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Asia: SouthDiplomatic Shuttle Service Islamabad PK
http://islamabad.use.../acs_hours.html

http://islamabad.use...n_pakistan.html

For all other questions, contact: paknivinfo@state.gov or PakIVinfo@state.gov.
milimeloFemaleBosnia-Herzegovina11/8/2011 19:44
Asia: Southhow much gold can one bring to the US..from PakistanSo ??
Gold is considered as a Monetary source of assets at a varible exchange rate the is very liquid and converted into cash so is considered such as cash so that would be $10.000.00.
This is why Jewlery is reported in luggage.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines9/4/2011 0:18
Asia: SouthAnant Pai, creator of "Amar Chitra Katha" comics, passes away @ 81
Thanks for the news - Uncle Pai Rest in Peace! (F)

I love Amar Chitra Katha, what a great service he did. So many of us are now familiar with many stories of Indian culture because of him. :yes:
ELWFemaleIndia2/25/2011 8:40
Asia: SouthI-864
Yours is a different situation then ours is so I'm not sure how to answer your questions about the , but if you go to the "Example Forms" link above and look at the I-864, your questions may be answered.

Example Forms

Tax transcripts are the best and enough to satisfy the requirement of tax forms, so don't worry about it. :no: If you have any doubt, doesn't hurt to have ready your 1040 and any supporting documentation you have.
ELWFemaleIndia6/22/2011 7:53
Asia: SouthWhat are the requirements for Extension of I 129f
Hooray! That's great news, congratulations!! :dance: :dance:
ELWFemaleIndia7/15/2011 22:43
Asia: SouthWhat are the requirements for Extension of I 129f
I think it will be OK because after communicating with the Senator, they will not want to make more trouble! :thumbs:
ELWFemaleIndia6/7/2011 20:35
Asia: SouthWhat are the requirements for Extension of I 129f
The formal request you made is enough - after all, even on the example form here on VJ, it is not really a form, just a request letter!

They usually grant the extension with no problem but because you had problems with the approval, never know if they will make an issue of it. Hope all will go well. You are doing all the right things! :innocent:
ELWFemaleIndia6/7/2011 7:03
Asia: SouthWhat are the requirements for Extension of I 129f
Sorry you are having troubles, but sounds like the process is on track to be reconsidered this time.:yes:

The only thing I know of to officially extend the validity of an application (though as you said, it is at the discretion of the consular officer to re-validate it, which usually happens) is to send in a formal request to the Consulate: please see the "Example Forms" on this site and under "K1 Visa Related Forms", click on the last one, "Request to Extend Approval of I-129F". Good luck!:thumbs:

Request to Extend Approval of I-129F
ELWFemaleIndia6/7/2011 6:49
Asia: SouthQuestion about religion on Islamabad Embassy

Thank you what a interesting story maybe if I would`ve gone over there to marry her and have a nikah ceremony things would`ve been easier makes me wonder why I haven`t thought of it in the first place :bonk: I understand that it may raise some eyebrows as far as them mistaking her for wanting to marry a "catholic or a christian" which is one of the main reasons why I`m planning on flying over there in hopes of showing some evidence




Just simply prepare a statement on your conversion...that way they have their answer on paper even if she tells them why you converted. I'm sure yours was similar too...it made sense to convert in a place that you hear the Azan every day with the history of islam surrounding you. :)
EAbbasFemalePakistan6/5/2011 5:04
Asia: SouthQuestion about religion on Islamabad Embassy

Salam everyone!

I am currently in the process of petitioning my Pakistani fiance to America. Prior to getting engaged I have made the biggest and most effective decision that I have ever made in my life! I officially converted to Islam. This of course did not have to do anything with my fiance as Islam has always been a religion that made much more sense to me. I studied it and did my research prior to converting and boy don`t I wish I converted sooner. On March I went to Pakistan to propose as well as to convert. Now the issue here is that I`ve been told that in MENA countries the consulates can be picky as far as issuing visas for interracial couples especially if they have to do with religions. My main concern is that since my name is not a muslim name yet they may hesitate to believe that I`m muslim. She of course is planning to tell them but is there any evidence that she can provide as far as showing that I`m muslim just in case they give her any problems? Would a letter from the Imam that converted me work? Has anyone ever had a similar experience and if so has the consulates given you a hard time as far as granting visas to people whom they believe that are different in religions?




Same here with me. I actually worked in a church setting and because the youth were getting ready to study about islam and judiasm i thought it best to read evthing about both in depth...so my research had begun before my husband and i became friends. When we did I asked him more questions and talked to him more and decided to convert. But his family had already accepted me as a christian wife to him before then...he proposed with their blessing long before i converted.

Fast forward...i flew to him to be married and while i was there i told them i wanted to convert...they reminded me that they loved me jjust as i am but i explained why i wanted to convert. So the same day we did our nikah at the Masjid...i also converted. I actually received a certification of this with my new muslim name.

We included this withour ds230 and i gave him a letter explaining simply why i chose to convert and that i knew i was accepted as a christian wife to him before my decision.

Im not sure if your situation would be the same as mine or different since as a muslim man he can marry women from the book ..ie christian and jews.... and the muslim woman is required to marry only a muslim man.
EAbbasFemalePakistan6/5/2011 2:01
Asia: SouthAnyone knows how to obtain a Police Character Certificate from Lahore,PK?

Thanks what type of photographs should she take and I assume its 3 passport copies correct? I`ve been told that they come to ur house to investigate or can this be done by just bribing them by just paying them? Its a lot of hassle having them show up at her house we don`t want her parents getting a surprise knock lol



Thank you as for his passport copy did he had to make a copy of the entire pages of the passport or just the main page where it has his information? What if this is her very first passport? She wont get it until the 22nd of next month since she just applied for it today.



just the biographical page of the passport if i remb correctly and yeah take passport size photos too i dont think my husband did he just went and supplied the information to the police dept and told them what he was getting it for...it took 2 days to obtain the final certificate. he picked it up two days later.
EAbbasFemalePakistan6/18/2011 11:35
Asia: SouthAnyone knows how to obtain a Police Character Certificate from Lahore,PK?

Hi guys

Does anyone know where my fiance can obtain her police character certificate and what documents are needed for this process? Thanks in advance for the help



My husband had to take his NIC card, birth certificate and passport copy in karachi to the police dept there... sometimes they ask for the interview letter but i doubt they will. Takes ususally just a day or two somtimes a week...

Not sure about Lahore but I'm sure its similar process
EAbbasFemalePakistan6/17/2011 18:35
Asia: SouthFiancee just caught dengue fever :-/
any update? how's she feeling?
EAbbasFemalePakistan10/14/2011 19:56
Asia: SouthFiancee just caught dengue fever :-/
I know when my son traveld to haiti he took malaria meds to prevent malaria before traveling during his stay and a week or so after.... do they also have something like this for Dengue fever?
EAbbasFemalePakistan10/10/2011 5:56
Asia: SouthFiancee just caught dengue fever :-/

Thank you Eabbas. Lahore has been very busy this month going around from block to block spraying pesticides but even they know that the only way to combat these mosquitoes will be for the monsoon season to end. The good news is that its only a month from now till it ends. Eabaas my prayers are also with you. I hope your husband gets out of AP fast.



Inshallah...........Thanks Erik... do keep us updates on her prognosis!!!!
EAbbasFemalePakistan10/9/2011 20:13
Asia: SouthFiancee just caught dengue fever :-/
Erik.. I just pray she gets well soon.. I'm sorry she got sick.. this is also a worry for me too bcos my husband said that someone he knew also got it a few weeks ago so its also in karachi but probably not as much as other areas. They do spray but idk if they spray like they do in the south here... we saw a weekly truck go by during the mosquito season when we lived in Alabama. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
EAbbasFemalePakistan10/9/2011 6:50
Asia: Southco-sponsor
Yes they do accept co-sponsors.
carolynhotstuffFemalePakistan4/10/2011 8:34
Asia: Southir1-cr1 islamabad
Make sure you take a copy of the appointment letter from the NVC with you to the embassy.
carolynhotstuffFemalePakistan12/9/2011 8:58
Asia: Southir1-cr1 islamabad
Your wife can go with you to the interview all she will need is her American passport to show to security. I can't tell you how long it will take to finish with the NVC.
carolynhotstuffFemalePakistan12/9/2011 7:21
Asia: Southir1-cr1 islamabad
My husband is from Sialkot. I would be happy to help you if you give more information. What is your question?
carolynhotstuffFemalePakistan12/9/2011 5:47
Asia: SouthNewborn baby gift
hello VJers,
I know this is not related to immigration but I thought I would try my luck here anyway. My husband's friend just had a baby boy and I would like to send them some gift (via online shopping sites). While browsing through items, I found myself asking "will this be useful? will they use this?" etc. I've not stayed in India very long to know what type of things are useful for baby there. For instance, Strollers are nice in US but I don't have single memory of anyone using Stroller in India. I wanted to know if anyone here who recently moved from India has any ideas or suggestion. I want to buy something that is useful to them around 100 bucks.
champiFemaleIndia4/1/2011 7:02
Asia: SouthICC World Cup

Thanks. Kinda choppy, but it's free.
:thumbs:


This is where we bought it from and watching right now: http://www.tvnsports.com/

$40 bucks one time fee.

Enjoy :)
champiFemaleIndia4/2/2011 10:11
Asia: SouthICC World Cup

I have 2000 channels with Fios and I cant watch this? Pretty sad. One of my Indian friends says you can watch it online but you have to pay for it.


You can watch for free online here:
http://stopforsports...cket-final.html


I am not using this site since we've paid one.
champiFemaleIndia4/2/2011 8:49
Asia: SouthTaiwan LAWS
Divorce him and move on?
newlyweds2010MaleItaly8/30/2011 0:37
Asia: SouthTaiwan LAWS
Hi All VJ family.

I need help. My sister-in-law married to a Taiwanese husband. He beats and abuses her. What can she do? She has living in Taiwan for more than 7 years, and she is Taiwanese Citizenship.

Thank you for all you help.
hniHnitsuJMaleVietnam (no flag)8/29/2011 23:37
Asia: SouthUSC with 2 DWI's and mandatory jail time
DWI's won't be any problem. Every consulate is different and someone with experience in India can speak to the visits question, but as you said, the parents requested this and it is a cultural thing and generally the consulates are aware of the local customs for this so that should weigh in your favor.
CasprdMaleChina3/10/2011 12:47
Asia: SouthExperience with Bangladesh
I was just wondering if anyone has any info on the K1 or K3 process out of Bangladesh? How is the consulate there? Does it help that he also has citizenship in England? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
patiently_waitingFemaleBangladesh3/29/2011 20:29
Asia: Southco-sponsor

Yes they do accept co-sponsors.



oh great thanks so happy now getting ready to start k1 journey
@@mirpeArLFemaleUnited Arab Emirates4/11/2011 12:03
Asia: Southco-sponsor
wondering if anyone knows if islamabad , pakistan accept co-sponsor or not thanks ....
@@mirpeArLFemaleUnited Arab Emirates4/9/2011 21:54
Asia: SouthHara Peela
That's excellent! :lol:
catknitFemaleIndia3/30/2011 10:37
Asia: SouthNeed Help!!!!!
I called DOS and was told that packet 3 was send out yesterday from dhaka embassy. Can anyone that filed k1 at dhaka embassy or anyone with information tell me who will receive the packet 3. Also if its by mail or email and who need to fill it out. Any help from anyone with information will be appreciated. Thank u in advance for the help.
me&himNot TellingBangladesh1/9/2012 12:22
Asia: SouthDhaka embassy
Hey can anyone tell me the forms that are needed for k1 from dhaka embassy. dhaka embassy mailed the packe 3 to my fiance and it ll be a miracle if he receive it cuz he has been having problem getting his mail. I checked DOS website and it shows forms: DS-156 DS-156K DS230 and I-134. For k1 visa. Are these forms accurate for k1. Thank u for your help.I wanted to have the forms ready in case he doesnt receive the packet 3. Thank u
me&himNot TellingBangladesh1/9/2012 18:54
Asia: SouthCost of Pakistani Passport?
[quote name='Djstorm' timestamp='1306082814' post='4679702']
By the way one more question would a copy of my her parent`s ID card be sufficient or will she need to show the original? Does she need both of their ID cards? Would it even be necessary? She`s 21
[/quote


hi Djstorm sorry for the late answer iam busy outside the country for business trip your fiancee parent ID card is ok but its better to take her parent original ID CARD and her original ID card and copy here is the detail

FeeMachine Readable Passports are replacing the existing the manual system.
CategoryAgeFeeNormal (36-Pages)18, Above & UnderRs.2,100/-Urgent (36-Pages)18, Above & UnderRs.4,000/-Normal (72-Pages)18, Above & UnderRs.45,00/-Urgent (72-Pages)18, Above & UnderRs.8,000/-Normal (100-Pages)18, Above & UnderRs.5,000/-Urgent (100-Pages)18, Above & UnderRs.10,000/-ProcessThe applicant will go through the following stages at Regional Passport Office (RPO) in order to get the Machine Readalbe Passport (MRP): NOTE: Before arrival at the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Original Bank Challan receipt must be acquired from the relevant branches of the National Bank, by depositing an approprate passport processing fee
  • Arrival of Applicant at Customer Service Counter.
  • Token Counter.
  • Biometric Data Capture.
  • Photograph Capture.
  • Data Entry.
  • Verification against Office Record.
  • Interview and Decision by Assistant Director.
  • Collection of Passport.

ProcessThe applicant will go through the following stages at Regional Passport Office (RPO) in order to get the Machine Readalbe Passport (MRP):

NOTE: Before arrival at the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Original Bank Challan receipt must be acquired from the relevant branches of the National Bank, by depositing an approprate passport processing fee
oArrival of Applicant at Customer Service Counter.
oToken Counter.oBiometric Data Capture.oPhotograph Capture.oData Entry.oVerification against Office Record.oInterview and Decision by Assistant Director.oPassport Delivery Time (Collection of Passport).
Step 1 - Arrival of Applicant at Customer Service Counter
  • The applicant will approach the customer service counter at Regional Passport Office.
  • Applicant will be guided about the process flow of the System for applying the passport.
  • In case the applicant has all the requisite documents he/she will be guided to the Token Counter.
  • Separate passport will be issued to each and every applicant irrespective of age.
  • ALL SORTS OF ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDING NAMES OF CHILDREN IN PARENTS PASSPORTS IS PROHIBITED in the Machine Readable Passport.

Step 2 - Token Counter
  • The applicant will produce the original CNIC or Computerized Registration Certificate, in case of below 18 years of age, along with its copies and Bank Chalan Form.
  • Token will be issued to the applicant.

Step 3 - Biometric Data Capture
  • The applicant after obtaining token will approach the Biometric Counter as soon as his token appears at Biometric Capturing Counter.
  • DEO at the Counter will capture his right thumb, right index finger, Left Thumb and Left index finger impressions.

Step 4 - Photograph Capture
  • The applicant will now approach the photograph center as soon as his Token No. appears on Picture Counter.
  • The Camera operator will proceed with capturing of applicants photograph.

Step 5 - Data Entry
  • The applicant will move to the Data Entry Counters as soon as his token number appears on the Counter.
  • The Data Entry Operator will enter all the required data of the Applicant while the data entry screen will also be visible to the Applicant.
  • In case of any modification in data the Applicant should guide the Data Entry Operator accordingly. After the data entry the completed Data Entry Form will be printed by the operator and will be presented to the Applicant for verification.
  • The Applicant will verify all its contents by signing the form.
  • The applicant will be asked to collect duplicate token from the coordination assistant next to data entry counter.
  • NOTE: ANY CHANGE IN THE DATA SHOULD BE POINTED OUT AT THIS STAGE. ONCE THE INFORMATION HAVE BEEN SAVED, FOR ANY MODIFICATION THE TOKEN WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED AND THE APPLICANT WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE WHOLE PROCESS AGAIN. IN CASE OF "GO AHEAD" BY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NO CHANGE IN THE DATA WILL BE POSSIBLE AND THE APPLICANT WILL HAVE TO REAPPLY FOR THE PASSPORT BY SUBMITTING THE FEE AGAIN UNDER THE MODIFICATION CATEGORY.

Step 6 - Verification against Office Record (ECL/BL)
  • The verification against office record will be carried out.
  • Verification against Exit Control List (ECL) and Black List (BL).
  • In case of slightly doubt the case may be referred to Special Branch/IB.

Step 7 - Interview & Decision by Assistant Director
  • Finally the applicant will appear before Assistant Director when his token appears on AD counter along with all the original documents.
  • The Assistant Director will interview the Applicant and declare his verdict to the applicant weather his case is to be allowed or overruled.
  • Assistant Director will defer the case of Applicant below 18 years of age and will handover the printed form to the applicant for attestation of his photograph from a Class 1 Govt. officer.
  • The attester will have to write his/her CNIC No. along with the official stamp on the form.
  • On production of completed form by the applicant previously deferred Token will be reactivated.
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Step 8 - Passport Delivery Time (Collection of Passport)
  • After successful completion of above stages, the Applicant will be given:-
  • 12 working days time to collect his/her passport; in case of normal passport.
  • 05 working days time to collect his/her passport; incase of urgent passport.






mustafa1232MalePakistan5/24/2011 8:50
Asia: SouthCost of Pakistani Passport?

Does anyone know the exact cost for a fresh copy of the Pakistani passport? On the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports it states that the passport is 4,000 PKR for urgent yet I`m hearing from some close friends that the cost is 20,000 pkr.


hi 'Djstorm yea you are right the exact cost of urgent pakistani passport is PKR 4000 only but there is a lot of agent around there in passoprt office if you bypass the agent and do your process with yourself your passport goverment cost is only PKR 4000 only the passport process is very very simple and easy collect your original document your original nic indentity card your previous passport if any your mother and father identity card photo copy and your father passport photo copy go to passport office take a bank deposit slip form fill the form with your complete detail with cash amount then go to the national bank of pakistan which is near the passport office deposit your slip form with 4000 cash to the counter office take a bank stamp reciept copy then again go to the passport office again take the token number and wait for the process they fill your data in the computer and take your photo and in the end they gave you the computerized form attested the form to govt officer and then sumit this form in the passport office and then officer gave you the reciept and wait for 20 to 25 day to collect your passport
mustafa1232MalePakistan5/22/2011 8:40
Asia: SouthI-864
Hello fwr2011,

As ELW answered to your second question; IRS Tax Transcript should suffice as it is coming from the horses mouth. For some cases where people don't have the transcripts from IRS, sends the tax forms (1099 or 1040, or whatnot) and they do tend to send W2, paystubs to make their point more solid. For NVC, it never hurts to send more than what they are asking for than losing some time for an RFE.

For question 1, I will use my own rationale and will not dare to give you an expert opinion: on Question 8 and 9, you are adding your wife and your children’s (step or not), however for 21c and d, you do need to add those numbers again. I just checked my AOS and noticed that I checked "YES" on question 8, had "1" for question 10, and still put 1 for 21c (21a had "1" from line 10 as well). Now that means I did count it twice as the principal immigrant was my wife, but it did pass through the NVC without any issues.

I wish I could give you a more knowledgeable answer!!!!

My suggestion, talk to someone who went through similar experience and spend few more days to see if someone provides their expert view and then you can your own sense of judgement. Good luck


hellraiserMaleBangladesh6/22/2011 13:29
Asia: Southwhen will i hear good news?
Sorry never mind about my previous post. That was for someone else. My bad :(
hellraiserMaleBangladesh1/27/2012 8:31
Asia: Southwhen will i hear good news?
Got the information from your timeline. So congrats

Feel free to pas the info and share your experience with others. That will help, benefit others in similar situation.

Now is the easy part, POE. Good luck and best wishes for both.
hellraiserMaleBangladesh1/27/2012 8:29
Asia: Southwhen will i hear good news?
My guess on the attitude of DOS or embassy on this is: this timeline varies by countries, and making a commitment may come with keeping it. But an open ended generalized category can keep you on hold forever without any explanation. Beside some of these exercises could really take long. So don't worry. If you really want to wait, I would suggest give 5 months. For Bangladeshi males lately I have noticed few getting out of AP right after their 4th month.

One month of vacation? Can't even dream of it. Lucky you......... Where do you work? Heaven? Just kidding.

Stay positive, keep up the good spirit and support your hubby who probably is much more depressed than you are......
hellraiserMaleBangladesh1/25/2012 18:54
Asia: SouthFiancee just caught dengue fever :-/
my soon to be step daughter had it a few months ago. At first doctor wanted to admit her to the hospital. But with some reasurance that her mom would follow full treatment they let her go home. They said if she start to bleed from nose, mouth, eyes, ears or fever jumps bring her to hospital ASAP ,, DO NOT WAIT even a few hours.
Brian121957MalePhilippines10/8/2011 23:11
Asia: SouthFiancee just caught dengue fever :-/
it is passed person to mosquite then mosquito to person,, to avoid it just avoid the mosquito, it is not passed person to person.

It can be a lot worse the a bad cold. there are several strains of it,, just depends on which strain she has and how good her imune system is. dont want to alarm you but it realy is not something to take lightly.


Brian121957MalePhilippines10/8/2011 23:04