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Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)E-mailed Embassy for AP - They got annoyed -_-

There are few other individuals (including me) whose spouses' were interviewed in July. We were all approved (even told by CO that we should expect to get a call from AmEx to pick the visa package+passport) but yet they put us all in AP!!!

 

I also emailed them like 8 times and they replied to me only 3 times :D but they weren't mad or anything :D I guess the guy who replied to you the second time was having a bad day :-/ :D Whatever, I don't know at this time. Im confused and sad too. I am thinking to go back for a visit on the next Eid InshaAllah and stay there until they issue the visa. I cant take it anymore....


JBossMalePakistan2013-08-16 03:42:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)DOS AP ISLAMABAD Question / USEFUL info for ppl in AP
Rasa, when's ur interview? Is applicant male or female? From Karachi or somewhere else? InshaAllah it will be alright brov.
JBossMalePakistan2013-08-08 21:59:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)DOS AP ISLAMABAD Question / USEFUL info for ppl in AP

chill baijan , tension nahi leny kaa , mein tu 3 sall sey wait kar raha hooon , ub kia karney , yeh saley gorey barey slow hein ,


Gang, what's ur category? LPR?? When was ur interview date?

JBossMalePakistan2013-08-08 04:46:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)DOS AP ISLAMABAD Question / USEFUL info for ppl in AP

Every time I call DOS to ask for the status of my wife's case they always tell me that its just in AP.
 
BUT they also always tell me that its pending at the embassy and the consular officer is waiting to make a final decision on the case.
 
 
So does this mean that the AP for my wife might be shorter and doesn't have to be sent back to USCIS like some other peoples case I saw?
 
Or go for security checks?
 
But I guess they must be waiting for something since its in AP right?
 
Please anyone from any where answer or tell me anything, if you have any type of info on AP. ANY! Let me know!
 
or share your own story!













Usman bhai yaar kyun itna parashaan ho rahay ho dost. InshaAllah Eid ka baad embassy speed pakar la gi. I think embassy is bombarded with lots of stuff these days therefore it's working slow. Aap itna mut socho yaar. You know that possibilities are limitless so don't get caught in these.

JBossMalePakistan2013-08-07 20:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)47 days days since my Wife is in Ap
My category is CR1. What is yours? Yes I have called DoS and emailed the Islamabad Embassy but same response......AP.
JBossMalePakistan2013-09-11 12:41:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)47 days days since my Wife is in Ap
Kamraan,

It has been exactly 2 months today and still in AP.


JBossMalePakistan2013-09-11 07:55:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)47 days days since my Wife is in Ap

Any news? Anyone from Pakistan who recently got their visa issued after waiting in AP??


JBossMalePakistan2013-09-06 02:03:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)47 days days since my Wife is in Ap
In a same boat....48 days
JBossMalePakistan2013-08-28 11:15:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Administrative processing IR-1/CR-1
Congratulations bro!!! InshaAllah within a week or so she should get a call from AmEx :-) Is she from Karachi?
JBossMalePakistan2013-08-27 11:58:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Administrative processing IR-1/CR-1
Yeah man..... We are all in a same boat. For me the status was showing READY for about a month. They finally changed it to AP on 11th. Lets pray and see how long it takes.
JBossMalePakistan2013-08-13 11:31:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Administrative processing IR-1/CR-1
Bro, they are doing this to almost 8 out of 10 female applicants. My wife and most other members I know here are going through the exact same thing. It has been a month for me already! But case is still in AP. All you can do is submit an online inquiry to ISL embassy. They don't answer any visa questions over the phone.

What's the CEAC status showing online? Is your spouse from Karachi? Was any time frame given by the CO?


JBossMalePakistan2013-08-13 11:25:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Approved AP Cases
Alhamdulillah, visa ISSUED!!!
JBossMalePakistan2013-09-13 12:01:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Approved AP Cases
So I'm just applying some analysis here..... Does it mean if rsz's visa is about to be issued and his interview date was June 27th then people who had their interviews in July can except to get their visas too? Maybe they are working in order by date??
JBossMalePakistan2013-08-23 19:47:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Approved AP Cases
Interview date: July 11th 2013
CEAC Status: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING
Last Updated: Aug 13th 2013

CO verbally told on the interview day that we should expect our visa and passport in 7-10 days...

Edited by JBoss, 20 August 2013 - 04:04 PM.





JBossMalePakistan2013-08-20 16:04:00
United KingdomFor anyone that had their interview last week

Just a general question to those that had their interview last week and were approved. Has your visa been issued yet, according to CEAC?
 
I had my interview, and was approved, last Wednesday. On July 25th there was a 'New Case Creation' and 'Status Updated Date' but my overall status is still 'Ready'. Just wanted to see if anyone else from last week is in the same boat as I am veeery eager to get back to my fiancée.


Same here. My spouse's interview was on July 11th. And the status on CEAC still shows READY. I know 3 other members all from Pakistan whom are in the same boat. One of them is waiting since July 3rd.

JBossMalePakistan2013-07-29 06:33:00
Asia: SouthDoes Islamabad consulate check US Naturalization certificate?
Assalamoalaikum bro. Yah you are right. It does ask for either the "naturalization" cert or valid US "passport" so I did attach a copy of my passport with I-130. InshaAllah Im pretty sure this is enough evidence but I'm concerned what if consular officer at Islamad embassy asks for my naturalization cert instead or in addition to my passport? You see what I mean.
JBossMalePakistan1/9/2013 17:04
Asia: SouthDoes Islamabad consulate check US Naturalization certificate?

one of the forms require providing the naturalization number so cant complete form withiut the naturalization number.


Which form is that bro? Are you talking about I-130? In that I mentioned that I got my citizenship through my dad and gave his naturalization #.
JBossMalePakistan1/8/2013 14:39
Asia: SouthDoes Islamabad consulate check US Naturalization certificate?
Anybody knows if Islamabad consulate checks US Naturalization certificate for I-130 petitioner? I became US citizen when I came here under the age of 18. I do have a valid US passport but I do not possess a Naturalization certificate. Although I have applied for it but it might not arrive when my spouse will go for her interview. I just wana make sure if consulars at the embassy ask for it or not?

Thanks

Edited by JBoss, 08 January 2013 - 12:08 AM.

JBossMalePakistan1/8/2013 0:07
Asia: SouthSpouse appears for interview while pregnant

Assalamoalaikum,

 

I would like to know if Islamabad consulate would delay my spouse's visa if they find out she is 1-3 months pregnant? Would they ask her to give birth in Pakistan and then come for interview again? Or would they let her come to US and give birth here? I am a US Citizen and I filled for CR1. Her case has been approved by USCIS and left NVC. It's sitting in Islamabad consulate for scheduling.

 

Thanks


JBossMalePakistan6/5/2013 21:33
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC email address
Just curious do we HAVE to submit DS3032? Isn't NVC going to ask us on their own? Or by sending it on ourselves we are saving some time?
JBossMalePakistan2013-02-17 20:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Finally a step forward

Congrats, just curious did you receive the email before they sent you the postal mail?


JBossMalePakistan2013-06-05 21:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)3 weeks since NOA2 and it still hasn't made it to NVC!

handful of people have started to get the message that their file has been forwarded to Department of State. Please check this thread 

The Waiting room for fiancé visa case number is it 10 days or 20

under NVC Forum (check last 3-4 pages) and you will see the notifications they have been getting. Don't lose patience. We all have crossed the hard part of the journey. We are almost there. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-10 15:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TSC TRANSFER GOT CASE NUMBER

yay! finally - congrats pacharya! smile.png

 

Thank you Jeannie :). I hope you are finally going through the smooth process. Good luck !! 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-23 12:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TSC TRANSFER GOT CASE NUMBER

Finally got the case number from DOS :). So ready for the next step .. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-22 13:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TSC TRANSFER GOT CASE NUMBER

Man, how do you people get through to the NVC? I keep getting an engaged tone.

 

Make sure you are dialing 1 before you dial the 603 number for NVC. I went through the same. Hope this helps ! 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-18 10:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TSC TRANSFER GOT CASE NUMBER

I got a case number!!!!! I can't believe it! I was a late May VSC to TSC & got a noticed on July 10th that my file was sent to DOS! Everyone's case number is coming soon!!!!

 

Congrats ! 

 

You got a notice on July 10th and already had a case number at NVC on 13th? Nice. You are lucky .. 

 

I just got my notice that the case was sent to DOS yesterday or more like today. Now let's see how long they take to actually put it in system and assign a case number. 

 

I would be interested in knowing what steps you go through since I will be pretty much in the same situation. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-18 10:14:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC... 8 weeks to receive case?

Guys, please just hang in there. TSC is on a roll and sending many applications to NVC in no time. I got my notification on last Wednesday night/Thurday Morning that my application was sent to NVC and when I called this morning, they said they had received it already on Friday. So they are pushing them through so please don't lose patience. It is just around the corner. Good luck to you all who are still waiting to get to NVC !!


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-22 16:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Documents needed for Interview

 

You do not need W2 if you're sending the official tax transcripts. You only need the W2 if you're sending your own tax return forms. Tax transcripts are proof of what you sent to the IRS (how much you made), W2 are proof of how much you made, your own tax forms aren't proof of anything by themselves as you can write anything in there.

 

Thank you vbtwo. I appreciate the explanation. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-08-02 10:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Documents needed for Interview

anyone? 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-08-02 09:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Documents needed for Interview

I was just compiling the list of documents to send to Fiancee for her interview. Can someone please let me know if I am missing anything?

 

1. She already has the copy of entire I-129F package.

2. Original letter of intent to marry (new)

3. I-134 signed

4. 4 Pay stubs

5. Letter from the bank

6. Copy of NOA2

7. Letter from employer

8. Tax transcripts from IRS for last three years

9. Proof of relationship (Photos, skype logs, Viber messages, viber call logs, e-mails etc.)

 

Question: I read somewhere on VJ that I need my W2s as well ? Are they really required or the Tax transcripts from IRS for last three years would be enough?

 

Thanks guys !!


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-30 18:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling the NVC (K1 visa)

Hey guys, I feel bad starting a new thread for this only, but I'm desperate! I keep calling the NVC and I'm getting the sound as if the number is disconnected! Does that mean its too busy or what? I will keep trying to call back, but its very strange, I thought at first I was calling the wrong number. I thought about calling the DoS instead but it is after 5 (just barely!)

 

I'm calling 603 334 0700

 

Dial 1 before the number (i.e. 1(603)-334-0700. I am actually waiting for someone to answer my call as I write this. Have been holding for 10 minutes so far...


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-15 18:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

When is the best time to call NVC? I try to call and I keep getting a busy signal...grrrrr

 

I also got the busy tone but then I called DOS (202-663-1225) and they gave me my case number. The wait is 100 times less than NVC if you call DOS. Hope it helps !! 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-22 13:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

Just called again. We got it! Yes yes. I'm so excited. Now time to get busy. Good luck everyone!

Noa1: 12/17/2012
Transferred to Texas 05/24/2013
Noa2: 06/13/2013
Notice sent to DOS: 07/10/2013
Case number: 07/19/2013





 

There ya go man !! So happy for you.. Good luck with the rest of the process !! :)


Wowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!! We called NVC yesterday and was told we should have our case number next week. Just some few minutes ago, we had our case number. We are TSC transfer. NOA 2 June 21. Hoping and praying more TSC filers especially DEc filers get their case numbers too.

 

Congrats and thanks !! :) 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-19 16:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

 

Thanks. I'm trying not to let it ruin my birthday tomorrow. We are planning a skype dinner/breakfast date. She will eat dinner and I will eat breakfast. Haha. We just planned it today, so it's been keeping my mind off NVC. When we got approved on June 13th we really though her getting here around my birthday would be realistic, haha we were wrong.

 

Yea, when we filed in December, we thought realistically by June end, she would be in States but we were wrong as well. We barely made it to our approval by June end. I guess with this immigration process, we just can't be sure what will happen when. It is just safe to not have any major plans/occasions scheduled before you get everything you need. The bitter truth, what to say !! 

 

PS: Many many happy returns of the day in advance, and I do hope you get your number tomorrow from NVC as a birthday gift :) 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-19 14:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

You are very lucky. Mine was shipped from NVC on 7/10 and still nothing. This is the 5th week since NOA2 (June 13)

 

I did get a response from NVCResearch an hour ago telling me to wait another 6-8 weeks that my case was "received recently". And my congressman's office was told another 1-2 weeks.  Who knows. 

 

Dustin, I am so sorry man. I can only imagine what you may be going through. You were one of the first ones from the TSC batch to get approved and now you have to go through this #######. I really feel for you and I sincerely hope you get your number ASAP. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-19 14:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

NOA2 June 25th, Notice of shipment to DOS July 16th... I called the DoS today and they told me that the NVC has received my case but they told me to call NVC to get my case number/info.  So, I'm on hold with NVC right now smile.png

 

Hopefully you get the number while you're on the call. 

 

I've got my notice of shipment on 17th so I'll try calling on Monday !

 

Good luck ! 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-19 12:22:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

I also just called DOS and was told that my case is not in the system yet. I told the lady that our case was approved on June 28th and she said although they approved the case, it is quite possible that they have not sent it out yet. It may take time for processing. Really? Once you approve the case, what other processing needs to be done before you send it to NVC? I am just so tired of these people. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-16 15:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

That is my next option...maybe one of us will get some traction soon..hope you hear some positive news. smile.png

 

I think they think switching from 3 weeks to 8 weeks will discourage people from calling for awhile but it's actually the opposite...I wonder if this being summer time with vacations isn't helping but to increase the timeline almost triple is just not acceptable...

 

Thanks, hopefully one of us WILL hear some positive news soon. 

 

I am on the verge of losing my patience. We have waited 7 months now and there are at least couple of more months we have to wait for if not more and if we don't press these people it seems they will keep taking their time since they don't know what goes on in our lives. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-16 08:49:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

I did however send an e-mail yesterday to NVC Inquiry and NVC research with my scanned copy of NOA2 asking them for the whereabouts of my case. Let's see what they have to say. If I don't hear anything by the end of the week, I will call the congressman's office in addition to an e-mail. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-16 08:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone from TSC K1 fiance please comment when you get a case number!!

 

Not sure either...called DOS and NVC today..they say they don't have it. But reading Queen's post, who knows. I emailed my Congressman today - if I don't hear anything from him by Wednesday, I will call his office. Have you tried your Congressman/woman yet?

 

I also called NVC yesterday evening and received the same 8 weeks BS. I haven't tried contacting the confressman's office yet thinking what different news they will be able to provide while NVC is saying 8 weeks and USCIS hasn't event forwarded our case yet. 


pacharyaMaleAustralia2013-07-16 08:33:00