Calling Islamabad Embassy v 3

[FaisalShirin4eva 0]

Hey everyone hope you are all well! Zain sent the packet 3 off on March 4th. When should we hear back from the embassy? How soon after they get your packet do they start scheduling the interview? I am flying out with a couple other ladies from the Islamabad forum on the 28th in hopes to be there on his interview. I took off for 30 days from the job. Do you think his interview will be before or after March 28th and will 30 days be long enough time for me to be there with him in hopes I am there for his date? Please let me know you all, I'm a workaholic a mother of 3 young ones and can't get on here as much as some of you!

TTFN,

Fariha

We sent our letter on Feb 28th and recieved the interiew date yesterday. They usually give you an interview 3 weeks after you recieve your letter. So my guess is that your interview date should be in between April 5 to April 15.

Also remember that they don't give your passport on the spot. They take about 2 weeks to provide you the passport with your visa on it. According to most timeline at VJ, your visa should be in your hand around the last week of April. good luck and i hope everything works out for you.

Shan.

I pray & hope dat Zain gets his visa in April .. but all the male applicants r put on AP.

[I and S 0]

oh is that right? ummm I did not know that. Thanks for letting me know fellows and please do keep me in your prayers. I have sent tons of stuff to my fiancee already to prove that we are engaged and our relationship is ongoing. Give me little heads up on the fees (Medical fees and visa fees) whatever else fees that will need to be paid. Thanks

Sorry, going thru a ruff time .... thats why dont feel like posting much ! Anyways, not sure bout the Medical fees( I think she paid 6 or 7 thousand rupees) As for the Visa fees, she had to pay 131$.

Shan when is Irums interview?

Yaar,

She sent me a text message last night that she recieved the letter but i will call her today to find out the date. However; i have been following plenty of VJ timelines and it is usually 3 weeks after the letter arrives.

On a diffrent note, i pray that things get better for you. keep in touch and let me know if i can help. i really would like to see you two make up and live a happy life.

Shan.

Edited March 10, 2009 by Shan Sohail

[saran 0]

those people who have got their immigrant visa:

how long did it take from the point of your interview to the point you got your visa in hand???

please do reply.

and what is is the usual lenght of time??

and those who needed a joint sponsor probably it takes more time for them but how much time usually or in your case?

Do u have any information regarding the same question about a family who has immigrated on F4 case.

Hey Saran if I were you, I would call DOS I read your interview experience & it looks like you guys were approved but CO wanted a joint sponsor rite? Call DOS or write an email to Embassy... ask them to give you an update on your case. Goodluck

thanks a lot.

we will submitt the joint sponsor documents in this week.

but can anyone tell about the case F4 which is ours.

i have heard there is no administrative processing for F4 case and the officer said we have your passports and told us to submit the documents as soon as possibe and then she will give us visas.thats all she said and there was nothing like administrative processing which is usually applied to the people who are immigrating on the basis of marrying a US citizen.our case was different.

i was just wondering how much one has to wait after the interview.

[Sibtain 1]

oh is that right? ummm I did not know that. Thanks for letting me know fellows and please do keep me in your prayers. I have sent tons of stuff to my fiancee already to prove that we are engaged and our relationship is ongoing. Give me little heads up on the fees (Medical fees and visa fees) whatever else fees that will need to be paid. Thanks

Dear!

My medical which held at lahore (Hamaid lateef) and the fee was Rs.8825.

The man who give the appointment date his name is "Faisal" and his cell # is 0323-8449956.Call him immidiately and get an appointment.

Non immigrant visa fee is 131$.

It would be best if ur wife will have exact amount in dollars ($) coz they assume 1$ =Rs. 85.

Hope it will b helpful for u.

[b4byd09 0]

Thank you sibtain.

[I and S 0]

Just for FYI,

My predication was true; the interview for us is exactly 21 days after the day interview letter was issued. Therefore plan accordingly.

Shan.

Edited March 11, 2009 by Shan Sohail

[Popcorn Henry 0]

Just for FYI,

My predication was true; the interview for us is exactly 21 days after the day interview letter was issued. Therefore plan accordingly.

Shan.

"They take about 2 weeks to provide you the passport with your visa on it. According to most timeline at VJ, your visa should be in your hand around the last week of April. good luck and i hope everything works out for you.

"??????

I thought all males get AP right?

Just for FYI,

My predication was true; the interview for us is exactly 21 days after the day interview letter was issued. Therefore plan accordingly.

Shan.

"They take about 2 weeks to provide you the passport with your visa on it. According to most timeline at VJ, your visa should be in your hand around the last week of April. good luck and i hope everything works out for you.

"??????

I thought all males get AP right?

[Popcorn Henry 0]

Cheapest tickets to Pakistan? Emirates is selling it for 1571 (including taxes and everything) and the fun part is its straight to Dubai and then straight to Pakistan 24 hour flight. I want to know if there is anywhere I can find more cheaper. I don't mind stops and stay. winx

Me, Maysa, Shahnila, Fariha and one more from this forum paid $1258 (with an exception of Mrs. Fariha who paid $3980.78 for first-class). We are taking PIA from JFK-LAHORE. Direct flight! About 14 hours! That is the cheapest deal!

Edited March 11, 2009 by ~Dream~Love~

[b4byd09 0]

I know flights from JFK are hella cheap. San Francisco suck. And flying with PIA? ahum ahum. I do not like PIA at all. there service is yuk. I bought me a ticket yesterday from Emirates for $1570. I have flight from SFO to Dubai and then 3 hours stay in Dubai (I can go ut and chill with my cousins like last time) and then I fly straight to ISB. It's not that bad. Paying $4000 for a flight is crazy (sorry don't mean to offend anyone) but hey who wants to go enjoy sitting in first class? I want to step in sleep and wake up be home, unless there is a cute lady sitting right next to me. winx. oppppzzz, I hope my fiancee does not know about this forum. kidding. Anyone here from Lahore? tell me where can I buy a nice sherwani in Pakistan? would the answer be Lahore or Rawalpindi? Please let me know the store location etc as well so I can make it easier on myself. Thanks. Love and Respects.

I know flights from JFK are hella cheap. San Francisco suck. And flying with PIA? ahum ahum. I do not like PIA at all. there service is yuk. I bought me a ticket yesterday from Emirates for $1570. I have flight from SFO to Dubai and then 3 hours stay in Dubai (I can go ut and chill with my cousins like last time) and then I fly straight to ISB. It's not that bad. Paying $4000 for a flight is crazy (sorry don't mean to offend anyone) but hey who wants to go enjoy sitting in first class? I want to step in sleep and wake up be home, unless there is a cute lady sitting right next to me. winx. oppppzzz, I hope my fiancee does not know about this forum. kidding. Anyone here from Lahore? tell me where can I buy a nice sherwani in Pakistan? would the answer be Lahore or Rawalpindi? Please let me know the store location etc as well so I can make it easier on myself. Thanks. Love and Respects.

[Revived 0]

San Francisco is further away, thus tickets are more expensive.

What are you talking about?! PIA has a good service and now their planes are nice too, they are going over booked nowdays. Plus, they show their AD on GEO how they have some kind of a sale on luguage weight. So, if you both will be bringing tons of stuff consider PIA. However, Emriates is the best out there=)

Nowdays, visa/passport return time is no longer 2 weeks, it's at min. going 3 weeks.

As for all males going through AP, is not true. Some do get visa right away, and this has been the trend lately at ISL.

Good lucks with your interviews,

Edited March 12, 2009 by Revived

[I and S 0]

Just for FYI,

My predication was true; the interview for us is exactly 21 days after the day interview letter was issued. Therefore plan accordingly.

Shan.

"They take about 2 weeks to provide you the passport with your visa on it. According to most timeline at VJ, your visa should be in your hand around the last week of April. good luck and i hope everything works out for you.

"??????

I thought all males get AP right?

Just for FYI,

My predication was true; the interview for us is exactly 21 days after the day interview letter was issued. Therefore plan accordingly.

Shan.

"They take about 2 weeks to provide you the passport with your visa on it. According to most timeline at VJ, your visa should be in your hand around the last week of April. good luck and i hope everything works out for you.

"??????

I thought all males get AP right?

Ummm... not sure if you are asking a question or just telling me that my perdiction was wrong.

If you are asking the question if all males get AP, then I don't have an answer for that but I have usually read on VJ that they do get an AP.

but if you are suggesting that my perdiction was wrong then i am pasting one of my earlier posts.

QUOTE (~♥Fariha~♥~Zainϖ @ Mar 9 2009, 10:32 PM)

Hey everyone hope you are all well! Zain sent the packet 3 off on March 4th. When should we hear back from the embassy? How soon after they get your packet do they start scheduling the interview? I am flying out with a couple other ladies from the Islamabad forum on the 28th in hopes to be there on his interview. I took off for 30 days from the job. Do you think his interview will be before or after March 28th and will 30 days be long enough time for me to be there with him in hopes I am there for his date? Please let me know you all, I'm a workaholic a mother of 3 young ones and can't get on here as much as some of you!

TTFN,

Fariha

We sent our letter on Feb 28th and recieved the interiew date yesterday. They usually give you an interview 3 weeks after you recieve your letter. So my guess is that your interview date should be in between April 5 to April 15.

Also remember that they don't give your passport on the spot. They take about 2 weeks to provide you the passport with your visa on it. According to most timeline at VJ, your visa should be in your hand around the last week of April. good luck and i hope everything works out for you.

Shan.

[Revived 0]

I think she was asking how long it takes to get your passport back.

If male at times they don't keep the passport. If they do keep the passport (as w/many females), and no further processing is needed; currently ISL has been taking about 3 weeks to return passport w/visa stamped!

also i highly recommend that you do not plan anything in advance until the visa is in hand.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Revived

[Sibtain 1]

I think she was asking how long it takes to get your passport back.

If male at times they don't keep the passport. If they do keep the passport (as w/many females), and no further processing is needed; currently ISL has been taking about 3 weeks to return passport w/visa stamped!

also i highly recommend that you do not plan anything in advance until the visa is in hand.

I do agree with sister pakigal that all men dont get AP.

In the begining i thought in the same way that all men get AP.Then i met a man(Visa Applicant) in hospital during my medical for USEM interview.We exchanged our cell numbers.

After his interview he called me straight way and told me that he is approve and they kept his passport for visa.Later he got his visa in 2 weeks.

So not all the male get AP.

[Popcorn Henry 0]

I know flights from JFK are hella cheap. San Francisco suck. And flying with PIA? ahum ahum. I do not like PIA at all. there service is yuk. I bought me a ticket yesterday from Emirates for $1570. I have flight from SFO to Dubai and then 3 hours stay in Dubai (I can go ut and chill with my cousins like last time) and then I fly straight to ISB. It's not that bad. Paying $4000 for a flight is crazy (sorry don't mean to offend anyone) but hey who wants to go enjoy sitting in first class? I want to step in sleep and wake up be home, unless there is a cute lady sitting right next to me. winx. oppppzzz, I hope my fiancee does not know about this forum. kidding. Anyone here from Lahore? tell me where can I buy a nice sherwani in Pakistan? would the answer be Lahore or Rawalpindi? Please let me know the store location etc as well so I can make it easier on myself. Thanks. Love and Respects.

I know flights from JFK are hella cheap. San Francisco suck. And flying with PIA? ahum ahum. I do not like PIA at all. there service is yuk. I bought me a ticket yesterday from Emirates for $1570. I have flight from SFO to Dubai and then 3 hours stay in Dubai (I can go ut and chill with my cousins like last time) and then I fly straight to ISB. It's not that bad. Paying $4000 for a flight is crazy (sorry don't mean to offend anyone) but hey who wants to go enjoy sitting in first class? I want to step in sleep and wake up be home, unless there is a cute lady sitting right next to me. winx. oppppzzz, I hope my fiancee does not know about this forum. kidding. Anyone here from Lahore? tell me where can I buy a nice sherwani in Pakistan? would the answer be Lahore or Rawalpindi? Please let me know the store location etc as well so I can make it easier on myself. Thanks. Love and Respects.

LOL I heard PIA sucks, but my pocketbook said that I had to fly PIA!

Oh and Shah....no I was not saying your prediction was inaccurate I was saying "don't all males get AP"? I am glad that they don't because Fatima and Syed just got their passport back last week and he is flying in on March 25th. So, I guess not all males get the long drawn out disaterous AP. So, there is hope! As far as things go with Zain...I doubt he'll get AP for sure! Anyway, I will be there with ya Fariha! (Not at the interview, but waiting for the celebration party at Pizza Hut)!

Edited March 12, 2009 by ~Dream~Love~

[Popcorn Henry 0]

Sibtain,

Thanks for those letters you sent Samir. They are going to be helpful!

I think she was asking how long it takes to get your passport back.

If male at times they don't keep the passport. If they do keep the passport (as w/many females), and no further processing is needed; currently ISL has been taking about 3 weeks to return passport w/visa stamped!

also i highly recommend that you do not plan anything in advance until the visa is in hand.

I do agree with sister pakigal that all men dont get AP.

In the begining i thought in the same way that all men get AP.Then i met a man(Visa Applicant) in hospital during my medical for USEM interview.We exchanged our cell numbers.

After his interview he called me straight way and told me that he is approve and they kept his passport for visa.Later he got his visa in 2 weeks.

So not all the male get AP.