Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[nnnn 0]

I would guess that an uncommon name would result in less time being stuck on AP. Also in your observation what is the avg time females are stuck on AP for? and what exactly are they looking for?

Thanks!

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I would guess that an uncommon name would result in less time being stuck on AP. Also in your observation what is the avg time females are stuck on AP for? and what exactly are they looking for?

Thanks!

I would like the same information if anyone has any insight but I thing Mary is right when she says that unless people share their timeline their is no way of telling who is at what stage. I see the you dont have any timeline or a signature and that makes it difficult for finding out the true stats.

Khurram

[depre 0]

can anyone please tell me the email address of Islamabad embassay so I can inquire if they have rec'vd our case??

<PakIVInfo@state.gov>

[zeyad 0]

ok, All this talk about AP & AR is scaring the &^%&^% out of me. With all these discussions, should I attend the interview with my wife just to make sure they know it is legitimate. I mean, I have everything in place, my case is straight forward, good job, tax returns, all papers in place without RFE's, Allahumdullillah, and a lot of evidence of a solid marriage will be provided (phone cards, wedding pics, honeymoon pics, itineraries, etc.)

How about now, do you think AR/AP may happen? Another thing, My wife's name is not common at all, not to mention she does not have one of those unisex type of names like "Naveed" "Shafqat" "Shafeeq", etc.

Hey, If me being there absolutely prevents AP, I'm there!!!! My heart goes out to those who are going through it, But I do not want to go through it. Inshallah, I won't, but can use some feedback.

[hp81 0]

Thanks for email depre.

My sister's friend (female) just had her interview on April 17,2007 and she got her visa in Week. She arrived in U.S on May 07,2007. If this helps.

[hp81 0]

Thanks for email depre.

My sister's friend (female) just had her interview on April 17,2007 and she got her visa in Week. She arrived in U.S on May 07,2007. If this helps.

She said at her interview they asked really specific questions. just fyi......

[Overin2911 0]

ok, All this talk about AP & AR is scaring the &^%&^% out of me. With all these discussions, should I attend the interview with my wife just to make sure they know it is legitimate. I mean, I have everything in place, my case is straight forward, good job, tax returns, all papers in place without RFE's, Allahumdullillah, and a lot of evidence of a solid marriage will be provided (phone cards, wedding pics, honeymoon pics, itineraries, etc.)

How about now, do you think AR/AP may happen? Another thing, My wife's name is not common at all, not to mention she does not have one of those unisex type of names like "Naveed" "Shafqat" "Shafeeq", etc.

Hey, If me being there absolutely prevents AP, I'm there!!!! My heart goes out to those who are going through it, But I do not want to go through it. Inshallah, I won't, but can use some feedback.

I was there... he still got A/P. But hopefully it made a difference in the notes taken. I was very glad to be there and experience the interview and support him. Plus I got to spend time with him .

I do believe the majority of K-3 VJ'ers attend the interview alone.

Thanks for email depre.

My sister's friend (female) just had her interview on April 17,2007 and she got her visa in Week. She arrived in U.S on May 07,2007. If this helps.

That is great!... did she come on a K-3 or CR-1?

[hp81 0]

She came on CR-1, she got married in December 05. She had to wait almost 6 months for her approval.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I wish I could go and be with my wife at the time of the interview. I am praying that everything goes smooth for her

[babybunny 2]

AOA

Looking at people's timelines, it seems that most of the AP delays are to people who are pursuing IC/CR-1 and K1 visas. It looks like K-3 applicants are not getting stuck in AP's as often though.

Has anyone else observed this trend/ agree or have info on this?

WRONG we were on k-3 and was stuck 10 MONTHS.. then the k-3 cancelled on us..

this is after our FIELD investigaton!

[babybunny 2]

I have sent my wife I-134 and all supporting forms like job letter. bank letter, pay stubs etc. for her interview in Islamabad, I put I-134 in one envelope and one envelope for the pay stubs and then one envelope for the bank statements and on and on. basically I sent everything in individual envelopes.

Now I am thinking when they ask for the form I-134 at the interview would she give them the 6 envelopes or should I have her take everything out and use a bigger Binder clip and put all of it together.

Thoughts? ideas? experience?

Also, any recent interview experience?

what a pain.. now she has to fish through those envelopes..

they fire questions at you fast. then they want documents rather quickly.

they are very impatient people!!!

what I did to make life easy for my husband was .

I got plastic paper protecters/ report.

I placed them in 3 ring binder and used lables that can be clearly read..

this was easy for him.. and also this was the same thing I did for my interview

with USICS.

[babybunny 2]

I have sent my wife I-134 and all supporting forms like job letter. bank letter, pay stubs etc. for her interview in Islamabad, I put I-134 in one envelope and one envelope for the pay stubs and then one envelope for the bank statements and on and on. basically I sent everything in individual envelopes.

Now I am thinking when they ask for the form I-134 at the interview would she give them the 6 envelopes or should I have her take everything out and use a bigger Binder clip and put all of it together.

Thoughts? ideas? experience?

Also, any recent interview experience?

btw, the CO., will not OPEN the envelopes. they dont have time to fool with that..

it will actully frustrate the CO.. i would strongly recommend the plastic protectors.

even them she can Quickly remove the document. dont make it more of a hassle for her. she

will already be stressed..

[babybunny 2]

Come on man don't scare me...just let me be happy with my wishful thinkings

yes, i'm in the states, anyway, i scared, lol, this just seems like a never ending trip of pain..................... here i was thinking maybe one or two more months.... and now.......... it could be eternity.

what does anyone think would be a way to bring attention to the us gov or whoever about how the overseas embassys/consulates conduct business in such a sloppy, slow haphazard fashion?

yeah..

one thing about this process is TIME!!! the longer things take the better your case!!

thats why I have NOT done anything such as file a writ on our case. although we have been on

AP/AR 2 years!!!!! this is because, its better to wait as long as you can. Then you have a stronger case!!!

now ...

in order to get attention to your case there are steps. you can at some point request help from

the Ombudsman. but, that will require the following:

1.. extensive AP/AR < over 1 year > at least.

2. basicly monthly documents from your congressman. < copies that have been saved >

because, you have to establish that you maintained constant communicaton from your congressman.

3. then you would gather all the letters from the embassy, congressman, sentor. then submit them

to the ombudsman..

the ombudsman will repond a year later. all requests for assistance of the ombudsman must be in

writing. its all about TIME!!!

[babybunny 2]

can anyone please tell me the email address of Islamabad embassay so I can inquire if they have rec'vd our case??

PakIVInfo@state.gov

allow 21 days from the time NVC sent your case. because, the embassy has to match

the electronic file with the hard copies.

[babybunny 2]

ok, All this talk about AP & AR is scaring the &^%&^% out of me. With all these discussions, should I attend the interview with my wife just to make sure they know it is legitimate. I mean, I have everything in place, my case is straight forward, good job, tax returns, all papers in place without RFE's, Allahumdullillah, and a lot of evidence of a solid marriage will be provided (phone cards, wedding pics, honeymoon pics, itineraries, etc.)

How about now, do you think AR/AP may happen? Another thing, My wife's name is not common at all, not to mention she does not have one of those unisex type of names like "Naveed" "Shafqat" "Shafeeq", etc.

Hey, If me being there absolutely prevents AP, I'm there!!!! My heart goes out to those who are going through it, But I do not want to go through it. Inshallah, I won't, but can use some feedback.

the embassy does not place people on AP. just let me clear that up for ya.. the directive comes from

the department of state!!!! that why you have to go to the Department of state to call and ask

is your benif. cleared or not.