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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
LOL cute....right so my office is in blue area....ermmmm best examply right infront of parliment house! You gotta know where that is. So anyway, yes I am sure you had a bad experience, however Gulf is the best option nowadays! My mother and sister in law just flew back in april w/o any problems. So who is to say they might have improved?!?!


L179FemalePakistan2009-08-20 22:31:00
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Not about in Pindi, but in ISL you can try contacting gulf air directly their office is right next door to my office!!
Or else wings travel which is accross the street.

There are tons of agents in blue area....ISL

Which state is your hubby flying to?

L179FemalePakistan2009-08-19 23:30:00
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Abitenez - a friend of mine had her case completed at the end of July and her hubbys interview is sept 30....
so immigration = anything is possible!

Sibtain - WOW thats a lot of money considering most don't have to pay that much its unfair for you! But alas its done and now you guys reunite. congrats and best of luck!
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-18 23:26:00
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wow...so did you have to pay twice for the medical sibtain?
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-18 02:25:00
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lol....yeah reminds me of sucral ads!
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-18 01:26:00
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sweetner it is for sure...
that how anything is in pakistan right???
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-18 00:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
it depends on how quick the guys there work.. could be 2 weeks, could be a month, etc...
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-17 02:22:00
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yes i agree about not having to send them to NVC, however if you did...like we did in feb/march and our interview was in july...NVC sent us a letter requiring a new one, though, i checked with the embassy and they said its valid for a year and they will accept it.
if the gap is a year+ then you surely need a new one, again, you are better off not sendin it to NVC
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-17 01:43:00
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transformer...for the police certificate, it is true the validity written on the document itself is for 90 days (3months) however, the embassy considers it valid for 1 year from date of issuance.

L179FemalePakistan2009-08-16 22:30:00
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Simply visit your local police station and tell them you need a character certificate for immigration...they will guide you through.
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-14 22:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Definately, there is no harm in taking anything that is packed. Maybe chocolates, cookies, mithai (sealed box) etc
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-12 23:05:00
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i never heard of any airlines taking/keeping luggage for no reason
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-12 05:24:00
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sweethearts...
truly pending at USEM level probably means the process of them waiting to get the passport and then printing the visa and then going onwards with returning the passport back.
So hold your breath!
Itll happen before you know it.
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-09 22:12:00
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you think right...however you need to inform them beforehand if you will be out of the US for more than 6 months.
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-08 00:19:00
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Abitenez - a friend of mine got an interview date of Sept 30....and that was end of July. So surely if your case is completed now, you will most likely get an interview date of October. If not, worry about it after the interview date....see what you get and then reschedule if need be.

Sweethearts....visa printed means you are good to go. Pending at consulate level, might just mean that there is a delay at the consulate side, for some odd reason. Maybe they have a backlog, as visas are printed quicker nowadays, or something else. But don't worry...take off is around the corner.
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-07 22:15:00
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Its so good to read positive things on the Islamabad thread lately! Its awesome!

Spread the positive energy guys!!! Congrats to all of you and best of luck in your Journey to the States!

yes.gif
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-06 23:35:00
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Wishing everyone here lots of luck for their journey
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-05 22:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
I believe they just give an estimated quotation....
If they find a red flag or something on your name/fingerprints/case/file then the AP is extended longer than estimated.

Nothing to worry just have to learn to be patient.

L179FemalePakistan2009-08-05 03:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
I believe they just give an estimated quotation....
If they find a red flag or something on your name/fingerprints/case/file then the AP is extended longer than estimated.

Nothing to worry just have to learn to be patient.

L179FemalePakistan2009-08-05 03:11:00
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I believe they just give an estimated quotation....
If they find a red flag or something on your name/fingerprints/case/file then the AP is extended longer than estimated.

Nothing to worry just have to learn to be patient.

L179FemalePakistan2009-08-05 03:11:00
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I believe they just give an estimated quotation....
If they find a red flag or something on your name/fingerprints/case/file then the AP is extended longer than estimated.

Nothing to worry just have to learn to be patient.

L179FemalePakistan2009-08-05 03:11:00
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Thats really great news.

Glad to know your wait is finally over
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-31 23:20:00
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waiting4myheart....definately call DOS as what waitingforapproval stated in the other thread...
they are not ask inforative at times, but definately more help and politer than USCIS
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-30 22:25:00
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Congrats to you guys!
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-29 23:31:00
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Congrats Sibtain
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-28 22:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
congrats...
i believe very few females undergo AP...
Congrats!
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-27 00:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Has anyone here been in AP for more than 3 months?
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-26 23:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
permission to call everyday....wow
bug them till they give up!
haha
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-24 22:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Wow thats a really long wait. Gonna be a year this yera then I suppose.

Wish you best of luck
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-23 04:30:00
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I agree Manohar...
Marm...I guess the embassy is doing some work on it internally. Your best bet would be to follow up with the embassy and make sure things are in order. Hopefully they will print the visa soon. keep your fingers crossed
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-22 22:39:00
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Hopefully, it will not prolong for years....keeping fingers crossed
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-22 00:27:00
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QUOTE (Waiter @ Jul 18 2009, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all.

I am about to file I 130 for my wife, from NY and interview will be at Islamabad, Pakistan.

I found this site specialy this thread to be very useful and informative, since i really have no idea how this process is done.

I hope I will get help from friends on this forum to guide me thru this process. I would like to add my background:
Married in december 2008, stayed in pakistan for almost 2 months and again went to meet my wife this june 09 for 3 weeks. Now i am planning to file for I 130, I see alot of ppl are going K3 route to bring their spouse, but I think i'l take I 130 route.

We are expecting baby in 3 weeks, and we are sure its baby Girl smile.gif kicking.gif I think my baby will be US citizen by birth since i am citizen, ? right?
OK here is what i want to do, and ask for any input to correct me if i am wrong.

I plan to visit pakistan in jan next year to see my daughter, and i would like to, while i am there, apply for her CRBA , Councelor Report of Birth Abroad , and also apply for her US passport. Now while i will be doing thet my wife's I 130 would be pending into 6th month in process at that time.
My question is , will US Embassy let me get my child;s CRBA and US passport before my wife's interview? or they will insist that we wait for interview.?

Another qustion is Am I filing for I 130 only OR i have to file I 485 to adjust status, green card application along with I 130?

Thank you .


I believe you can file for your daughter at any time as it has nothing to do anything with your wifes interview. Thats a totally different process all in all. AOS is if you have entered US on a K3 visa and want to adjust your status. So if you are about to apply the I-130 to go the CR1/IR1 route, then you simply have to pay the initial fees to file the petition...then eventually you will pay $70 for the affidavit of support and then $400 for the IV (immigrant visa).
hope this helps a little bit


QUOTE (MWA @ Jul 20 2009, 02:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok wife is going to the interview on Aug 3rd...

Question on fees:

it states:

"In addition you will be required to pay an IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PROCESSNG FEE of us$400 or the equivalent in pakistani rupees for per person. If $380 fee has already been paid on your behalf at the national visa center in the united states before 31st December 2007, you do not require to pay additional fee.

If you are applying for a V, K3 or K1 "finance(e)" visa, your fee is $131 or equivalent in Pak Rupees for per person.
Please bring the exact change."


So my question is do i pay $131 and $400 or just $131? I am applying for K3

thanks...



I believe for the k3 you simply have to pay the $131 at the interview
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-19 22:27:00
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they will let you know once they have scheduled the interview.
they might have the interview scheduled sooner....
best of luck
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-17 23:14:00
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I believe the color does not really mean anything...so people have said on here..
however everyone who got the green is approved and put on AP...
pink...approved but no ap

no clue about blue
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-17 04:01:00
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hey guys!
we passed the interview with a flying green color! haha...
2-3 months of AP
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-16 22:57:00
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ok, so open question for all to brainstorm at...
if applicant has previously lived in US, would the AP be longer or shorter?
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-12 22:13:00
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I totally agree Nana....r007219 ( or something close) his wife had her interview and she passed clear without AP
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-09 04:02:00
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you can also call the embassy and talk to a live person and ask what the status is currently
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-05 22:39:00
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taliban killer? your case sounds so familar...i think the user was saran?
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-03 22:35:00
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so it seems AP is lasting less than a month recently
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-02 05:50:00