Oct 2, 2006. My packet included sufficient evidence and the forms were filled out correctly. In early January 2007, my case was sent to the NVC. She received communication from the embassy in late February requesting that the appropriate documents for a K1 visa application be completed and returned to the embassy along with an affidavit of support. We got the paperwork done and my fiancé sent the required paperwork back to the embassy within the first week of March 2007. Within 3 weeks she received a letter notifying her of her interview date of May 29th, 2007.

I hadn't visited my fiancé since she left in 2005. We were a fool to think she was going to get a Visitor Visa and furthermore foolish to think that the K1 Fiancé Visa Process would move quickly enough for us to be together.

I planned a trip to Pakistan the first week of June right after my Fiancé’s interview date of May 29th. We were certain that she would get the Fiancé Visa. Well my Fiancé and I were shocked when she was told no. I traveled to Pakistan anyway because I missed her so much. I stayed there for a Month.

Armed with more photographs of the two of us together in Las Vegas, and over $1000 worth of phone records in hand, My Fiancé went to her interview at the Islamabad, Pakistan U.S. Embassy. After a long day of waiting she was called to the window to be rudely interviewed. She was asked if I visited her since she left the U.S. and she honestly answered "No". The Visa Officer told her that he didn't believe that we have a real relationship because I hadn’t visited her since she left. He told her that he was sending the case back to the NVC and that any further action on this case would need to be conducted from the U.S. She was also given a rejection letter with the box 221(g) marked.

While I was in Pakistan I visited the Islamabad embassy. I spoke with an American Citizens Services Officer. He told me that in cases like mine the case is sent back to the NVC then back to USCIS for further checking. He told me that a decision is rendered in the United States and if they approve the case and forward it back to the embassy, the embassy issues the visa without further scrutiny.

I returned back to the U.S. on June 25th and checked my Case Status online. It read: On May 31st, 2007 we sent you a letter requesting additional evidence. I searched my mail combing through it looking for the letter. I didn't find it and waited until Jun 29th and when I still didn't receive it I filed a service request with NVC letting them now that I haven't received the letter yet. The described the service request as notifying the USCIS that I haven't received the letter with timeline of 45 days for resolution.

It's June 19th and I still haven't received the letter. By the way when I call the phone system after hours it tells me that the letter I was sent was an I-797 requesting additional evidence. The I-797 part was left out on the online tool.

I felt confident after talking to the U.S. Citizens Services officer in Pakistan only to have the delay instigated by the USCIS in sending my letter poke painful holes of doubt in my confidence.

Oh and furthermore I did marry my fiancé while I was in Pakistan. It is religious marriage and we didn't file the marriage in any court in fear of violating our Fiancé Visa Petition. We will file our marriage in the U.S. courts upon our Fiancé Visa Petition's approval.

I don't know what to think...I am going to wait a few more weeks for the RFE letter and if I don't get it, I am going to look to hire a good immigration attorney.

If anyone out there has any further insight please feel free to share. :blink:


From what I have read on these forums, the folks at islamabad are very good at sniffing out married people claiming to be fiances. And if they find out your situation you will be in a heap of trouble with the USCIS. Just remeber you should not have anything that could raise their suspicion, like pictures that are way too intimate for pakistani fiances, names on papers, etc during the K1 interview. Immigration attorney at this point is the right move.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-10 21:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 for K3

I would like to get some help with this issue.
My niece husband received the packet from embassy in pakistan for his K3 visa. She is a student and works part time during summer so will need a co sponsor for I-134.
Her father owns 2 houses worth $60000 plus each and has owned them for last 3 to 4 years and has filed taxes for about $ 18000 income last year with 3 dependents on his taxes. Can he submitt I-134 as a cosponsor? Any feed back is appreciated. Thanks


If the equity not just "value" of the homes equals a total of $120,000 then it could be converted to the cash equivalent of $24,000 in qualifying income, totalling $42,000. If that meets the 125% of poverty level for his household size including the niece's husband, where he lives, then he would qualify as a co-sponsor.


Thanks for your reply.So if the household consist of husband wife plus 2 kids does the father qualify for co-sponsor. Also does he need to put $18000 in the annual income and property value as you stated or the whole value of 120000 plus. Thanks

Anybody can be a cosponsor. Looks like he will need one I-134 from the wife and one from the father in law (or you?). Basically the combined income from both the I-134s must be above the poverty level for the houshold for this year. It should be straight forward to figure the equity on the houses, as there is place for the appraised value and the amount of outstanding mortgage on the i-134 form. You will need to send the Tax statment to prove the house values, letter from mortgage company showing how much is still owed against the houses. Also you will need proof of the sponsors US citizenship. Also past three years tax returns or IRS transcripts for the sponsor and co sponsor. Go to USCIS website and look at form I-864P, it is latest poverty guideline (under 125% column), unless you live in alaska or hawaii, it is $25812 for household size of 4 and $30162 for 5. This is just my opinion, I am not a lawyer. Hope this helps.

Edited by waiting4s, 10 July 2007 - 09:19 PM.

waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-10 21:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Nov 1 2007, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif My wife got a call from the American Express to come tomorrow and pick her visa up! kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congrats
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-11-06 10:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (scarlethawk @ Oct 28 2007, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, after years of wait, it's finally over ... my wife and daughter received their visas.
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Than something along the lines of .... congratulations your visa has been approved. Everything is okay, you need to send medical report. Which was sent along with passports and received the visas in about 12 days.

This forum has been a great help. Thanks for your support!


Congrats.

QUOTE (XStrangerX2007 @ Oct 29 2007, 08:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*Asalam-Alaikum(ww)*,

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

My husband got a call from the embassy yesterday, they said they isued him a visa, all they need is New police certificate becuz his old one expired... all he has to do is submit hi certificate and come pick up his passport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I am so happppppppppy, masha'Allah, Alhumdolillah.

I wish all of you the best of luck... insha'Allah. May you all hear the good news SOON, insha'Allah Ameen!!!!


Congrats.

Edited by waiting4s, 29 October 2007 - 11:41 AM.

waiting4sMalePakistan2007-10-29 11:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Oct 25 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got reply from embassy "Admin processing is still processing. Your submitted documents received and now pending for a review. "
Lets see how long this takes

Hang in there man.
I was there at the embassy, and it was a mad house, especially with the number of people who were there for non immigrant visas. The embassy is simply overwhelmed by the number of folks showing up each day just for visit visas. I would estimate there must have been 300-400 folks just for visit visas.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-10-26 12:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 10 2007, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am delighted to inform my friends that i came to America on OCTOBER, 09,2007 by emirates airline, the journey was nice but so tiring. Now we had to file for a adjustment of status so any brother like to tell me what is the procedure to file for AOS and what documents require for filing of Adjustment of Status on K-1

Thanks


You might want to start by getting married first.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-10-11 14:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
Well, I am happy to annouce my wife has finally made it here. She received her K-3 visa (passport and paperwork packet) on Sept 28. That is 13 working days (or 17 days) from the interview date, where they told us 7-10 days. By the grace of Allah, her POE experience was very smooth, infact we were done in 10 minutes. The border agent did not ask any questions from her, just from me as I had filled out the customs card and put my information on it. All in all a very smooth and pleasant experience. Wishing all folks, all the best and a speedy reunion with their loved ones. Thanks for all your support.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-10-08 10:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (Humera @ Sep 11 2007, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyone else has an interview scheduled for October 4th? Would be happy to meet u in person. LOL.

BTW, what time should I get there at the convention center? I think that is where u purchase the token for the bus ride. Am I correct?

Once you arrive at the actual Embassy and go inside...........is it on a first come first serve basis...........or do they go according to your name, appointment time, etc?

Thanks in advance.

QUOTE (kim-786 @ Sep 11 2007, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all!
I will be very thankful if anyone can answer this. I just recived the AOS bill from NVC. My question is can I pay the AOS bill and IV Visa Bill(which they will mail me later) through US Postal Service's Money Order. The bill says I can pay thorugh the Money order, but it also says from the US bank(confusing). I think they are talking about the cashier's check and NOT the Money order. Thank you in advance and good luck to all!! Regards, kim


Kim, I paid it with a money order that I got from a bank. When they say US Bank...........they mean drawn on U.S. Funds.

Make sure you are early, plan on being at the convention center by 6:30AM. Any cab/taxi can take you there from islamabad or rawalpindi. No bags or mobile phones are allowed, so get a file folder and they keep your phone for Rs 20, remove the sim from it. Then get in line for USA bus ticket, then get inline for security check. Then get in line for bus. The bus drops you at the frot of the embassy, where some idiot will ask if you are there for immigrant visa or visit. Then they will look at your appoinment letter and let you cross the street. Security check again, then wait in line to be let in to the actual embassy. depending on how many pendos are present that wait could be looooong, in our case it was two hours, luckly it was not very hot. Once they let you in, then the final security check and they collect your letter and let you towards a room, with 12 windows, where you will be called by name, pay attention as the american consulars have a dickens of atime pronouncing the names. There is no sequence once you make it inside, just wait and listen for your name. If you are there for K3 you will be called three times, first to pay the fees, second to submit the forms, third for the interview. hope this helps.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-09-16 12:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
I am happy to announce that by the grace of Allah, my wifes K3 was approved on Sept 11th.
She should be receiving her passport by courier in 7-10 days. Sorry for the late posting, could not get to a computer as I was present with my wife at the interview. There must have been about 10 K3 girls present, of which I am personally aware that 5 were approved on that day. We were there at 7:45am
and got out by 2:00pm. The questions were basic, who petiotioned, whats his name, yada, yada. I'll write a more detailed review as I have time. My Thanks to all VJ folks here, its been a journey. Wishing all folks the best and patience.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-09-16 11:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (jaxguy @ Aug 31 2007, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fareash @ Aug 31 2007, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Humera @ Aug 31 2007, 04:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (fareash @ Aug 31 2007, 03:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jaxguy @ Aug 30 2007, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can someone describe the process after ISB receives the case from NVC.
When should we get the police certificate? Now or closer to the Interview date?


police certificate takes a while even if you pay them extra money. I would say from 3-4wks before the interview date.

farah


They are supposed to be free.........BUT I got charged Rs. 3000 for them. Unbelievable.


yup they charged my husband 2,500 Rs, plus they wanted everything i.e. interview letter from ISB embassy, copy of pspt since my husband is in abu dhbai from 2001 they wanted his old residence visa copy etc etc. it was hell getting a police report from there.


Well, nothing is free, even its suppose to be "free". Sohni Dhurti Allah Rakhay, Kaddam Kaddam Aabad.

Thank you both Farah and Fareash

It cost my wife Rs 1500 in karachi, supposedly free...
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-09-02 09:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (fareash @ Aug 28 2007, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey guys salaams,

My husband just had the interview at the Islamabad embassy and they said in four weeks they will email him wether they approve it or not for him to pick up his visa. sad.gif
He had gotten in line at 5am and was out by 10:30am
my husband said that there were two other couples both from NY whose wife's received visa right there.

Questions asked:

What language you prefer: Urdu or English

Does your wife live alone in the US, date of her last visit with you in Abu Dhabi, repeatedly asked date of marriage, what he does, then again date of marriage, name of petitioner, Date of marriage, where your spouse works, saw all of the pictures,

Since my husband came from Abu Dhabi they asked why he didn't just apply from there. Because our marriage had taken place in Pakistan so he had to have his interview in Pakistan for a K-3 visa.

ok take care,

good luck to everyone
Farah


Congratulations... and hope the wait is short.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-09-02 09:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (Humera @ Aug 22 2007, 09:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone,

I just have one other question. When the Islamabad Embassy finally sends the passport back via courier after an IR interview, are they still using a wet red ink stamp for the visa ? The K3 visa is actually a computerized sticker and I was wondering what the IR will look like.

I just saw this on the PIA Website:

All passengers travelling through United Kingdom and holding the following documents require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV):

Passengers travelling to USA

Alien resident card (green card) issued before 21st April,1998.
I-551 stamp (red colour wet stamp). This stamp is issued to passengers whose alien resident card is under process.
Refugee passport. However, passenger doesnot require DATV if also holding permanent resident card issued after 21st April,1998.
Transportation letter.
Letter of parole.

BTW, someone told me PIA has further reduced the baggage weight requirements for people traveling to the U.S. It using to be approximately 60 lbs and I believe now its 50 lbs per suitcase (maximum 2 per person). I will have to confirm that with PIA.


See post 4313 in this thread for the requirements of DAT visa.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-08-22 12:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (dude4084 @ Aug 21 2007, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.


And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.
Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude



Welcome to america... and congratulations!
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-08-22 12:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Asslam o Alikum, every one, I am back to U.S. I arrived yesterday, but unfortunately I had to come alone without my husband :(. As you all know our interview was on July 24th. I went with my husband, and they did let me in, but at the time of interview they asked me to have the seat. we had to wait almost 4 hours before they call him for interview. Interview went great only 10 min. Asked him general questions of when the wedding was, where it was held, asked about my parents, him job etc. In the end said congratulations and welcome to U.S.A. and told him that there is some admin. proc before his visa will be granted but there is no problem with his case and he should get the visa one week to one month inshallah sooner ameen. so we are also on AP, I will be calling DOS to get the update tomorrow, hopefully some good news. its been really hard for me and I am missing my husband a lot. please pray for us that like others we also get good news soon inshallah.
Can someone tell me what is the number for DOS and what are the timings. what is the best time to call.
Good Luck everyone and congrats to all who recieved their visa.


Hang in there, wishing you and your husband a short wait, Inshallah it will be over soon.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-08-13 09:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Hello!

I finally picked up my IR-1 visa today from American Express Courier, I pray for all of those who are waiting for their visas.

Mashallah by the grace of GOD my dark journey is finally over.


GOOD LUCK!!!!!


Congrats!
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-08-02 12:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Hey Guys....

Sorry I haven't been on but I have been so busy. I have updated my timeline. Currently I'm waiting for DS230 and praying that they accept everything we sent for the i-864. I just want it to hurry up and get to Islamabad so that we can get an interview. Also just wondering when he go for interview what exactly will he need. Where do you get Police Certificate in Lahore and how much is it? Do u think its possible for him to be here by end of September guys? Our baby will be born that time inshallah. I'm so stress out. Good luck to everyone.

Allah Hafiz

Do not want to sound like a downer, but my wifes interview date is in september, and our paper work was in islamabad in the begining of june. So, it is highly unlikely your husband would be here by september. He would have to go to the police station incharge of the area he lives in, to get the police certificate, its not supposed to cost anything, but you know pakistan. Also he would need certificates from every city/town he has lived in for longer than six months since he turned 16 years old.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-08-02 01:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Did anybody that has traveled to pakistan get any vacinations before going? If so, what were they? I am going to swat in October and my fiance said there is not any mosquitoes around that time so dont worry about malaria. I just want to double check.


I do not think there is a vaccine for malaria. Your doctor can prescribe anti malarial medicine which you take like a week before getting there and then continue taking a week after you return. The medicine is nothing more than the actual drug used to cure the sickness. Malaria can be very hard on people who have never had it before.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-08-02 01:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

My wife and daughter had their interview today. Their interview time was 8AM. The interview went pretty well. She was interviewed on two separate windows and asked several ususal questions regarding how the marriage was arranged, when we got married, where did we get married, what do i do in the US, how much I earn, when and where our daughter was born, how often I have visited her, where have we lived together since our marriage, key dates of her prior visits to US and other place etc.

In the end, she was told that she meets all requirements of immigrant visa and has been approved. The immigration officer returned all her original documents along with receipts for collecting passports from AMEX. The immigration officer told her that she will receive her visa within a week.

I will keep you posted for any further updates.

I would like to thank all of you for your help, suggestion, support and for sharing your experiences. I wish all of you good luck in your immigration process and wish you a speedy and happy reunion with your families.

Thanks,

Sufi


Congrats
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-31 09:26:00
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Hello everyone, Just been busy with the wife.....Talk about a culture shock. I just went shopping this morning with her and was it an experience, both for her and my pocket....LOL. Anyways, I'm trying to figure out if we can go to Canada, Niagra Falls etc. Are K-3 visa holders allowed to leave the us for a few days and come back without any problems.

Also, should I apply for Adjustment of Status right away or wait? The damn fees are killing me everywhere I go, employment authorization is needed to get a soc number???? Fees for that, Fees went up for Adjustment of Status. And fees for a multi visit visa for one year to Canada is around 150.


Welcome to America!, its a free country...
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-30 23:48:00
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Hello everyone, Sorry but I have been extremely busy with work, preparation for my wife's arrival, etc.

Well, here's the great news. My wife got her visa on the 24th from the AMEX office and left Pakistan on the 27th. She finally arrived through New York and is here with me right now as we speak....actually as I type. She is exhausted, hasn't slept in days and is sleeping right now. The journey was long and tiring. Anyway's, Thank you everyone for your support. I will be checking in periodically since this forum is an addiction now, however i'm sure it will be less often then before. Take care, and good luck to everyone.


Wishing you and your wife all the best, keep us in your prayers.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-28 23:26:00
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Hi!

I was interviewed in April 2005 for the first time for my IR-1 visa, I submitted my medical and police reports.The officer asked me few question and determine that I need to submit the I-601 waiver and being put on administrative review for the first time. I went back to the embassy in May with my USC wife and submitted the I-601 with the fingerprints, I was called again in July 2005 just to submit the tax papers from my sponsors.

Last year in the first week of May I received a letter from the embassy to come for the third interview since my I-601 was approved and I received the approval letter from Rome, Italy. I went to the embassy with new medical and police reports, the officer asked few questions and said "Congratulations and Welcome to USA" then I was asked to submit my passport and handed a purple IV token to receive the visa via courier service within 6-8 weeks.

May 2007, I received a phone call from the embassy saying that, my security clearance has been completed and I need to send the tax papers from my Co-sponsor and they are ready to issue the visa. I contact my brother in law to send his tax papers so I can forward it to the embassy, he sent everything out to me within 3 days. I sent everything to the embassy by the end of May and waited and waited. After a week I received a letter from the embassy saying that my co-sponsor's income is insufficient and I need to send another I-864 from someone who is eligible. I contacted my lawyer and he argue with the embassy that my Co-sponsor has no dependents at all and he owns various business with the income of $36,000, I received another fedex from my brother in law including the new forms and the assets which was more than 5 times than the poverty level, I sent everything out including my new medical and police reports again since they were going to expire soon. I received another letter stating the same thing to send someone's else who qualifies to be a co-sponsor. First week of July I sent the new I-864 from my older brother($38,000 income) no dependents along with the W2's, copy of his passport and his tax returns. Last week I received another letter from the embassy saying that they need the I-864A and the proof of USC from my brother's wife. Total income from both of 'em is $55,000 with no dependents.

Yesterday I went to the courier service and sent everything out to the embassy, I asked the courier person when these papers will be there he tomm morning. What do you guys think what will happen this time and how long should I wait to contact the embassy. Your inputs and comments are more than welcome.

I hope and pray for all of us to reunite with their families once again for good.


So far you have complied with all their requests, so Inshallah you should be receiving the visa soon.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-26 10:14:00
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Salam everyone,

Just wanted to share my husbands interview..july 25,2007.


Wishing you a short AP, hang in there.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-25 22:49:00
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Alhamdulillah my wife rec. the visa... my status is updated below:


Congrats!
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-24 16:36:00
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yes but what about direct consular filing? :thumbs:


Definately an option in my opinion from what little I know about it.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-20 16:59:00
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Al-hamdulillah I received my visa today from AMEX. After 7 months of AP/AR. I called the DOS on the 17th of July and they told me my processing was finished and today received the call from AMEX.
I am updating my name in the list as well as Maranello who received his wifes visa June 20th


Congrats.
waiting4sMalePakistan2007-07-20 10:06:00