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After interview How much time is required to clear AP

You have a spouse coming from pakistan and right now it seems there are more women getting AP along with most men. There are times there is no AP involved but it's not often but a blessing if it happens.

All you can do if you get AP is pray and wait and inquire with DOS weekly and the embassy on a monthly basis...

prepare yourself well but it all comes down to the CO and anything else they ask for or need and of course if they feel a more in depth background check is necessary..

The information posted by evelyn1140 is wonderful info and shares a huge amount of information for you and your questions about AP and MENA countries.

EAbbas

Female

Pakistan

3/3/2012 19:26

Islamabad: major problem in visa status need desperate advise please K1-K3

Thank you so very much everyone for all the replys .

Thank you Abbas for detailed clarifications .

Update on the case is this :
She Received a email from Islamabad embassy saying that "according to our records you are married so we are sending the application back to national visa center . Have your husband file a petition I-130 n US and call NVC"

So so I guess just apply for I130 and do it right . I do have the nikahnama here in Miami also I have 2 questions of anyone can answer .

1:) Can i get the original nikkahnama in (Urdu) translated from Pakistani embassy in Chicago(my family lives there n can get it done in one day .

2:) do I have to sens nikkahnama to Karachi to be recorded in nadra system (is it mandatory)

3:) is i130 is sane thing as CR1?

Thank you everyone so much
Alhumduallah Salam

start with this guide
http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

We did have our nikah registered with NADRA you don't have to but i would recommend it

THey will need a translation but you can do it here in the states im sure...

Just be sure to get copies of the originals and have them notarized in case anything happens to originals and do not send originals to USCIS you will need them for NVC

Edited by EAbbas, 30 March 2012 - 06:08 PM.

EAbbas

Female

Pakistan

3/30/2012 18:08

Islamabad: major problem in visa status need desperate advise please K1-K3

I also agree with Hope15..if you go into the k1 interview and they already know your married (and obviously they do)... and you lie saying you aren't married you risk being not only denied the k1 but the beneficiary can be banned for life for misrepresentation as well as the petitioner in trouble too.

Basically your only option will be to just tell them the truth... you are withdrawing the k1 to pursue the CR1 spousal visa instead since you went back after filing the k1 and prior to the interview and performed the Nikah with your now spouse

Expect the new i130 CR1 process to take at least 6-8 months at USCIS and then whatever time after for interview and issuance of visa.

If ANY attorney tells you that you can pursue the k1 visa at this time then you need a much better attorney!!!

Edited by EAbbas, 29 March 2012 - 09:03 PM.

EAbbas

Female

Pakistan

3/29/2012 21:02

Islamabad: major problem in visa status need desperate advise please K1-K3

He can't apply ir1 unless the Nikah is over two yrs and the k3 usually gets administratively closed leaving only the cr1 as the only path for visa

The cr1 is for marriages less than two years and ir1 is for marriages over two years

Edited by EAbbas, 29 March 2012 - 09:44 AM.

EAbbas

Female

Pakistan

3/29/2012 9:43

Islamabad: major problem in visa status need desperate advise please K1-K3

Even if you do Nikah You still file CR1 Visa ... a religious ceremony is still a marriage ceremony and you ARE by all accounts married! So you shot yourself by marrying when the K1 visa was being petitioned.

Withdraw the K1 and start all over with CR1 petition

They will deny the k1... look at the ppl doing engagement ceremonies that look like nikah ceremonies to them that got denied ....

It won't be expedited unless you can prove there is something to expedite. Wanting her here sooner won't be a reason they would approve.

Edited by EAbbas, 29 March 2012 - 05:28 AM.

EAbbas

Female

Pakistan

3/29/2012 5:26

Awful Experience with Pakistan Embassy in Washington

Sounds like bureaucracy at its finest. :wacko:

Just be glad you don't have to put up with that on a regular basis.

hikergirl

Female

Canada

10/23/2011 18:45

Interview Date in Abi Dhabi Embassy

Most likely. Expect a long AP tho

Edited by thelastpetitioner, 26 March 2012 - 11:48 PM.

thelastpetitioner

Female

Iran

3/26/2012 23:48

Interview Date in Abi Dhabi Embassy

Depends. UAE residents get interview dates within the next one or two months. Citizens and residents of other countries usually get dates for the next three, four months. Bottom line, UAE citizens and residents are the priority

thelastpetitioner

Female

Iran

3/25/2012 3:00

Malaysian Letter of Good Conduct Experation

Anyone here know how long a letter of good conduct is good for from Malaysia?

Probably get a more accurate response by posting this in your regional forum

Located here: http://www.visajourn.../91-asia-south/

Not strictly Malaysia, but more than a few posters from KL

Edited by brian_n_phuong, 15 February 2012 - 10:55 PM.

brian_n_phuong

Male

2/15/2012 22:53

After interview How much time is required to clear AP

Mostly how much time is required to clear the administrative process or security clearance after interview?

What are MENA countries?

What they ask for questions about security clearance or Administrative process and who?

Do they let us know that we cleared AP process or not?

Can some one ask about his AP cleared or not or how much time the need to clear it.

If some one is not getting any answer since a year after interview ,What should they do? any calling number or any email.

Thanks Alot.

"What is Administrative Processing? AP is also called Additional Administrative Processing and is when the applicant is being checked more closely. It can be for security checks which encompass fingerprints and/or name checks or for document verification.

• When does Administrative Processing Happen? AP can happen at any time during your processing. It can happen at a service center, at the NVC level, or at the embassy level. It mainly is discussed here in the forums at the embassy level.

• Who can get Administrative Processing and Why? AP usually affects men and women from certain countries but anyone can get AP. Persons coming from T countries (Terrorist Countries) seem to have more security checks and have to endure AP at the embassy level after their interview. Common names, your nationality, religion, education, relationship of applicant, travels and job can all be factors for AP. Having incomplete or missing documents will also cause a case to be put in AP. In some cases if the embassy does not believe in the validity of the relationship they can investigate it further with a field investigation.

• What are the T-Countries? Although it is classified, the list of countries reportedly affected by these restrictions includes, but is not limited to, Afghanistan,
Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Egypt,
Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,
Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates,
and Yemen. http://www.abil.com/....0Wolfsdorf.pdf This list is complied from an attorney and the list of T-countries can change at any time.

• Can I check the status of my case? The embassy will not in many cases respond to emails until a certain amount of time has elapsed. The best bet is to contact Department of State aka: DOS and ask them for an update bi-weekly. They will not be able to give you details but they can tell you if the case is still pending in AP or cleared.

• DOS information: DOS can be contacted Monday through Friday during business hours. You must have all information concerning your case with you so that they can assist you.
Department of State’s visa Information phone number: 202-663-1225

• Can I expedite this process? The simple answer is NO. No one can expedite the checks since they are considered a matter of National security. An elected official can only make a congressional inquiry on your behalf. They cannot get the checks finished any faster.

• Does AP have any time frame for completion? NO AP can last anywhere from days, weeks, months and in a few cases years.

Anyone that happens to be given a 221(g) or Administrative Processing letter must be patient and let them do their work. Do not call constantly and ask about your case. Remember each time your case is moved it can then end up at the bottom of the stack and your time can be extended. Each case is different so you cannot judge your case by any other and each consulate/embassy may have a different average time for completion of AP.

Good luck and my best wishes for ya" . quote by hot guy

http://www.visajourn...ive-processing/

evelyn1140

Female

Turkey

3/3/2012 19:17

Usembassy Islamabad Question

dear kaka09 ur visa category and priority date???

Soccer.Player

Male

Pakistan

4/4/2012 21:33

Congrats!!!...After how many days you got your interview date from the day NVC completed your files?My case just completed but dont know when i am gonna get the Interview date Since BGD embassy is under limited Capacity...Any idea would Help...Thanks

Embassy send me packet packet 3 on Jan 8. I returned packet 3 on Jan 19. And got an interview schedule on March 1st for interview date of April 17. So it took 40 days to schedule an interview after receiving all the forms from me. Hope this help.

me&him

Not Telling

Bangladesh

3/8/2012 1:14

Thank u so much for ur reply. I am hoping he could avoide AP but we ll see wat happens. I have noticed not everyone gets put in AP at dhaka embassy. hopefully he gets visa the same day.

me&him

Not Telling

Bangladesh

3/2/2012 15:07

I just got an interview date from dhaka embassy. Would love to get some information and experience from fellow VJ members on interview at dhaka. Any help would be appreciated.

me&him

Not Telling

Bangladesh

3/2/2012 2:29

Need info Regarding Medical Test

i need to ask you or if some one had Hepatitis B or have Hepatitis Do you think it will get you denied on K-1

Interview since i know HIV is more effective than the Hepatitis 2 years before i had Hepatitis B but doctors

Suggested me its inactive will not harm you and it will spontaneously be eradicated you don't need any remedy

so my Question is can someone be refused if shown positive

Mohsin786

Male

Pakistan

10/3/2011 12:49

The invitation letter was a regular letter to me personally, where he stated that he wants me to visit him and to spend time together, it doesn't have to b directed to the consulate, and i never had any problems.

Mohsin786

Male

Pakistan

2/24/2012 10:25

I am a USC, and not a Pakistani by birth, and I went to Pakistan 2 times, once recently in Nov in 2011, and yes I had to get visa both times, I had to get an invitation letter, a copy of my fiance ID card and also a copy of his passport and u also need to have all information abt the person who is inviting you, cuz u will have to fill out an application at the consulate,which you will need to know the names of his parents, and address, also u will need 2 passport size pic and $120.00 money order, they didn't ask me any question i just hand in the application in the morning and picked up back my passport with the visa after 4 pm, I hope this helps you.

Mohsin786

Male

Pakistan

2/24/2012 8:48

Life sucks, isn't it? If you can afford a trip and stay their for a while, do so. The pain of separation and anxiety will ease for sure; however I do NOT think that will help to expedite this process in anyway. However know this, you are almost at the end of this ordeal. If you are really missing him that much, I would say dump everything and just go. Heck with all these waiting and comeback with him when you are all set. However you may have to wait a month more may be two, three or even more, so consider tha as well.

As I said the waiting is nearing an end and once it is go back and bring your prize back with you :-))

Best wishes.

hellraiser

Male

Bangladesh

1/25/2012 7:55

Sooooon..........

Be patient. There isn't an end to it. On e you get it then it will be POE then your green card, and SSN and then real life and then removal if necessary, then citizenship, kids and their school and the list will go on and on.

Relax and wait as your waiting has a positive end however not everyone I as lucky as you are. Think about that and may ease some o the pain. This is. Ertaonly painful bit can't avoid this uncertainty.

Good luck

hellraiser

Male

Bangladesh

1/24/2012 19:48

Any info other than visa type would help a lot. Just as an example, being a male and female old mean an earth full of difference. Men mostly go on automatic AP, however it's not that common for women.

However regardless of visa type, be consistent with your application information, show up with as much additional prep as possible, pictures, phone logs, chat records or even the smallest thin you may not fun important. Be Bold and if something is incorrect, say so instead of trying to act smart or dodge the bullet. We are human and can make mistake so accepting that will not trigger something. However there cannot be mistakes on cer basi stuff. Be positive but not aggressive. Be polite and courteous but not tacit or mute, be thankful but not submissive. And finally rest is upto the interviewer. There are just too many factors to make an assumption. I am not sure if you will fin them useful in any way and probably heard these many times already :-).

Good luck and best wishes. Bust prepare yourself a lot. Do mock interview in front of mirrors :-). Last one is a joke but may help some. Cask tough questions to yourself and try to answer them. Take it easy.

hellraiser

Male

Bangladesh

3/2/2012 7:55

Pakistani filers - Marriage certificate queries

Nikkah Nama only used to be in Urdu in old times but these days it is available in English.
I got married in December 2011, we signed both Urdu and English Nikkah Nama with Nikkah Registrar's seal & signature. Also Union Council seal.
You can also get the Computerized Marriage Registration Certificate from NADRA (issued by Union Council) when you register your marriage with them. This certificate is in Urdu/English on same page.

Hope this helps.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

3/17/2012 8:44

3.5 package returned to finance in Karachi no addition requirements ???? Need help please

As someone suggested, make a phone call to embassy and inquire. Won't hurt.
Good luck.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

3/23/2012 13:34

Thanks, Musashii, yes, this helps a lot. I have a few more questions, and you have been MOST helpful. I am planning to go to Pakistan from Germany approximately the second to third week in June. Would the visa start closer to the time of my anticipated visit? Because otherwise, it would run out before I even got there. It says on their website that DC serves TN, while NYC serves the northeast. Do you think if I just sent it to NY rather than DC, they would reject it? My friend's uncle does know someone inside that embassy and could carry it there personally, but not in the DC one. I don't know how they would feel about my sending it to a diffferent embassy than specified...if that would target our application as a problem. I am worried about them losing my passport or not returning it in time, which would ruin my visit to Germany if there was a delay. We are planning to meet in Germany around June 9, stay there about 10 days, then go on to Islamabad, Pakistan and stay there another 2ish weeks, about 30 days in all, like you said.

We are very blessed to be able to travel to meet each other, but as you know, that gets really expensive. Don't know if we will end up doing K-1 or CR-1, depending on if we decide we want to be an official couple. I brought another man here 4.5 years ago on K-1 visa, but ended up divorced (because of abuse) so don't know how this will impact the future of a K-1 or CR-1 with my friend from Pakistan.

Thanks for all your info and help!!! I appreciate it!!!

You may call NY consulate and check with them if they will do your visa. If your friend's uncle knows someone in NY consulate then it would be even better idea to ask him to check with that guy and see if they will do. In Pakistan or with Pakistani people, reference or pulling string works best (that was supposed to be a secret so don't tell)

Now, let's suppose you have got your visa affixed on your passport. It shall be valid for up to 6 months (from the time it was issued). So if you get your visa in April and you are planning to visit Pakistan in June, you should be good. Remember that 6 months validity is for visa to enter Pakistan, not to stay there for 6 months. Validity of stay should be 30 days or more if you are lucky so do not exceed your staying limit. Since you are already planing to go to Islamabad, you can apply for extension should you need to do so.
Good luck to you for your journey and umm, with your friend.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

4/5/2012 23:25

Hi--and a hello to Gee....I am also planning to travel to Pakistan (in June). I will meet my friend in Germany, then both of us will go to Pakistan to stay at his house. Since I live in TN, it looks like I will have to apply to the embassy in DC for a visa. Is it possible to apply to a different one or must I apply to the one in DC? (His family knows people that work at one in another city so they know he is an honest man.)I can't take off work to drive there, so I will have to mail the application there. What is the typical time to receive your visa from the DC embassy? If I am both a tourist and have a friend there, which visa is best to apply for? How long is this visa for? It looks like there are places to check off how long you want a visa for. Is it suspicious/red flagging if you put one for a year in case I want to go see him my next vacation...maybe in the fall?
Wow, it looks like you got your visitor visa super-fast!!! If we end up deciding to be a couple, what is the typical wait time for a CR-1 visa versus a K-1 in Pakistan? Thank God, he is able to travel to meet me in another country.
Although he says it's not dangerous there (in his area), were there any particular things to watch out for?
He is in the travel industry, which I am afraid might make it harder for us to get a visa for him to move here, along with a few other red flags we have. Anyway, I wish everybody luck and am encouraged that there are not too many horror stories of green card fraud in this forum compared to some others.
Keep the faith!!!! I appreciate any advice/ideas.

Pakistan's official Embassy is in DC but there are Pakistani Consulates in other states such as NY and maybe Texas. You can apply for a tourist / visit visa. It used to be valid for 90 days but after recent conflicts of interests back in Feb 2011, they only issue visa for 30 days unless you know someone inside

but even if you get a visa for 30 days, you can get it extended free of cost from U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
To apply for any visa, you will need your passport, 4 passport size photographs, a completed and signed passport application form and the applicable fee which is probably $120 I am not sure. Also you will need to submit invitation letter x 2. One from your friend to you stating that he is inviting you to visit Pakistan and other letter from him to whichever embassy or consulate you will apply for visa, requesting them to grant you visa and that he will make sure you do not overstay your visa period and will not become a public charge. You will need to submit a copy of his passport or national identity card as well.
CR1/IR1 visas in Pakistan usually take 6-7 months for approval of your I-130 petition. Then comes NVC process and approval, interview and all. Since Pakistani males are cursed to go through mandatory Administrative Process (most of the time) the whole procedure may take anywhere from 12 - 18 months before you can see your spouse again (unless you are rich enough to pay him some visits).
Nothing can be said about security. Apparently it is safer in Punjab province but we never know ...
Hope this helps.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

4/4/2012 22:39

As you have applied for visa, it may take them 7-10 business days to process your application.
Do call them and check the status after 5 business days.
Only purchase airline tickets after you have your visa in hand. You may use www.expedia.com or some other site for this purpose if you have facility to pay using credit / debit card.
Once you have confirmed the ticket and know when exactly you are travelling to Pakistan and which city, go to http://www.travel.state.gov/ and check their instructions for United States Citizens travelling to Pakistan. You may want to register with them in some smart traveler program but that is up to you.
Do leave a copy of your important documents such as passport, birth certificate etc with your parents or relatives. Also they should know where in Pakistan you will be staying and any contact information / numbers.
Don't be discouraged but keeping the current circumstances and situation in Pakistan, do not try to go out unless necessary. Don't do anything which may draw any attention to you.

All the best.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

3/11/2012 23:41

Hi Musashii,
Yes, I have heard that for some that they were able to get it on the same day too. I was considering to do that, but its 3hrs away & when I spoke to the woman at the Consulate, she said that they would receive it, then look at it & call me, ask me questions, then if all was fine, she would send it to the Consulate General (I guess) and it would be decided if visa is granted. She also informed me about the letter of invitation & what it should say. She said it was fine to have him sign it and scan the letter & both sides of his CNIC then email it to me. She never mentioned a notarized letter ..or anything notarized. I double checked again on it with another rep, because I had more questions as to answering application questions and they said the same.. soooooo... maybe it just depends on the location of the consulate, because I think California & NY is also a little different then Houston & each other. Also, on the sites, not all the info is there in reference to a tourist or visitors visa. I know it changes again once you are married. If they do have any questions or I missd something that Houston center wants..I REALLY hope n pray they will call me. Will let ya know

My wife traveled 7 hours (one way) all the way from NC to Washington just so she could get it done same day.
If you have more time, you can use USPS mail or some other service.
Good luck Posted Image

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

3/11/2012 1:36

My wife came to visit me in November 2011 (she was my fiancee at that time and we married later).
I only sent to her two letters. One was direct invitation to her and other was a letter for her to show or mail to Pakistani Embassy. I sent her a notarized copy of my National ID card, a notarized copy of my passport. Both the letters were also notarized.

Basically, the embassy wants to know that you will not become a public charge while your stay in Pakistan just like any U.S embassy would ask for it if your fiance was to visit you. For the fees and other charges you can search for the nearest consulate. My wife had to go in person to Washington D.C embassy to get her visa and it was done on spot.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

3/10/2012 22:00

Your fiance needs to send you two letters. One addressed to you and One to the Pakistani Embassy or Consulate.

Letter to you:
Dearxxx,

I would like to invite you to Pakistan to stay with me and myfamily for 3 (three) months.

During your stay in [city],I will bear all your responsibilities including, but not limited to, financialresponsibilities, travel expenses within Pakistan, medical insurance,housing and food. You will stay with me at my house located at the abovementioned address.

During your stay here, you will also get anopportunity to see and experience eastern culture, meet different kinds ofpeople and a different variety of food. You will also enjoy the nice weatherand the nice city I live in.

We would have a nice time together and my family willbe very pleased to meet you. So, please begin planning for the trip. I ameagerly waiting for you to visit me.

Yourstruly,

Letter to Pakistani Embassy:

Sub: Issuance of visitor's visa.

DearSir or Madam:

I would like to invite Ms. xxx tovisit Pakistanfor tourism purpose and to meet me. She will be staying with me at my home atthe above mentioned address for 3 months.

During her stay in Pakistan,I will bear all responsibilities including, but not limited to, financial responsibilities, travel expenses within Pakistan, medical insurance,housing and food. I will personally make sure that she leaves Pakistan before the expiration ofher authorized stay. I will also personally make sure that she will not becomea public charge on the part of Pakistangovernment.

So Irespectfully request you to grant Ms. xxx a visitor's visa.

Thankingyou in anticipation.

Yourssincerely,

Also he should send you a notarized copy of his National Identity Card and passport. Both letters should be notarized.

Hope this helps.

Edited by Musashii, 10 March 2012 - 02:56 AM.

Musashii

Male

Pakistan

3/10/2012 2:55

Email from islamabad embassy.

This is what is called a Family Biographical scetch. It sounds like they are needing information on his immediate family. (i.e. father, mother, brothers & their spouses, sisters and thier spouses, and any children if he has them) You shouldn't have to drill down any deeper than that. Provide them with the full correct spelling of each name, their date of birth, thier current address and what their occupation is.

worth_the_wait

Female

Pakistan

2/27/2012 10:59

Awful Experience with Pakistan Embassy in Washington

I came across this thread just now and I was actually very surprised to read about your bad experiences. I have actually gone to the Embassy here in DC in person and never once did I have a problem. Their Visitor's Visa's take approximately 6 weeks to process and issue. They require an invitation from the person you will be visiting and a copy of thier ID card (or atleast that is what I have provided them) as well as the Visa application, 2 passport sized photos, your passport and the Visa fee. Both times I have gone there I haven't had any issue with communication or anything. The first time I recieved my Visa almost exactly 6 weeks later and the second time I recieved it about 5 weeks later. Both times, I recieved a call telling me that it was ready to be picked up.

Edited by worth_the_wait, 29 February 2012 - 12:18 PM.

worth_the_wait

Female

Pakistan

2/29/2012 12:16

Awful Experience with Pakistan Embassy in Washington

I despise their service on how they told me that my visa would be ready in 8 days and it wasn`t ready. I was told to come back yesterday but I wont be able to until Thursday. Their communication is terrible they rarely pick up the phone and they have never answered to any of my emails. The unfortunate part is that they also have my mother`s passport and her`s was submitted last Thursday. I just hope we receive it before our Nov 12 flight :-/

Edited by Erik And Anum, 02 November 2011 - 01:28 AM.

Erik And Anum

Male

Pakistan

11/2/2011 1:26

Life sucks, isn't it? If you can afford a trip and stay their for a while, do so. The pain of separation and anxiety will ease for sure; however I do NOT think that will help to expedite this process in anyway. However know this, you are almost at the end of this ordeal. If you are really missing him that much, I would say dump everything and just go. Heck with all these waiting and comeback with him when you are all set. However you may have to wait a month more may be two, three or even more, so consider tha as well.

As I said the waiting is nearing an end and once it is go back and bring your prize back with you :-))

Best wishes.

thank you so much for the advice.. i think i will see one more months.. before i do something.. cause my boss said i cant take off more than 1 months.. and i dont wanted to loose my job too.. its really hard to find a good job now these days dont u think? my job wasnt really that good but its not less too i love working here. and i dont wanna leave and come here with no jobs.. well my point is if they were tell people how long they are gonna wait that will help people.. cause we dont know and thats the reason its giving me more prob.. i mean i dont know what position is in my case.. please pray for me i hope my waiting time will be over very soon.. i have little feeling inside of me i felt like very soon we will be together.. the rest allah knows better..

rozi

Female

Bangladesh

1/25/2012 9:32

Sooooon..........

Be patient. There isn't an end to it. On e you get it then it will be POE then your green card, and SSN and then real life and then removal if necessary, then citizenship, kids and their school and the list will go on and on.

Relax and wait as your waiting has a positive end however not everyone I as lucky as you are. Think about that and may ease some o the pain. This is. Ertaonly painful bit can't avoid this uncertainty.

Good luck

Do u think I should go to bangladesh. Is that a good idea? I'm having difficulty time always Allah knows.. I know even though it's painfull I don't have no other choice beside waiting.. 6 yes of marrige life didn't spend one month together.. Allah knows how long is will take.. Every single moment I felt like million years

rozi

Female

Bangladesh

1/24/2012 21:10

today is excetly 3 months of being AP.. how long do im gonna wait more. every sec every min.. its killing me.. i wanted to be with him. i dont know when my dream will come true.. what i should do? when will allah hear me..

rozi

Female

Bangladesh

1/24/2012 18:39

Usembassy Islamabad Question

zubi - how many different police certs do you have compared to how many places you have lived since 16?

i was in USA since i was 10...

i came in November 2010 coz of my interview

they asked me for my Police certificate in August when my waiver got approved..

zubi

Female

Pakistan

2/26/2012 4:57

Pakistani filers - Marriage certificate queries

we got married at end of April 2011
we had both Urdu and English completed and then provided to us...and filed both with the I-130
This is first time i am hearing of a computerized Nikah Nama

lubnajavid

Male

Pakistan

3/14/2012 16:30

Awful Experience with Pakistan Embassy in Washington

Hi guys,

I just wanted to share with you the continuously awful experience that I am going through with PK embassy. I will try and keep this short and sweet

Situation:
(1) Renunciated PK citizenship in June 2009 (surrendered PK passport, ID card etc.)
(2) Received Renunciation certificate in May 2010 (all good uptil here)
(3) Received a letter in the mail in Dec 2010 indicating I need to pay $100 to cancel my ID card
a. The ID card was already cancelled, otherwise renunciation certificate would not have been provided
b. When I called PK embassy in Washington, I tried to tell them my case was already completed before this fee went into effect. Their reply, WE DO NOT care, you must pay the fee to NADRA (the people who make ID cards in PK) - they had some guts to tell me that. I asked them, has my ID card been cancelled? they said yes. Am I currently a citizen of PK? No (their response). What happens if I do not pay the fee? We do not know. So I was like okay, then I do not have a good reason to pay the fee.
(4) Recently in Jun 2011, I applied for a POC card - guess what, they were smart enough to figure out I have not yet paid the cancellation fee. So they asked for it. So I send it to them with the POC application.
(5) They issue me a receipt for receiving all the documents required for POC but return my fee for the old id card.
(6) 3 months later, I find out, NADRA still wants the fee, so I sent it again to the PK embassy.
(7) This time they returned it to me with a rejection letter telling me to submit a POC application, support docs and etc - which is completely retarded because I have already done so and all what I need is them to take my $100 and issue me a receipt so I can give this to NADRA and they can mail me my new card
(8) Now, I have sent them the receipt of the application which indicates all of the items which were on the rejection letter had already been received by them as indicated by the receipt they issued me.

So now I am just waiting to see what happens. I tried depositing the fee directly to NADRA through a friend in PK but they refuse to take it.

I am seriously dumbfounded here and could not be more glad that I have moved away from a country who does not give a **** about its past or present citizens and hire office workers completely based on who has the most strongest connection or can pay the most. Shame on you PK Embassy!

evilmonkey

Male

United Kingdom

10/23/2011 18:36

Email from islamabad embassy.

My husband got this email from the embassy but i don't know what does it mean by that if someone can help me out and tell what does they need from him. im confused about it do i need to tell them for ever single person what kind of job there were doing around that time or are they just asking about his job and mine.do i have to give them my information too or only about my husband family information they need. what if one of the family member who is married do i need to tell them they are married and also tell about there spouse too and if they have any children also tell them about the children too.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please provide us your names, current addresses, place and dates of birth of your brothers and sisters, spouses, children and parents. Please also be specific and detailed about the jobs you have been doing during that time.

U.S Embassy

Consular Section

Immigration Unit

Islamabad, Pakistan

I might be wrong but to me it looks like they need your husband's job info.

Hope15

Not Telling

Pakistan

2/27/2012 10:39

Islamabad: major problem in visa status need desperate advise please K1-K3

" i m getting is that ftell e,bassy not to send the interview letter and file a petition for I-130 here and upon approval of the case call visa center and tell the, that k1 is in process in Islamabad with valid case numbers so they know it's a legit case and can expedite the process as our intentions were absolutely not to lie to government but circumstances change. I sm a 100% law biding citizen and do everything proper and legal from day 1 "

To me, this looks like the right option but I dont think it would be expedited as EAbbas said unless you have reasons for expedite. And you should follow the CR1 route as you are married to her and God forbid if your finance gets denied in the interview for k-1 petition for misrepresentation God forbid that can lead to serious consequences.

Edited by Hope15, 29 March 2012 - 10:53 AM.

Hope15

Not Telling

Pakistan

3/29/2012 10:51