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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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flowerpower123.. please fill in your timeline.. it would help us all a lot :-)

Edited by waiting4approval

Marriage January 23, 2005

USCIS

August 14, 2006- I-130 Sent

September 22, 2008- NOA 1 Received

September 17, 2008- Became a USC

September 18, 2008- Upgraded I-130

March 20, 2009 - NOA2 (email)

March 25, 2009- NOA2 (hardcopy Received)

NVC

April 3, 2009 - Case Number Assigned

June 5, 2009 CASE COMPLETED AT NVC

June 9, 2009 Interview Date Assigned

July 16, 2009 Interview AP

August 24, 2009 DOS Operator said "VISA HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY" Alhamdulillah

August 26, 2009 call from embassy to PICK UP THE PASSPORT :-)

August 27, 2009 Picked up the passport... woohooo!!!

September 9, 2009 US Entry InshaAllah

October 13, 2009 SSN and green card in mail DONE WITH USCIS until husband applies for his citizenship!!

The journey of 4 years, 8 months, and 3 weeks has ended!!!

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:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Allhumdullilah Allah is great i have goood news guys yes i cant believe id b saying this or even typing but hey u guys were right since i guess they r working on giving out visas Ok i called DOS today again since friday i was devastated and full of tears since it was also our wedding anniversary yes 4th wedding anniversary and all of em i spent them alone wasnt easy so i cried my heart out on friday so monday i was super afraid since whenever i calld and i hear same answer i just get more upset so anyways today i called and this lady answered they put u in hold whenever u call but this lady she answerd fone very polite lady and then she put me on hold this is very first time i was put on hold twice so i was hoping for good news then after ten minutes she is like im not suppose to tell u but its been issued , i was like WHAT can u say that again has visa been issued she said yes just today its been sent but i dont know how long does it takes u have to wait 5 to 6 days has his passport been submited i said yes after his interview they kept his interview and i kept still asking her since i couldnt belive my ears i said so it means the visa just got issued today she said again yes but she said dont get ur tickets and all that done now i said yes ofcourse we will wait till he gets his passport back then again i asked her how many days u think he will get call she said approx 5 to 6 days then i said that means next week he should get call she said yes .So many thanks to Allah and all of u guys were very helpful now im so much relieved 4 long yrs of waiting wasn't easy ,But Allahumdullilah "Dair ay duraast ay " luv that saying now never liked it b4 since didnt know how long.NOW i cant wait to tell my hubby when i called DOS it was his late night in pak but i still tried calling him but i guess he was sound asleep now i cant wait to call him again tonight since my morning when he called we both were so upset now i cant wait to break good news .Allhumdullilah .
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Afghanistan
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Alhamdulilah! Lonely heart that is greattttt newsss, nobody hears our hearts but Allah (swt)... I'm really glad to hear this, I've been reading your posts and feeling the pain you convey in them. May Allah (swt) continue blessing you insha'Allah

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
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Alhamdulilah! Lonely heart that is greattttt newsss, nobody hears our hearts but Allah (swt)... I'm really glad to hear this, I've been reading your posts and feeling the pain you convey in them. May Allah (swt) continue blessing you insha'Allah

Congrats LOnely heart....so ur not lonely anymore :):dance::dance::dance::dance: Yes I think they issue visa before they even call for passport.

I called today and the lady said visa was issued on Aug 3rd but they requested his passport on the 6th.

Mar 4,06 I-130 sent ,rcvd Mar 7,06

Oct 24,08 USC, called to Upgrade

Nov 1,08 Citizenship certificate sent

Jan 3,09 Case upgraded.

Jan 6,09 TOUCHED!!!

Feb 13,09 Approved : )

Feb 20,09 Case # assigned

Mar 2,09 bill paid online,DS-3032 emailed

Mar 4,09 NVC recvd fee

Mar 10,09 AOS sent

Mar 30,09 mailed DS-230

Apr 13,09 CASE COMPLETED(per operators)

Apr 20,09 FINAL REVIEW

Apr 21,09 CASE COMPLETED (per AVR)

Apr 23,09 called:INTERVIEW JUNE 24th

Jun 24,09 AP, 1-3 months

Calling DOS begins,here is what I was told

Jul 7,09 No info @ DOS

Jul 10,09 Case sent to DC-pending

Jul 17,09 Pending

Jul 24,09 Pending,you can call every day for update but the day they call him for passport it means something is up so you get to know it before we do

Jul 31,09 Pending AP

Aug 06,09 Call from USEM requesting to submit passport

Aug 07,09 Every thing looks very good,visa issuance is up to the consulate!!!

Aug 07,09 Passport submitted

Aug 07,09 USEM is requesting applicant's passport :)

Aug 17,09-call 1 Visa issued Aug 3rd,EM recvd passport on 10th but still havent returned it

Aug 17,09-call 2 Case pending some kind of processing (URGHHHHHHHHH NOT AGAIN)

Aug 18,09 call to pick up passport,picked up from AMEX

Sep 26,09 REUNION :)

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Alhamdulilah! Lonely heart that is greattttt newsss, nobody hears our hearts but Allah (swt)... I'm really glad to hear this, I've been reading your posts and feeling the pain you convey in them. May Allah (swt) continue blessing you insha'Allah

Thank u Hopeful786 for feeling my pain , for past 4 yrs i've been eating living breathing stress and full of tears so finally Allah has heard our prayers .Still i get the what ifs i mean i asked the lady so many times until my hubby gets his passport thats when i will have real celebrations INSHALAAH wish u all the best if it can happen to me meaning getting good news inshalaah all of u will hear good news soon wont have to wait how long we had to i hope and always pray that this doesnt happen to anyone what we went through .All the best to all of u who r waiting for their spouses may Allah re unite all the spouses together soon Ameen.

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Congrats LOnely heart....so ur not lonely anymore :):dance::dance::dance::dance: Yes I think they issue visa before they even call for passport.

I called today and the lady said visa was issued on Aug 3rd but they requested his passport on the 6th.

Yeah thank u so much ATK_721 , yeah thats right i wont b lonely heart i been lonely too long ,lol.and they already have his passport since his interview so im hoping they call him when they stamp visa hope its done like she said 5 to 6 days .Thanks and wish u all the best .

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Allhumdullilah Allah is great i have goood news guys yes i cant believe id b saying this or even typing but hey u guys were right since i guess they r working on giving out visas Ok i called DOS today again since friday i was devastated and full of tears since it was also our wedding anniversary yes 4th wedding anniversary and all of em i spent them alone wasnt easy so i cried my heart out on friday so monday i was super afraid since whenever i calld and i hear same answer i just get more upset so anyways today i called and this lady answered they put u in hold whenever u call but this lady she answerd fone very polite lady and then she put me on hold this is very first time i was put on hold twice so i was hoping for good news then after ten minutes she is like im not suppose to tell u but its been issued , i was like WHAT can u say that again has visa been issued she said yes just today its been sent but i dont know how long does it takes u have to wait 5 to 6 days has his passport been submited i said yes after his interview they kept his interview and i kept still asking her since i couldnt belive my ears i said so it means the visa just got issued today she said again yes but she said dont get ur tickets and all that done now i said yes ofcourse we will wait till he gets his passport back then again i asked her how many days u think he will get call she said approx 5 to 6 days then i said that means next week he should get call she said yes .So many thanks to Allah and all of u guys were very helpful now im so much relieved 4 long yrs of waiting wasn't easy ,But Allahumdullilah "Dair ay duraast ay " luv that saying now never liked it b4 since didnt know how long.NOW i cant wait to tell my hubby when i called DOS it was his late night in pak but i still tried calling him but i guess he was sound asleep now i cant wait to call him again tonight since my morning when he called we both were so upset now i cant wait to break good news .Allhumdullilah .

Many Many congrats and Good luck time to party :dance: :dance: :dance:

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
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:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: Allhumdullilah Allah is great i have goood news guys yes i cant believe id b saying this or even typing but hey u guys were right since i guess they r working on giving out visas Ok i called DOS today again since friday i was devastated and full of tears since it was also our wedding anniversary yes 4th wedding anniversary and all of em i spent them alone wasnt easy so i cried my heart out on friday so monday i was super afraid since whenever i calld and i hear same answer i just get more upset so anyways today i called and this lady answered they put u in hold whenever u call but this lady she answerd fone very polite lady and then she put me on hold this is very first time i was put on hold twice so i was hoping for good news then after ten minutes she is like im not suppose to tell u but its been issued , i was like WHAT can u say that again has visa been issued she said yes just today its been sent but i dont know how long does it takes u have to wait 5 to 6 days has his passport been submited i said yes after his interview they kept his interview and i kept still asking her since i couldnt belive my ears i said so it means the visa just got issued today she said again yes but she said dont get ur tickets and all that done now i said yes ofcourse we will wait till he gets his passport back then again i asked her how many days u think he will get call she said approx 5 to 6 days then i said that means next week he should get call she said yes .So many thanks to Allah and all of u guys were very helpful now im so much relieved 4 long yrs of waiting wasn't easy ,But Allahumdullilah "Dair ay duraast ay " luv that saying now never liked it b4 since didnt know how long.NOW i cant wait to tell my hubby when i called DOS it was his late night in pak but i still tried calling him but i guess he was sound asleep now i cant wait to call him again tonight since my morning when he called we both were so upset now i cant wait to break good news .Allhumdullilah .

Congratulations Lonely Heart.....Mubarak!

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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Posted

A heartiest congratulations to you lonelyheart....

waitingforapproval...i will definately let you know and i totally agree about them at least letting us know whats happening. I mean you pay taxes, you paid the fees, you speak politely, you do everything required and yet, nothing from them! anyway, i don't have your number in the US...but will let you know. I just hope something comes out of this soon!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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Lonely Heart... COngratulations... I am soooo happy for you.. boht boht mubarak ho.. 4 and half years here and I can imagine the pain as well as the excitement now.. I can't wait for this to be over now.. remember us in your prayers :-)

A heartiest congratulations to you lonelyheart....

waitingforapproval...i will definately let you know and i totally agree about them at least letting us know whats happening. I mean you pay taxes, you paid the fees, you speak politely, you do everything required and yet, nothing from them! anyway, i don't have your number in the US...but will let you know. I just hope something comes out of this soon!

tell me about it! I will send you the US number too.. we gotta plan a party in Sept. inshaAllah.. hehe sachi I am hoping that everything will be over by Sept. probably I am being tooo optimistic but its okay.. look at all the girls whose husbands are receiving visas now :-)

ps: Atk's husband picked up his passport today mashaAllah.. he will be here soon and she is sooo gonna abandon me by ditching my weekend calls :D (nonetheless I am super happy for her :))

Marriage January 23, 2005

USCIS

August 14, 2006- I-130 Sent

September 22, 2008- NOA 1 Received

September 17, 2008- Became a USC

September 18, 2008- Upgraded I-130

March 20, 2009 - NOA2 (email)

March 25, 2009- NOA2 (hardcopy Received)

NVC

April 3, 2009 - Case Number Assigned

June 5, 2009 CASE COMPLETED AT NVC

June 9, 2009 Interview Date Assigned

July 16, 2009 Interview AP

August 24, 2009 DOS Operator said "VISA HAS BEEN ISSUED TODAY" Alhamdulillah

August 26, 2009 call from embassy to PICK UP THE PASSPORT :-)

August 27, 2009 Picked up the passport... woohooo!!!

September 9, 2009 US Entry InshaAllah

October 13, 2009 SSN and green card in mail DONE WITH USCIS until husband applies for his citizenship!!

The journey of 4 years, 8 months, and 3 weeks has ended!!!

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
Lonely Heart... COngratulations... I am soooo happy for you.. boht boht mubarak ho.. 4 and half years here and I can imagine the pain as well as the excitement now.. I can't wait for this to be over now.. remember us in your prayers :-)

A heartiest congratulations to you lonelyheart....

waitingforapproval...i will definately let you know and i totally agree about them at least letting us know whats happening. I mean you pay taxes, you paid the fees, you speak politely, you do everything required and yet, nothing from them! anyway, i don't have your number in the US...but will let you know. I just hope something comes out of this soon!

tell me about it! I will send you the US number too.. we gotta plan a party in Sept. inshaAllah.. hehe sachi I am hoping that everything will be over by Sept. probably I am being tooo optimistic but its okay.. look at all the girls whose husbands are receiving visas now :-)

ps: Atk's husband picked up his passport today mashaAllah.. he will be here soon and she is sooo gonna abandon me by ditching my weekend calls :D (nonetheless I am super happy for her :))

Am i invited also for the party in sept ? :)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
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Yuppp :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Hubby got a call today around 1:30pm(PST) from Amex to pick up his passport,he was in islamabad n was leaving for Karachi tomorrow so it was just perfect timing.He picked up his passport around 3:30(PST).Visa was issued on August 3rd as the first lady from DOS told me yesterday so apparently they issue visas even before requesting passport which is great.I dnt know y the operator i got later yesterday told me its pending processing apparently she want me to just hangup as i called at 4:58pm :devil: so she just wanted to go home..... Visa expires Feb 10th,2010.

Waiting for approval:We will still talk as he gets mad jealous if i talk to my friends n i luv making him jealous :devil::devil: but what abt when ur hubby gets here :innocent:

Edited by atk_721

Mar 4,06 I-130 sent ,rcvd Mar 7,06

Oct 24,08 USC, called to Upgrade

Nov 1,08 Citizenship certificate sent

Jan 3,09 Case upgraded.

Jan 6,09 TOUCHED!!!

Feb 13,09 Approved : )

Feb 20,09 Case # assigned

Mar 2,09 bill paid online,DS-3032 emailed

Mar 4,09 NVC recvd fee

Mar 10,09 AOS sent

Mar 30,09 mailed DS-230

Apr 13,09 CASE COMPLETED(per operators)

Apr 20,09 FINAL REVIEW

Apr 21,09 CASE COMPLETED (per AVR)

Apr 23,09 called:INTERVIEW JUNE 24th

Jun 24,09 AP, 1-3 months

Calling DOS begins,here is what I was told

Jul 7,09 No info @ DOS

Jul 10,09 Case sent to DC-pending

Jul 17,09 Pending

Jul 24,09 Pending,you can call every day for update but the day they call him for passport it means something is up so you get to know it before we do

Jul 31,09 Pending AP

Aug 06,09 Call from USEM requesting to submit passport

Aug 07,09 Every thing looks very good,visa issuance is up to the consulate!!!

Aug 07,09 Passport submitted

Aug 07,09 USEM is requesting applicant's passport :)

Aug 17,09-call 1 Visa issued Aug 3rd,EM recvd passport on 10th but still havent returned it

Aug 17,09-call 2 Case pending some kind of processing (URGHHHHHHHHH NOT AGAIN)

Aug 18,09 call to pick up passport,picked up from AMEX

Sep 26,09 REUNION :)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
Timeline
Posted
Yuppp :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Hubby got a call today around 1:30pm(PST) from Amex to pick up his passport,he was in islamabad n was leaving for Karachi tomorrow so it was just perfect timing.He picked up his passport around 3:30(PST).Visa was issued on August 3rd as the first lady from DOS told me yesterday so apparently they issue visas even before requesting passport which is great.I dnt know y the operator i got later yesterday told me its pending processing apparently she want me to just hangup as i called at 4:58pm :devil: so she just wanted to go home..... Visa expires Feb 10th,2010.

Waiting for approval:We will still talk as he gets mad jealous if i talk to my friends n i luv making him jealous :devil::devil: but what abt when ur hubby gets here :innocent:

atk_721, Congratulations!

Its really great news and atleast some of us are getting out of this process.

Sent I-130 to Vermont SC 05-30-2008

NOA 1 06-03-2008

Case Transferred to California SC 11-14-2008

NOA2 ........................ 12/11/2008

AOS fee.....................01/15/2009

Case completed..............05/10/2009

Interview Islamabad Embassy........................06/24/2009 AP :(

They told me to wait Min 6 Weeks and no limit for Max

Received call from ISL Embassy 08/25/2009 to submit passport

VISA IN HAND 09/05/2009

"]Link for Spreadsheet list of AP applicants at ISL/PAK

Filed: Timeline
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Thank u so much for wishing me and congratulating me ,Thank u All , Zeha14,Omark,L179,Waitingforapproval, Thank u all wish u all the best and everyone on this thread and special thanks to Ali555 for making this thread has been very helpful thats how i knew how long guys r being kept in AP , thank u all .And yes u r all in my prayers and this thread has been very lucky for all of us who r receiving good news so INshalaah who r still waiting for their spouses ur time is coming soon inshalaah .

:dance: Congrats Atk_721 for ur hubby gettting his visa when is he coming?All the best .Question i have for Atk_721 how long did ur hubby had to wait after knowing that visa was being issued and for him to get visa in his hand , plus did he had his passport submitted now or time of his interview???

Edited by Lonely heart
 
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