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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0
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
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QUOTE (scarlethawk @ Oct 25 2007, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hang in there. This too shall pass.


Thanks...anyone have any experience of how long this takes?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-25 22:27:00
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Got reply from embassy "Admin processing is still processing. Your submitted documents received and now pending for a review. "
Lets see how long this takes
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-25 16:07:00
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QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 21 2007, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi KHURRAM,

Thanks for helping me out and i need little more help that i am sending sponsor and co-sponsor for the adjustment of status on my K-1 VISA so please let me know that sponsor had to fill I-864 incase i am not wrong and what do co-sponsor had to fill the form is it I-864 OR I-864A and is either I-864A just to be signed by co-sponor and to be notarised or only signed by the co-sponsor.

Secondly i want to ask that u told me that the fees of employment authorised is included in adjustment of status $1010 and if i file advance parole too the fees will remain be the same or u had to pay separate fees for advance parole

Looking forward for your kind response


Affidavit of Support:

The US Spouse is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but may have a co-sponsor. If there is a co-sponsor, both the
US Spouse and the co-sponsor will EACH have to fill out the affidavit I-864 and EACH will have to provide
supporting documentation.

You do not need the I-864 to be notarized

Fees:

If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for advance parole on Form I-131 and/or employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-131 and I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-131 and/or I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-131 and/or I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of the receipt for your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, as evidence of the filing of an I-485.


_khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-21 22:42:00
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QUOTE (jaxguy @ Oct 19 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Oct 19 2007, 12:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No it does not need to be notozrized only the I-134 does, for more information please read http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf


Thank you for correcting me. I had always notarized I-864, just in case. Good to know its not required though.


oh no problem at all buddy, thats what this forum is all about!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-19 19:32:00
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QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 18 2007, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There is question that in form I-864 i dont see any place to be notarised it just have the sponsor signature so is the form I-864 need to be notarised along with the signature of sponsor and if it is then where it should be notarised because i dont see any place mentioned be notarised. Looking for kind response

thanks

As you can read from DOS Quote Page 8 of 10

"Completing the I-864

Is the I-864 and I-864A required to be notarized?

No. The sponsor just has to sign the I-864. You should know however, when the sponsor signs the Form I-864 he/she certifies that the information provided, transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct, under penalty of perjury.."

http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf

QUOTE (jaxguy @ Oct 18 2007, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, you do need to Notarize it.

Any "Notray Public" can nottarize it. You will sign the form in the presence of Notary Public and then he/she will verify its really you by checking your photo ID (driver's license, passport, Green Card, etc). Notary will sign and stamp the form and date it.

You can check with your local bank where you have account (no charge), any lawyer, local UPS Store can also notarize for a fee, less than $10 each verification.
Good Luck

No it does not need to be notozrized only the I-134 does, for more information please read http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-18 23:02:00
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QUOTE (smushtaq @ Oct 15 2007, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone, wanted to post a non-immigration related question ... Anoybody on the forum have information on VoIP services in Pakistan, specifically Islamabad? I want to know if there are any companies offering residential VoIP service in Pakistan? If there are, how reliable are they and how is the quality? I'm currently using Packet 8 to give mother in law a US ph # so that she can stay in touch with my wife. however if I were to get a Pakistani ph #, then that allows us to stay in touch with a lot more people. Any information would be much appreciated ...


Shahab


I use Get call (http://click2dial.net/getcall.php) which gives me a local number for Pakistan then I forwards it Grand central (http://grandcentral.com) which offers a free hunt group so when someone calls me from Pakistan it is local to them and my home, work and cell phone all ring at the same time and I can pick up the call where I can.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-15 13:15:00
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QUOTE (shusalman @ Oct 14 2007, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
KHURRAM SERAJ,
Any news from consulate regarding your spouse visa. I am in same situation like you except that my wife and 4 year old daughter on AP since 20th june, its almost 4 month and case is still pending. I hope soon it will clear for all of us.
salman

Eid Mubark


Assalam o alaikum, Eid Mubarak!

No news yet, I have emailed the embassy again today and will everyone know if there is an update, Good luck!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-14 23:05:00
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QUOTE (GoharRabia @ Oct 12 2007, 07:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am now in the process of filling out the I-134 (Affidavit of Support). I am stuck on questions #11.

#11. I ?? intend ?? do not intend.......to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in item 3.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!


check "I intend" and write "N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence )"

Here is a sample for your help

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 12 October 2007 - 06:30 AM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-12 06:28:00
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QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 11 2007, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Khurrum,

Thanks brothers for such a explicit information on Adjustment of Status and i be obliged if u tell me what the fees for Employment Authorised Document (EAD). Moreover i pray for your wife that she get visa soon and be with u, brother my name check was completed end of july and then finally i got a call end of september to collect my passport, visa and seal envelope.

My port of entry was at JFK it was nice and smooth but i had to wait a long for my turn otherwise it was nice now getting ready to get married my sweet fiancee and start our adjustment of status. Finally keep your finger cross and hopefully your wife get her visa soon and i can understand this waiting period as me too had to passed but once your journey is completer then all that waiting period becomes a sweet reminiscence



Thank you ver much and as far as the fees goes for EAD and the Travel document, they both are included in this new fees for AOS.
According to USCIS " If you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on July 30, 2007, or after, then no fee is required to file a request for employment authorization on Form I-765. You may file the I-765 concurrently with your I-485, or you may submit the I-765 at a later date. If you file Form I-765 separately, you must also submit a copy of your Form I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of the filing of an I-485."

Best of luck and feel free to ask any AOS questions as I have doing this research so I can file for my wife ASAP (Inshallah) after she gets here.

Khurram

-Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-11 08:11:00
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1. Payment of $930 plus a biometrics fee of $80; the fee total is $1,010. Use a money order so you can track the payment.
2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative
4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).
4a.Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 or K-3 Visa from Passport
5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F
K-3 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-130
6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)
7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)
8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)
9. A copy of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both of you have been divorced before)
10.A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both have you were married before, and the prior spouse died)
11.Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
12.G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated
13.I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)
14. I-864, Affidavit of Support
15. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)
16 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-10 19:47:00
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QUOTE (hp81 @ Oct 10 2007, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This just means that it's under Administrative processing at the embassay level, Inshallalh they will approve her visa soon after the review is completed. Good Luck!


Thanks you very much guys, I figured as much but their wording kinda throws you off sometimes

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 10 October 2007 - 09:28 AM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-10 09:28:00
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I got a reply from the embassy today saying "Admin processing is still processing. Your submitted documents received and now pending for a review." I am a little confused now

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 10 October 2007 - 09:05 AM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-10 09:05:00
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QUOTE (waiting4s @ Oct 8 2007, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I am happy to annouce my wife has finally made it here. She received her K-3 visa (passport and paperwork packet) on Sept 28. That is 13 working days (or 17 days) from the interview date, where they told us 7-10 days. By the grace of Allah, her POE experience was very smooth, infact we were done in 10 minutes. The border agent did not ask any questions from her, just from me as I had filled out the customs card and put my information on it. All in all a very smooth and pleasant experience. Wishing all folks, all the best and a speedy reunion with their loved ones. Thanks for all your support.


Congrats!!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-08 12:48:00
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QUOTE (ghanta81 @ Oct 7 2007, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How long does it take if you get an objection on your interview due to lack of prior marriage termination documentation.


I hope someone can help you here, have you also posted this as a new topic on the forum?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-07 10:19:00
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QUOTE (faal4anisa @ Oct 6 2007, 05:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Khurrum Seraj,

Its a good news that your case is finally be processed at islamabad embassy i was also told by my fiancee that my case is in islamabad for final processing and then one day finally i got a call from american express to collect my passport with VISA and ENVELOPE.
Hopefully u also soon hear this good news. Inshallah.


Thank you and inshallah. Just curious....how long after your fiancee told you about processing in Islamabad embassy did you get a call from american express?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-06 20:09:00
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QUOTE (tamztamztamztamz @ Oct 5 2007, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
khurram best of luck for ur case too.hope u will get good news from embassy soon.
remember me in ur prayers too.


Thanks and I pray for all of us going through this painful and depressing process

Khurram

QUOTE (MaryandMian @ Oct 5 2007, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations and hope you get an email back soon with good news!


Thanks Mary
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-05 19:16:00
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QUOTE (kim-786 @ Oct 5 2007, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh I am so happy for you Khurram!! Congratulations!! I was worried about it since it has been more than four months. I believe, within one or two weeks(I wish earlier), your wife will recieve a call from American express to pick up her visa and passport.

By the way, I think it is a good time to email Islamabad embassy and tell them about the clearnce and ask them when will she get the visa.

Again congratulations! You wait is almost over!!!


Thank you very much, I have been away from here but hopefully you huys will see more of me now.
Thanks again
Khurram

QUOTE (hp81 @ Oct 5 2007, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (KHURRAM SERAJ @ Oct 5 2007, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called the DOS today and they said that my wife's case was being processed at the embassy, so I asked if her security clearence was complete and they said yes. So what happens now ?


Contact the ISB embassy and they will let you know if the process is complete, and how long before your wife can get her visa, Good luck, Inshallah your case is completed. (ameen)


Thanks!!! I will email them right now

QUOTE (jaxguy @ Oct 5 2007, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations Khurram,

Inshallah, your wife will get visa in a week or two. Contact ISB embassy like others have suggested and you will hear the good news soon.



I am emailing them right now thank you very much!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-05 14:38:00
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I called the DOS today and they said that my wife's case was being processed at the embassy, so I asked if her security clearence was complete and they said yes. So what happens now ?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-10-05 12:58:00
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QUOTE (hp81 @ Sep 13 2007, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Need some help, silly question. I am filing out the paper work for AOS, and I am confused how do I know what is the visa number on the K-3 visa stamp? is it the control number? and what is I-94 number, is it the one officer writes or the departure number? Thanks.




KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-09-13 12:54:00
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Hello,

I called NVC on Monday and was informed DS230 was generated week of July 30th. NVC couldn't tell me the exact date of DS230 generation. I am in Pakistan visiting family, and planned to send DS230 from Pak using Jame's shortcut. Now I can't find the exact generation date and thinking about delaying mailing DS230 back to NVC until I get back to US, third week of Aug. It will delay the process by 2 weeks, Oh well !!!! what else can you do.


Look at the bright side, you are with your Family right now
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-08 07:20:00
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When can i receive Employment Authorization Card ? or Social security card is same thing?




Zaki


Since you have a CR1 visa you don't need EAD, you can just apply for you social security card in the bases of the stamp you received at the POE.
EAD is for the non-immigrant visas like K1 and K3
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-04 22:42:00
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What is the EAD stamp ?? I mean what is EAD stands for ??



Zaki

Posted Image

Stamp for cr1 is also used as an EAD

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KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-04 12:08:00
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I need a information regarding a DATV Visa, went to fedex office and they told me that despite if u had an US immigrant visa u required a DATV visa even u transit in UK and not to leave the airport so will u pls give some information on it they also show me a form for applying DATV visa.

You asked if a national of Pakistan needs a visa to pass through the UK in transit.

Yes, you need a Direct Airside Transit (DAT) visa, unless you hold one of the following:

a valid visa for entry to Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from another country or territory to the country in respect of which the visa is held;
a valid visa for entry to Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from the country in respect of which the visa is held to another country or territory;
a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America to another country or territory, provided that the transit passenger does not seek to transit the United Kingdom on a date more than six months from the date on which he last entered Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America with a valid visa for entry to that country;
a valid USA I-551 Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 21st April 1998;
a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 28th June 2002;
a valid common format Category D visa for entry to an EEA State;
a valid common format residence permit issued by an EEA State pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No. 1030/2002;

Notes:

A valid U.S. immigrant visa packet (form 155A/155B) is a 'valid visa' for DATV exemption purposes.
An expired I-551 Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 21 April 1998 when accompanied by an I-797 letter issued by the Bureau of Citizenship authorizing its extension, exempts the holder from the DATV requirement.
Holding either an I-512 Parole letter or an I-797C (Notice of Action) instead of a valid U.S. visa; or a Transportation Letter instead of a valid U.S. Permanent Residence Card issued on or after 21 April 1998 does NOT qualify for exemption from the DAT visa requirement.
Holding a valid travel document with a U.S. ADIT stamp worded – “Processed for I-551. TEMPORARY EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE VALID UNTIL…. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED” does NOT qualify for exemption from the DAT visa requirement.
Whether holders of non-national (including refugee travel documents) require a DATV depends on their nationality and whether they qualify for one of the exemptions listed above. So, for instance, the holder of a non-national travel document (e.g. a refugee travel document) who is a national or a citizen of one of the countries listed on the DATV list (e.g. Afghanistan) will require a direct airside transit visa if they are traveling to the UK to transit on to a third country.

Link: http://www.ukvisas.g...cation=Pakistan
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-03 06:13:00
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Thanks and GOD bless you all.

I went to the travel agency and these people are ufffffffff they are giving me the price for one way ticket for PIA 61,500($1,000).

I don't wanna take any other airline coz I heard that at Dubai or in London they give you hard time at the immigration counter when you proceed towards US flight.


What date are you looking for and which Airport do you plan on having as your POE
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-02 15:07:00
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Hello!

I finally picked up my IR-1 visa today from American Express Courier, I pray for all of those who are waiting for their visas.

Mashallah by the grace of GOD my dark journey is finally over.


GOOD LUCK!!!!!


Wow! Congratulations!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-02 08:10:00
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Khurram hang in there. I can feel your pain as my wife was on AP for 3 1/2 months. I pray you will hear good news very soon.
ALI


Thanks Ali for your kind words
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-01 09:07:00
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Best of luck Khurram!! Hope you will hear the good news soon!!


Thanks!

Khurram, hang in there and hopefully it will not be much longer. I told you earlier that the AP is the hardest part since you are in the dark and wondering about how the process is going. I saw you took a few days away from the forum to refresh yourself. Sometimes you just need to take a breather and focus on something else. Remember you are not alone and can always come and chat to us :yes: and hard to believe but once your wife is here this long separation and heartache of the AP will be gone (a distant memory) and you will just go to living your lives as one.


Thanks Mary, I appreciate the offer and am grateful for it!

thinking of you
duas bro


Thanks Cindishah, I appreciate duas
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-08-01 06:11:00
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Today marks exactly two months from my wife's interview so I called DOS but got the same response, she is pending security clearence
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-31 15:21:00
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Hi everyone, just wanted to update you on my current status.

My wife arrived in Chicago on the 22nd of July. As you can imagine, I was very happy. Very ironically though, my company needed me to work on site in Orlando, Fl for the next 2 weeks. Initially I wanted to take her with me, but it was very short notice and she really hasn't adjusted to life here yet... so I went to Orlando alone.

Anyway, I'm back now in Chicago and got to spend a full weekend together which was great. We filled and sent all the AOS forms on 7/28 and are waiting for the EAD approval before we get her social security card.

Good luck to everyone else and thanks for all your help. I'll be on the AOS forum much more now.


I am very Happy for you, let me know if I can help with some forms as I have been doing reserach on AOS while I wait for my wife's AP
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-31 07:34:00
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Hello everyone, Just been busy with the wife.....Talk about a culture shock. I just went shopping this morning with her and was it an experience, both for her and my pocket....LOL. Anyways, I'm trying to figure out if we can go to Canada, Niagra Falls etc. Are K-3 visa holders allowed to leave the us for a few days and come back without any problems.

Also, should I apply for Adjustment of Status right away or wait? The damn fees are killing me everywhere I go, employment authorization is needed to get a soc number???? Fees for that, Fees went up for Adjustment of Status. And fees for a multi visit visa for one year to Canada is around 150.


K3 visa holders are allowed to travel without restrictions for two years.

I suggest apply for AOS as soon as you can as you 2yrs to have the green card in hand.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-31 06:24:00
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KHURRAM SERAJ, where are you? A regular contributer now MIA. Hope all is well with him.



I am here, sorry for not stopping by but I am trying to keep my mind occupied so that I don't think about this AP
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-31 06:11:00
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Hi All,
Thanks again mary for the information. I greatly appreciate it as I am sure most of us are overwhelmed with this process and the possiblity of being denied.

What are the looking for when they ask me about my religion? I am not Muslim, but I know that the Qu'ran states that a Muslim can marry a Christian. Yes, they may ask to see if you are convert or not? Yes a Muslim man can marry a Christian and their kids will be raised Muslim. A muslim lady cannot marry a Christian man. If you have not read and studied the religion I suggest that you do so for your own information and understanding. I am a convert.

I have a few more questions that maybe someone has some answers to. I heard that you can file for a K1 and while it is being processed, get married and change to a k3. NO misinformation once you marry you have to void the K1 and start a new petition of K3 or CR1. How does this affect the amount of time it takes to get an interview? Does changing in the middle affect the process? I am looking for the quickest but the smartest way to be with Faisal. K1 are usually the fastest but a man can get stuck in a name check and it can take a long time to get cleared.

Also, I read that someone was asked in the interview if members from both families were present. Does this affect your iligebility? My father is disabled and it is very hard for him to travel. I may not have anyone from my family be present at a wedding in Pakistan. You do not need to have USC family present for Nikkah wedding in Pakistan but it would be nice. They will want to have pictues of the wedding and may ask for a list of attendees and contact information. We had a field investigation and they did contact the Nikkah attendess and verified the information. My parents are dead and my sons were too young to go to Pakistan when I traveled and married but we took plenty of pictures.

To all of you out there, I wish you the best of luck and hope you will soon be reunited with your loved ones.


Anybody else please feel free to give her your views.
Mary


I agree
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-17 06:13:00
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Another good news!! We got our visa!!! My fiance got his visa on the 12th ... the AMEX people called him on the 11th and asked him to come pick his stuff from their office =) Inshallah he is gonna be here soon!!

Thanks to all VJers for their help and support and alot of prayers for all the others in the waiting mode. The good news is that ISL embassy has seem to pick up the slack :D Inshallah all of you will hear good news soon too!

Anddddd ... I will need some more support in the coming months regarding AOS etc ... soooo thanks in advance for that =) :dance:


Congrats on the long awaited Visa :thumbs:
Wish you good luck in your new life :)

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 17 July 2007 - 06:10 AM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-17 06:09:00
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I command you to fly nothing but PIA. After all you must keep the nation pride. Soon it'll be a new Law for new immigrants to fly on PIA.


LOL
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-16 14:52:00
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Lots of Great news this last week, Congrats to all!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-16 12:40:00
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Going for Jumma prayer now. Special prayer for everyone in this forum to be reunited with their loved ones soon, very soon. Inshallah



INSHALLAH!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-13 14:02:00
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Praise to Almighty GOD

:P

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.


Thanks

Zaki

Congratulations!!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-13 10:13:00
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I got married in Feb 2004. When I file my tax return for 2004, I told the accountant that I am married in Pakistan, but my wife is not here/has never been here and obviously, she does not have SSN. he said that for IRS purposes, your are Single, so I filed as an single. I also met with another accountant just to verify and he said the same thing. For 2005 and 2006, I had another (new) accountant and she told me that it's up to me to file either Single or Married filing separately. To make a long story short, I have been filing single. Now, I was just reading on the forum somewhere that I should have filed "Married filing separately".

I got married in January 2004 and have always filed single as thats what my cousins who run Liberty tax advised me to do and didn't have any problems at the embassy or in my paper work.

I applied for my citizenship in Oct 2004 and put married on it, my cert says says I am married as well - again had no problems with that

Also, I applied for citizenship after my marriage and I put it "married" in my N-400 application and my Naturalization Certificate also says "Married"...again no problem.

My whole concern (I am very worried), as u know, is that is it going to be a problem when she has her interview. Do I need to amend my Tax returns?? and do I need to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for my wife from IRS.

ITIN is for people who are in the US


KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-12 15:53:00
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Thanks Khurram!!!!


You are very welcome
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-12 13:29:00