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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (Ali Khan @ Jul 10 2008, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got it! Its a weird feeling to suddenly get the visa when your least expecting it smile.gif

you should be happy/congratulations
Ali786Male02008-07-10 20:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
hey all!
I wanted to ask you guys how long it takes for the beneficiary to get the interview letter from the US Consulate in Islamabad. My wife case was approved on the 27th of June and she still has not received her letter. any advise??
Ali786Male02008-07-10 20:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (? QaSiM--aIsHa @ Jul 7 2008, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~ANA~ @ Jul 7 2008, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the grace of Allah Almighty, my fiancee's interview went well. Thanks for your help and assistance. So, She was approved for the visa and CO retained her passport and told her she will get her visa before July 10th and he gave her Pink Slip with a token. I am beginning to worried here since normally people get the visa within a week from the interview. It's already been more than 10 days but haven't heard back from them. is this normal that it is taking a bit longer or there are chances that they still can put the case in the AP? What does this Pink Slip means? does it mean anything? Appreciate any suggestion.

Thanks......

Asif


Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

I hope she will have visa in hand soon insha allaah

please let us know about her interview!!

Thanks
Aisha


Hey guys, congratulations and good luck to the rest. I wanted to ask a question about the DS-156 and DS-156K. Are these required for the Fiance visa or also for the I-130. Since, my I-130 was approved and have a interview in mid august. I would be thankful if you can guide me. Do i need them as well.
Ali786Male02008-07-08 20:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (pakmani @ Jul 6 2008, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife's interview is on 7/10, will let you know what happens.

Thanks Pakmani, I would be grateful if you can please tell us your experience and what happened. Good luck with your wife's Interview. Inshallah she will get her visa.
Ali786Male02008-07-07 14:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
Hey guys, I wanted to ask you all who are having an interview coming up soon. Are you guys going to request the embassy to let you pick up the passport stamped with the visa once interview goes successful. Or do we have to wait till they send via mail.
do you know if anyone who went thru an interview requested and was allowed to personally pick up their passport and visa.
Ali786Male02008-07-06 18:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (shas1 @ Jul 4 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I used the james shortcut for DS-230 and sent it to NVC which was received yesterday. Earlier the automated message used to say about missing document (Which was confirmed by the operator that nothing's missing so ignore it). Today I called NVC and instead of saying we received DS-230 it says we have received the packet of missing documents, allow 6-8 weeks. Since today is national holiday so operator can not be contacted. What is this all about (I have sent DS-230 and not missing documents).
Does anyone know this.

Thanks


That is normal and the same message plays for everyone. Now in 1-2 weeks they will play the message that your case has been completed.
Ali786Male02008-07-04 21:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
QUOTE (Ali786 @ Jul 3 2008, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is there anyone who got an interview in 2008 cause all posts are from 2006 and that doesnt help


sorry guys i didnt see all before i posted. my appollogiez
Ali786Male02008-07-03 17:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
is there anyone who got an interview in 2008 cause all posts are from 2006 and that doesnt help
Ali786Male02008-07-03 16:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI hate it!!! I hate it!!! I am so mad!!!
once you are close to crossing the processing times...contact your local congressman or senator it usually helps....
L179FemalePakistan2009-01-27 23:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThings you wish you would have known....
Well our petition took a whole year to be approved.
and then an entire 4 months to be sent to the NVC after approval and after we contacted the state senator to find out where our case is.

Something iw ould have done sooner is get senator involved within the first 6 months of USCIS stage when case was not approved and outside processing deadlines
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-05 04:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling the I-130
we sent in a few pics from the wedding, a few pics of daily life as we were living together and i filed the I-130 just 2-3 months after our wedding.
a joint account bank statement
a letter from my mother in law stating she owns the house and as her son and daughter in law we are living with her thus there is no lease or mortgage agreement
greeting cards copies from friends and relatives that attended the wedding.

i doubt gas reciepts or plane tickets prove bonafide marriage
you might wanna use something proving 'true love'
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-19 22:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAprroved I-129F
congrats good.gif
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-23 05:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresready to get married but not in the US
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jun 25 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (L179 @ Jun 24 2009, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you can get married anywhere in this world you wish!


Oh, if were so simple. Many countries require that at least one party be at least a legal resident. Others, of course require a visa and require more than a "wish" before they'll issue one.

Neither USCIS or DOS cares where you got married, as long as it was legal and you follow the correct procedures, including (for K3 visas only) returning to the country of marriage for an interview.


Well, I am sure that some countries might have restrictions, but I was more or less talking along the lines of immigration requirements...that USCIS does not care and you can get married where you wish, or are able to....

L179FemalePakistan2009-06-25 02:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresready to get married but not in the US
you can get married anywhere in this world you wish!
L179FemalePakistan2009-06-24 22:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresBoth I-129F and I-130 approved - can we take K3 route?
You can definately take the K3 route. There is no problem with that at all.
However a personal recommendation will be to go I-130. It is not as expensive as the K3 route, and also gives you the ability to work/go to school etc when you reach US just a little longer...maybe a month or two
however choice is yours, but no problems in taking that route
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-06 04:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOnce a visa is acquired, do you have to immigrate immediatly?
is it the same for I-130?
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-09 03:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at islamabad
well...
I think it totally depends on how fast the other departments respond to the queries. So every case differs...
Secondly recently a new law has past to clear the backlogs and speed up the process so things are moving much faster.

I do hope for the best for us all....
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-17 22:45:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at islamabad
AP for 2-3 months with green slip
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-17 04:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at islamabad
DOS is Department of State
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-17 01:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview at islamabad
hope the time passes soon. congrats
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-14 22:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Interview in Islamabad
two weeks is a very good sign.

did they keep his passport?

what time of visa are you applying for?
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-22 00:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFinally Interview in Islamabad
He can definately mention your pregnancy, however I am not sure how that would impact his AP.
My personal opinion...probably not.
When is your interview scheduled for? Take as much proof as you can. They might not ask for any of it, but if they do, at least you have it. smile.gif
Best of luck.
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-19 22:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs K3 feedback?
well you will definately get there a few months sooner or a K1/K3 but not able to work till AOS...
a little later or CR1/IR1 however you will be a PR right away
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-22 00:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK1 vs K3 feedback?
K1 would be if you are not married and K3 if you are.
K3 is definately more concrete however CR1/IR1 is most prefered.

Depends on what you wish to do once you reach US. If working is a prority you wanna take a more steady route.
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-22 00:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich probelems did you have to deal with? (K3/CR1)
Truly agree with all the above

however, i kinda always believed whatever I was told.

What i would do differently is track my package night and day.
talk to various people regarding the same thing to make sure i got the right info.

cast a curse on these immigration people for sleepless nights
L179FemalePakistan2009-07-09 00:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 AT NVC
good luck
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-02 23:36:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk3 visa im a newbie in a sense so help help help
Ah Illinois, my hometown!!! Grin....

well I guess you really don't have a choice except to file no matter how long it is taking! However, the sooner you file, the sooner the process ends!! Each case is very different and you can not judge how long it will take for you.

Best of luck to you!
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-17 03:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSombody please help me and give insight!
As long as you filed adjustment of status you are fine!
L179FemalePakistan2009-08-28 22:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long do I have to wait until i get a interview date.
when they review ur forms after that ur case will compelet and when its compelet then after that 1 or 2 week u will receive interview letter in email and they will send ur file to london embassy.
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-04-28 06:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Visa Approved at Ciudad Juarez
congrates... :star:
ARMANI KHANMalePakistan2010-04-29 23:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHello there, approooooooooooved
Congratulations!!!
bankermaiMalePakistan2009-09-17 22:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune 2009 Filers stay in touch here
Hi June filers

i m also a june filer my noa1 was of 3 june, and my i130 approved on 25 august

best of luck to all june filers
bankermaiMalePakistan2009-08-27 16:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED
congrats!!!

bankermaiMalePakistan2009-10-23 20:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy Lawyer said to file petition again
QUOTE (Ali64 @ Oct 30 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks

I just found from my wife that she got an email from NVC and she will have an CR-1 interview on Dec 16. I feel much better now.



Hey Ali I m happy to know that ur problem is solved , Best of luck for the interview , our CR-1 interview is also on 16th Dec
bankermaiMalePakistan2009-10-31 20:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIslamabad embbassy
We are going to have our interview done in a couple of months in islamabad embassy for immigration purpose.
i am 21 and my brother 20 my dad 46 my mom 45.since i m from pakistan i have heard the embassy people are way tooo suspecious about the youngsters having their relationship with alqaida or talibans and put them on administrative processing or do more further investigation and that casues delays in immigration.for example my one of aquantances was not approved although his wife and children all got approved after a year he was called again they were immigrated on the basis of petition filed by his wife's sister. i have heard of more cases in which people as young as 16 were also left and the whole family immigrated.he m already taking benefit of CSPA and if they put me on admininstrative scheduling or something and it goes for 9 months or more then i will age out for immigration purpose and i will ot b able to immigrate.do they give me further benefit in case i m put on administrative processing cuz the delay is produced cuz of their suspecion not by me.
and i want to know
1.what kind of questions they ask?for f4 immigration cases.y mom is the pricipal beneficiary
2.what kind of papers we should go with in addition to those demamndded by the embassy?
3.what should we do in order to make sure we get passwd through the interview stage smoothly and come out with visas in our hands?
4.further information and suggestions are welcome.
those having experience of interview especially of f4 cases are requested to answer.
thanks a lot.
saranMalePakistan2008-12-28 12:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat to pay
thanks
yes i think u are right
we have already piad 400 dollars per person+aditional 70 dollars to the nvc
saranMalePakistan2009-01-28 22:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat to pay
People we are going to have our interview scheduled on 5th of febraury for the f4(brothers and sisters of the us citizens) case.
and i need to know if they have any visa fee or something.
i am from pakistan can somebody tell me if they recieve visa fee.
and how much they demand??
is there any visa fee
how much we should go with??
in dollars
saranMalePakistan2009-01-28 21:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK-3 Visa Interview in Islamabad
QUOTE (Waheed and Kris @ Jul 29 2008, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Waheed's interview went very well. good.gif

We have to submit another document. They told him after we submit this last document then AP will
begin and that could take from 6 weeks to Whenever. He told me that
there was seven people there for interview and only one lady got her
visa. The other lady and all the men got administrative processing.
They asked him only a very few basic questions such.... Where does
your wife work, How did we meet, How long we have known each other.
They looked at our pictures. They took his picture and
fingerprints. They gave him back all his original documents and his
passport. They told him that they will call him when they want him
to submit his passport for his visa after his Administrative
Processing is complete. Waheed said the interview went very well.

Well ..... MORE WAITING IN THE BLACKHOLE OF AP


Kris after reading your post, I felt stronger inside seeing how strong you are. Very brave indeed. You made AP seem like its just another part of the process and not a big deal. Also really glad to know the interview went well. I pray you both be united soon. This AP too shall pass. Stay strong so the rest of us can stay strong too. God bless you.

Sara.
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-07-29 06:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhen is the Police Report needed?
QUOTE (~ANA~ @ May 5 2008, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going through a rough time with getting the police report. I wont be able to get the police report before i receive the packet 3 because the copy of embassy letter is needed in order to apply. Can anybody tell me When is the Police Report needed??? Is it when we send back the Packet 3 or Packet 4 or during the Interview??? Thanks for your help.


ANA I do not know much about K-1 process but mine is CR-1 and I too faced a similar problem. Police certificate in my case will be needed at the National Visa Center NVC when there will compile all original documents and once ready, they will forward them to the US embassy in Islamabad for the interview inshaAllaah.

I'm in KHI so instead of Attaching a letter from the Embassy or institution stating the requirement of the police certificate, I have given them a copy of my I-130 petition approval and a copy of the list of documents required by the NVC (which I found at the website of US Department of State).

my certificate is under process but inshaAllaah should be made in a day or two. Hope this would be helpful.

you'd need to bring a copy of Police certificate for the interview too.

Edited by S_AL_, 04 May 2008 - 10:16 PM.

S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-05-04 22:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview scheduled
QUOTE (pakmani @ May 31 2008, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case was completed on May 6th. On 5/29/08, NVC forwarded my case to ISL and scheduled my wife's interview for second week of July. I just hope she doesn't have to go through AP now.



Congratulations and all the best to you both. Please please please do keep us posted and update your timeline.

I hope everything goes well!
S_AL_FemalePakistan2008-06-01 06:19:00