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USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

Apologies for my wrong assumption.

 

You gots this ELIS thing sorted, yet?

 

 

yea thanks for asking. my wife is here now and the a number i thought it was, it was the registration number on the visa we just needed to A0 like merc said. my elis app is pending as of now.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-20 10:30:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

Yes bro its pending . Once wife will submit the sealed envelope to immigration officer then they will process the rest of the part
Did you received the sealed envelope ?

 

 

Yea we did. and yea you seem to be right.


That sheet was on the outside of the visa packet.

 

Since the visa packet was already turned in at the POE, it makes perfect sense (to me) that you can't find that sheet.  So, not spend further time to seek out that sheet, CBP already has it.

 

 

We didnt have POE yet


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-18 22:42:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

Here you go Usman Bro ! When u make your id on Uscis system and when u were in payment option just look at right...
you will find what I am saying. Also copied down that info for you..
Hope this will help other members..

Please enter the 'A-Number' and 'Case ID' provided to you by the Department of State at the time you were issued your Immigrant Visa. The 'A-Number' you list must be 9 digits in length. If your 'A-Number' is fewer than 9 digits, you must insert the necessary amount of zeros (0) after 'A' and before your number to create a 9 digit entry. For example, provide A000012345 for A12345.Your name must be entered exactly as it appears on the Immigrant Visa in your passport. If you only have one name, please provide it in the space for 'Last Name (Family Name)' and select the 'No First Name' and 'No Middle Name' checkboxes.USCIS will mail your Permanent Resident Card to the mailing address recorded by the Department of State at the time of your immigrant visa interview or as updated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon your entry into the United States.You can update your mailing address under the View My Profile section on the main menu.



 

 

Alright lowkey i had already read that. but it does not say that its the registration number. it says they should have gave me the a number with the visa not on the visa.

 

anyways i already did it. and hopefully you ar eright.

 

and also is your app still pending ?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-18 07:36:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

Yes Usman bro ! Thats how I have paid my wife's immigrant fee.

 iknow it might of went through but how do you know that it is going to be forsure since you havent recievd the green card yet. or did your wife come to you already and you double checked. please reply as soon as possible lol thank you


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-17 09:24:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

You can find the alien Registration Number on the letter packet we receive with  the visa.. it's a piece of paper that shows USCIS IMMIGRATION FEE which 

you can found your Case number,your full name and your Alien Registration Number.It has instructions/steps how to pay your Immigrant Fee too.You will read a reminder on the last part of paper that saying "you must pay before you travel to the united states.You will not recieve your green card until you have paid the USCIS Immigrant Fee".

 

Hope you can find that sheet.

 

have a Good day!

 

 

 

Yea that sheet we could not find. but do you thnk its the registration number on the visa?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-16 23:56:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

Yes Usman Bro ! you will find that number on the Visa , if you look on top right of the Visa you will see DOS Number , which is your case number.

and if you look down to that case number you will find registration number , that is your Alien Registration Number.

You just need to add A0 in the start of your registration number.

for example A012345678.

 

Yea Are you 100% sure because thats what i thought too. you think i should just pay it to that number what if its not that number?

 

When I was paying for my parents immigrant visa early this month, i was confused as well but there was no A # on their visa, instead it's the registration #. Just put A0 before the other numbers because there is only 8 and they are supposed to be 9.

 

are you sure. did it work out???


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-16 23:51:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

you guys are all wrong. I just talked to the lady at uscis she said its not on the I-130 approval letter. its on the letter of packet that we recieece with the visa. but its a seperate sheet with the a number on it. 

 

also if we dont find that then we can wait when she arrives and they will stamp it in her passport


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-16 11:04:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

the approval letter is in paki. and my wfe cant find it at the moment. 

 

and it honestly doesnt say a anywhere on the us visa. only registration number.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-16 10:53:00
USCIS Service CentersNEW immigrant fee

My wife recieved her visa and passport.

 

I am trying to pay the immigrant fee,

 

I dont know what is her Alien number.

 

 

is it the registration number on her visa since there is no  Alien number on it.?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-16 04:43:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)IslamabadEmbassy -- wife in AP - what is going on? (split from 2 year old thread)

I talked with the DOS lady today and she was very nice and told me that my case is still in administrative processing but it went from pending to active.

 

and she also told me that when they need to do some verifications for example they need to verify with my wifes school that she did attend or if they need to verify our marriage certificate they send an inquiry to the ppl responsible for it. and thew delay happens if they dont respond. but if they do then things will move fast.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-22 13:13:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)IslamabadEmbassy -- wife in AP - what is going on? (split from 2 year old thread)

My wife had her interview in dec 2012 and its still in ap, over 7 months. Did you consummate the marriage?

 

Yes we did. does that make a difference?

 

Also at first on the ceac website they did not update her status it still said ready.

 

now it still says ready but it was updated july 22nd which is today.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-22 13:01:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)IslamabadEmbassy -- wife in AP - what is going on? (split from 2 year old thread)

@ sandy. yes I did. Pray for us. Does that make the process go any faster?

 

 

My status hasnt even been changed yet. It still says ready. . . why didnt they change it.


Edited by Khan.usman, 21 July 2013 - 09:35 PM.

Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-21 21:30:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)IslamabadEmbassy -- wife in AP - what is going on? (split from 2 year old thread)

My wifes CR-1 visa case was sent into Administrative processing at islamabad embassy after her interview july 12 2013.

 

They gave her all the documents back and kept the passport.

 

They said we need to do some verification before we issue the passport.

They gave her A light green paper 221g.

And gave her a address to where she would need to pick up her passport once there done with processing.

 

Whats going on?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-19 16:51:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)why this AP is only for selected applicants and no sign of any help from anywhere.

@boiler

 

Is this true and if so how do you know. did you hear alot of stories about female cases.

 

My wife is in AP. They said they need to do some more verification and dats it.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-21 23:48:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP Islamabad info
"Administrative Processing is a standard procedure for all visa applications. It is a normal process and it does not mean anything is wrong with your case. Some cases take longer to process than others. Once the administrative processing has been completed, we will contact you immediately to let you know and will ask you to return your passport if we have not retained it. Once we have printed your visa, we will return your passport along with the visa packet via our approved courier service (American Express). If it has been more than 6 months since your interview, please e-mail us through our web-based e-mail submission form with your interview date and case number."

This is what it says on the Islamabad embassies website in FAQ section!


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-07 00:43:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)got approved

I had my interview in Islamabad embassy on 28th may. And I was put in ap. My wife petitioned me and it was ir1 catagory. few day back my case were being updated every day and on 15th July it appeared issued on ceas. Yesterday I got my passport in hand. my ap duration was 1.5 months. thanks god smile.png.

 

 

Hey my wife is also on AP since july 12th and she was given the Green sheet, she they kept her passport and everything was complete also.

 

But her stattus on ceac website never changed it still says ready.

 

What does yours say or what did it say after interview and till it said issued. please explain it would be a lot of help for me.

 

and also did you email the embassy after the interview? or did you just wait.

 

because i emailed them twice idk if that slowed down my process. please reply


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-15 23:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)got approved

When was the first time your case status was changed. Was it right when it started changing everyday. Or did it change for the first time then after some time it started changing back to back?

 

I am asking because my wifes status was changed once but not after that.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-25 01:01:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Husband placed in Administrative processing, now what

@bonapart

 

The CO said AP is faster now? Foreal was it in those exact words?

 

And I know males go thru AP. BUt they put my wife in AP. They said they need to do some verification and it can take weeks or months.

 

 


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-07-21 21:52:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)VISITING MY WIFE! I NEED ADVICE!!!!

Hey guys, so my wife's visa has been in admin processing for almost 8 months now. I visited her in Dec 2011 when we got married, and in Dec 2012 when she had her interview. I am visiting her again for a week. Any wise words or tips that might help her visa case? smile.png))))) Its not every day I get to go see her :'(

 

 

Hey My wife's came is in admin process too , its been 34 days since her interview.

 

what does your ceac status say? 

 

did they keep her passport at the interview?

 

When was your case updated and how many times was it updated?

 

Please answer if possible it will help me!

 

Did they give her a Green 221 g sheet?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-15 21:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife In Ap Islamabad Since July 12th/ New AP tracker

hmmm okay, yea mines is not changed either. What was your case creation date?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-20 22:57:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife In Ap Islamabad Since July 12th/ New AP tracker

ready bro ... probably they gonna change mine status as well

 

 

Hey merc anything new happen. or did they change your status yet?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-20 11:28:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife In Ap Islamabad Since July 12th/ New AP tracker

Naw bro. However they finally changed the CEAC status from READY to AP on Aug 11th. What about you?

They stilled haven't changed my status, jboss how meny times did you inquire thruogh email to the embassy.

 

I did it about 2 times but they still havent changed my status. but dos always says i am in AP.

 

I think its a good sign for you that they changed the status maybe your name check came thru and now its at the embassy level. idk


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-15 08:38:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife In Ap Islamabad Since July 12th/ New AP tracker

Usman, did they tell your wife that she will get her visa and passport in x-x days? To most of the interviewers they didn't clearly tell "congrats, you are approved" They simply said your respective AmEx will call you in 7-10, or 8 days, or in 2 weeks to collect your stuff.

 

I dont believe these oldies DoS ladies man. They dont know sh*t! One of them told me "Dont sweat, ALL CR1 category goes through this AP" I think they are holding either because of security concerns or ship all July visas at once. Lets see what happens this coming week. InshaAllah ALL of us will hear a good news smile.png

 

They said it may take weeks or months.

 

And when they emailed me back on aug 1st they said she is in AP and we have not forgotten her case.

and they said if she doesnt hear from them in 6 MONTHS then contact us


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-04 15:13:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife In Ap Islamabad Since July 12th/ New AP tracker

For some reason I don't think our wives are in real AP because of two things.

1- They were VERBALLY told they are approved OR they will get their passport and package in x-x days.
2- Our CEAC status shows READY. If in AP it should have said AP.

I tried to punch other random ISL case numbers on CEAC and I saw people with status "Administrative Processing" Ours show READY. That tells me they are simply holding back our cases for oh who know what "security" concerns... Maybe?? We saw embassies closing, Ramadan is ending, etc... Man you know these gora people high on security sh*t Or they will simply aggregate ALL July interviewers and ship their stuff all at once?? Idk guys, I'm thinking to STOP thinking about this ordeal and just sit back, relax, and wait n watch.




 

 

lol you right boss, hopefully you right. 

 

but for some reason I asked the DOS why it didn't change on the website and they said it is probably a glitch on the website. IDK

 

but Ima wait

 

everything happens for a reason

 

Thats weird tho they said 7-10 days for your wife and gave her the green sheet?

 

for my wife they said it could be weeks or months.

 


Edited by Khan.usman, 03 August 2013 - 08:49 PM.

Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-03 20:47:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife In Ap Islamabad Since July 12th/ New AP tracker

JULY 12th was her interview

but A green 221 (G) sheet was given 

They said it may take weeks or months but everything seems fine

 

Status shows ready 
last update Aug 1st
but the update is because they emailed me back about my inquiry 

they said she is on AP

 

Female Beneficiary 

 

If anyone can share there AP experience or help out with a list of success stories that would be great.

And please do not direct me to the AP tracker. I want to start a new one.

Please everyone put your interview date!


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-03 15:08:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP-Ready-AP Status and creation date change

Maybe someone can explain this to me.  Originally, our case was created at the embassy on May 14.  She had her interview on June 24.  Our case was in AP until August 23 and changed to Ready.  Now on August 27, our case status is again in AP and our case creation date is now August 23. 

 

This is so frustrating because there seems to be no rhyme or reason for what they are doing.  If anyone can explain it to me, I will be eternally grateful.

 

Take care and thanks!

from THE LOOKS OF IT

 YOUR VISA WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN A WEEK!


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-08-27 11:18:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

 

and before that? for how much time it was AP?

 

 

  How many times u emailed US Embassy Isl?

 

 

it always said ready from day one. then today it changed to AP for first time after updating once and now it says issued!

 

i emailed them 4 times. each time my status updated. but finally for the first time it updated on its own yesterday and now again today when it said AP and now its issued!

 

Ill pray for everyone and also posta new topic with my full expericence. i just need some time to soak everything in. 


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 10:13:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

 

Really? wow

Congratulation

 when u got this update?

just now i looked. iguess after AP on the same day it changed to issued


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 09:55:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

Allah hu akbar. it is issued!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 09:36:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

 

 Yes i m a female 

Category F2A

Interview date 26th July 2013

Result Approved

CEAC status Administrative processing since 28th august

 

  CO told me that i will get my visa in 10 days but unfortunately i m in AP. My CEAC status get updated 2 or 3 times in a week, last time updated 09 sept 2013

 

 

Foreal? wow. thats crazy

 

my wife was told it may take weeks or months. and they kept her passport and they gave her everything back

 

and also gave her a 221g green sheet.

 

and her case status always said ready from day one/ until today.

 

please pray for us and ill pray for you guys.

 

my wifes interview was july 12th 2013.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 05:57:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

 

 I think thats good sign.

but my status is not updating since 9th september

 

 

oh yea. inshALLAH

 

when was your interview and are you a female

 

and give me mor edetails if possible


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 05:31:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

 

  when was ur status updated usman? today? or yesterday?

 

Yesterday and today


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 04:40:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

Hello All,

 

I want a help and that is - I am a female beneficiary for K1 fiance visa.

 

I submitted my packet 3.5 on August 23, 2013 and did not get my interview appointment yet and there is no update on the website since August 13, 2013.

 

Since this topic has all participants from Pakistan so thought to ask that how long did it took for you guys to get the interview date after submitting your packet 3.5 - is it normal that I am in the 3rd week waiting on my interview date after submmiting my papers or I am late.

 

Appreciate all of yours help please - and congratulations to those who got their visas:)

 

 

 

 

yes that is normal. dont worry. inquire about it tho. maybe send a email to the embassy


UPDATE!

 

my status updated to AP

 

and the date changed.

 

this is the first time it says AP!


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 04:17:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

thanks Boss ! 

i pray for all of you Inshallah you will all hear the good news ... 

 

 

ayyye mashALLAH thats whats up.

 

Pray for us.

 

is it for a female or male?


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-11 21:41:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

Congrats!! Wohoo inshallah good news soon for you

 

 

InshAllah ...... you think so Ill be sooooooooooooooooo happy


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-11 11:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)First time my last updated status changed on its own!!!!!!!!!!! i feel so happy.

It changed on its own to sept 11th. 

 

but the status still says ready.

 

pray for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-11 09:03:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife's case Issued after 2 months of AP!

mines was issued on the 12th. they never called my wife to pick up visa yet. but i myself called the courier office and they said have it ready for pick up. so monday morning inshAllah we will pick it up.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-14 09:37:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife's case Issued after 2 months of AP!

Usman, please keep us posted as to when you get the call to pick up the visa. My status just changed few hours ago and went back to AP. InshaAllah Im hoping that it will be Issued in a day or two.

 

 

INshaAllah. that sounds like real good news bro.

 

and yes of course.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-13 01:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Wife's case Issued after 2 months of AP!

Interview date July 12th

 

female

 

islamabad

 

Kept passport and gave 221g green sheet, ssaid it may take weeks or months.

 

Status on ceac website always said ready since day one.

 

emailed them 4 times and status updated 4times.

 

for the first time on the 11th of sept it changed on its own. then on the 12th it changed and finally said AP then before the  day ended it said issued. so it was issued on the 12th. same day it said AP

 

we were losing hope somtimes. but we kept praying. Allah swt is amazing. he knows best when it is the right time.

 

we are still waiting for the call to pick it up.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-12 22:40:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)when status is issued on CEAC, how many days it takes to get a call from american express to pickup the visa

mines was issued on the 12th. they never called my wife to pick up visa yet. but i myself called the courier office and they said have it ready for pick up. so monday morning inshAllah we will pick it up.


Khan.usmanNot TellingPakistan2013-09-14 09:38:00