Still Waiting...

[imakhan2 0]

I am nearly at my wits end with getting my husband back home to the US from Pakistan. Our case is really quite simple, at least it is to me, but this entire system has utilized every flaw and mistake made imaginable regarding our I-130 and I-129F petitions, and it has caused great suffering in the hearts and lives of us both while we've continued to wait over three long years of being forced apart.

I am happy to have found VisaJourney.com as now I understand that I'm not entirely alone in this dilemma. Or am I? What amazes me most is the sheer swiftness of visas being granted to many of the loved ones in these forums, and the kudos and high-fives given to a certain consulate in Pakistan, when it's been nothing but a nightmare for us. I suppose my husband and I are at the wrong end of this spectrum, but it nonetheless renders me with mixed feelings of hope and despair. Will we ever have our lives back again?

We both feel as though we're being punished for taking the correct steps to getting him home, punished and ignored and tossed around for being honest about our relationship and the life we had/have together. This system is mechanical and indifferent, doesn't follow its own rules, criteria and guidelines, and one hand most certainly doesn't wash the other, so to speak. This entire process has jaded me, I know, but please forgive me for saying it. I know it is the ONLY way to bring my husband home.

Thank you for taking the time to listen, as I have nowhere else to turn. I am new here, and I have no idea what more I can do to change our situation for the better. I've been proactive regarding our case right from the start, have put myself in the face of the system (they all recognize me at the Seattle CIS, as though I practically lived there), and have made incredible efforts to at least force USCIS to keep our case on track. I have even ridden the back of our immigration attorney to ensure he does what we paid him to do, and it has done nothing but make him wary of meeting with me and forces me to meet with one of his paralegals instead. Isn't this incredible? Heaven forbid he should perform his duties according to the fortune he's been paid.

I don't want to give the multitudes of specific details about our ordeal in this post, but I encourage you to ask me questions. Is there anyone else out there going through the same as me? Am I really alone in my circumstance? Any response would be appreciated. I am never one to feel sorry for herself and be such a crybaby, but when is this torment ever going to end?!

[Waheed and Kris 0]

Three Years ?? Wow.... I am so sorry. Why so long?

Could you fill out your timeline and give us a sense of your journey.

Maybe you can find someone here with similar circumstance and they can offer some support or advice.

Welcome to VJ

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

Oh my! Three years? Why? What happened?

Welcome to VJ and I do hope you will be with your husband at the soonest.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Welcome to VJ.

[Waheed and Kris 0]

Have you contacted the NVC?

Did you ask why your case has not been forwarded to the Embassy in Islamabad?

If so, what is thier response to you?

[MnM 0]

call these #'s this NVC's #'s (202) 663-1225 & 603 334 0700 and get the NVC case # also ask them why is it taking so long and what can u do about it.

i hope it helps, good thing you joined VJ you will find help and support here.

I am nearly at my wits end with getting my husband back home to the US from Pakistan. Our case is really quite simple, at least it is to me, but this entire system has utilized every flaw and mistake made imaginable regarding our I-130 and I-129F petitions, and it has caused great suffering in the hearts and lives of us both while we've continued to wait over three long years of being forced apart.

I am happy to have found VisaJourney.com as now I understand that I'm not entirely alone in this dilemma. Or am I? What amazes me most is the sheer swiftness of visas being granted to many of the loved ones in these forums, and the kudos and high-fives given to a certain consulate in Pakistan, when it's been nothing but a nightmare for us. I suppose my husband and I are at the wrong end of this spectrum, but it nonetheless renders me with mixed feelings of hope and despair. Will we ever have our lives back again?

We both feel as though we're being punished for taking the correct steps to getting him home, punished and ignored and tossed around for being honest about our relationship and the life we had/have together. This system is mechanical and indifferent, doesn't follow its own rules, criteria and guidelines, and one hand most certainly doesn't wash the other, so to speak. This entire process has jaded me, I know, but please forgive me for saying it. I know it is the ONLY way to bring my husband home.

Thank you for taking the time to listen, as I have nowhere else to turn. I am new here, and I have no idea what more I can do to change our situation for the better. I've been proactive regarding our case right from the start, have put myself in the face of the system (they all recognize me at the Seattle CIS, as though I practically lived there), and have made incredible efforts to at least force USCIS to keep our case on track. I have even ridden the back of our immigration attorney to ensure he does what we paid him to do, and it has done nothing but make him wary of meeting with me and forces me to meet with one of his paralegals instead. Isn't this incredible? Heaven forbid he should perform his duties according to the fortune he's been paid.

I don't want to give the multitudes of specific details about our ordeal in this post, but I encourage you to ask me questions. Is there anyone else out there going through the same as me? Am I really alone in my circumstance? Any response would be appreciated. I am never one to feel sorry for herself and be such a crybaby, but when is this torment ever going to end?!

[przy 0]

Three years is hard.... I would definitely try to contact the NVC, or the Embassy itself... Sorry that this journey has been especially long and hard for you.

[hope2018 25]

wow what a long time welcome hope we can help

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

I haven't heard of any case like yours here at VJ... We are really sorry... Plese feel free to ask any doubts you have... You just found the right site!

[sara..... 371]

welcome to VJ.......three years wow........i dont know if ur case has made it to the embassy yet if not is it held up in their crazy security checks? has he had an interview yet?

i am no fan of the embassy in islamabad i have brothers in pakistan so we have been our rounds there.......i will add u to my prayers........

sara

[mynameisCat 0]

Whoa. I hope you don't give up, but wow, I can bet that you're despairing of ever getting through this. But you've come to the right place -- people here are very helpful and knowledgeable. Give us some details of your story, maybe people can come up with ways to help you. (Getting another immigration attorney sounds like a good first step. Sheesh.)

Cat

[imakhan2 0]

Wow! Thank you so much everyone for your support and advise. Rest assured that my sleeves are rolled up and Im already engaged in a few more rounds. I talked to my husband the other night, and its heartbreaking to know from the sound of his voice that his spirit has dimmed so much over the past three years. Now, I believe that since our case was made into such a mess, that my Congress person needs to be involved to help me get it back on track again.

I will keep you posted.

~Amina

[mynameisCat 0]

Yes, that often helps a great deal - and very quickly too. Let us know how it goes!

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

Hi,

Welcome to this community.

Am sorry to hear about your situation, i hope you will hear the good news in the nearest possible time.

Good luck on journey.

Shape

I am nearly at my wits end with getting my husband back home to the US from Pakistan. Our case is really quite simple, at least it is to me, but this entire system has utilized every flaw and mistake made imaginable regarding our I-130 and I-129F petitions, and it has caused great suffering in the hearts and lives of us both while we've continued to wait over three long years of being forced apart.

I am happy to have found VisaJourney.com as now I understand that I'm not entirely alone in this dilemma. Or am I? What amazes me most is the sheer swiftness of visas being granted to many of the loved ones in these forums, and the kudos and high-fives given to a certain consulate in Pakistan, when it's been nothing but a nightmare for us. I suppose my husband and I are at the wrong end of this spectrum, but it nonetheless renders me with mixed feelings of hope and despair. Will we ever have our lives back again?

We both feel as though we're being punished for taking the correct steps to getting him home, punished and ignored and tossed around for being honest about our relationship and the life we had/have together. This system is mechanical and indifferent, doesn't follow its own rules, criteria and guidelines, and one hand most certainly doesn't wash the other, so to speak. This entire process has jaded me, I know, but please forgive me for saying it. I know it is the ONLY way to bring my husband home.

Thank you for taking the time to listen, as I have nowhere else to turn. I am new here, and I have no idea what more I can do to change our situation for the better. I've been proactive regarding our case right from the start, have put myself in the face of the system (they all recognize me at the Seattle CIS, as though I practically lived there), and have made incredible efforts to at least force USCIS to keep our case on track. I have even ridden the back of our immigration attorney to ensure he does what we paid him to do, and it has done nothing but make him wary of meeting with me and forces me to meet with one of his paralegals instead. Isn't this incredible? Heaven forbid he should perform his duties according to the fortune he's been paid.

I don't want to give the multitudes of specific details about our ordeal in this post, but I encourage you to ask me questions. Is there anyone else out there going through the same as me? Am I really alone in my circumstance? Any response would be appreciated. I am never one to feel sorry for herself and be such a crybaby, but when is this torment ever going to end?!

[frali 2]

Have you had any luck in the past month? Keep us posted and good luck Amina.