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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
QUOTE (FaisalShirin4eva @ Mar 7 2009, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (saran @ Mar 7 2009, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
those people who have got their immigrant visa:
how long did it take from the point of your interview to the point you got your visa in hand???
please do reply.
and what is is the usual lenght of time??
and those who needed a joint sponsor probably it takes more time for them but how much time usually or in your case?
Do u have any information regarding the same question about a family who has immigrated on F4 case.


Hey Saran if I were you, I would call DOS good.gif I read your interview experience & it looks like you guys were approved but CO wanted a joint sponsor rite? Call DOS or write an email to Embassy... ask them to give you an update on your case. Goodluck good.gif

thanks a lot.
we will submitt the joint sponsor documents in this week.
but can anyone tell about the case F4 which is ours.
i have heard there is no administrative processing for F4 case and the officer said we have your passports and told us to submit the documents as soon as possibe and then she will give us visas.thats all she said and there was nothing like administrative processing which is usually applied to the people who are immigrating on the basis of marrying a US citizen.our case was different.
i was just wondering how much one has to wait after the interview.
saranMalePakistan2009-03-10 11:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
and one more question
is the immigrant visa printed back in the US?
saranMalePakistan2009-03-07 06:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
those people who have got their immigrant visa:
how long did it take from the point of your interview to the point you got your visa in hand???
please do reply.
and what is is the usual lenght of time??
and those who needed a joint sponsor probably it takes more time for them but how much time usually or in your case?
Do u have any information regarding the same question about a family who has immigrated on F4 case.
saranMalePakistan2009-03-07 06:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTips to prevent AP if possible

Can anyone share with us any tips and advice to keep from getting AP in Islamabad embassy? I'm sure some of it will be due to things other than our control but I wondered if you could help us with the things we CAN control...

thanks in advance


There are several reasons people are placed on AP. I think for most applicants especially those who haven't spent a long time at USCIS usually go through AP. In my experience, even though I had traveled internationally on many occasions and the embassy noted down all my previous passport numbers, I too was placed on AP, it lasted about 2 months but I was surprised that happened. While on our part we can provide all the documents and information they ask for, you never know what they have already decided. Men in particular are placed on AP usually longer than women applicants. So go prepared, hand in all necessary documents and pray for the best.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2011-03-13 17:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSeems like it is never enuff

just to verify, they have proof of divorce. seems like they wany details of the divorce. They have the ORIGINAL divorce document from the court. For whatever reason they want more details. We would not be past the NVC phase if there was not proof of divorce.

Honestly, I don't think that anyone here can tell you exactly "Why" the embassy / consulate needs the divorce decree despite having the original divorce certificate. Only the Consul Officer and the people at embassy will know but they never tell. We can only tell "What" to do, just follow through and send what was requested.

At Islamabad Embassy in Pakistan, they ask for a divorce decree in Urdu (native language) even though the Union Councils have ceased to issue that decree like 8 years ago.
So basically they are asking for something which does not exist anymore but they still ask and no reason stated whatsoever. The only thing you can do is move forward without asking why or lose your way in that black hole. Choice is yours.



MusashiiMalePakistan2012-12-04 08:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionso finally I have got my interview date
thanks immi ..yes now i see:)...
friends let me know if i wil be getting any hard copy ofthe original NVC letter for Packet 4 or not as per NVC email with letter attachment is enough to show in embassy and in hospital for medical..is it true?
SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-06-28 00:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionso finally I have got my interview date
hi VJs,

So finally I have got my interview date scheduled on August 29th, 2012, NVC kept saying me it willtake three mre weeks to let me know the date so vjs dont listen and call and ask them every day...ny how anyone of the same interview dates...
SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-06-27 04:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview (MANILA)

Hello guys, my interview scheduled July 11th, so who among you have the same date as mine? Let's meet there, so we can chit chat falling in line :blush:



when was your case completed in which date of june, 2012.
SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-06-20 06:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionReschedule an interview at ISL?
whats the date of your interview?
SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-08-02 01:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionquestion at interview
thank you all...:)
SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-08-12 11:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionquestion at interview
Dear Friends,

I am preparing for my interview now adays like documents, photos, evidences etc..just few concerns..

1: if CO will ask me about my any relative lives in US then do you guys should I tell them yes, my own sister lives there with her family they are green card holders so do you guys think it should be OK to mention, I have heard from few people not to tell at the time of interview dnt know why?

2.when i was engaged my husband was not here in Pakistan obviously he was in US and it was only 2 months in between commitment and wedding, infact my husband came here in Pakistan for marriage after 8 years of his last visit in our wedding, so what should I do when they will ask me about our first meeting which is a common question in interview.

Thanks:)

Edited by SarahZeeshan, 12 August 2012 - 02:31 AM.

SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-08-12 02:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion13 Days still No interview date
Butt bhai you will get it in by next week start, dnt worry:)they will schedule your wife interview by oct 1-2 week..hopefully
SarahZeeshanFemalePakistan2012-08-24 05:09:00
US Citizenship General Discussioncitizenship
Hello All VJ,s
i have a question.that here i have my friend who came USA on Visit Visa.then her Bro file i130 and it was approved .now she want apply for US Citizen .i just want to know if she able to do it and if someone know about online lawyer to deal with her case . As she have SSN here .and her 2 childer have green card .
i hope you understand my question
take care all
primerosepkMalePakistan2008-08-30 12:52:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestion about citizenship
but my wife is disable deaf dont work she get welfare and have food stamp she can not pay any tax
primerosepkMalePakistan2009-07-15 15:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestion about citizenship
QUOTE (motu @ May 14 2009, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As long as you don't exceed 6 months of a visit abroad (at a time) you will be OK (there is also a limit on maximum days out in the 3 or 5 year period so as to not disrupt your LPR time accrual for citizenship). As far as tax returns - you must file a tax return (for this process) even if you have no income. This is just to establish that you filed a tax return - it has no bearing on that you 'earned' money on which you paid taxes and hence you are filing a tax return. Comprende? There is a list of things for citizenship (though it's not complicated) that you can look at with the N400 application and its instructions.
A question for you - do you have a ten year greencard or a two year greencard - if its 2 year card then you need to worry more about the 'removal of conditions' step first. Good Luck

Hello thank for answer.
i want to ask how i cal file tax without income and right now i am able to do it???????
if you know process file tax online .yes i have 10 year green card and i am living with my USC wife.and yes i want file joint tax .
hope hear from you soon
primerosepkMalePakistan2009-05-15 11:25:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionQuestion about citizenship
Hello Vj,s members.
i have a question from people who alrady become USC via marriage to USC spouse.
i became Permanent Residents Feb 13 2009.after that i went to my country back and spend 55 days there becaz my father was sick.now i came back here usa and i can not find a job here yet.my question is when i will be able to apply for USC and how i sould spend life here .for expample if i dont get a job until next year so i will not be a tax payer.so for be a USC i must need 3 year tax return or i can tell them i was jobless????
what what other things i need to show them i hope some one guide me really good
thanks advance
primerosepkMalePakistan2009-05-14 13:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionPassed my citizenship interview!
QUOTE (AntandD @ Jul 18 2009, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi MaricruzyMarcos,

Congratulations on passing your interview and citizenship test recently!

Thanks for sharing your experience about such here on VJ!

Good luck with the oath ceremony coming up soon (do post about that as well) and applying for your fiance afterwards!

Ant


QUOTE (Maricruz y Marcos @ Jul 16 2009, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Woo-hoo! I am so excited that I passed my citizenship test and that my oath ceremony will be August 10. I think the drive to Fresno was longer than my actual interview. LOL. After my oath ceremony I will be applying for my fiancés I-129f and then hopefully he will be here with his family by next year.

Here is what happened at the interview:

Got called in for test. Gave the officer my GC and CA ID. Then I read a sentence and wrote California has the most people. Passed both of those. Then the questions:

1. What is an amendment?
2. Who can veto bills?
3. what is the supreme law of the land?
4. who did the US fight in WWII?
5. what is the capital of california?
* I think there was a sixth, but I cannot remember right now. I was kinda nervous. I passed the questions too.

THen I went back to the waiting room and waited to be called for the interview.
I was called in by Officer Chance Chong.
He told me to swear under oath to tell the whole truth, I did. then the questions began. He asked me about my stepdad, who petitioned my sister and I along with my mom. He wanted to know where I was born, and I could tell he was giving me wrong answers to see if I was telling the truth about what I put on my N400. EX: "where were you born? Me: Mexico. Him: Tijuana, Mexico? Me: no, Michoacan, mexico. Him: Morelia then. Me: no, apatzingan." It was kinda intimidating and made feel uneasy, but I guess that is there job. Not to make you feel uneasy, but to see if you are telling the truth. Well, he then asked me if I was going to petition anyone, and I said, yeah, my fiancé. He then said I was approved and asked if I wanted my oath ceremony next month, that was the earliest date. I said, YEAH.

Called my love and told him the great news. Been excited ever since! JEJEJE. I can't contain myself with all this happiness. I texted everyone in my contacts the good news. kicking.gif


congratulation
but answer all question here on VJ so if someone dont know answer he know it it will be help
have a great life
primerosepkMalePakistan2009-07-19 21:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Well i got my police certificate within couple of days from lahore and they do ask you for what purpose ,it is also mentioned on the form tht you fill and then also wht they give you...it has to be signed by the SP...they didnt even see the cover letter....iam waiting one frm the present city that iam in right now...they didnt even asked for cover letter ...ahhh jst wondering if mine is right or not....soo confusing...

I asked it previously and iam asking again ...please if you could help me with the paper size for the forms, can i use the standard paper size in pakistan or it has to b American standard paper size[8.5''x11''].....please help ...what paper size have you used? if we have to use american standard paper size where can i buy it?

please help anyone..im posting it again...
beckysharpeFemalePakistan2009-03-30 12:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Well i got my police certificate within couple of days from lahore and they do ask you for what purpose ,it is also mentioned on the form tht you fill and then also wht they give you...it has to be signed by the SP...they didnt even see the cover letter....iam waiting one frm the present city that iam in right now...they didnt even asked for cover letter ...ahhh jst wondering if mine is right or not....soo confusing...

I asked it previously and iam asking again ...please if you could help me with the paper size for the forms, can i use the standard paper size in pakistan or it has to b American standard paper size[8.5''x11''].....please help ...what paper size have you used? if we have to use american standard paper size where can i buy it?

please help anyone..im posting it again...
beckysharpeFemalePakistan2009-03-30 12:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
QUOTE (Shan Sohail @ Mar 30 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We had the interveiw today and we got the Visa! kicking.gif

CONRATULATIONS....BEST WISHES!!!!!!!!!!!!
beckysharpeFemalePakistan2009-03-30 11:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Does anyone the paper size for printing forms..DS156 etc....The A4 paper that we usually get from any book shop are 8''x11.5''..
My Fiance sent me all the docs their paper size ws 8.5''x11''....
Is it important to hv specific paper size or it doesnt matter,and if anyone can tell me where can i gt those papers.

Im usually nt on this website bt i posetd a question while i ws fillign the forms...cutting long story short..so for benefit of other readers, i called embassy a week ago and they told me that cause i have only lived n worked in China for 11 months so i dnt hv to mention it in the form...and i even dnt need a police cert...cause 6 months is for the places tht we hv lived within pakistan...1 year criteria is for living abroad....

please help me out with paper size...
best wishes
beckysharpeFemalePakistan2009-03-24 13:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Well China info n address is mentioned but in my employers list.
i hv also mentioned in the countries that i have visited.
The thing is that in biographic info it asked about residence and that is where we were told to write pakistan as my residence...even though i ws workin in China n it ws mentioned in the employers list...
so for q 20 should it match the biographic info ..or should i mention China?as it is already mentioned in the employers list..and i also hv police cert from china...

just confused about tht single question..cause it also says if u hv stayed in tht place atleast 6 mos..where as i hv only stayed for 5 mos..at one place...
will tht one question matter to them..or not..


beckysharpeFemalePakistan2009-03-17 10:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling Islamabad Embassy v 3
Hi everyone,
well i have a question if anyone of you can help or knows..
Q 20 Form DS 230 P1

it asks about all the places tht u hv lived atleast 6 mos after attaining the age of 16?

well i was working in China in 2008..i hv lived in several addresses bt nt more than 5 -5.5 months..bt i ws in the same city.should i write china .
on the biographic information...it only asked for residence for last 5 yrs..so only pakistani addresses were mentioned [tht is wht our attorney thought]..
do u think i should write china's address or i should jst write pakistani addresses..cause im currently in the same address as before i left for china..

its kind of confusing..n im nt sure wht to write...

blessings
beckysharpeFemalePakistan2009-03-17 01:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhy pakistani govt is unable to speak..

hello all vj pakistani members.this is really a serious topic that is iam going to start.iam also in AP from last 30 days,not only me but as far as im aware 98% of my brothers and sisters from pakistan,despite completing all the requirements,as per USA laws,from uscis,nvc and atlast embassy islamabad,still go to the AP process,just for nuthing only they have one reason just to check security back grounds.they check everything before when we submit our application to uscis,they check all the documents and security checks then arrange a interview.but after passing the interview at islamabad embassy,the embassy have only one answer that we need to work more on your case so we will let you know when we done it,it might take some time starts from 15 days to 6 months may be more than that.
my point is that why this AP is only for pakistani immigrants.i know they do AP for other embassies aswel but average AP for others is 45 days the most.who is responsible for this,i think one and only govt of pakistan,because we and govt of pakistan are right hand of usa in war of terrorism and usa have to have a smooth and fast visa policy for pakistan,but sorry to say that our pakistani govt is really scared to talk to usa govt,our govt can only talk on one issue that is AID in shape of dollars..there was only one person who used to talk with other govts on visa issue and that was gen parveez musharaf,i rememberd that in the year of 2005 when UK GOVT announce that they will no more issue asylums or student visa to pakistanis,very second day he called the british prime minister TONY BLAIR,and spoke to him in hard words that we pakistanis are ur partners in war of terriorsm,and we are not expeting this from your govt.so result come the british govt took their decision back and increased the visa ratio for pakistanis and on priority basis.
so now i can only say that we pakistani people are facing AP becoz of our govt,if they talk to the usa govt on this matter than atleast we can get some benefit,but no way our govt need only DOLLARS not benefits for people of pakistan...................



Well it has nothing to do with your views. They don't only put pakistani in AP they almost do with every immigrant around the globe. so don't be frustrate. Mine took 5 month to clear. So just relax and wait.
dowsumiMale02012-10-19 14:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionBirth Certificate Acceptance !

When embassy asked for the Original Birth Certificate along with the packet 3, I sent them the one made by NADRA. The original one, they accepted it and scheduled my Appointment for the Interview. Now do I need to re-make the original birth certificate to take along with me to the interview or not ?
Moreover, the NADRA's (English Translated) computerized certificate is okay or should we take that manually made Birth Certificate one made locally by the court and later attested ?
Kindly help me in this regard.
(They have already scheduled my Interview date)


There is No need now. They will give you your original back after interview. just keep its copy.
dowsumiMale02012-10-10 15:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionISL Embassy and packet 3?
QUOTE (*Samir + Mahitab* @ Feb 9 2009, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (robina @ Feb 7 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You got your K-1 visa already? Is the person living in pakistan a female? I'm thinking it must be that way to get approved so quickly. We have been on ap for 15 months.

Wow 15 months is a long AP. Sorry to hear that! Am I to take my medical to the interview or send now? What about my Police Certificate?


take medical to your interview...police certificate i am not sure for the K1 visa, but if not sent yet, take that too.
L179FemalePakistan2009-02-09 00:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionoriginals to NVC vs at consulate
QUOTE (L179 @ Feb 2 2009, 10:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

Ok, I am a bit confused. If I am submitting the police certificate along with the I-864 and other documents to the NVC, how will my spouse be able to take the police certificate and other documents with him to the interview??

Secondly do we have to fill out the I0864 or the I-134 for affidavit of support??

What is the DS156?


does anyone know??
L179FemalePakistan2009-02-02 01:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionoriginals to NVC vs at consulate
Hello,

Ok, I am a bit confused. If I am submitting the police certificate along with the I-864 and other documents to the NVC, how will my spouse be able to take the police certificate and other documents with him to the interview??

Secondly do we have to fill out the I0864 or the I-134 for affidavit of support??

What is the DS156?


L179FemalePakistan2009-02-02 00:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOnly a month until interview but fiance has not recieved any forms from the embassy
Definately contact embassy. There might be a possibility that NVC accidently never sent it out!
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-05 04:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWaiting for an interview
Definately call them, and always follow up
cause these guys slack off
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-06 00:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview june 10th
Best of luck!!
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-05 03:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncourier fee
you should call the embassy and double check
they should have sent something by now
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-08 04:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMy interview experience and observations
thanks for sharing
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-05 00:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview colors
yes our interview (hubbys interview) is july 16th

well i am sure the colors signify something?
as blue might mean AP
white mean something else?
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-09 01:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview colors
I am not sure if there is a thread for this
but from what i understand is pink is for approved visas...
what do the other colors signify?

blue?
white?
etc
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-08 06:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhow long it takes to recieve a k1 visa
just be patient it could happen any time and its probably under process
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-10 01:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-230 question... father's address??
QUOTE (TayRivers @ Jun 10 2009, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BowieChick @ Jun 9 2009, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also, when it asks about educational institutions does he have to put down all the schools attended or just universities? We're both so worried about doing something wrong, haha.


I do not know the whereabouts of my biological father and all I put UNKNOWN for his address and the same for is he is alive or dead.

I listed all schools after primary school.



Did that not effect your petition?
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-10 23:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJULY 16th Interviews @ Islamabad?
Best of luck for all those scheduled this day!
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-13 00:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIslamabad k-1 Interviews
I believe atk_721 has started a thread on this too
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-13 01:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuly Interviews at Islamabad Embassy..
Thanks girl!
best of luck to us!
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-13 01:22:00