US Embassy in Pakistan

[bilalquraishi 0]

Some news for everyone who will be interviewing at the US Embassy in Islamabad. Its closed from the 26th to the 30th of Oct. My wife was supposed to have her K3 visa interview on the 26th but was cancelled because of reasons best known to the Embassy. The Embassy has not posted this information on there website so please call the Embassy before going.

Bilal

[ZaheersShezadi 0]

Some news for everyone who will be interviewing at the US Embassy in Islamabad. Its closed from the 26th to the 30th of Oct. My wife was supposed to have her K3 visa interview on the 26th but was cancelled because of reasons best known to the Embassy. The Embassy has not posted this information on there website so please call the Embassy before going.

Bilal

Salaam bro. Your wife must have been there when we were. Ours was also on the 26th. We arrived at the shuttle service at 3:30am and by 5am the security guard arrived and told us the embassies were closed. There were lots of people there by 6 am and by 8am, it was crazy. Tons of people from all over Pakistan, so, I am sorry your wife had to go through all of that too. We drove all the way from Sialkot which was like 5-6 hours. Did you call and reschedule your interview yet? The shuttle service guys were telling people to come back "tomorrow" and the embassy will do your interview then. He was like "embassy will DEFINITELY be open tomorrow". Yeah right. Anyhow, the Embassy told us that they were open and working, but the Shuttle Service was what had closed down, they werent allowing any civilians into that area of the city. So, now, Insha'Allah, things will work out. But they gave us a new interview date for Nov 23rd. And they did not give us a letter of rescheduling or anything. Just told us to write it on our original letter. Good luck, Bhai.

Allah Hafiz.

~Tara Ahmed

[bilalquraishi 0]

Yeah, it was highly unfortunate. My wife's interview has been rescheduled for the same day as yours. InshAllah, hope everything goes well.

Good luck to all

Bilal

[bilalquraishi 0]

Just wondering, will a medical have to be done again now that we are out of the 2 week window.

Bilal

[mikeH 0]

Embassy had posted that it will be closed. ihave seen it. it was under the warden notice.

[ZaheersShezadi 0]

Just wondering, will a medical have to be done again now that we are out of the 2 week window.

Bilal

I dont think so, because it was their mistake not yours. But call them monday morning and ask them. That would be the best suggestion. But I highly doubt the doctor will find anything new to test. They dont do a whole huge exam. Is your wife's visa I-130 or K3? Ours is k3.

~Tara

[Muhammad n Maryam 1]

Embassy of the United States of America

Consular Section, Diplomatic Enclave

Ramna 5, Islamabad, Pakistan

Warden Notice, Consular Services Temporarily Suspended

October 26, 2009

This Warden Notice is to notify American citizens that routine consular services will be temporarily suspended from Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30.

American Citizen Services Unit: The Embassy will continue to provide emergency services to Americans requiring such assistance. The ACS Unit may be contacted in an emergency by calling the Embassy switchboard at (92-51) 208-0000. Americans interested in routine services such as passport applications are requested to contact the Embassy on Monday, November 2.

Immigrant Visa Unit: All immigrant visa interviews will be rescheduled. The Embassy will contact immigrant visa applicants to advise them of their new appointment dates.

Non-Immigrant Visa Unit: All non-immigrant visa interviews will be rescheduled. Applicants for non-immigrant visas should contact their local American Express or Speedex Office and reschedule their appointment.

The Embassy reiterates its advice to all Americans to take measures for their safety and security at all times. These measures include maintaining good situational awareness, avoiding crowds, and keeping a low profile. The Embassy reminds Americans that even peaceful demonstrations may become violent and advises Americans to avoid demonstrations. Americans should avoid setting patterns by varying times and routes for all required travel. Americans should ensure that their travel documents and visas are valid at all times.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warning for Pakistan, and Country-Specific Information for Pakistan can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

American citizens are encouraged to register with the nearest Embassy or Consulate. Registration can be done online at

https://travelregistration.state.gov/.

Contact information follows for all four posts in Pakistan:

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is located at Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5; telephone (92-51) 208-0000; Consular Section telephone (92-51) 208-2700; fax (92-51) 282-2632; website http://islamabad.usembassy.gov; Email address: acs_islamabad@state.gov.

The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, located at 8 Abdullah Haroon Road, provides service to U.S. citizens by appointment only. U.S. citizens requiring assistance should call the consular section in Karachi. Their telephone is (92-21) 3520-4200; after hours (92-21) 3520-4400; fax (92-21) 3568-0496; website http://karachi.usconsulate.gov/.

The U.S. Consulate in Lahore is located at 50- Sharah-E-Abdul Hameed Bin Badees, (Old Empress Road) near Shimla Hill Rotary; telephone (92-42) 3603-4000 or 3603-4250; fax (92-42) 3603-4200; website http://lahore.usconsulate.gov/; Email address: acslahore@state.gov.

[Ali64 0]

Do you know if the embassy is open now? I heard it is closed until Nov. 15. I'm trying to get the info but i cannot find it anywhere. Do you have a link for the warden notice?

Thanks

[Muhammad n Maryam 1]

Do you know if the embassy is open now? I heard it is closed until Nov. 15. I'm trying to get the info but i cannot find it anywhere. Do you have a link for the warden notice?

Thanks

Sorry for the delay in replying back , but just now I saw your question. Not sure if you have gotten the info your looking for. In case you haven't , as far as I know Embassy re opend Oct. 30th. Also ... Here's the link you were asking for...... http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pakistan/ci...n_services.html