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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should ger passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI


Good luck
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-21 09:31:00
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Khurram/Oasriz,

I admit, I am getting too anxious here, but all three of our timelines are about the same except for the interview date gap pattern. I guess the NOA-1 is irrelevent, however the NOA2 and packet received dates and interview dates are puzzling. Oh well, I guess it is what it is. But I wish her interview was earlier. Good luck to the both of you. And keep us posted on the outcome.

Khurram:
NOA1 - 2/7
NOA 2 - 4/6
pckt Rec - 4/25
Interview - End of May

Zeyad:
NOA 1 - 1/11
NOA 2 - 4/10
Pckt Rec - 5/7
Interview - Mid July

Oasriz -
NOA1 - 2/02
NOA 2 - 4/17
Pckt Rec - 5/15
Interview - Beginning of June


I wish I could give you a reason for these, I wish you all the luck, Are all you Documents prepared?
I email the embassy expensively to make sure all docs were 100% so if you run into something feel free to ask, I might have asked that from them already
-Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-20 09:20:00
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No, she didn't get any vaccinations. They told her they are not necessary for the K3 visa. My wife is going to talk to her own doctor this weekend and try to get them anyway, so we don't have to go through this process in America.


Yeah I found that out as the embassy told me in an email as well, anyway I am going to have her get her vaccinations after the interview so that she has them for AOS
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-19 08:34:00
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Khurram just confirm me you got me msg.

ALI


I just sent you a reply
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-18 08:46:00
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PIA has a stopver in Machester, UK when coming to USA. I was pretty sure that the passenger doesn't need the Transit visa, but the travel agent, PIA reservation center, FedEx (lahore) all said that a visa is needed, so I emailed the British HC and here is what they wrote me back. Most of you might know but sharing this with you all. (in short, no visa is needed).

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thanks for your mail.

DIRECT AIRSIDE TRANSIT VISA APPLICATIONS (DATV)

Evidence of confirmed bookings both in and out of the UK must accompany applications. Required by all Pakistani Nationals.

There are certain exemptions to this requirement. The following categories of traveller are not required to hold a DATV and may still benefit from the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) concession. Holders of:
• a valid visa for entry to Canada or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of their journey from another country or territory to the country in respect of which the visa is held. Holders of first time immigrant papers to the US or Canada also qualify under this category as they are regarded as having a US or Canadian visa;
• a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from Canada or the United States of America to another country or territory, provided that the transit passenger does not seek to transit the UK on a date more than 6 months from the date on which he last entered Canada or the US with a valid visa;
• a valid US 1 - 551 permanent resident cards issued after 21 April 1998;
• expired cards may be accepted if the passenger holds a letter (I - 797) issued by the Bureau of Citizenship authorising an extension;
• a valid US Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration - Form 551;
• a valid Canadian permanent resident cards issued on or after 28 June 2002;
• a category "D" (all categories except visitors) visas issued by any European Union or EEA State with more than 3 months validity;
• a valid common format European Union or EEA residence permits;
• a diplomatic or service passport issued by the Peoples Republic of China;
• a diplomatic or official passport issued by India;
• a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam;

Those travelling to Ireland via the United Kingdom require a full visit visa, not a DATV.

Yours Sincerely,

BHC Islamabad.


Chicago I posted this same information from their website a couple of days ago


Hello Everybody,

I have a question. My wife is going to ISB embassy on Monday to submit I-134 and tax return. The tax returns she has are for 05 and prior. Now, I have a return for 2006 too, you think they would ask for that or whatever she has is enough. Her interview was on Feb 06, 2007 and that time I had not filed my 2006 tax return. Also, her case number has 2006, so I am assuming that would ask for previous year return.

Thanks,
ALI


I would Play it safe and send her your 2006 Tax return (W2 and 1040), You have waited so long for this and you wouldn't want them to ask for something and your wife doesn't have it.
I would scan the 1040 and w2 to a PDF (so it has your sig) and email it to her and have her print it out so it looks just like a photocopy

Khurram


You are right. I was going to send her but she is leaving for ISB tonight and even I would have send her by Fedex or UPS, there was no way she would have recieve it. I dont have a scanner and i m not very good in computer, let me find out that any stationary shop provide that kind of facilities.

Thanks very much K.
Ali


Ali,

Can you pm me your zip code?

Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-18 08:24:00
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Hello Everybody,

I have a question. My wife is going to ISB embassy on Monday to submit I-134 and tax return. The tax returns she has are for 05 and prior. Now, I have a return for 2006 too, you think they would ask for that or whatever she has is enough. Her interview was on Feb 06, 2007 and that time I had not filed my 2006 tax return. Also, her case number has 2006, so I am assuming that would ask for previous year return.

Thanks,
ALI


I would Play it safe and send her your 2006 Tax return (W2 and 1040), You have waited so long for this and you wouldn't want them to ask for something and your wife doesn't have it.
I would scan the 1040 and w2 to a PDF (so it has your sig) and email it to her and have her print it out so it looks just like a photocopy

Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-18 07:53:00
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No, we didn't request anything at all. The form my wife received was dated May 11th and says "June 05, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for your K3 visa interview.

She went for her medical examination yesterday and has to go back on Monday to get her medical documents.

It appears there are at least 3 people on this forum who's wives will have an interview in the next 2 months for a K3 visa.


Please let me know if she gets vaccinations. Me, you and Zeyad have their wife's interviews coming up (K3)
Good Luck!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-17 18:45:00
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I just received emails stating that my wifes I-130 and I-129 have been approved. I just wanted to say that, thanks to all the folks who have posted here and shared their timelines. If was'nt for that I would have been lost. Thanks For Sharing, everyone.



Congrats!!!! I hope the rest goes as smoothly, feel free to ask any questions if you need any help.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-17 13:25:00
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I emailed the US consulate about the vaccinations and they confirmed that she doesn't need it for K3. I will find out the cost for the vaccinations in pakistan and from the doctor here
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-16 09:43:00
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As a fiancé(e), you are not required to fulfill this requirement at the time of They also do this in the K category too I think. It is cheaper to have these done prior to her coming to the USA and she can get a form from the panel doctor listing these as done prior to her arrival. I would double check to be sure but they do require the vaccinations or a list of them at some time during the processing.

http://travel.state....tml#Vaccination
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The vaccinations set us back about $200 in the US. He should have done them in Pak! :)



I will ask her to contact her doctor for it
Thanks
Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-15 20:26:00
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I would just make sure this information is correct because as per the instructions sent by the Consulate the only way someone would not need any vaccination is by having a blood test done to show that the the vacines were administered previously. Otherwise one has to have these vacinations administered.
Maybe they did take a blood sample and said this on the basis of the results?


My wife had her medical in Karachi, Pakistan today and they told her that she does not need any vaccination (she didn't have any record of it either) for K3.
She was given two sealed envelpoes and Xray film to take to the embassy.



They did do a blood test so maybe they determined it after that
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-15 17:08:00
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My wife had her medical in Karachi, Pakistan today and they told her that she does not need any vaccination (she didn't have any record of it either) for K3.
She was given two sealed envelpoes and Xray film to take to the embassy.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-15 13:38:00
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More Updates:

My wife got the call from the emabssy and they have asked for I-134 becasue at her interview she had a fax copy of I-134. The reason she had faxed copy is that her interview was on Feb 06 and I came back to US from my trip to Pak on Jan 29. I sent her same day but it couldnt deliver on time. Then I called embassy today's morning to verify that original I-134 that she has right now is dated for 01/29/07 and an immigrant officer told me that it is fine. Also, she told me that my wife can come to embassy on this Monday and can submit I-134 herself. When I asked her that if she comes on Monday and gives you that original I-134 will she get the visa same day. The officer replied "HOPEFULLY" so my wife is going to embassy on this Monday. I pray this should be the end of our waiting. Please keep me in your prays guys and I would keep you as well

ALI


Great!!! Inshallah she will get the Visa and will be here very soon.

-Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-15 08:29:00
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My wife just informed me that her interview date is june 5th, at 8:00. We're as prepared as we can be at the moment, thanks mainly to visajourney.com... hope things go well.

Good luck to everyone.


Good Luck Oasriz!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-15 06:26:00
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Also: Telephone: (011 92) 51-208-0000
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-05-15 06:09:00
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QUOTE (Saqib @ Nov 5 2007, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Salaam Khurram,

I've been reading all your post and found them interesting and informative and thought i should consult a bit from you about my case status. My wife is US citizen and she filed through attorney for me in US while staying here in Pakistan, since we got married in 2004 dec she is with me and went back once in 2006 Jan and now waiting with me for my case to get approved, my daughter is also US citizen through her. Following is my timeline so far.

29 March 2007 - Applied for I-130 (California Service Center)
30 March 2007 - They received
04 April 2007 - NOA received From

06 or 07 April 2007 - applied for I-129F (Chicago)
09 April 2007 - NOA showed a filed or received day
25 May 2005 - It was transferred to California Service center)

Since then there is no action taken on my case, I've checked the processing time and it went over time frame, but no notification so far.

Can you tell me now whats going to happen and how thing will go like what papers i will be getting and what not? do remember that we have attorney in between so i guess all the papers is what he will be getting not me, if i'm wrong please tell me. do give me a detail step by step with time it takes and when should i expect to get approval & call for interview. One more thing what forms do pack contain which you receive for K3 and how many of pack are we going to get.

Thanks


Walaikum Salaam,

It took me three moths from the transfer date to my service center to approval but I have heard there is a tremendous backlog right now due to price hike in June and everyone that tried to apply before that. People are even having a problem reveiving their receipts for the forms they submitted (NOA-1).
That being said I hope you approval come soon.
This is whats going to happen:
1. Once case is approved NOA-2 (notice of Approval) will be generated and mailed to you and your lawyer. (sometimes only the lawyer gets the copy but I have seen it both ways).
2. The K3 case is then transfer to the National Visa center and then shipped out to the concerning Embassy and a notification is sent to you and/or your lawyer.
3. Once Embassy receives your case it take approx a week to 10 days to send you the K3 packet which contains the following:
a. Form DS-230 (I)
b. Form DS-156 - 2 copies
c. Parents Form
d. Form DS-157
e. Checklist - Attached

Let me know if you have more questions

-Khurram

Attached Files


KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-05 09:49:00
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QUOTE (Tareq @ Nov 5 2007, 05:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Nov 4 2007, 12:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks buddy, how is your wife holding up?
Good luck toy you and now start preparing for AOS and EAD


She's hanging in there... I am going to visit PK in December. Hoping that I get some news from USCIS soon. I thought I would bring her with me in December but now that hope has faded away seeing the timeline of people and the fact that I have not even received NOA2.


Inshallah you'll hear some good news, I am going to Pakistan as well in December for 20 days to meet my family and do a true "ruksati"

QUOTE (gori @ Nov 5 2007, 07:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey, same here....I am going for two months in December and was hopeful my husband would come with my daughter and I now that his case is in ISB.....but it looks now that it's not even close. Best of luck.....and hang in there!


Sorry to hear that, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-05 06:39:00
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QUOTE (Tareq @ Nov 4 2007, 01:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Khurram!! jest.gif
I have been watching your timeline. I couldn't believe they'd drag your wife's K3 for so long even after the interview. As they say, there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel. Many Congrats!



Thanks buddy, how is your wife holding up?
Good luck toy you and now start preparing for AOS and EAD
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-04 01:35:00
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QUOTE (gori @ Nov 3 2007, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (hafiz @ Nov 2 2007, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thats great, mashallah. YOu have waited for a while.

I have a question. If a person wants to bring their mom or sister to US during their pregnancy. How would they do that. Just for a visit during this time. THank a bunch.




You'd have to apply for a visitor visa.....


and also send a letter with intent accompanied by a I-134 that they will not be a burden
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-02 23:26:00
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QUOTE (kim-786 @ Nov 2 2007, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Nov 2 2007, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife picked up the Visa today kicking.gif



Khurram, congrats again!! Good luck to both of you!!



Thank you!!

QUOTE (tamztamztamztamz @ Nov 2 2007, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrates khurrram bhai,wish u all the best for future too.




Thank you!!

QUOTE (fareash @ Nov 2 2007, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats, so much to you Khurrum Very happy to hear that inshallah your wife will be with you very soon.



Thank you!!

QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Nov 2 2007, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Khurram,

You know I sent you my Congrats earlier, so allow me to Congratulate you and your dear wife in this thread. No more dismal Mondays for you. heart.gif heart.gif rose.gif rose.gif

kicking.gif kicking.gif CONGRATULATIONS !!! kicking.gif kicking.gif


Yup and as always I appreciate what you have done for me

QUOTE (rafaym1 @ Nov 2 2007, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Khuram, Good luck with the rest of the process. good.gif

QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Nov 2 2007, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife picked up the Visa today kicking.gif




Thank you

QUOTE (gori @ Nov 2 2007, 08:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tamztamztamztamz @ Nov 2 2007, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrates khurrram bhai,wish u all the best for future too.


ANYONE HERE APPLYING FOR THEIR SPOUSE WHO'S NOT AN IMMIGRANT TO THE U.S.??? Also, how does the Embassy send their #######...TCS?

Here's to those in the process....and to those who have made it through the fire.


Embassy send their stuff to the beneficiaries home using American Express courier. I know Mary wasn't an immigrant but she has been tied with her Kid being sick.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-02 23:04:00
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QUOTE (gori @ Nov 2 2007, 07:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'M SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS, YYYEEEEAAAAAYYYYYY



Thank you!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-02 06:17:00
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UNKNOWN STATUS

MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

VISA IN HAND

NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006
MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006
HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006
AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007
PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 and on AP received visa 07/13/2007
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007
TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP Visa in hand on 07/13/07.
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 2007 visa in hand June 12, 2007
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and Visa in hand May 21, 2007
Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP, visa in hand around June 20, 2007
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP and Visa in hand July 12, 2007
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP and Visa in hand July 19, 2007
SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP and Visa in hand July 20,2007
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP and Visa in hand July 20, 2007
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP arrived in USA July 8, 2007
nnn K-3 (Female) - Interviewed June 2007 - Visa in hand July 23,2007
ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007 - Visa in hand July 24, 2007
Kjan CR1 (Male) Afghanistan - Interviewed March 2007 and on AP Visa in hand on July 31,2007
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP and visa in hand on August 2, 2007
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007 and visa in hand August 6, 2007
Hp91 K-3 (Male) Interview 07/24/07 got AP and visa in hand September 3, 2007
Waiting4s K-3 (Female) Interview 09/11/07 and visa in hand September 28, 2007.
Boat786 K-3 (Female) Interview 07/31/07 and in USA August 29, 2007
FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP and visa in hand September 24, 2007
DDX K-1 (Male) Interview September 15, 2006 and on AP and visa in hand October 12, 2007
PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06 with visa in hand on October 24, 2007
Khurram Seraj K-3 (Female) interview 05/29/2007 on AP and Visa in hand on 11/02/07


ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSSING OR REVIEW

Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????
Ali Khan CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007 **NOIR May 2007.
AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007
KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007on AP
.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP
Jeremy Tentis K3 (Female) Interview 06/22/07 and on AP now.
Neverending on Waiver over 2 years and in processing over 5 years as of May 2007.
Sayed K-1 (Female/Afghanistan) Interview fall 2006 on AP now 9 1/2 months as of May 22, 2007
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007 on AP
Depre K-3 (male) Interview on 2/6/2007 on AP/Field Investigation on 6/14/2007/All security checks completed.
Fareash K-3 (Male) Interview on August 28, 2007
Tamztamztamztamz CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview January 29, 2008
Humera (Unknown) Interview October 4, 2007
Data Sheet K-3 (Female) Interview September 26, 2007
Khanshahid CR-1/IR-1 and K-3 (Male) K-3 interview is November 20, 2007; CR-1 November 9, 2007 UK
AustinnPawers CR-1/IR-1 (Male) on AP
Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview early October 2007 and visas in hand by October 24th.

AWAITING INTERVIEW(S)

Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)
Kim_786 CR-1/IR-1 (Female)
Asmo (K3) Female
GoharRabia K-1 (Female)
Sarosh CR-1/IR-1 (Male)
Samad CR-1/IR-1 (Female)
Qasim-Aisha CR-1/IR-1 (Male)
MangoBaby K-1 (Female)
Babybunny K-3 (Male) NOA 1
Imran and Safiya K-1
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-02 06:13:00
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My wife picked up the Visa today kicking.gif
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QUOTE (XStrangerX2007 @ Nov 1 2007, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Asalam-Alaikum(ww),'
KHURRAM I AM SOOOO HAPPPPY FOR YOU!!!! CONGRATZZZZ, MASHA'ALLAH!!! MASHA"ALLAH!!!!!! Wishing for you to have a safe and happy reunion with your family, Ameen.


Thank you very much and the same to you
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QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Nov 1 2007, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
DEAR KHURRAM SERAJ

Many many CONGRATULATIONS to you finally u got a good news and wish u a very happy reunion.
GOD bless us all, Ameen



Thank You!!!

QUOTE (jaxguy @ Nov 1 2007, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations and Happy Reunion

Have you bought her airline ticket yet? smile.gif



Thank You!! No I haven't bought it yet
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QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Nov 1 2007, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
kicking.gif kicking.gif My wife got a call from the American Express to come tomorrow and pick her visa up! kicking.gif kicking.gif

Congratulations and Happy re-union smile.gif


Thank You

QUOTE (scarlethawk @ Nov 1 2007, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heartiest Congratulations!



Thanks!!!

QUOTE (kim-786 @ Nov 1 2007, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratualtions Khurram! I am so happy for you!! It was long wait, but it's finally over. Good luck in the AOS process here. good.gif Enjoy now!


Thanks!!! another process is about to start but This time it will be her by my side

QUOTE (khanshahid @ Nov 1 2007, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congradulations Khurram, and best wishes for the future " MAY ALLAH HELP ALL OF US" good.gif


Inshallah!!! and thank a lot!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-11-01 10:42:00
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kicking.gif kicking.gif My wife got a call from the American Express to come tomorrow and pick her visa up! kicking.gif kicking.gif
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QUOTE (zeyad @ Oct 30 2007, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Khurram. It is nice to see that your wife is coming. Sorry, but i've been extremely busy with my wife, work, etc. Take care.


Thanks Man, I am soooo looking forward to the time I will get busy with my wife etc, already busy with work though
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QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 30 2007, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear Khurram,

I am so happy to hear that your wife got visa its a long wait for u especially regarding females but once the visa in hand the past becomes a happy reminiscent. For me it just took four days to receive visa from the issuance date hope your wife soon get visa. My advance CONGRATULATIONS to you both and a happy reunion.



Thanks a lot!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-30 12:04:00
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QUOTE (XStrangerX2007 @ Oct 30 2007, 01:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS KHURRAM AND SCARLETHAWK!!!!!!!! I hope the best for both of you, AMEEN.


Thanks!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-30 06:14:00
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QUOTE (kim-786 @ Oct 29 2007, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations khurram!! Your wife will have visa in hand very soon!!


Thanks, Appreciate the prayers!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 14:22:00
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QUOTE (jeremy tentis @ Oct 29 2007, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First, congratulations to both XstrangerX2007 and Khurram on finally getting their Visas!!!!

Now my story and questions....

My wife has been on AP since June 22 of this year. We were told about two weeks ago that the security clearance had been completed and our case was sent back to Islamabad.

Last Tuesday, someone from the Islamabad Embassy called my wife and asked her a few basic questions like when did we get married, has she ever been married before, etc.

I called the DOS today and was told that the Embassy tried to issue the Visa to my wife but some "computer" said that it had to be sent back to Washington for more AP. I'm very frustrated and upset about all of this and have no idea what's going on.

Any ideas why this happened? How long do you guys think this will take?

Thanks,
Jeremy and Bushra


I am so sorry to hear that, but I think what happened is that when Islamabad did their Security name check maybe they thought needed some other security clearance done as well that they didn't request before.
Again, just a guess but I will be praying for you
-Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 13:45:00
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QUOTE (MaryandMian @ Oct 29 2007, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations and as others stated week to 10 days I would think it should be in hand.


Thanks, Can't wait!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 13:43:00
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QUOTE (scarlethawk @ Oct 29 2007, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats!

I would think a week to ten days before you have the visa in hand (hopefully sooner).


Thanks! and Inshallah
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 13:41:00
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I called DOS today and they said that as of today Islamabad Embassy as issued the visa, I called twice just to confirm and got the same reply.
I will hold off on celbrating just yet until my wife gets her visa in hand.
Anybody know approx how long it takes after this that my wife get the physical visa?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 12:52:00
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QUOTE (XStrangerX2007 @ Oct 29 2007, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*Asalam-Alaikum(ww)*,

ALHUMDOLILLAH ALHUMDOLILLAH ALHUMDOLILLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband got a call from the embassy yesterday, they said they isued him a visa, all they need is New police certificate becuz his old one expired... all he has to do is submit hi certificate and come pick up his passport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I am so happppppppppy, masha'Allah, Alhumdolillah.

I wish all of you the best of luck... insha'Allah. May you all hear the good news SOON, insha'Allah Ameen!!!!



Congratulations!!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 10:07:00
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QUOTE (scarlethawk @ Oct 28 2007, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Than something along the lines of .... congratulations your visa has been approved. Everything is okay, you need to send medical report. Which was sent along with passports and received the visas in about 12 days.

This forum has been a great help. Thanks for your support!



Many Many Congrats!!!!

QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 28 2007, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear Khurram,

Brother i can understand what u going through because i too had faced this experience and i want to tell u an interesting thing that my case was approved i mean i got my NOA2 after 189 days and visa was issued to me after my interview also after 189 days so u can imagine how much i had to wait. I told u before khurram that in my case when my name check was done and it took me exactly two months to get the visa before that whatever u may ask either from embassy or from dos u get the same answer your case is in process. I pray that wife gets her visa soon.

God bless us all and i pray that khurram wife get visa soon and had their reunion soon Ameen.


Thank you very much, I appreciate your prayers and thoughts.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-29 09:21:00
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QUOTE (rafaym1 @ Oct 27 2007, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Isn't it you don't receive the DS-157 in packet three when your beneficiaries is a female. Khurram did your wife receive the DS-157 in the packet 3? Also, the form 1-134 what did you send as the support documents? Pick form the list or add/delete. If there is no packet 4, just wondering why you have the date in front of packet 4 in your timeline.

1-Offer letter from employer
2-Pay stub
3-Income tax return - Is this needed? if yes how many years?
4-Bank statement

Thank you,

She received DS-157 but didn't have to fill it out as it stated in the instructions that came with the forms that "this form is not required for female applicants"

This is what I sent for I-134:

1. Affidavit Of Support (I-134)
2. Bank Letter with Bank Statements( Monthly summaries)
3. Job Letter
4. Tax Transcripts -2004-2005-2006
5. 401k Statement
6. Bank Statement (Monthly detail)
7. Copy of Tax returns -2004-2005-2006
8. Pay stubs for the last 3 months


I have Packet 4 listed in my timeline but no packet 3 as there is only one packet sent by the Embassy for K3 and you can choose to call it packet 3 or 4 as the time line on this website didn't have an option for just a K3 packet.

Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-27 09:28:00
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QUOTE (rafaym1 @ Oct 27 2007, 01:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone remember all the forms they received in the packet 3 for the K3 visa from the Islamabad Embassy. Care to post all the forms numbers?


Thanks


Keep in mind that there is no packet 4 or 3.5 for K3 in Islamabad.
Also need to fill out I-134 but I don't believe the packet comes with it.

Let me know if you need help in filling out any forms and such
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-27 08:30:00
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QUOTE (hp81 @ Oct 26 2007, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I suggest you write to the U.S.Ambassadorin ISB, may be this will help, since your case is now in ISB?


Thanks Mary and Hp81. Do you know the email address of the Ambassador? or should I send snail mail?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-26 10:17:00