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Middle East and North AfricaAt Prena's Request

Congratulations Prena and Layth!!!
I am posting this at Prena's request. The usually calm and so supportive lady is way to excited to do so herself! Layth's AP is complete, he dropped his passport with Aramex today, he will have the passport and visa by Sunday, and he is expecting to be here with Prena by the following Thursday, InshaAllah.
Another success story from Amman!
Congratulations to the two of you, may life and love treat you kindly!



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KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-17 19:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaYoung Muslims in Cairo transform the hijab
The only Hijab I like is

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Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 17 May 2007 - 07:19 PM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-17 19:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaFinally Married!!!
Congrats!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-21 07:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaLess than a week and we got the call!
Congrats!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-13 13:05:00
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I just called DOS, and they said that the security check for my wife has been completed and an electronic message
has been sent to Islamabad Embassy.
Thanks God!!!
Should I call DOS for reconfirmation?


Very Nice!!! Congrats Ali on getting some good good news out of DOS!

waiting to talk to javed. but the phone lines are bad- like that is anything new. :(
we did talk 2 split seconds then the phone got weirded out. Dayum phones in PK :(




I have a virtual Karachi-Pakistan number that I use so my wife can call me local, If you want pm me and I can forward that number to your phone and you can give Javed that number to call. maybe you'll have better luck with it
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-14 08:12:00
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wow she needed thats all haha i just gave them two photos haha and had certificate same day within hour from shahre Faisal police station haha..., show a little gifts they will do anything haha


I know I could have gotten it with just photos as well but I thought since I was doing everything the right way why not this as well and so i went through this and got it and my conscience stayed clean as well
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-13 08:58:00
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Javed is going to the embassy on monday!!!!
wish us luck with this mess...


I pray from the bottom of my heart that your husband be united with you and your days of sorrow end.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-12 10:36:00
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Hey KHURRAM

Is getting I-129 so quick? From the timeline you entered, it seems you filed I-129 at the end of January and your wife's interview is at the end of May, only 4 Months. Why didnt I know that :blush: . I filed I-130 in July last year and my wife's interview is at the end of June. Is there any wait to get the visa after the interview in case of I-130 or can it be same day. one week or two weeks??


Yes alhumdulilah it did go quick. Islamabad has stopped issuing visas the same day day and if there is no AP/AR it takes approx two weeks to get a visa

Khurrum,
Did your wife receive her K-3 packet at home? or did she have to go to fed ex office to pick it up??


She received the packet by American express courier at home

Sheesh!!!! I dont remember my husband having to do all that! They must have changed things..... I don't think I could get two of my neighbors to vouch for me in my little association... :lol:


LOL...I am happy that at least she got it

Thanks Mary, for the kind words, I just wish this process is over soon and I be reunited with my husband. Ameen.


Ameen, suma ameen may we all!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-11 23:39:00
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Police Certificate

Hi all I just wanted to share with you my expereince in getting a police certificate in Karachi, Pakistan

My wife went to the police station in covering her town and in my wife's case it was shahrae-Faisal, Karachi Police station.

She was told to bring the following:

Photocopy of Interview letter
2 1X1 Photos of her
2 photos of two neighbors that can vouch for her character
Id card copies of: Her, Her Dad and both of the neighbors

Once all of the above were taken to police station she was given a form which asked for the following:

Her name, address and signature
Her Father's name, address and signature
The neighbor's names, addresses and signatures

She was given the certificate the next by the Police station
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-11 11:17:00
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I sent an email inquiry to Islamabad Embassay, they responded:
"Yes we have received the electronic data on this case. As soon as we have received the physical file, we will sent out the interview letter"
Lets see how soon, I am so nervous :huh2:


MY wife got her packet 10 business days after the NVC letter of transfer came in the mail to me. Good luck!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-11 11:05:00
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Thanks much for the detailed reply.


You are very welcome

Can we pay in Pakistani Rupees or do we have to pay in Dollars for visa fees etc??


As you can read in this letter (last item) sent to my wife, you can pay in either currencies as long as you bring exact change.

http://www.visajourn...h...ost&id=3874
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-10 15:39:00
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I-134.

A friend of mine needs to send I-134 for his wife which hopefully will have an interview in June for her K-3 visa. I think I have seen a sample of I-134 on this forum, would somebody tell me which page I can find it or jsut paste the link on this page? Also, if your taxable income is lower than poverty line, can embassy accept it or they must ask for co-sponsor. Does the cash surrender value on I-134 counts or embassy just go by the tax return amount?

ALI



Here is sample link:
http://www.visajourn...xp-04-30-07.pdf

If the taxable income is lower then the poverty line you might be better off getting a co-sponsor and sorry i don't have any idea about the second part of your question


It says N/A on #11 cuz (k1 visa), the same thing will apply for k-3 too. My friend had also filed I-134 for his freind seven years ago, should he put about that in #9 or leave it N/A because it has been seven years.


I would still put in the information for number 9, as if they find it in the records they won't like it.
For 11 I checked the intend and wrote N/A ( K3 Spousal visa for permanent residence )
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-10 12:51:00
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I-134.

A friend of mine needs to send I-134 for his wife which hopefully will have an interview in June for her K-3 visa. I think I have seen a sample of I-134 on this forum, would somebody tell me which page I can find it or jsut paste the link on this page? Also, if your taxable income is lower than poverty line, can embassy accept it or they must ask for co-sponsor. Does the cash surrender value on I-134 counts or embassy just go by the tax return amount?

ALI


Here is sample link:
http://www.visajourn...xp-04-30-07.pdf

If the taxable income is lower then the poverty line you might be better off getting a co-sponsor and sorry i don't have any idea about the second part of your question
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-10 12:29:00
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Thank you very much MaryandMian and KHURRAM SERAJ for the information. I think i am pretty late to apply for the K-3 visa now as my wife's interview is in June. About a month and a half left. Hopefully everything goes OK inshallah. By looking at different people's responses, it seems that females are getting the visa same day or in about 1-2 weeks. Another question, I heard from some one that if the person is coming on PIA after the visa, they need the transit visa for UK because there is a stopover in Manchester UK. Called PIA and the person there told that if the US visa is stamped then pessenger wont need the UK transit visa, but if the visa is not stamped on the passport then transit visa is needed. If thats the case, is this I-130 visa stamped on the passport or not. Because if we need visa then I might start preparations for that also.

Thanks


Direct Airside Transit Visa

If you are one of the passport holders listed below and will transit the UK airside (i.e. Mumbai-London Heathrow London Heathrow-New York, and not Mumbai-London Heathrow and then London Gatwick-New York destination, staying in the UK less than 24 hours), you require a Direct Airside Transit Visa to transit the United Kingdom. This is the case even if you only intend to remain airside and will not pass through UK Immigration. AFGHANISTAN, ALBANIA, ALGERIA, ANGOLA, BANGLADESH, BELARUS, BURMA (MYANMAR), BURUNDI, CAMEROON, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA, COLOMBIA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (ZAIRE), ECUADOR, ERITREA, ETHIOPIA, GAMBIA, GHANA, INDIA, IRAN, IRAQ, IVORY COAST, KENYA, LEBANON, LIBERIA, MACEDONIA, MOLDOVA, NEPAL, NIGERIA, PAKISTAN, PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY, RWANDA, SENEGAL, SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO, SIERRA LEONE, SOMALIA, SRI LANKA, SUDAN, TANZANIA, TURKEY, TRNC, UGANDA, VIETNAM, YUGOSLAVIA, ZAIRE (FORMERLY DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO), ZIMBABWE.
Please note however that if you are transiting en route to the Republic of Ireland, and you are a national of one of the countries above, you will require a visit visa and the exemptions below do not apply.

Exemptions: You are exempt from this requirement if:

1.You hold a valid US or Canadian visa and your ticketing includes a visit to the US or Canada.
2.You are in possession of an onward ticket for travel by air via the UK when leaving the US or Canada within 6 months of your last date of entry to the US or Canada with a valid US/Canadian visa [Which includes K1,K3 and CR1 - even if you have the valid packet with the visa stamp on it].
3.You hold a USA Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 21 April 1998. To calculate this subtract ten years from the expiration date on your Alien Registration Card.
4.You hold a Canadian Permanent Resident Cardissued on or after 28 June 2002.
5.You hold a valid Category D visa(normally printed on a red/pink sticker, green stickers do not qualify) issued by EU/EEA member states, which are valid for more than 3 months.
6.You hold a valid EU residence permit.



You will not need to get a transit visa unless you plan on going outside the aiport.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-10 12:25:00
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Is there any faster way to bring your spouse here to USA. I was married last year in June and after I came back to USA, I filed I-130 for her. Her interview is in June this year. I have seen some people getting interviews within few months after filing. Did they do anything different than me. Just curious if there was a faster way which I didnt follow. And also if some one can clearify what is this CR-1 and K-3 etc.

Thanks



IR/CR visas are to bring your spouse to the US. That usually takes about 18 months if you apply in the US.
That wait can be shortened by applying for the K3 visa [I-129F] AFTER applying for the spouse visa [I-130]. K3 visa can be applied for only by a USC . IR means immediate relative and if you have been married for less than 2 years when you apply, your spouse will be given a CR [conditional residence] visa.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-10 06:18:00
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Does Islamabad embassy provide list of "Panel doctors" where my wife can go for medical exam?
Does she has to wait for packet from islamabad or she can go now and have medical exam?

Anybody knows list of panel Dr. in Lahore?

Thanks,
Data Sheet


My wife just scheduled her medical and they required her to submit a copy of her interview letter and two photographs.

-Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-10 06:08:00
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yes, I agree with babybunny. Everybody should help. I will keep my timeline updated. You know this process was so much easier before 9/11. My brother in law came before 9/11, he said that his interview was like 5 min max and he got his visa the same day.
I am so worried about this AP/AR stuff.....
Good Luck to all

I myself came a year before 9/11 and got the visa same day. Some people just make it hard for all of us
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-09 12:24:00
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babbybunny,

It seems like your case took an extra amount of time then anyone I have seen here, is there a particular reason or just bad luck
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-09 10:30:00
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wrong!!!

AP has to do with several factors not just the name. but, has to do with a few of the following:

1. place of birth
2. education - < has the person studied technoligy for example >
3. a persons skill < do the person has knowledge of chemicals >
4. places the person has traveled or lived..


theses are just a few of the criteria.

if your willing to LEARN more about AP/AR I can send you a long azz document detailing it for ya.

I would love to get some information on AP/AP, you can email me at syedks@twcny.rr.com, I appreciate your help in advance

Khurram

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 09 May 2007 - 10:29 AM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-09 10:27:00
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I would guess that an uncommon name would result in less time being stuck on AP. Also in your observation what is the avg time females are stuck on AP for? and what exactly are they looking for?

Thanks!



I would like the same information if anyone has any insight but I thing Mary is right when she says that unless people share their timeline their is no way of telling who is at what stage. I see the you dont have any timeline or a signature and that makes it difficult for finding out the true stats.

Khurram


some reason Pakistanis dont like to share information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you can go to the morocco forum, asian forum, brazilan forum they all share information.
but, when something happens in your case.. the pakistanis hold the information. that is bad!!
infact my husband wanted me not to post developments of our case, he made me promise not to tell
anyone anything. I told him I REFUSE To promise anything of the sort.
there are too many people on here that I have supported and have supported me..
I will NOT do the very thing that I stand against!!!.
I think its important to share information and help each other in this hell!!!



I 100% agree with you here, How can you ask for help when you won't help anyone else and how can ask people to share their info if you won't share yours.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-09 10:24:00
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I wish I could go and be with my wife at the time of the interview. I am praying that everything goes smooth for her
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-09 07:49:00
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I would guess that an uncommon name would result in less time being stuck on AP. Also in your observation what is the avg time females are stuck on AP for? and what exactly are they looking for?

Thanks!



I would like the same information if anyone has any insight but I thing Mary is right when she says that unless people share their timeline their is no way of telling who is at what stage. I see the you dont have any timeline or a signature and that makes it difficult for finding out the true stats.

Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-08 19:23:00
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I wish everyone luck
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-07 22:05:00
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Come on man don't scare me...just let me be happy with my wishful thinkings
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-07 21:20:00
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Actually my I-130 got approved and states that it will stay in the US and will wait I-485 so I don't think the embassy will cancel my K3
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-07 21:00:00
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Are you kidding me??? $380 for K3?? How come my wife checklist says to bring $100 (I'll make sure she has $500 when she goes) anyone else ideas?

and btw here is the letter that mentions the fee

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 07 May 2007 - 03:39 PM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-07 15:38:00
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In the letter that my wife ot for her interview it states for her to bring $100 for the fees for each applicant and to bring exact change
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-07 15:24:00
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I have sent my wife I-134 and all supporting forms like job letter. bank letter, pay stubs etc. for her interview in Islamabad, I put I-134 in one envelope and one envelope for the pay stubs and then one envelope for the bank statements and on and on. basically I sent everything in individual envelopes.
Now I am thinking when they ask for the form I-134 at the interview would she give them the 6 envelopes or should I have her take everything out and use a bigger Binder clip and put all of it together.
Thoughts? ideas? experience?

Also, any recent interview experience?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-07 14:38:00
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Today I got a call from the Embassy. They asked me a couple of questions after the questions they asked me to send my passports to the embassy so i did sent my passports to them already. what should i Expect from them this time VISA OR MORE WAIT? What you guys think.


Hopefully a visa this time ;)
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-03 14:26:00
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you are very welcome
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-01 06:39:00
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Here is another form that my wife received with her packet
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-27 06:22:00
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Thanks Khurram.. these forms such as DS-156, DS-157. Will they be provided to my wife with this checklist or should i find them online and have her print them out?

Once again thanks for the checklist, it really helps us be prepared for her interview... now I'm just waiting like many others to have our forms sent to the NVC.



You are very welcome, all forms came with the this checklist but I figured I didn't need to post them as they can be found on the download section of this site as well. But they dit send all forms needed with it
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-26 15:59:00
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Khurram good to see that your wife got her interview date.



Thanks and wish us luck
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-26 14:49:00
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Guys,

Here is the Checklist i got along with two DS-156, one DS-157 and DS-230 Part 1, they have also sent one more document for her parents info which she will send to me tomorrow as they had a problem with her net connection

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 26 April 2007 - 09:31 AM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-26 09:29:00
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Following are the items I am sending to my wife for the K3 Interview as my brother is leaving for Pakistan this week

1. Forms (DS-230 (I) & (II), DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, DS-3052)
2. Affidavit Of Support (I-134)
3. Bank Letter with Bank Statements( Monthly summaries)
4. Job Letter
5. Tax Transcripts -2004-2005-2006
6. 401k Statement
7. Marriage Certificate
8. Citizenship Certificate
9. Copy of I-129f approval
10. Copy of I-130 approval
11. Bank Statement (Monthly detail)
12. Copy of Tax returns -2004-2005-2006
13. Phone bills (home)
14. Emails
15. Wedding DVD
16. I-129F Original
17. Greeting cards to me on occasions
18. Pay stubs for the last 3 months

She already has

1. Birth Certificate
2. Passport
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Birth Certificate
5. Matriculation Certificate (for Birth date as BC has no Name)
6. NIC (National ID card)
7. Affidavit of Birth
8. Police Certificate
9. Photos
10. Wedding Invitation Cards
11. Greeting Cards to her on all occasions

Is there anything I have missed? or should I be Ok?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-25 20:53:00
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thanks again to everyone here
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-25 13:05:00
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Good Luck to Khurram and all of those waiting for their loved one to see here in USA.



Thank you all for your support
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-25 08:43:00
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My wife called me last night to tell me that she has received the Packet3/4 from the Islamabad Consulate. She was at her mom's so I couldn't get much details but my opened the packet and told me that the Interview was scheduled for 29th of May 2007 at 8:30am.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I have already pretty much compiled all documents that she will need and will send it to her once she sends me the checklist so I can verify that the docs that I am sending is all she needs.

Thanks
Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-25 06:18:00
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Thank you Mary & Baby Bunny, How are the fees paid in Pakistan? what i mean is , does she pay cash check or does Pakistan have money orders in US dollars.
You're right about talking with someone who went through with the k-3 visa, Khurram and I are looking at the same timing. By the way, My wife is in Karachi.

So is there anyone that can guide and advise me on the k-3 (I-129 & I-130 same date NOA2) process at Islamabad consulate????? Any help is sincerely appreciated so that I don't have panic attacks. I need my wife here with me NOW!!!

Thank you.


Zeyad,
As you know I have the same day NOA2 as well so I scheduled an appointment with an immigration officer and he said when you send in the I129f immigration sends it to the service center that has teh I-130 on file and they process them together and your 1-130 is assumed to be processed in america with AOS as you have filed for K3. This is what he told me so I am not worried anymore and my NOA2 that came for I0130 says that we have determined that your wife will be applying for AOS using form I-1485, so I wouldn't panic about this if I were you.
Some of my relatives that gotten K3 from pakistan said they took Cash to the consulate and submitted cash so I don't know anything about Money Orders or bank drafts.
As you know my wife is also in karachi and maybe they can get in touch if our interview turns out to be the same day as well.Where are you in US?
Let me know if you have any questions
Wasalaam
Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-19 22:41:00
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Hi Guys,
I have a question. I came to the US last year on CR-1 visa and received my 2 year conditional green card after a couple of months. I'm leaving for Pakistan on Thursday for a week. Is there anything else I have to show at the airport to reenter United States or just my Green Card?

Thanks,
Waqar.


Just your GC and passport
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-04-17 21:19:00