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Asia: SouthK-1 Visa Checklist

 

thats great info thanks again. do u have any idea why they are delayed and specially from pakistan i see Philippines, africa, uae getting noa2 rather quickly infact even in 3 to 4 months, i guess thats how it works hoping that interview date is before 20 november as i am going there in november 9,

did u already have interview done or not yet 

 

I think when my attorney called them they told that because of the dream act that President Obama had signed, they are overloaded with work and hence the back log. The other thing is that the actual process to approve the petition is for few weeks only.. sometimes, your file may get lost behind other files.. so keep calling them every other week and talk to the tier 2 officer and have them tell you the details on your case so a reminder always pulls out your file form the bottom of the stack.. 

 

I hope you didnt or dont get RFE (Request for More information).. 

 

No, i havent had my interview yet.. waiting on the consulate to send me the appointment letter as i have already submitted the first batch of the documents. however, you going there in November wouldnt do anything for your case if its fiance visa.. If its spouse, then checklist may vary as you may have to provide more information.. ( i mean, i take that you are petitioner.. right)

 

Either way, your fiance or spouse should start collecting all the documents relatively soon.. and keep them updated.. I mean, it doesnt hurt to be prepared a head of time.. I would say that they can have the police report issues sometimes in mid or end august.. so they should talk to some people and understand the local procedure.. if they have lived somewhere else in another city or town after their 16th birthday (and for more than 6 months), then they would need Police Character Certificates for all of those cities.. so have them be prepared.. 


nobeersNot TellingPakistan8/5/2013 12:40
Asia: SouthK-1 Visa Checklist

not yet march 22 filler transferred to tx on 10 july hoping to see noa2 soon

 

Oh ok.. The NOA2 is been delayed as of late but hopefully that wouldnt be the case with you.. However, come mid august, do an additional thing..You can go fill out the online application to complaint about that your case has been delayed etc if its been delayed to the uscis ombudsman (links below).. if you have an attorney, have them call the USCIS regularly or call em yourself. The beneficiary cannot call USCIS without the petitioner's verbal permission and ask for the case status update. So if you are the applicant/petitioner, then try that too.. 

 

 
You can read more about it from here..
(this is part of the US Department of Homeland Security)..
 

nobeersNot TellingPakistan8/5/2013 12:22
Asia: SouthK-1 Visa Checklist

one of the most helpful link thanks alot it, i am sure will help us alot

 

thanks

 

 

So what is the Status of your case.. have you gotten the approved NOA2?


nobeersNot TellingPakistan8/5/2013 12:09
Asia: South READYto Administrative processing "Ready t" AP again online???

Hey guys my fiance was approved for his visa on 11/21/2013 and the officer said visa was approved. He was told to pick up his passport the following week. When he went to the embassy they told him sydtem error. He called the embassy and they said there is a problem in the data base in Washington DC  and once it's fixed his visa will be ready and they reasured him that the issue was not his and fault or problem. But when we checked online for the VISA status it said Administrative processing and then it changed to Ready two days later... Now it's back to AP again does anyone know whats going on? Has this happened to anyone else!!!

 

Any help or experiecne will help!


USA_SLMaleSri Lanka11/29/2013 9:22
Asia: SouthFIled my I-130 Need Advice
Here is another tip for my pakistani VJ members. When you get married in pakistan and choose to get ur wife's ID card changed to married status and showing you as husband. Always ask if you need to apply to get your status changed to married to in the Nadra database

As i have experienced,
your status will still show you as single.
In case you have children born in pakistan and want a Nadra birth certificate (BAY FORM) you will need to have your ataus updated to married first.

Unnecessary hassle and delay if are crunching for time.






cloud99Not TellingPakistan1/13/2014 8:27
Asia: SouthFIled my I-130 Need Advice
You are required to send in originals of nika nama along with a certied translation if not in english. More rhen likely you will get an RFE.

When i got married i had gotten nikah na in urdu and english from the local municipality. (Nothing from Nadra) I sent them both in. Didnt require any certified translation and they were accepted


cloud99Not TellingPakistan1/13/2014 8:19
Asia: SouthFIled my I-130 Need Advice
If you got married in december 2013. You are required to to file tax joint returns for 2013 as married . You can no longer file as single for 2013. You are allowed a grace period of 3 years to file without incurring any penalties or filing for an extension if you will be getting tax refund. If you think you will owe IRS , you must apply for an extension to file or file as joint tax return.

Search for US CITIZENS AND RESIDENT ALIENS ABROAD-NON RESIDENT ALIEN SPOUSE. And TAX TOPIC 153 on IRS website. That will give you a clear understanding or you could always check with your tax accountant.

Since your wife doesnt have a SSN yet, you will file a FORM W-7 for an ITIN (individual tax payer identification number) for your wife, along with your TAX Returns and send your tax returns to the address on the W-7 guide and not the usual IRS mailing address.

Search for ITIN on the IRS website


Since i got married in dember 2012. I had to do exactly the same. More then likely your wife will have her interview past the TAX filing date in US. She might be asked for your 2013 TAX transcripts

You can order tax transcripts ( for free) from the IRS website or by calling them in. Make sure you send those tranacripts with your Affadavit of suppport .

If you dont get your 2013 tax transcripts in time, you can always email them to your wife and she can have them at the interview.













cloud99Not TellingPakistan1/13/2014 8:13
Asia: SouthNeed help pleaseeee
Want to know about security checking at islamabad us embassy, I mean I get nervous when it comes to such kind of strict checking like putting of shoes, socks, coat etc so what type of security checking includes?
Please tell me in detail so that I don't wear boots socks or etc
I have my interview in first week of February


Pinky50Not TellingPakistan1/12/2014 12:40
Asia: SouthIslamabad US Embassy not responding
On November 18, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly. For parents .
What does it mean?

Ram121Not Telling011/19/2013 4:15
Asia: Southplease help me with this..if any one have idea..

moved to asia south for specific answers and due to other than english being used in thread.


charles!MaleBrazil9/14/2013 15:28
Asia: SouthPakistan or Asia K1 VJ Timeline?

change yer profile, pick a country.

 

then, when you finish that, click the flag under yer name, that'll drop you to a portal.

 

then click the timelines on the left side, for that portal.

 

Go Get Em, and Good Luck !


DarnellMaleChina10/1/2013 22:40
Asia: SouthK1 interview in Kathmandu Nepal

Here are some:

http://www.visajourn...&cty=&dfilter=5

 

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TBoneTXMaleEcuador7/16/2013 0:00
Asia: SouthPassport taken, where's visa?

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TBoneTXMaleEcuador9/17/2013 0:19
Asia: Southconfused going to Islamabad embassy plz help

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TBoneTXMaleEcuador10/3/2013 1:48
Asia: SouthNew to this website(need help)!

AP is based on where you were born and your name and religion, not based on where you get married.  If you are a young male muslim originally from Pakistan, chances are you will face a few months of AP, and it won;t matter one bit where you got married.


Penguin_ieFemaleIreland7/14/2013 11:23
Asia: SouthNew to this website(need help)!

It doesn't mater, as long as you are marrying legally it doesn't mater which country you marry in.  You can later interview for the spousal visa in whichever country you are legally resident.


Penguin_ieFemaleIreland7/14/2013 9:46
Asia: SouthNikah date and wedding dates
Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Asia: South regional forum; topic is specific to Pakistan.
Ryan HMaleChina9/23/2012 0:20
Asia: SouthK-1 or CR-1 From Pakistan?

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NLRFemaleCanada6/24/2013 22:49
Asia: SouthNo birth certifcate for Pakistani fiance

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NLRFemaleCanada7/7/2013 11:56
Asia: SouthPARENTS IN AP SINCE MARCH 2013

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A&BMaleChina9/12/2013 12:53
Asia: SouthNeed help guys!! preparing for packet 3

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A&BMaleChina9/18/2013 9:46
Asia: SouthK1 visa interview at Singapore embassy

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A&BMaleChina9/22/2013 14:03
Asia: Southsending back packet 3 singapore

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A&BMaleChina9/22/2013 17:13
Asia: SouthCAN YOU TAKE YOUR CHILDREN TO INTERVIEW

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A&BMaleChina9/24/2013 0:41
Asia: SouthDS 230 do i send it first? or together with the Checklist?

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A&BMaleChina9/22/2013 14:06
Asia: SouthPARENTS IN AP SINCE MARCH 2013

I hope you get this resolved.


bigdogMaleChina9/16/2013 17:26
Asia: SouthGrandma wants to come back to USA again

one of her children must file another i-130 on her behalf. There is about a zero chance of her getting a visitor visa seeing as she has HUGE immigrant intent because of her previous immigrant visa. Just because she did not physically surrender her green card does not mean it is valid. Once a LPR leaves the US for a year or more it is automatically taken away.


Edited by mimolicious, 23 September 2013 - 08:25 AM.

mimoliciousNot TellingJordan9/23/2013 8:23
Asia: SouthGuess house near Embassy

~~~~Thread split and moved to Asia- South, from IR1/CR1 as  they are looking for a place to stay in Pakistan, and to not derail the previous thread from it's purpose.~~~~


OntarkieFemaleCanada8/18/2013 15:00
Asia: SouthPARENTS IN AP SINCE MARCH 2013

They must renew their passports.

So, if the embassy has the passports, email the embassy and ask for them back so you can get them renewed


together4evrFemaleEgypt9/12/2013 9:35
Asia: SouthAdministrative Processing is never over :(:(:(
They only have an online email service now but here is the link so you can make an inquiry its about a 50/50 chance they will reply...

It never hurts to email or make an inquiry from time to time

http://islamabad.use...-a-message.html

When they are ready for a new medical etc they will let you know. Good luck to you

Edited by EAbbas, 08 December 2012 - 01:58 PM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan12/8/2012 13:57
Asia: SouthAdministrative Processing is never over :(:(:(

Why they embassy change the phone line i cant call them anymore anyone please tell me and DOS is aslo closed for holidays I guess .


Thanks EABBAS I pray for you and for everyone , Please keep me in praying aslo and u think we can get our visa and go live there with family ? stress out about that things never seen in my whole life :(

Please tell me how to contect to them thanks alot



DOS is only closed for specific holidays but they are open daily otherwise. You can call them. You can email the embassy as well. Get a senator involved to make inquiries for you that has relieved a lot of our stress... my senator works making inquiries every 60 days so that it doesn't disrupt their work but makes it known another govt office is watching our case and she relays the information quickly.. they have a special email address and phone number that isn't for public use that they can get thru easily.

Everything will be ok.. for whatever reason this past year its been lengthy AP for families/some no AP whatsoever but it does end... please keep your faith... it will all be worth it in the end.. Inshallah
EAbbasFemalePakistan12/7/2012 6:15
Asia: SouthAdministrative Processing is never over :(:(:(
I'm so sorry I totally understand your pain and heartbreak just remain focused and stay strong our faith will help us get thru this

Our AP is over 17 months and it's more then heartbreaking now but I know our love will remain strong and we will get to the end of this and be with our families

Hang in there it will not last forever

Edited by EAbbas, 06 December 2012 - 09:39 AM.

EAbbasFemalePakistan12/6/2012 9:38
Asia: SouthBangalore Passport Clearance Certificate
Congrats, i am glad he got the passport.

The main thing in India when dealing with paperwork stuff is Money talk, you give out a helping hand here and there that's taking care of your official papework, you'll get your stuff done in a Jiffy. The guy coming to your place twice to check what? hmmm, just being a good civil servant droping by to say hello and showing concerns?
Nikita2CharlesNot TellingIndia3/20/2008 11:43
Asia: SouthWrong name??

I already got my noa 1&2 and now going to submit the ds3032 email. I just got reminded about my name by my friend. I have ' binti' in the middle of my name in my passport and birth certificate. Binti means., daughter of. It is never used as middle name in my country, malaysia. therefore I didnt put any middle name in all the forms for my petition since my name only consist of my own name and my dad. My noa approved without binti. the next stage , the nvc stage, i will require to attach my passport and birth certificate copies. Now i m so worry....pls help..

when you get to nvc and submit your docs, just write a letter stating the facts and the discrepancy.. there is a chance you will have to keep it, but I wouldn't worry .. it's a small issue


stevie bMaleFiji7/2/2013 10:29
Asia: SouthK-1 or CR-1 From Pakistan?

The answer you are looking for is to file whichever one you want as long as you meet the criteria

plan on frontloading mountains of evidence

plan on ap for an undetermined amount of time

 


stevie bMaleFiji6/25/2013 23:55
Asia: Southplease help me with this..if any one have idea..

,they have no proper system.they have to deal it from 2012 not from 2013 and let the 2012 and old ones wait and wait when we get time than we will touch your file other wise wait untill you can,they are working like pakistani system that late come first serve.

this is just speculation

you do not know what barriers other petitions are experiencing and holding them up.

AP finishes when it finishes that's it


stevie bMaleFiji9/14/2013 9:42
Asia: SouthPassport taken, where's visa?

So they took passport but we have to wait for visa. do anyone know how long we will have to wait. does anyone share experience in this: embassy called to bring in passport. we took in passport a few minutes ago but they say they call again to pick up visa. does anyone know how long this might take? 

 

 

you may want to head over and post this in the mena forum ;)

processes are country specific


stevie bMaleFiji9/16/2013 10:15
Asia: SouthGrandma wants to come back to USA again

Wants to come to visit (then visitor visa) or come permanently ? If permanently, then I-130 but it would have be filed by her child, not you.  Can't file for grandmother.


kzieluMalePoland9/23/2013 8:18
Asia: SouthBangalore Passport Clearance Certificate
hey ,

Yes money talks... to get down the ladder and up the ladder... I had to pay to my nose..... at these times.... TIME is important for us... so we pay money ..because the jerks know we are going to foreign countries and they have a easy hand to manipulate us and make us cough money...... We dont do or say anything because we dont problems for our case and it be delayed ...... We have no other choice... unless the system changes of the Police ... or the Consulate makes the PCC optional.

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia3/21/2008 19:51
Asia: SouthBangalore Passport Clearance Certificate
hi,

Its like the we are first in class but we dont have our report card to proove it....... i understand how it feeels.... you feeel like taking all that grease out from the mind in the weirdest and most censored words..... and feeel to cursing... or you would be cursing already.

Jigi
JigiMaleIndia3/19/2008 21:24