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

Thanks Khurram!!!!


You are very welcome
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-12 13:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Has anyone had their wife get approved for K-3 and lives in Karachi area? I was wondering how my wife will be notified to get her passport at AMX (Shaheen Complex), or do they deliver it to her home?


My wife lives in Karachi but we are on AP :(

My wife told me that her friend got a call from AMEX to come pick it up at Shaheen Complex
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-12 06:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Another question. I heard about some getting a sealed envelope to bring to the us with them. What's the deal with that? Does everyone get it, and what's in it?


The visa is given along with a sealed envelope of documents which must be given to the USCIS (INS) officer when entering the US. The visa must be used within 6 months of being issued.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-12 06:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Question for those who have been through AOS
In part 3A of I-485, what is the visa number? is that the control number or the number thats typed at the bottom right corner of the visa.?

Thanks.


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KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-12 06:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Everyone thanks for all the prayers!!! And alotta prayers for people still waiting! Inshallah we will all meet our SOs soon!!


Ameen!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 13:11:00
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Congratulations to Zaki, KJO, Zyead and Desperado. Also, lot of prayers for HP81 and Khurram.
Ali


Thanks Ali!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 13:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Hello People! I guess today IS a day for celebration!! I called DOS this morning and they said that our security clearance has completed!! since the 27th of June! So, according to that its already been a lil more than a week since the clearance was done. How long should be wait before calling Isl embassy? Andddd ... when should we expect our passport to arrive? We are soooo excited and scared at the same time, hoping keh we DO get our visa soon!

BTW ... Congrats to Zaki, KJO, and Zayed!!! Inshallah all of us will get our visas in hand soon!!

:dance:


Congrats!!!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 12:50:00
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Actually my fiance had an enormously stressful time making it to his interview from Afghanistan. He was hitting all kinds of police blocks, etc so he missed his medical exam and lost his police certificates en route. At the interview they just told him he would have to provide these things before the visa is issued. That's the story KS.


Oh Ok, Thanks for the reply
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 12:21:00
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Congratulations everyone!!!

Hearing all these good news, maybe its time to contact Islamabad!.... Which email should I use to contact Islamabad for getting updates?


PakIVInfo@state.gov
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 10:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Hey everyone, my wife had her interview this morning and sounds like everything went smooth. After a few general questions about me, what I do, where I live, hobbies, favorites, etc. The forms were collected and she was given a pink slip to hand over when she picks up her passport. They told her congratulations, she's approved. They did not mention any AR/AP, but did take all of her fingerprints. They also told her that she should recieve her passport within a week or two. I'm verrrry happy yet a little confused, cause based on what I read, everyone got the pink slip and fingerprints even the AR/AP ones????? Well, I hope she will get her passport & visa soon.

Again, I'd like to thank everyone on this board for their support, feedback, and continuious updates.

If anyone who has went through this, and can answer the whole pink slip question, while stating that she will recieve her passport in a week or two...., I'd appreciate it.


Congrats!!! Sounds like your wife wasn't put on AP
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 08:29:00
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I am going to Pakistan Inshallah on Tues 07-17 and our interview is on 7-24. I am staying till august, hope I can bring my husband home with me. Please everybody remember us in your prayers
:dance: :dance:


Good Luck!!! I will pray for you!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 07:22:00
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"Dear Applicant,

Please be informed that we are ready to continue processing your case. However, as we go ahead with this, we would like you to submit a new Police Clearance certificate from Peshawar, a new medical report and your passport.You can come to our office any working Monday, between 08:00 to 10:00 am with these items and a copy of this message and submit them. We look forward to seeing you come to our office with these documents.

Yours truly,

Immigrant Visa Unit"



I am curios when was your interview that they are asking for these three things again?


"Dear Applicant,

Please be informed that we are ready to continue processing your case. However, as we go ahead with this, we would like you to submit a new Police Clearance certificate from Peshawar, a new medical report and your passport.You can come to our office any working Monday, between 08:00 to 10:00 am with these items and a copy of this message and submit them. We look forward to seeing you come to our office with these documents.

Yours truly,

Immigrant Visa Unit"



I am curios when was your interview that they are asking for these two things again?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-10 07:13:00
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Is US embassy in Islamabad closed because of the Red Mosque issue?

Can someone tell me why COs are putting female's on AP?

Is it because of local investigation or are they running their name and fingerprints against FBI and CIA name/fingerprint check list?

Are they putting every female on AP? or just those who were either born or went abroad (middle east/Other parts of Asia) for visit/study?


I know not all females are put on AP but my wife was and she have never been outside Pakistan in her life
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-09 14:08:00
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Hello,

In part 2 of I-485 which box should I check on a basis of K-3 visa?

Thanks,
Ali


You will check "a" as your I-130 is approved and that is why you are applying for AOS
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-09 13:07:00
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Called DOS again today and got the same reply that she is pending security clearence :(

Does anyone has a sample of I-485, my wife is going to apply for it? Also, K-3 is immigrant visa or non immigrant?

Ali


K3 is non immigrant and here is the sample

mary my wife had her medical done in pakistan but no shots, when you mention

When you AOS you must have the medical information from your prior visit if she did one in Pakistan. I know she can get a supplement for the shots since the medical is good for one year from the date.


how does she get the supplement for the shots, please let me know thanks.


You can aldo contact the county office and get teh shots from there, it will save you some $$ when you get the I-693a done by the civil surgeon
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-09 11:00:00
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Good luck to all of you guys who have their better half's interview coming up and I hope you guyz don't get stuck in AP.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-04 19:45:00
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Hello everyone,

Can you have learner permit from New York State without having aa SS#.

Thanks,
Ali


SS is compulsory in NY as well
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-03 06:09:00
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Hey everyone,

My husbands IR-1 interview is coming up soon (july 25,2007)... and I AM SCARED.. I just realized something... I was reading some of the old posts and now im VERY CONFUSED..

In the I-130... we wrote or NIKAH date as the Marriage date... which was Nov. 19,2003.. My "Shadi" "ruksati" was on october 12,2004.. WILL THIS BE A PROBLEM??? or am i jus panicking for no reason.. according to Islam NIKAH=marriage but desi culture dosnt consider u married unless you have the whole ruksati thing... will this be a problem at the interiew???

ANY THOUGHTS......??????????

Thanks in advance!!!


XStrangerX2007,

This should not be a problem as Marriage date legally is Nov. 19,2003.
Don't panic, if you are asked about this at the interview just tell them the truth as they know the Pakistani customs as well.

-Khurram
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-07-01 10:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

DOS is in Washington, can you call them to find the status of your AP case? what is their telephone no?

I am far away from this AP thing yet but might need it one day.

Data Sheet



DOS
202-663-1225
Press 1 then 0
You will get rep and you can tell them your case number and get the status
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-29 13:42:00
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Allah will give you a happy news soon K.
Ali


Inshallah, Thanks Ali
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-29 09:42:00
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no progress from DOS

On hold with DOS, let see if they have some news for me today


May Allah bestow good news upon you soon.


Thanks and you too
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-28 14:27:00
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As I saw in ALI1978's case that they took a week to issue the Visa once his wife AP was cleared.
AP is Security/Background check
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-28 13:03:00
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On hold with DOS, let see if they have some news for me today
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-28 12:57:00
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I have sent all the documents to my wife via DHL (just in case if emabssy re-schedule our interview), they said it will take 3 to 4 business days before documents will get there.
I am praying the documents gets there safely since there are not only docs in the envelope but the efforts of 7 months and hope for future and happiness for us and relaxation from HANGING in there..... :dance:

Data Sheet


DHL is pretty good with that stuff, don't worry!
You can even send her updated statements and paystubs through email before the interview and she can print it out so that she has up to date docs.

Just something i did, you don't have to do it
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-28 08:47:00
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Mary,
Will make changes if I see any updates

Thanks
Khurram

Updated below with one addition fareash and waiting4s



2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007 MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN
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
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP
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
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP
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
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,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 ???????
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
FAK CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
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
DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????
FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,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
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007on AP
ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 2007 visa in hand June 12, 2007
.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP
Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP
Khurram Seraj (female) interview 05/29/2007 on AP
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007
Hp81 K3 (Male) Interview 07/24/07
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and Visa in hand May 21, 2007
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP
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
Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview
Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)
Niddy CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview 01/05/07 on AP now.
Jeremy Tentis K3 (Female) Interview 06/22/07 and on AP now.
Data Sheet K-3 (Female) Interview September 26, 2007
Waiting4s K3 (Female) - Interview September 11, 2007
fareash (K3) male - Interview - August 28 2007
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-27 14:54:00
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Mary,
Please update as follows:
2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

Data Sheet K-3 (Female) - Interview September 26
Waiting4s K3 (Female) - Interview September 11

Edited by KHURRAM SERAJ, 27 June 2007 - 02:46 PM.

KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-27 14:42:00
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Hi waiting4s and Khurram,
Are you enjoying HANG in there too? I am loving being HANG in here too.
Just HANG in there everybody who is on AP/AR and you will be soon out of this HANGING.... :unsure:

Data Sheet


yup, Just Hangin....
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-27 14:22:00
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Hi Chicago,
You are right you donot want to be HANGED. Your wife HANGING in THERE and YOU HANGING in HERE does not make better HANGING in HERE and THERE, so we need be HANGING in TOGETHER ASAP.

Data Sheet


:wacko:
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-27 13:13:00
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Called DOS again, same reply: "She is pending security clearence"
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-27 09:12:00
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Yes, I asked embassy for earlier date but did not get co-operative response. I called them twice and talk to the same person, I think she is Pakistani-American and does not have control over anything, she told me that some officer has to look into my case and decide, when to decide, she does not know and told to call back after one week.

Data Sheet


Good luck with this!
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-26 11:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCalling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

Thanks

Khurram


You are very welcome
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-26 06:26:00
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VJr's, Since we are on the topic,

Khurram or anyone else, How recent should the statements, job letter, etc be. Proof of assets also include 401k monies????....Correct?? The employment letter I got was before my wife rec'd her packet, so should I get another one made, also should I go ahead and send her my original paystubs? See, I plan on sending one last $$$expensive, fedex packet to her and want to make sure I got everything.


This is what I included
? Bank Letter with Bank Statements
? Job Letter ( Issued 30 days before the interview)
? Copy of Tax returns -2004-2005-2006
? Pay Checks (showing paychecks ending a month before the interview)
? Tax Transcripts -2004-2005-2006
? 401k Statement ( I included it for my assets/stocks)
? Citizenship Certificate (I have seen some people being asked for it so I included it)

Also If you will put down you life insurance as an asset make sure you attach the proof of that as well.



Also, Khurram, what type of letter from a bank are you referring to?
Well, I wonder if you can just print out "online statements" and have the bank stamp them or something.


Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits, identifying the following details regarding your account:
1. Date account opened;
2. Total amount deposited for the past year;
3. Present balance.

Keep in mind if your income for past 3 years is above the poverty line, you wont need the bank statement.
You provided 2 of the following, (1) Tax returns and (2) Letter from employer, along with I-134 nothing else in needed.
Also tax transcripts are acceptable and recommended in place of copies of 1040, and W2 forms, the transcripts are free from the IRS. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-26 06:20:00
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Hi Khurram,
Thanks, I think I will tell her to go and have it done in July sometime.

Thanks,
Data Sheet


have her call the Doctor and get an appointment for July now, as sometimes they are pretty booked
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-25 12:40:00
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What is the expiration period for medical test? My wife's interview is on September 26 so when the earliest she can go for medical exam?

Thanks,
Data Sheet


The exam is valid for 1 year, though the closer to the interview the better, this will avoid having to do a new medical for AOS in the event that AOS happens more than 1 year after that medical.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-25 11:51:00
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Ladies usually have a short AP, however I have been on AP for six months now with no visa in sight


Don't see any timeline which makes it hard to get a real average of the time it's taking for females.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-25 08:27:00
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I have a question for anyone who's spouse has already been approved:

is it ok if I gave my husband online bank statements cuz I have stopped recieveing paper statements?

Farah

Thanks in Advance


I did the same as I only get Online statements as well, just make sure yoy get a letter from the bank as well.
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-25 08:12:00
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somehow i thought you were providing your timeline based on what jaxguy asked. So i was just clarifying my old point that turnaround for K1 and K3 is much quicker than Cr-1. Thats all.


ah Ok, I was just giving a general idea as waiting4s got a three month gap as well for his interview
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-21 15:02:00
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But you filed K3. Main purpose of K1 and K3 is to bypass the delay that CR1 folks have to go through.

My 2 paisa's...


True, but whats your point?
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-21 12:20:00
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Thanks.... Are there cases where people had their AP over in under 3 months?


Yes, I have seen it end withing three months with females
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-21 09:10:00
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Assalaamu Alaikum,

It seems like my wife's file has been put on AP, after the interview she was given a paper saying that her file is under AP and that it takes min. of 45 days etc..., they also took 10 fingerprints. I was told that all female who were being interviewed that day was given an AP letter.


What is the procedure of checking the status of AP?


Jazakallah Khair!


Call DOS at 202-663-1225 then press 1 and then 0
once you get a rep tell them your wife's case number which is something like ISL2007XXXXXX and they can tell you the status
KHURRAM SERAJMalePakistan2007-06-21 08:53:00