ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Is there a legal time frame for a Embassy to return a case to the USCIS?

Would you recommend a Writ of Mandamus in my situation? My wife had her interview 8 months ago for a CR-1. At that point she was told everything is fine and they should be contacting her soon. But it has been 8 months now and I just get the standard answer it is in Administrative review and will let you know when it's done. Any suggestions?


Ali KMalePakistan2013-06-04 13:03:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker

Tomorrow start's the 10th month my wife's case has been in AP. It really is difficult as we have been married now over 2yrs and barely spent any time together. There is no rhyme or reason to anything. At her interview she was told all is good, she was missing one paper and was told send that in quick and you will get you visa very quickly. Now 10 months later still in AP. Congressman or Senators don't really help. All they say is you are in AP. Hopefully we get some good news before the yr is up. InsAllah.


Ali KMalePakistan2013-07-22 23:19:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker

My wife's case just entered the 9th month in AP and not really sure what else I can do. Everytime I call the DOS and ask them if they need any additional documentation they say no.

 

When I was in Pakistan and tried to go to the emabssy I was told I could speak to someone in the US Citizen services department but I would not be allowed to speak to someone from the Immigrant visa department. A friend of mine was told recently that he won't be able to accompany his wife to the interview either...

 

Tried to get a job in Middle East but found out in Kuwait pakistanis are not getting visas and on US passport I can stay there no problem and leave every 3 months but without residency I can't bring family there either. Just really sucks!


Ali KMalePakistan2013-06-04 13:34:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker

I have been waiting for a while now, my wife's AP has now been going on for over 6 months now. I just came back from Pakistan as well but don't think could wait any longer so just accepted a job in the Middle East. Does any one know if that will affect our case? I am going to send an email to the embassy to get her passport back. 

 

Don't understand the long wait for our AP but I have stopped trying to make sense of the AP process.


Ali KMalePakistan2013-05-12 15:21:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker
Anyone know how long is it taking for Admin Processing for women? My wife had her interview in Oct, 2012 and has been on Admin Processing since then approx 4 months and have not heard anything yet from the embassy. They only update the status date only when I request a status on the case.

Will getting a lawyer help any in this situation?

thank in advance
Ali KMalePakistan2013-03-05 02:03:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker
Does anyone know if it is worth it to start a K-3 application for my wife. She had her interview on Oct 24, 2012 and was put on AP. Looking at some of the dates we are around the 4 month mark and it seems like it is taking longer and longer for people to get their visas. I am also planning a visit next month not sure if going there can help with anything... any ideas?
Ali KMalePakistan2013-02-20 12:56:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker
my wife completed 3 months in AP last week since her interview. Anyone know if speaking with a Congressman actually does anything?

Also her family changed their home, is that something I should report to the embassy? As I know they don't mail anything. All is done via American Express courier service.

EAbbas - could you add us to the tracker as well, thanks

CR-1/IR-1 - Interview Oct 24th, 2012 (female) - placed on AP handed blue sheet, she submitted doc first week of Nov.

Edited by Ali K, 28 January 2013 - 10:11 PM.

Ali KMalePakistan2013-01-28 22:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP Tracker
Any idea after how long does it show a recent activity date can one expect any results. My wife had her interview on Oct 24 and the status updated date shows Jan 3rd....
Ali KMalePakistan2013-01-07 17:51:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)New Islamabad AP-Tracker, Part II

Guys I am happy to report that today on the CEAC site my wife's case shows ISSUED!

 

her interview was in Oct 2012 and I applied September 2011. So glad this is ove, still in shock not sure if this is real.

 

My prayers are with everyone else who is still waiting. It took us 14 months in AP for a standard case so don't lose hope. Your time will come!


Ali KMalePakistan2013-12-05 05:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC requested documents
I am still waiting for NVC to assign me a case # as they have not received my file yet. my NOA 2 was 4/2/2012. I am wondering what documentation I need to start gathering when I finally get my case # to expedite this process.

thanks in advance
Ali KMalePakistan2012-04-18 16:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionnot sure what happened...
my wife had her CR-1 interview today at the Islamabad embassy and was given a blue paper stating they can't issue the visa right now as she did not have the union council divorce certificate. She had her NADRA certificate. Does this mean that after she submits that she is automatically in administrative processing? They kept her passport and gave her a token #.

Told her to submit the document via American Express courier service and they will notify her when her passport is ready for pickup.

Also how long is that taking these days for Pakistan?

thanks in advance.
Ali KMalePakistan2012-10-24 13:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionstill waiting month after the interview
My wife had her CR-1 interview at Islamabad embassy and was given a blue paper. Apparently she forgot to take a local union council document, even though she had the NADRA document which is technically more valid and accepted. They insisted on the original document. She sent in the document on the 2nd of November. Her interview was on Oct 24. They did take her passport and said the local American Express folks will call you when your passport is ready for pickup. My son was also there who is 2 months old with his US passport which I had gotten issued in Lahore, Pakistan.

Anyone know how long it might before before we hear from them? Anything else I can do to speed up the process. Not being able to see my son is getting to me now. Skype is nice but when it's your first kid you really want to be there!
Ali KMalePakistan2012-11-28 10:29:00
US Citizenship General Discussion319(b) expedited naturalization

I will be mailing my wife's packet for expedited naturalization. We are trying to get the interview done at Fairfax, VA. I wanted to see where do I need to mail the packet?

Our home address is in Virginia.

 


Ali KMalePakistan2014-02-10 08:20:00
US Citizenship General Discussionfiling N-400 under 319(b)

I am going to be filing the N-400 for my wife by next week but wanted to verify what is the correct address for sending in the N-400? I am in Northern Virginia and according to the N-400 site it shows

 

  USCIS
P.O. Box 660060
Dallas, TX 75266

 

but for military ones it shows the Nebraska service center. I am a contractor so that's why I am not sure.

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

 


Ali KMalePakistan2014-03-07 04:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresawaiting NOA2
thanks for the reply, how long will that process take after I file the Consular Report of Birth Abroad?
Ali KMalePakistan2012-03-27 15:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresawaiting NOA2
I submitted I-130 for my wife on 10/12/2011 and got the status updated that they filed it on 10/17/2011. From what I have read it is suppose to take 5 months for them to send the NOA2. When should I contact them as 5 months passed by 2 weeks ago?

Also another question, my wife is expecting and if she ends up having the baby there, what do I need to do to get them both here.

Any guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Ali KMalePakistan2012-03-27 15:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC visa application

If you already submitted your AOS PAcket (Affidavit of Support) and paid the IV FEE, then it your wife's turn to submit her VIsa Application which is the DS-230 form along with her civil documents such as Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Police Clearance..

Check this for your wife..

  • Cover Sheet from NVC
  • DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary
  • DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary – unsigned, as of yet, per instructions
  • Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (NVC Case Number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both)
  • Photocopy of the Biographic Data Page of Beneficiary’s Passport
  • Authenticated / Certified Birth Certificate of beneficiary and a copy
  • Authenticated / Certified Marriage Certificate and a copy
  • Original/Certified Police Clearance Certificate and a copy
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thanks that is exactly what I needed to know
Ali KMalePakistan2012-06-27 09:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC visa application
I just received email from NVC that they would like me to submit the Immigrant visa application Part 1 for my wife. I had a question I am pretty sure that is the DS-230. I have already paid all of the fees I think and submitted the I-864 with all documentation. Anything else left?

Do I just need to fill it all out and send it to them or do I need to attach any documentation with it as well. Since the state department website says visa application and civil documentation?

thanks in advance
Ali KMalePakistan2012-06-26 15:08:00