Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[Oasriz 0]

Zeyad,

In my basic opinion, I think it's already predetermined if your wife will go on AP/AR just from her name and the procedures the embassy uses to confirm background checks. They are not giving visa's immediately anymore it seems and I believe (and hope) my wife is not on any major AP right now. All signs show she will receive her visa shorty as they took all her documents and did not hand her any forms stating AP/AR.

I don't believe you will be allowed in the actual interview with the US interviewier. There is a shorter pre-interview that takes place which I think you can attend. Please see my review of my wife's interview that took place last week for full details.

If your wife can prove to them you are indeed married and have all the documents stated on the checklist, I don't know how much you being in attendance will affect the matter.

I'm sure others might have better experience with this than me.

Good luck with everything.

[Oasriz 0]

I'm filing K3 for my wife and also in the process of getting these forms ready to be sent out to my wife in Karachi. Does anyone know if I should fill out I-864 or I-134 for Affidavit of Support. A friend of of mine whose brother-in-law got interviewed in Islamabad send me a copy of the letter they sent him that letter asks for an I-134 only. I have read that for K3, only I-134 is required but I have read conflicting information from different sources.

If anyone can confirm whether I should fill out I-1864 or I-134, I'd appreciate it.

Tareq,

My wife's K3 visa was last week in Islamabad and she needed my I-134 form, not the I-864.

Furthermore, your wife will receive a detailed checklist from the embassy stating everything else that is needed.

Good luck.

[Tareq 0]

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In my basic opinion, I think it's already predetermined if your wife will go on AP/AR just from her name ..

Sorry for my ignorance. What is AP/AR? I couldn't figure out this acronym.

Thanks!

[babybunny 2]

I made reservations to meet my husband to be, at peshawar airport in October. This will be my first time in Pakistan. I am wondering if anybody has been in this airport and if there were any problems that occured? I am alittle nervouse about it becouse this is only my second time that Ive been out of the country. He says I have nothing to worry about.

I advise you first get vacinated against illness in pakistan contact the CDC reguarding what shots you can get. I recommend this because, pakistan is NASTY, the water is not good either. you are bound to get some kind if stomic illness. I will also advise you never to drink the water there. dont even brush your teeth with that water, never use ice. drink only bottled water and bottle drinks. also have your husband to be to taste your food before taking. bring shower gell instead of bar soap because, if the water problem- showe gel gets a better foam vs bar soap, bring wet wipes, and extra lady products. bring something for diareaa, upset tummy.

[scarlethawk 0]

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In my basic opinion, I think it's already predetermined if your wife will go on AP/AR just from her name ..

Sorry for my ignorance. What is AP/AR? I couldn't figure out this acronym.

Thanks!

Administrative Processing or Administrative Review ... that's generally done after the interview and can take a few days to a year or two to complete before a visa is issued. Generally referred to as AP/AR *hell*.

[waiting4s 0]

Khurram/Oasriz & Anyone else,

I may sound like a broken record, but I am going nuts trying to figure out if I should go or not. Tickets are very expensive (1,650) + other expenses while I am there. Everyone is advising to save my money and vacation time to enjoy with my wife here when she comes to the US. The confusion is that i've seen many women going on AP now. Some had said that it doesn't make a difference if i'm there. I somehow think that me being there will help. AM I allowed in the interview, maybe my case will be stronger????? Not to mention, I really miss my wife too.

At the end of the day it is your choice. I am planning on being there for my wifes interview, as they have sent my wifes K3 to the embassy and I also think my being there will make a difference. I will be in the same boat with expensive tickets, expenses, few vacation days, etc. The way I see it, one way or the other at least I'll have some time to spend with my wife. The way I see it is if you can go, then you should go. Remember its only money, you can always earn more or make adjustments, but everyday without her is a day you will never get back. Like you said... I really miss my wife too.

[Tareq 0]

Administrative Processing or Administrative Review ... that's generally done after the interview and can take a few days to a year or two to complete before a visa is issued. Generally referred to as AP/AR *hell*.

Thanks! I thought they do it only for male applicants. Have they started doing it for female applicants now? I have heard people being stuck for years in Administrative Processing.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I'm filing K3 for my wife and also in the process of getting these forms ready to be sent out to my wife in Karachi. Does anyone know if I should fill out I-864 or I-134 for Affidavit of Support. A friend of of mine whose brother-in-law got interviewed in Islamabad send me a copy of the letter they sent him that letter asks for an I-134 only. I have read that for K3, only I-134 is required but I have read conflicting information from different sources.

If anyone can confirm whether I should fill out I-1864 or I-134, I'd appreciate it.

You will need to fill out I-134 for K3

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

Khurram/Oasriz & Anyone else,

I may sound like a broken record, but I am going nuts trying to figure out if I should go or not. Tickets are very expensive (1,650) + other expenses while I am there. Everyone is advising to save my money and vacation time to enjoy with my wife here when she comes to the US. The confusion is that i've seen many women going on AP now. Some had said that it doesn't make a difference if i'm there. I somehow think that me being there will help. AM I allowed in the interview, maybe my case will be stronger????? Not to mention, I really miss my wife too.

At the end of the day it is your choice. I am planning on being there for my wifes interview, as they have sent my wifes K3 to the embassy and I also think my being there will make a difference. I will be in the same boat with expensive tickets, expenses, few vacation days, etc. The way I see it, one way or the other at least I'll have some time to spend with my wife. The way I see it is if you can go, then you should go. Remember its only money, you can always earn more or make adjustments, but everyday without her is a day you will never get back. Like you said... I really miss my wife too.

I understand that everyday spent away from your wife you will never get back and that the reason why I didn't go for the interview will go Inshallah once she has the visa as then we can plan everything together the shopping for the new life you will be starting and prep for everything else plus This will be the her first trip to US and I would rather be at the POE with her and the lonnnng flight. In the end it's your choice but I don't think you being there or not makes any difference to AP/AR

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In my basic opinion, I think it's already predetermined if your wife will go on AP/AR just from her name ..

Sorry for my ignorance. What is AP/AR? I couldn't figure out this acronym.

Thanks!

AP: Administrative Processing

AR: Administrative Review

This is when the Embassy does a Security /Background check on the beneficiary before issuing a visa

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I made reservations to meet my husband to be, at peshawar airport in October. This will be my first time in Pakistan. I am wondering if anybody has been in this airport and if there were any problems that occured? I am alittle nervouse about it becouse this is only my second time that Ive been out of the country. He says I have nothing to worry about.

I advise you first get vacinated against illness in pakistan contact the CDC reguarding what shots you can get. I recommend this because, pakistan is NASTY, the water is not good either. you are bound to get some kind if stomic illness. I will also advise you never to drink the water there. dont even brush your teeth with that water, never use ice. drink only bottled water and bottle drinks. also have your husband to be to taste your food before taking. bring shower gell instead of bar soap because, if the water problem- showe gel gets a better foam vs bar soap, bring wet wipes, and extra lady products. bring something for diareaa, upset tummy.

Ok first of all I wouldn't Call Pakistan "Nasty" as they try to do the best with the resources they have. I lived there as my life and I am I think I am in better health then a lot of people who have drank "Clean" water all their life. That being said I would suggest as a precaution because your immune system is not used to the bacteria that exists in that part of the world please get your vaccinations and when something doesn't LOOK clean then it probably isn't so try to avoid that kind of stuff and don't worry you'll be fine and try to enjoy your trip with your hubby as the Northern parts of Pakistan are one of the most Beautiful landscapes in the world.

Khurram

[FaK 0]

Excuse me but therre is nothing 'Nasty' about Pakistan yes there is a way of life there which is different from the way of life here and although its ok for anyone going from one country to another to take precautions it's definately NOT OK to make remarks like these. Having lived there a good part of my life (most of it in Karachi but I have visited Peshawar) I can tell you that you will have a great time as you take some minor precautions. Goodluck!

I made reservations to meet my husband to be, at peshawar airport in October. This will be my first time in Pakistan. I am wondering if anybody has been in this airport and if there were any problems that occured? I am alittle nervouse about it becouse this is only my second time that Ive been out of the country. He says I have nothing to worry about.

I advise you first get vacinated against illness in pakistan contact the CDC reguarding what shots you can get. I recommend this because, pakistan is NASTY, the water is not good either. you are bound to get some kind if stomic illness. I will also advise you never to drink the water there. dont even brush your teeth with that water, never use ice. drink only bottled water and bottle drinks. also have your husband to be to taste your food before taking. bring shower gell instead of bar soap because, if the water problem- showe gel gets a better foam vs bar soap, bring wet wipes, and extra lady products. bring something for diareaa, upset tummy.

Edited June 10, 2007 by Ali Khan

[waiting4s 0]

I made reservations to meet my husband to be, at peshawar airport in October. This will be my first time in Pakistan. I am wondering if anybody has been in this airport and if there were any problems that occured? I am alittle nervouse about it becouse this is only my second time that Ive been out of the country. He says I have nothing to worry about.

I advise you first get vacinated against illness in pakistan contact the CDC reguarding what shots you can get. I recommend this because, pakistan is NASTY, the water is not good either. you are bound to get some kind if stomic illness. I will also advise you never to drink the water there. dont even brush your teeth with that water, never use ice. drink only bottled water and bottle drinks. also have your husband to be to taste your food before taking. bring shower gell instead of bar soap because, if the water problem- showe gel gets a better foam vs bar soap, bring wet wipes, and extra lady products. bring something for diareaa, upset tummy.

You can find NASTY right here. So your limited experience is not justification enough for you to use that word in connection with Pakistan. I really like the bit about using your husband as the food taster, just goes to show you the mentality...

[pugsly 0]

Thank you for all your input on my questions. I know we have a long road ahead us as too how we will be together. We havent decided on how yet. After we get married i guess will we decide then. I first need to go and visit and see if it may be possible for me to live there for awhile. I am not really afraid of getting sick there from food ( I will be careful). I know about all the precautions to take for my health , as you would for any country you visited, including USA. I am just concerned about traveling alone as a woman going to a muslim country. Tariq says everything will be ok so I guess I will just have to trust him.

Thank you again

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

Thank you for all your input on my questions. I know we have a long road ahead us as too how we will be together. We havent decided on how yet. After we get married i guess will we decide then. I first need to go and visit and see if it may be possible for me to live there for awhile. I am not really afraid of getting sick there from food ( I will be careful). I know about all the precautions to take for my health , as you would for any country you visited, including USA. I am just concerned about traveling alone as a woman going to a muslim country. Tariq says everything will be ok so I guess I will just have to trust him.

Thank you again

Don't worry about the trip as you will be fine.

[MaryandMian 1]

Thank you for all your input on my questions. I know we have a long road ahead us as too how we will be together. We havent decided on how yet. After we get married i guess will we decide then. I first need to go and visit and see if it may be possible for me to live there for awhile. I am not really afraid of getting sick there from food ( I will be careful). I know about all the precautions to take for my health , as you would for any country you visited, including USA. I am just concerned about traveling alone as a woman going to a muslim country. Tariq says everything will be ok so I guess I will just have to trust him.

Thank you again

Pugsly,

I traveled to Pakistan alone and did not have any real problems. Just take and get your vaccinations, take some travel size medications like any other trip and inform the state department of your travel plans, get your SO cell number and keep on you if you need to contact him. I actually got an upper respiratory infection and my husband went to a pharmacy and got antibiotics without seeing a dr or a rx and got me on the mend. I did not drink the water unless bottled and that is a precaution with any country. As others have mentioned your immune system will not be accustomed to the bacteria there and you may have an upset tummy. You will find traveling alone once inside the country with your SO that so many people will look at you, want pictures or attempt to talk to you since they are curious about you but they are so FRIENDLY . Enjoy your trip!

Mary