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ablade   0

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My wife finally got an interview date at Islamabad Embassy in October. I searched through the forum and found that some people were taking copies of forms submitted to USCIS and NVC, such as DS-230. Is this really necessary? I'm thinking of having my wife take only the most essential items, such as: photos, telephone call records, financial support, passport sized photos, copy of marriage certificate, and copy of birth certificate. Anyone who has been to Islamabad Embassy for an interview please share your experience and what you did to prepare for it and what items you took to the interview. One last question, how easy is it to change interview date?

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LotofPatience   65

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Inline responses.

Loto

My wife finally got an interview date at Islamabad Embassy in October. I searched through the forum and found that some people were taking copies of forms submitted to USCIS and NVC, such as DS-230. Is this really necessary? It is optional, but is a good idea. NVC has the history to lose the documents.

I'm thinking of having my wife take only the most essential items, such as: photos, telephone call records, financial support, passport sized photos, copy of marriage certificate, and copy of birth certificate. Anyone who has been to Islamabad Embassy for an interview please share your experience and what you did to prepare for it and what items you took to the interview. Please refer this guide for interview preparation: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

One last question, how easy is it to change interview date? I will leave Pakistani guys to answer it.

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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sLikk   0

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I would say anything you sent to USCIS and NVC. You should have a copy of those, just send them to your wife. I am in the same boat so I can't be of much help. I do have a question though? Do you need to prepare a new affidavit of support for the interview?

11-04-2009: I-130 SENT

11-12-2009: I-130 NOA1 (Receipt)

02-23-2010: I-130 NOA2 (Approved) in postal mail

03-09-2010: Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill

03-14-2010: I-864 BILL PAID

06-23-2010: NVC Recieved DS-230 and Civil Documents

08-10-2010: Checklist (RFE) Letter from NVC

08-11-2010: RFE Docs sent to NVC via overnight mail

08-12-2010: RFE Docs Delivered to NVC

08-16-2010: Automatic Answering System at NVC says it received the checklist letter response (RFE) on 08-16-2010

09-07-2010: CASE COMPLETE. called NVC, customer service rep said case is complete and now awaiting interview scheduling.Tried logging into NVC payment website, sign-in failed.

09-12-2010: Interview date received via email.

10-05-2010: Interview.

10-05-2010: Visa Approved.

10-05-2010: Visa Received.

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09-29-2012: I-751 packet Sent in mail for ROC on GC

10-01-2012: I-751 packet delivered to VT stations.

10-04-2012: Check Cashed

10-06-2012: Receipt Notice in Mail (I-797)

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well, i agree with slikk,though you only need to take neccessary stuff as you said but there is no harm in taking copy of every thing,just in case,by the way i am going through ISB as well my interview is on 06 OCT,when is your wifes???

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LotofPatience   65

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Do you need to prepare a new affidavit of support for the interview?

No. If you had prepared at NVC stage, it is not needed at Consulate interview. NVC will forward all visa related documents to the Consulate.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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IndigoSkies   168

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If you have the time and the money, you should send copies of everything to your spouse who's going to be interviewing. If embassy needs it, it's right there. You don't have to make another appointment. The chances are that they are not going to need these stuff. Better safe than sorry as momma always says before making sure there's no nuts or bolts in the IHOP pancakes.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

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My wife finally got an interview date at Islamabad Embassy in October. I searched through the forum and found that some people were taking copies of forms submitted to USCIS and NVC, such as DS-230. Is this really necessary? I'm thinking of having my wife take only the most essential items, such as: photos, telephone call records, financial support, passport sized photos, copy of marriage certificate, and copy of birth certificate. Anyone who has been to Islamabad Embassy for an interview please share your experience and what you did to prepare for it and what items you took to the interview. One last question, how easy is it to change interview date?

I am also from Afghanistan, and my fiancee had her interview in Islamabad. Please have all the copies even though she may not need them. Also, have some pictures from the ceremony. The consuls have more respects for the Afghan women since all the men go for AP for sure. So, they will get easy interviews including the same day visa. I hope the same thing happen to you too.

Good luck!!

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LotofPatience   65

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My wifes interview is on October 19th 8am. Thank you for responses, sorry i didn't post earlier, i was busy working.

Congrats and good luck ablade and family for the upcoming interview :dance:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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