Everyone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD

[riz 0]

My social security card doesnt say "not valid for employement" i know if u on f-1 it would say that.

Your SSN card is good, you just need to inform SS office about your new immigration status.

[Usmomo 0]

Hi all!

Congrats who r done with AP ! Im happy for u all!

I had a question! Who r done with interviews will b able to help me!

I want to take my Wedding photo shot album with me at the interview with hubby! My qs is how big is the wnidow so that i could pass the album ! i dont know, waiting for the dosuments and IV keeps my mind busy with fuuny stuff! Its good im preoccupied with different qs all the time! Ours is about 13*13 in size!

Thanks!

Happy packing!

[MumtazG38 1]

not very big at all actually.....unless you take out the photos and pass those through...or have one of those much smaller and flexible albums the photo studio usually gives for free or really cheap you would have to make due w/ simply showing the photos to the interviewer from your side....which btw isn't an issueof any sort....works just as well. GL

[ABENITEZ 0]

Guys, I'm so confused, its off topic, but no where else to ask but here. I had planned on getting a POC card for foreign nationals while I am here in Pak, so I dont need to keep extending my visa, and so I can come whenever I want without getting a new visa each time. The problem is, now the office that deals with that is telling my husband they dont give POC cards to foreigners. So I guess I just need to extend my visa? What if I wanna stay here longer? Will they make me leave? Does anyone know of any other way for a foreigner to stay here for an extended period of time?

[ZaheersShezadi 0]

Guys, I'm so confused, its off topic, but no where else to ask but here. I had planned on getting a POC card for foreign nationals while I am here in Pak, so I dont need to keep extending my visa, and so I can come whenever I want without getting a new visa each time. The problem is, now the office that deals with that is telling my husband they dont give POC cards to foreigners. So I guess I just need to extend my visa? What if I wanna stay here longer? Will they make me leave? Does anyone know of any other way for a foreigner to stay here for an extended period of time?

ABENITEZ - I took my visa to the foreign affairs office in Islamabad and applied for what they call a Family Visa. Its about 1yr in validity and is multiple entry. I applied for it in March but it took them a long time because they wanted a bribe at the Passport Office. So My visa expires in March even though they didn't physically give it to me until like May. But, I think this is the best way to do it.

~Tara

[IT_1 0]

Guys, I'm so confused, its off topic, but no where else to ask but here. I had planned on getting a POC card for foreign nationals while I am here in Pak, so I dont need to keep extending my visa, and so I can come whenever I want without getting a new visa each time. The problem is, now the office that deals with that is telling my husband they dont give POC cards to foreigners. So I guess I just need to extend my visa? What if I wanna stay here longer? Will they make me leave? Does anyone know of any other way for a foreigner to stay here for an extended period of time?

You can get POC, even you are not Pakistani National. But you married to a Pakistani and all you need to show ur marry cert. I am not sure, why and how told you. Please contact Nadra main office in Islamabad, dont go to local Nadra office. I got for my wife, without any problem, and my wife just got base on marry certificate. I went to main office in Islamabad, no question was asked other then documents. Website clear said, that you can apply.

See below Info:

http://www.embassyofpakistanusa.org/nicop.php

Pakistan Origin Card

For American Citizens

DOWNLOAD POC APPLICATION FORM (Pdf)

DOWNLOAD POC (FILLABLE) APPLICATION FORM (Pdf)

POC Requirements:

Completed POC Application form .

· 2 current photographs (passport size, light blue or white background preferred).

· Money order or cashier's check for the fee is $100 for adults, $50 for minors (below 18 years) made payable to the Embassy or Consulate General. US $ 10.00 additional for Home Delivery by DHL .

· Copy of American/Foreign passport. Foreign passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application. Expired passport copies will not be accepted.

· At least 1 proof of Pakistani origin :

Copy of old Pakistani passport

Copy of old National ID Card (NIC)

Proof of property owned in Pakistan

(Proof of relationship with a Pakistani e.g. Marriage or Birth Certificate ), along with the relative's Pakistani passport or NIC. · One Self addressed prepaid envelope if sending by mail (stamped and self-addressed). Please make sure to send a document-size envelop so we can send back portions of applications if so needed. This envelope will be used to send you back your receipt as well.

IMPORTANT: POC

• information on Pakistani relative living in Pakistan (Column 19-21)

• Personal information, left thumb impression and signature (Column 26) are required. For children, left thumb impression is required. In place of their signature, just write their names.

Note: Please surrender original CNIC card issued by NADRA if you are applying for a POC

Edited November 18, 2009 by IT_1

[FEISAL 3]

Its almost 90 days m still stuck in AP - this sux bad

Edited November 19, 2009 by FEISAL

[Usmomo 0]

not very big at all actually.....unless you take out the photos and pass those through...or have one of those much smaller and flexible albums the photo studio usually gives for free or really cheap you would have to make due w/ simply showing the photos to the interviewer from your side....which btw isn't an issueof any sort....works just as well. GL

THANKS MUMTAZG38, Is it ok if i take them out of album and then hand them in envelop or by hand from window? how many should be ok to take i have my wedding pics from digital cam + alenora photo shot (medium album they have different size pics in them) ...

Its almost 90 days m still stuck in AP - this sux bad

I am hoping u will be next to hear the gud news! InshaAllah Hang in there its abt to end!

[MumtazG38 1]

not very big at all actually.....unless you take out the photos and pass those through...or have one of those much smaller and flexible albums the photo studio usually gives for free or really cheap you would have to make due w/ simply showing the photos to the interviewer from your side....which btw isn't an issueof any sort....works just as well. GL

THANKS MUMTAZG38, Is it ok if i take them out of album and then hand them in envelop or by hand from window? how many should be ok to take i have my wedding pics from digital cam + alenora photo shot (medium album they have different size pics in them) ...

Its almost 90 days m still stuck in AP - this sux bad

I am hoping u will be next to hear the gud news! InshaAllah Hang in there its abt to end!

To be honest, take as many as you like. In fact, take them all if you can manage it because one thing I certainly noticed was that (in my case especially) that photographic proof of the wedding, functions...family...couple photos, before and after the wedding....are really important and make quite an influence. Definitely make sure you take photos of the actual marriage/wedding photos...if you are already married that is (sorry can't remember whether you were in the K category or CR1/IR1 category) either way. Photos are darn good supporting evidence so do your best to take as many significant ones as you are able to IMO.

Good luck.

[INK 0]

Its almost 90 days m still stuck in AP - this sux bad

Sorry to hear Feisal...

Update on my file, called DOS on Monday AP completed and final processing underway. They already have my passport so should get it soon. keeping my fingers crossed. Hopefully you'll be done very soon based on timeline...

[bankermai 1]

as our interview date is coming we are getting more scared of this AP . this AP really sux, Khalidnfatima were in AP for 5 months and after that their visa got denied and sent back to USCIS , OH Allah plz help all of these AP victoms

[Naz&Omi 0]

Its almost 90 days m still stuck in AP - this sux bad

Just remember that I got my call in a little over 90 days and so did Omark! Don't worry!! It's coming soon!!!

[ZaheersShezadi 0]

OK, so what do you guys think? We called ISL Embassy on Tuesday, i think it was, and the man we spoke to said that our case is "moving Forward" and that if we didnt hear anything to call back in "2-3 weeks to check status again". So, feelign happy, I called DOS that night too, and got the same lady, Dana, and she said "Yes, case is moving forward" so I said "Is that a good thing?" and she said "yes its a good thing, but it is still in AP". and I said "Ok thanks". So.. that;s all thats happened for us now. What do you guys think? Moving forward? You think this is good.. do they know something? The guy said call back in 2-3 weeks? I mean.. I am happy but I just cant help worrying because I got summonsed for Jury Duty. they sent me a letter to my dad's house. What will happen if I dont attend jury duty? Also, my Medicaid app was processed but now they want proof of citizenship and employment. since i dont work or anythign, what should I do? I am scared that if this takes too long I wont have any kind of insurance to have this baby. On top of that, when I have to Adjust Zaheer's status in USA, i need to submit our I-864 from me and the co-sponsor.. but, the guy at the embassy told me that if I had been in Pakistan for over a yr (which I havent, yet) consecutively, i lose Domicile. So, if he gets his visa after Jan 16th, which is the day I came here this yr, then i lose domicile? So, what does that say about his Adjust of status? Any suggestions? I dont wanna go home without him. He doesn't want me to, he also doesn't want to fly for the first time, all alone. So.. what do you guys think of all of this.. please suggest something. I have been so depressed lately and I just keep saying I wanna go home I wanna go home.... Please pray for me people. At least just so that it puts my mind at ease a little. Take care all.. and positive thoughts and well-wishes to all. good luck. All will be fine, Insha'Allah.

~Tara

[qhayder 0]

as our interview date is coming we are getting more scared of this AP . this AP really sux, Khalidnfatima were in AP for 5 months and after that their visa got denied and sent back to USCIS , OH Allah plz help all of these AP victoms

I know the feeling!!! December 16th will be a big deal for both of us- I will keep you and your wife in my prayers- I hope we make through it still standing

[bankermai 1]

as our interview date is coming we are getting more scared of this AP . this AP really sux, Khalidnfatima were in AP for 5 months and after that their visa got denied and sent back to USCIS , OH Allah plz help all of these AP victoms

I know the feeling!!! December 16th will be a big deal for both of us- I will keep you and your wife in my prayers- I hope we make through it still standing

INSHALLAH I hope that 16th of December will be a great day for both of us