Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[2ond journey 0]

I am getting really confused now. My case was complete for cr-1 visa at nvc last week. Now I get a letter from NVC stating I need to send them a police certificate which was already sent to them in the packet. I guess I will just have to call them tomorrow. Why would they need another one when its good for 6 months. I can see if it out of date. I just dont get it.

[Amy B. 0]

thanks guys,

I really appreciate all of your suggestions.

also, I wonder why some police reports are good for 6mths and others only for 90 days? You would think that they all would have a standard expiration date.

This one is off topic of our immigration process...........

How does your spouses plan to bring their ""stuff"" with them? Like my husband has his computer, clothes, books and lots of them......just his personal stuff that he doesn't want to sell out, or give away, so what about your spouses?? We have contacted a moving company last year, but we were just getting an estimated price and so I was wondering about ya'lls plans?!

My mom said that he should send a box over like every week or so, but of course her son in law doesn't want to do anything till he has that """VISA""" in hand. I asked him not to wait till the last min, because he will surely forget something

Also with Ramadan coming around a month and 1/2 after his interview, I want him here with me, so we can fast together and celebrate EID together.insha allaah. His sister is spending time with me now and she told me how hard it is around that time to get flights and to get anything done really.

So,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what do you guys think?

Aisha

[Amy B. 0]

I am getting really confused now. My case was complete for cr-1 visa at nvc last week. Now I get a letter from NVC stating I need to send them a police certificate which was already sent to them in the packet. I guess I will just have to call them tomorrow. Why would they need another one when its good for 6 months. I can see if it out of date. I just dont get it.

Sorry to hear about the P.C, but Yes, I would call them and maybe it was misplaced or they overlooked it in the file. I know how much of a pain this process can be, but hang in there and hopefully it was just overlooked and you don't have to send another one out to them. insha allaah.

Aisha

[fason75 0]

I am getting really confused now. My case was complete for cr-1 visa at nvc last week. Now I get a letter from NVC stating I need to send them a police certificate which was already sent to them in the packet. I guess I will just have to call them tomorrow. Why would they need another one when its good for 6 months. I can see if it out of date. I just dont get it.

I would check the date on the letter or postal stamp date to make sure that the letter wasn't issued after your case was complete. If it was issued before your case was completed then I wouldn't worry about it. What does the automated message say about your case?

I think someone else had a similar situation about the police cert on this forum, where they sent one in but was asked to either submit or bring another one at the time of the interview.

In any case, I'd call and talk to a live operator.

Good luck and please keep us posted.

F -

[shas1 0]

Many thanks Fason75, this is what I intend to do but I am awaiting my DS-230 to arive.

I have seen the history of your case and it indicates that you have used the James shortcut during your process. If that is so it means that james shortcut really works. I have generated the letter through james shortcut but it says that you have to send DS-230 Part-I only whereas I have read from this site that we have to send DS-230 Part-I (Signed) as well as Part-II (unsigned). Secondly besides the Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate and Police Clearance Certificate what else be acompanied with DS-230. Do we have to send Ds-156 and DS-157 as well which previously was to be sent under Packet-3.

Thanks again.

Hi again. still I do not know how to enter or ask a question on the thread so sorry if I am in the wrong place. My query was that whiling applying for I-130 and filling Form G-325 I wrote my father's name as incomplete e.g if its Qazi Ahmad Ali Khan I wrote his first name as Ahmad middle as Ali and last name as Khan. i-e I did not write Qazi as first name. Now in DS-230 when I was filling the same I realized that in my birth certificate, Police certificate, Paassport etc. the fathers name is written as Qazi Ahmad Ali Khan. So how do I write this in DS-230. Should I write Qazi Ahmad as his first name, Ali as Middle and Khan as last. Will writing the actual name make difference.

If anyone can reply, I will appreciate.

SHAS

Shas,

I am really not sure if there is a right or wrong answer to your question. However, in my personal opinion, I would correct this information in DS-230 forms because a) it is better to correct a past mistake then to continue with the earlier mistake. b ) The DS-230 is your actual visa application and you should be as accurate as possible filling that form.

Good luck.

Aisha

Here is what I am sending my wife:

- Copies of:

I-130, G-325's, DS-230, AOS and last year's Tax return along with the interview letter (once I receive it).

Although, she doesn't need any of those docs in reality, but she will need to go over all the information that is on those forms and be aware of it. Most of the interview questions come from what you provide on the forms.

A friend of her was sent back to provide more proof because she told the officer her husband DOB wrong. Her husband’s real date of birth is different from what’s on papers, birth certs etc, which is very common in Pakistan. She wasn't aware of this as her husband filled out all the forms etc and was sent back to provide more evidence such as his birth cert etc.

If I recall correctly, you also have an AOS co-sponser, They will ask your husband about the co-sponser, his/her relationship with you etc. My sister's husband was asked a bunch of qustions about the co-sponser in his interview in Feb '08, mostly general questions.

My wife knows more than what she should know about me- I just wanted to make sure that she is on the same page at the time of the interview.

She has all the wedding pictures, original nikah nama (we had two made at the time of nikah) I will ask her to get a "duplicate" copy of the police cert, Another original birth certificate. Whichever department issues the birth certificate, they can re-issue the same certs again as long as you have photocopy of the BC (this makes it easier for them to locate your record).

I am really not sure if there is a way of finding out if the embassy has received your Docs, Its worth emailing them, but I would wait at least two weeks after the NVC forwards your case to the embassy.

hope this help -

F -

[fason75 0]

James' shortcut works perfect!! but it is only for IR-1/CR-1. Is your case on AOS. Try using the online payment system (https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx) to expedite your processes, you can print barcodes sheet etc from there as well. As for required documents, use this link (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html). You shouldn't have to send DS-156 and 157 for CR-1, form my understanding they are used for k-1 and k-3.

Thx

F -

[bhajishah 4]

They lik to " loos things" blam it on you, try to drive you crazy so maybe you will give it up and they wont have to deal or be accountable for you.. duas , im glad this part is over and we are not going back until he is a citizen of USA!!

Keep calling them e mailing them and getting your senator involved until Islamabad eventually coughs up the VISA!!

[shas1 0]

Thanks for replying again. I have updated my time line but in the start I did a mistake as my I-130 Petition was sent on 2007-06-10 and not on 1997-06-30.

Now I have three questions. 1- In the instructions of State Department website it says send only a copy of Bigraphic Page of passport with DS-230. Do not send other documents till asked by Islamabad Office. That means that the Birth, Marriage and police certificates are to be taken to interview and not to be sent to NVC. 2- The instructions also say to send DS-230 in the enclosed envolope and since I have not yet received the Instruction Package, I do not have that envolope. Is it a special envelope or can another work. 3- I have prepared DS-230 cover letter through james shortcut but it say send DS-230 Part-1 only so should I correct it by adding "and Part-II".

Thanks

SHAS

James' shortcut works perfect!! but it is only for IR-1/CR-1. Is your case on AOS. Try using the online payment system (https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx) to expedite your processes, you can print barcodes sheet etc from there as well. As for required documents, use this link (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html). You shouldn't have to send DS-156 and 157 for CR-1, form my understanding they are used for k-1 and k-3.

Thx

F -

[Amy B. 0]

Aisha

Here is what I am sending my wife:

- Copies of:

I-130, G-325's, DS-230, AOS and last year's Tax return along with the interview letter (once I receive it).

Although, she doesn't need any of those docs in reality, but she will need to go over all the information that is on those forms and be aware of it. Most of the interview questions come from what you provide on the forms.

A friend of her was sent back to provide more proof because she told the officer her husband DOB wrong. Her husband’s real date of birth is different from what’s on papers, birth certs etc, which is very common in Pakistan. She wasn't aware of this as her husband filled out all the forms etc and was sent back to provide more evidence such as his birth cert etc.

If I recall correctly, you also have an AOS co-sponser, They will ask your husband about the co-sponser, his/her relationship with you etc. My sister's husband was asked a bunch of qustions about the co-sponser in his interview in Feb '08, mostly general questions.

My wife knows more than what she should know about me- I just wanted to make sure that she is on the same page at the time of the interview.

She has all the wedding pictures, original nikah nama (we had two made at the time of nikah) I will ask her to get a "duplicate" copy of the police cert, Another original birth certificate. Whichever department issues the birth certificate, they can re-issue the same certs again as long as you have photocopy of the BC (this makes it easier for them to locate your record).

I am really not sure if there is a way of finding out if the embassy has received your Docs, Its worth emailing them, but I would wait at least two weeks after the NVC forwards your case to the embassy.

hope this help -

F -

Thanks F for your comments,

this is what I had planned to send as well and a few bills that were in both our names. I am like you as well, I want him to be on his ""A"" Game at this interview and give them NOOOOOO reason at all for the you know what "word"!!!!!!!!

Our co-sponsor is my grandfather and so hopefully no big issue there......insha allaah. Also, my husband knows everything there is about me as well, so hopefully no issues ...for either of us ........insha alllaaah!!!!!

thanks again .....

Aisha

[fason75 0]

Thanks for replying again. I have updated my time line but in the start I did a mistake as my I-130 Petition was sent on 2007-06-10 and not on 1997-06-30.

Now I have three questions. 1- In the instructions of State Department website it says send only a copy of Bigraphic Page of passport with DS-230. Do not send other documents till asked by Islamabad Office. That means that the Birth, Marriage and police certificates are to be taken to interview and not to be sent to NVC. 2- The instructions also say to send DS-230 in the enclosed envolope and since I have not yet received the Instruction Package, I do not have that envolope. Is it a special envelope or can another work. 3- I have prepared DS-230 cover letter through james shortcut but it say send DS-230 Part-1 only so should I correct it by adding "and Part-II".

Thanks

SHAS

James' shortcut works perfect!! but it is only for IR-1/CR-1. Is your case on AOS. Try using the online payment system (https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx) to expedite your processes, you can print barcodes sheet etc from there as well. As for required documents, use this link (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html). You shouldn't have to send DS-156 and 157 for CR-1, form my understanding they are used for k-1 and k-3.

Thx

F -

Shas1,

I don't understand questions #1, are you checking the right link? http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html. where do you see this"In the instructions of State Department website it says send only a copy of Bigraphic Page of passport with DS-230. Do not send other documents till asked by Islamabad Office."

Don't worry about #2, as long as you have the barcode page, you should be ok. for #3 there is really no need to send a cover sheet for DS-230 as long as you have all docs and the barcode sheet, but yes you can write DS-230 part II.

hope this helps!

F -

[shas1 0]

Thanks for replying again. I have updated my time line but in the start I did a mistake as my I-130 Petition was sent on 2007-06-10 and not on 1997-06-30.

Now I have three questions. 1- In the instructions of State Department website it says send only a copy of Bigraphic Page of passport with DS-230. Do not send other documents till asked by Islamabad Office. That means that the Birth, Marriage and police certificates are to be taken to interview and not to be sent to NVC. 2- The instructions also say to send DS-230 in the enclosed envolope and since I have not yet received the Instruction Package, I do not have that envolope. Is it a special envelope or can another work. 3- I have prepared DS-230 cover letter through james shortcut but it say send DS-230 Part-1 only so should I correct it by adding "and Part-II".

Thanks

SHAS

James' shortcut works perfect!! but it is only for IR-1/CR-1. Is your case on AOS. Try using the online payment system (https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx) to expedite your processes, you can print barcodes sheet etc from there as well. As for required documents, use this link (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html). You shouldn't have to send DS-156 and 157 for CR-1, form my understanding they are used for k-1 and k-3.

Thx

F -

Shas1,

I don't understand questions #1, are you checking the right link? http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html. where do you see this"In the instructions of State Department website it says send only a copy of Bigraphic Page of passport with DS-230. Do not send other documents till asked by Islamabad Office."

Don't worry about #2, as long as you have the barcode page, you should be ok. for #3 there is really no need to send a cover sheet for DS-230 as long as you have all docs and the barcode sheet, but yes you can write DS-230 part II.

hope this helps!

F -

Many thanks again for the prompt reply and help. You are right about the documents that I have to send.

I am clear on the envelope issue as well but as to my question no. 3 regarding Barcode sheet it is actually mentioned in the Barcode sheet (not coversheet-I inadvertantly mentioned cover sheet) as extracted from james shortcut that send DS-230 Part-1 only. From your reply I feel its ok to correct it by adding "and Part-II". Am I right or should I send barcodesheet without this particular correction. OR If only barcode matters then there is no need for "and PArt-II" but I should simply send DS-230 Part-I (signied) and Part-II (unsigned). For easy reference the barcode letter particular words are as under:

"You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE with the completed DS-230 Part I and supporting documents to:"

Thanks again.

SHAS

which say Don't worry about #2, as long as you have the barcode page, you should be ok. for #3 there is really no need to send a cover sheet for DS-230 as long as you have all docs and the barcode sheet, but yes you can write DS-230 part II.

hope this helps!

[2ond journey 0]

I called NVC yesterday and they told me his interview will be August 28th. He wasn't sure why I received a letter stating the police certificate was missing.

[us1415 0]

Hello everyone.....

I have a question about I-134. I will be completing one for my brother in law's K-3. Do I need to have a bank statement if my salary is more than 125% poverty guidelines?

[Amy B. 0]

I called NVC yesterday and they told me his interview will be August 28th. He wasn't sure why I received a letter stating the police certificate was missing.

Great News about your interview date

Big Congratulations

[zorro 0]

Hi how are you doing guys.

Ayesha would you let me know about the medical, its process, and after getting the date of interview from NVC operator, where one should go for the medical in advance, while his/her hard copy of the interview date is still in post or postal process?

The doctors penal is specific for every city?How one can contact them

thanx zorro khan