Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Egyptian said to be a hero in VA tech killings	Thank you very much, it's stories like these we need to email, post and tell people about as this is a person who belonged to the muslim world and showed the true colors of being one. Thanks again	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-04-21 07:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Salwa and Mark's baby cheerleading thread	Congratulations	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-04-21 12:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Quranic quotations 2 help us thru the visajourney...	Thanks everyone for these Quotes, They help a lot	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-04-27 07:45:00
Middle East and North Africa	FINALLY VISA IN HAND !!	Congrats!!!	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-04-26 08:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	Interview!	Congrats!!!	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-04-30 09:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Pregnant by my busband. He doesn't want the baby and he asks me for an abortion.	There's some information missing. Baby aside, is it over between you? Had you planned on having children? If the answer to both those questions is yes, then divorce him, stay in the country, and file for the 10 year green card without him. You don't need to stay with him to become a citizen. But what do you mean by saing she doesn't need him. He has to give her Affidavid of Support again for 10 year GC?!?!?!?! If not, how does it work?	OLA&JP	Not Telling	Poland	2006-09-14 22:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Moving abroad while removing conditions	QUOTE (KellyRay @ Jul 22 2008, 05:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello- My husband will be filing to remove conditions in January of 2009. We are thinking of moving to France for a year or two. We are planning on moving in the summer or fall of 2009. If my husband doesn't have his 10 year greencard by them is it possible to be out of the country while his case is being processed here? He has his two year greencard right now. If this current greencard expires while the removal of conditions is being processed and he is in France, will that be a problem? Thank you Kelly Hi, As far as I know with having Green Card you have to live most of the year in US (so it would be over 175 days/year or so?) but am not 100% sure how it works. My husband and I are also thinking to move o my home country sometime in the future, but probably after I will get my citizenship... Good luck!	OLA&JP	Not Telling	Poland	2008-07-22 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Question about RFE's (and a little whining)	Kathy, Yes! Hope for good news soon. There should be a soapbox part of this forum where we can just go and vent. It's always nice to get thoughts off your mind, and for others to listen and learn. It's extremely helpful too. The Lord knows I would have a few pages written in that one))) ha ha Hang in there! - Ryan	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2009-11-29 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Question about RFE's (and a little whining)	QUOTE (kjenkins86 @ Nov 29 2009, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I've been wanting to reply for the longest but just was just watching/reading what others would say. I'm a september filer for a k-1 and in my forum that I join, almost everyone but 4 or so, received their NOA2;; even people who filed after me and some even received theirs in 2 weeks. It kills me that it's not first come first serve. Unfortunately, immigration are government workers and they suck when it comes to doing their job on time and making clients happy. So.... we don't have much of an option other waiting (which can be heart wrenching and frustrating) and calling them, eventhough we get a different answer and reaction from each call. It seems like the process is all over the place too. For us, it took us 3+ months just to even get the NOA1. While others get that part done within a week. All I keep thinking is, I'd hate to see the day when the government takes over health care, if this is how they process simple fiance visas! It looks like you are still on track with your NOA1 - even though it has almost been 3 months. The wait is excruciating and unfortunately there aren't many options for us. Im sure you'll see that NOA2 in the next few weeks, I've seen it take a few months in some other people. Hang in there.	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2009-11-29 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Question about RFE's (and a little whining)	Tatiana and I have a similar situation (described in my signature), and I know about the frustration. And honestly, there is no reason obtaining any document or permission to marry someone if you are a citizen of this country should take as long as it does at times. And I understand where Manuel is coming from. I try to be the voice of patience when it comes to disheartening news (or no news at all) during this process....but there are many times I just want to scream. Having a voice of reassurance is always nice and it seems Manuel is doing that for you. the hardest aspect is that we are powerless during the wait-there is no definitive light at the end of the tunnel to focus on. So the wait seems to take forever. If I had the option, I would take days off my career and drive up to Vermont and sit in the lobby, waiting to walk the petition to the right desks and see that it gets out of there in one day. I'm smiling at the thought of that actually being a possible course of action. But it's not, so all I can do is reassure her, that in 30 years, we wont remember the months and months of waiting because there will be a lifetime of great memories that will cloud this time - so when the wait really gets bad, to just focus on those times that are ahead (your life together). I read in an interview that one of the directors of the USCIS said there just isn't enough manpower to answer calls about each petition - but you'd think they could take calls on the petitions that are under RFE or review status. That would be nice. Hang in there - each day is a small step forward to your life together. - Ryan	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2009-11-28 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	why is my case taking so long!!!!! aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!	@Dacko, I disagree that the USCIS is not concerned with our pursuit of happiness. My fiance and I received a hand written note from our adjudicator with the words "Good job, thank you. =) =)" It might seem trifle to most, even silly, but the fact that this person took time just to drop us something like that is encouraging. It's a reminder that there are REAL people who work for the USCIS, and at least some of them do care. There are people who care within that giant, horrible bureaucracy. But, I'm not so naive to think all of them are like this (undoubtedly, some of them could be jacka$$es), and to think that cases don't fall in between the cracks sometimes. I always did imagine there were good people working in the USCIS - and it looks like you did the equivalent of striking oil, in having one of them take your case. For the most part, I am sure they are like every other government office, very cynical and not pressed for working class terms such as "productivity" and "efficiency". What my gripe is - is that the entire USCIS system is against that pursuit of happiness in that it relies too much on human error/employees will to go the extra distance. Too many middle men, and the customer service (even the immigration officers) have no access to active cases or petitions. It would be like calling your cable or phone company with a complaint about your bill, and their operator's would say "I'm sorry, I don't have access to your account" Then what's the point!?!?!?! That is the basis of my post. I am, however, relieved to see that you found at least one who took the time to see your petition to the next level. That was very nice of them.	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2010-01-10 12:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	why is my case taking so long!!!!! aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!	There should be a rant and rave section in this forum - the good Lord knows I'd have one heck of a post in there. All kidding aside - every journey is different. The range of emotions we must go through in this process is as vast as the distance some of us are from our significant others. and yes, we can all search for the good in the bad - it makes us stronger, etc, etc. But at the end of every night, I always come to the fact that not one citizen of this country should have to wait as long, jump through as many hoops, and fear/worry/hope/guess/pray as much as we do, just to marry the person he/she has chosen to wed. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed in this country by our laws, but from what I have seen in this process - the USCIS doesn't care much about our pursuit of that happiness. But that is another rant. Stay strong, and find the good in the bad, it will help a little. Edited by Dacko, 06 January 2010 - 09:59 PM.	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2010-01-06 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Looking for some help	It is different for everybody from what I have seen on this site. Some are extremely fortunate and the time flies, others have to wait and wait. I wish I knew a trick to make the wait easier, but the fact is, all of my life, no matter what the goal, there was always an end-time as to when you could set your sights and focus on. From a military enlistment, to starting my own business - all I had to do was focus on the end-date, work hard, and eventually I would reach it. This is the most difficult wait of my life because there is no exact end-time to focus on and the wait just seems much worse. It's a mental work-out of the highest order. Hang in there - the light at the end of the tunnel eventually gets closer. (I'm telling myself this everyday too)	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2009-11-28 02:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	October 2009 Filers	QUOTE (kabhatti @ Dec 31 2009, 09:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In all seriousness, here's to all of us with our new spouses in the new year 2010. Our time has come, things will move much faster these next couple weeks. Ha ha - that was funny - the 65 days comment. Yeah, this year is going to be a good one, I'm sure of it. I'm just hoping its earlier in the year than later. Keep hope alive. Happy New Year.	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2010-01-01 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	October 2009 Filers	QUOTE (kabhatti @ Dec 30 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK guys, I just got touched today!!!! Might be good news finally. when you say touched, does that mean the case file is updated on the web site? I've been "untouched" for 65 days, and have been told that it will be 90 days until it is even assigned. #######? happy New Years to all of you by the way)))) Hope all is well	Dacko	Male	Ukraine	2009-12-31 18:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Affidavit of Support - How do I prove my assets?	I have filed a K1 visa, and now I need to fill out my I-134. My 2008 tax return income level is not 125% of the poverty level, so I will need to prove that I have assets worth 5 times the difference. I do have this amount of money, but I have it invested in stocks. I also have an annuity (I think that is what it is called) where I receive a sum of money every month from a lawsuit from when I was injured as a child. So, my question is: What documentation do I need to prove these assets? I can just send along the most current, formal looking paperwork I have, but should it be signed or notarized or anything? Can I just print out my latest stock value report? The woman in the US Visa Center said I needed to contact Bangkok's US Embassy, as every country has different requirements, and the Bangkok US Embassy secretary gave me an email address to contact which, not surprisingly, has never responded to my inquiries. Thank you for your help.	Bonobo	Male	Thailand	2009-06-11 16:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January '09 Vermont K-1 Filers	QUOTE (Superman1 @ Feb 5 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Everyone, I sent my package in Jan as well. My Check got cleared on 21-Jan-2009. However I still have not received NOA1 and I get an error message when checking the status online. Any advice - should I call them about NOA1? I am starting to get worried Is anyone out there who is experiencing same problem as me? Thanks a lot for your support. If your check was cashed, then they should have you on file, so I wouldn't be worried, BUT, you should have gotten your NOA1 by now. I would (try to) call them. I have no idea how easy/difficult it is to get a person on the line at the VCS....	Bonobo	Male	Thailand	2009-02-08 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	January '09 Vermont K-1 Filers	Hi Everyone. This website has helped me out a great deal and I just got my NOA1 on January 30th, 2009. Thank you for starting this thread. I had two small questions: 1) My fiance translated her own birth certificate and signed her own "Certificate of Translator" page. The rules never said that you could not translate your own materials.... Was this a bad idea?? What did other people do for the translation? 2) Are some countries more difficult for getting a fiance visa than others? Or do all countries have the same standards which the I-129F packet has to meet? I had a decent packet of materials I sent in, but not as much as what some others have posted (no ring receipt). I am scared of getting an RFE, but judging by the dates I see on Igor's list, it looks like RFE's are addressed pretty quickly at the service center once you send them the extra material. And every RFE is followed by a NOA2... so that leaves me hopeful. Thank you for any advice.	Bonobo	Male	Thailand	2009-02-03 00:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	My wife had all 10 fingers printed	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-19 15:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Assalaamu Alaikum, My wife recently had her interview.... they handed her a pink paper (it doesnt say anything about AP) and took fingerprints. They said they will mail the passport after some processing... does this mean we are on AP? Jazkallah Khair Did they give her a white paper with the pink slip as well? Either they give you a paper with the information on where to contact AMEX or they give you a letter stating that your case requires further administrative processing. If they took her fingerprints and said that they will mail the passport after some processing that leads me to believe she is on AP. Khurram Hi all, Does anyone in this forum know how long it takes to be issued a pakistani visa. Im going to pakistan in Sept to meet my fiancee. Still waiting on my passport. Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated It took one of friends 6 weeks to get his visa and he did not have any Pakistani Origin. Khurram	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-19 06:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	i just want to scream! i went to chk the processing dates on https://egov.uscis.g...eviceCenter=CSC and they havent listed the timings for I 130 for spouse! i chked on 18th may and they were processing the cases filed on 13th november 2006 and my case was filed on 30th november 2006 we filed at the california service center now that i have chked i noticed that of out of all four service centres the only service centre showing the I 130 for spouse or child under 21 (we also filed four our son who just turned 1 (MA) ) is the Nebraska Service centre which is showing that the current cases being processed are the ones filed in September 2006 does that mean that the I 130s for spouse and child under 21 has been transfered to Nebraska Service centre?? if thats what happened then its ROTTEN coz i got pushed three months back!!!!! Your I-130 is approved so don't worry about the processing times listed, you case is probably at or on its way to the NVC. Here is what will happen now: http://www.visajourn...wchart_v1-2.pdf update... same response today (06-18-07), waiting for physical file, did'nt ask me to wait a couple of weeks to ask them again though. Looks like they are taking their sweet time, while I am stewing, as I have to arrange for time off from work, tickets, yada, yada, can't do a thing till I have a date from them. After getting same reply twice. I have created a TEMPLATE and sending them SAME Template again and again.lol I will wait for the email tomorrow and will REPLY back with the same TEMPLATE to ask if they got our case. Doing the same here	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-18 15:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	hello there! im just sorry that i found this forum so late! i will appreciate any help! my husband, a us citizen, went to us in the end of november 2006. we have been married for 2.5 yrs but decided to move to US now. on 30 november we got a notice saying that our documents have reached them and now after 6 months i chked the status online which said On May 30, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service. can anyone tell me what happens after this? i mean did they send any package, or forms to my husband to fill? my husband is almost always travelling there, so sometimes his cousin takes care of his paperwork. but i am kind of worried if he might mess up something any help will be appreciated! another thiing now that we have been 'touched' by this notice how long will it take for an interview date thanks! The notice that they sent your husband is called NOA2 or "Notice of Approval" A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC The NVC will send your husband a packet of forms that you and your husband must fill out before you can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain an Of-169 form, and an Of-230 part one and two forms that must be filled out by you. An I-864 (Affidavit of support) form is also included that must be filled out by your husband. The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of your husband's past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available.	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-18 15:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Khurram, DOS always had updates on late Wednesday afternoons or Thursday morning when I was going thru the processing. Check back with them later in the week. Mary Good to know, Thank you very Much! Khurram	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-18 14:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Called DOS again, same response "You wife's case is pending Security clearence"	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-18 12:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Khurram, Is CR-1 requirement different from K-3? I thought the documents they ask are to be brought with you for interview. If you send the originals, do they give it back during the interview? The letter I posted earlier was from a good friend (not my wife's) and it does not ask to "send" those documents but instead asks to "bring with you" for the interview. Cr1 is sent a Packet 3.5 and then once they send all the forms in they are scheduled for an interview, With K3 you get the interview date with your packet and you do not submit it in advance. K3 : Bring all forms and Documents with you at the time of interview CR1: Send All forms in and then you are scheduled for an interview	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-18 10:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	I'll be calling DOS again tomorrow, let see what they say	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-17 21:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Questions ... What do we need to send the embassy back at this stage? All the documents mentioned above sans medical report (since it says schedule medical as close to interview as possible). Do we send the original marriage certificate etc. and then they schedule interview? Also, since we sent DS-230 as well as I-864 to NVC, so I trust we just write a statement of this effect? I am curious though, which situation would require those two forms to be not submitted to NVC. Yes, you will send all the orignals and yes you can write a statement for what forms you have already submitted	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-17 19:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Hi everyone, I had a quick question... My husbands english isn't that good, so I just wanted to know if IR-1 people can tell me what they took to their medical..?? My husband mentioned something about 2 photographs, and copy of passport...??? Would be greatful for any help!! Thanks! Since it's the Cr1 Medical, make sure he takes all his vaccination records ( If any) plus takes his whole packet 3 excluding the forms and 2 photographs as well as copy of passport and original. Khurram	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-17 10:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Very Cool	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-16 10:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	I see there are some others in the same situation too, NVC claims my wife's IR-1 papers were sent to ISL at the beginning of the month, but no word from embassy yet. Anybody get an acknowledgment from embassy regarding any new files lately? It took my wife 10 days to get it after it was transfered from the NVC but that was for K3 so I don't know if takes longer for Cr1. Sorry can't help you more, btw nice Avatar!	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-15 14:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Walikum Salaam, Find the post by Tariq maybe three or four posts back and he has scanned and added his K3 letter from Islamabad with the requirements listed. Mary The K3 letter just states tax return for last year.... however, does anyone know through experience if the embassy will ask or need the W2? Thanks! My wife had the same letter but wasn't asked for W2 but only the Tax transcripts	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-15 14:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	I beleive I have most of the stuff, with the exception of the tax transcripts which have not shown up yet. I'll Pmail you about the forms though. Thanks, you are one thorough man! You are very welcome, you look like you are in good Shape, Let me know if need anymore help. Khurram	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-15 06:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	K3 Interview Requirements 1. Forms (DS-230 (I) ,2 copies of DS-156 and Parents Form( she will get with the packet) 2. Affidavit Of Support (I-134) ? Bank Letter with Bank Statements ? Job Letter ? Tax returns -2004-2005-2006 (copy) ? Pay Checks (copy) ? Tax Transcripts -2004-2005-2006 (copy) ? 401k Statement (copy) ? Citizenship Certificate (copy) 3. Copy of I-129f approval 4. Marriage Certificate 5. Birth Certificate (original, copy -Translation and copy) 6. Affidavit of Birth – original and copy (If BC doesn't have name of beneficiary or their parents) 7. Copy of School records 8. NIC (National ID card) – Original and copy 9. Police Certificate – original and copy 10. Medical Report 11. Emails -Cards (Proof of Relationship) 12. Phone bills and calling cards (Proof of Relationship) 13. Copy of Passport (Proof of Relationship as indicates travel) 14. Wedding DVD – (Proof of Relationship) 15. Photo Album and Wedding invitation (Proof of Relationship) 16. Beneficiary’s Passport 18. Beneficiary’s Old passport (If any) 19. 2 Photographs - (2 X 2)	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-14 20:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Don't worry guys, your wives will get their packets soon, how are your prepartion with all the forms? have you started gathering all the required proofs? Let me know if you guys need any help with any form or obtaining proofs and I'll be glad to help -Khurram	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-14 17:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Congratulations !!!!! That's one good new on this link, I hope many more to come soon, specially from you, Khurram......Good Luck to ALL Hopefully, I can share some good news as well.	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-13 06:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Hi everyone, My wife just informed me that AMEX called and asked her to pick up her passport. She went there during her lunch break and got her passport and new K3 visa. She also received a semi-sealed package and was told not to open it. I believe this is for the immigration officer at the POE. She can see inside the envelope and said all her checklist documents appear to be inside. As you can imagine, I'm pretty happy about all of this. It also shows some hope to the others that were worried about their future interviews. Good luck to everyone. Congrats ! Hey Khurram, Congratulation man. I am soooo happy for you Wish you all the best to both of you. ALI Ali, We haven't been approved but thanks for the thought	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-12 19:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Hi everyone, My wife just informed me that AMEX called and asked her to pick up her passport. She went there during her lunch break and got her passport and new K3 visa. She also received a semi-sealed package and was told not to open it. I believe this is for the immigration officer at the POE. She can see inside the envelope and said all her checklist documents appear to be inside. As you can imagine, I'm pretty happy about all of this. It also shows some hope to the others that were worried about their future interviews. Good luck to everyone. Again Congrats yaar, Are you planning on going to pick her up or is she gonna fly alone?	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-12 13:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Hi everyone, My wife just informed me that AMEX called and asked her to pick up her passport. She went there during her lunch break and got her passport and new K3 visa. She also received a semi-sealed package and was told not to open it. I believe this is for the immigration officer at the POE. She can see inside the envelope and said all her checklist documents appear to be inside. As you can imagine, I'm pretty happy about all of this. It also shows some hope to the others that were worried about their future interviews. Good luck to everyone. Congrats !	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-12 12:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Hey Zeyad, Forgot your interview date, what date was it in July? Can you update your timeline as well buddy	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-12 09:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0	Called DOS again today, got the same reply that my wife's pending security clearence Hang in there. InshaAllah it will over soon. Inshallah! I know how these procedural delays and the wait kills you. Insha-Allah it will be fine and the long wait you two have endured patiently will bring it many good news. (Insha-Allah). I am watching the timeline all those who are going through this because I will be going through these once my wife's K3 gets started. Thanks Tareq Hi I heard that the normal time for renewal/fresh US passport in USA is 120 days now-a-days. Is this true or false? Your comments? -Dude True, But I got mine done in 2 hours as I had a confirmed Itinerary.	KHURRAM SERAJ	Male	Pakistan	2007-06-11 20:19:00