Everyone going through Administrative Processing in ISLAMABAD

[ISL 2]

16 minutes ago, Mill&bill said:

Oh ok i pray for you to get your visa issued soon

Same prayers for my all Pakistani brothers n sisters to get their visa soon.

[Azeem 15]

That seems scary

[mabobine 20]

So does anyone know anybody who was not asked for any documents and got email with further questions on Facebook account etc. and finally got approved 

+ how many are in this category of administrative processing? Please reply to this response and if we are more than 10-15 I can create a new thread to track cases just for that category. Or if we already have a thread on this category, please post link here

+ does anyone know what they do with this info social media information. Does embassy make decisions based on it or they send it to DOS to do further investigation, which would certainly take long time. 

[Munazza 31]

2 hours ago, mabobine said:

So does anyone know anybody who was not asked for any documents and got email with further questions on Facebook account etc. and finally got approved 

+ how many are in this category of administrative processing? Please reply to this response and if we are more than 10-15 I can create a new thread to track cases just for that category. Or if we already have a thread on this category, please post link here

+ does anyone know what they do with this info social media information. Does embassy make decisions based on it or they send it to DOS to do further investigation, which would certainly take long time. 

I fall in this category.. All well with interview.. CO said everything is ok then he asked my son about ds5535 which he got in email on same day, replied instantly.. he gave us 221g for administrative process.. Interview was on 7th Feb. F3 

[mabobine 20]

5 hours ago, Munazza said:

I fall in this category.. All well with interview.. CO said everything is ok then he asked my son about ds5535 which he got in email on same day, replied instantly.. he gave us 221g for administrative process.. Interview was on 7th Feb. F3 

I have done some research on ds5535 and looks like it is not as scary as background check, which takes several months. It is something new that was introduced last year and I guess consular is responsible for taking all information and making decision based on it, which means case is not sent back for criminal check. Here is what federal register says:

Methodology

Department of State consular officers at visa-adjudicating posts worldwide will ask the proposed additional questions to resolve an applicant's identity or to vet for terrorism, national security-related, or other visa ineligibilities when the consular officer determines that the circumstances of a visa applicant, a review of a visa application, or responses in a visa interview indicate a need for greater scrutiny. The additional questions may be sent electronically to the applicant or be presented orally or in writing at the time of the interview. In furtherance of this collection, consular officers are directed not to request user passwords; engage or interact with individual visa applicants on or through social media when conducting assessments of visa eligibility; not to violate or attempt to violate individual privacy settings or controls; and not to use social media or assess an individual's social media presence beyond established Department guidance. Consular staff are also directed in connection with this collection to take particular care to Start Printed Page 36182avoid collection of third-party information

 

Failure to provide requested information will not necessarily result in visa denial, if the consular officer determines the applicant has provided a credible explanation why he or she cannot answer a question or provide requested supporting documentation, such that the consular officer is able to conclude that the applicant has provided adequate information to determine the applicant's eligibility to receive the visa. The collection of social media platforms and identifiers will not be used to deny visas based on applicants' race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, political views, gender, or sexual orientation.

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[Mano 50]

Help..

Can anyone tell me how many days it takes to deliver documents at US embassy Islamabad and how many days embassy take to review that documents?

I hv send my additional required documents through SpeedEx Courier.

Thanks.

[Munazza 31]

3 hours ago, Mano said:

Help..

Can anyone tell me how many days it takes to deliver documents at US embassy Islamabad and how many days embassy take to review that documents?

I hv send my additional required documents through SpeedEx Courier.

Thanks.

They have only one courier service.. American express . Where you need to create an account right when you go to their office to deliver your documents.

[Mano 50]

1 hour ago, Munazza said:

They have only one courier service.. American express . Where you need to create an account right when you go to their office to deliver your documents.

i know we can use SpeedEx/American Express i hv follow the process n create UID then send documents through embassy recommended courier service Office..

 

My question was that, how much time it takes the embassy to receive (means in how many days after they acknowledge that they hv received our documents) n how much time embassy takes to review that documents.

[Munazza 31]

1 minute ago, Mano said:

i know we can use SpeedEx/American Express i hv follow the process n create UID then send documents through embassy recommended courier service Office..

 

My question was that, how much time it takes the embassy to receive (means in how many days after they acknowledge that they hv received our documents) n how much time embassy takes to review that documents.

My sister sent documents via courier on Friday and also email on that day what they asked to do . Today she got reply that the documents recieved but as u said was right.. They are asking for new joint sponsor ,the former is not qualified. We are much worried that now its too hatd to find anyone as new joint sponsor 🙁🙁🙁

[Mano 50]

1 minute ago, Munazza said:

My sister sent documents via courier on Friday and also email on that day what they asked to do . Today she got reply that the documents recieved but as u said was right.. They are asking for new joint sponsor ,the former is not qualified. We are much worried that now its too hatd to find anyone as new joint sponsor 🙁🙁🙁

Thanks fr reply

we are in same boat actually i hv also send documents relating that on last friday too but haven't received any correspondence from embassy yet.

i told u before if they rejected old one then they should hv a solid reason so u hv to find new. But please remember that u must have to send form i-864 from ur primary petitioner even with zero income. plus with her most recent tax return which she hv filed. if she did not filed her tax returns in last three years then she have to explain that y she did not filed or not eligible to file that returns. If you hv already send that then only send the joint sponsor  documents only.

I agree with u its very hard to get joint sponsor i pray fr u n hopefully u get that soon..

[Munazza 31]

42 minutes ago, Mano said:

Thanks fr reply

we are in same boat actually i hv also send documents relating that on last friday too but haven't received any correspondence from embassy yet.

i told u before if they rejected old one then they should hv a solid reason so u hv to find new. But please remember that u must have to send form i-864 from ur primary petitioner even with zero income. plus with her most recent tax return which she hv filed. if she did not filed her tax returns in last three years then she have to explain that y she did not filed or not eligible to file that returns. If you hv already send that then only send the joint sponsor  documents only.

I agree with u its very hard to get joint sponsor i pray fr u n hopefully u get that soon..

We already submitted my mother,s i864 and her recent tax return too but the issue is only to find new joint sponsor.. Thanks for ur prayers

[Mano 50]

5 minutes ago, Munazza said:

We already submitted my mother,s i864 and her recent tax return too but the issue is only to find new joint sponsor.. Thanks for ur prayers

i can feel that pain :/ even i hv to wait for three months to file our own tax return. its hard to get joint sponsor how fulfill all requirements to sponsor. I pray.. u get one very soon 

Edited March 5, 2018 by Mano

[ISL 2]

On ‎08‎-‎02‎-‎2018 at 4:32 PM, Munazza said:

Our interview went very good yesterday 7th Feb, the councler said all ok but in the end he gave us 221g and put our case on administrative process and said to one of my son who is 21 and under cspa that u will get a mail around 
2.00 pm reply instantly.. that email was all about common questions, about his social media details, if married then asked about spouse and kids.. phone numbers used by last 5 years... Anyone have any idea how much time it will take as my status shows if ur visa is approved you will get it in two business days..

 

On ‎02‎-‎03‎-‎2018 at 8:31 PM, mabobine said:

So does anyone know anybody who was not asked for any documents and got email with further questions on Facebook account etc. and finally got approved 

+ how many are in this category of administrative processing? Please reply to this response and if we are more than 10-15 I can create a new thread to track cases just for that category. Or if we already have a thread on this category, please post link here

+ does anyone know what they do with this info social media information. Does embassy make decisions based on it or they send it to DOS to do further investigation, which would certainly take long time. 

 

[ISL 2]

 

my interview was on 20th Sept. the visa officer said everything is perfect and at the end  he gave us 221g and put my case on administrative process. later i got an email carrying questions on Facebook account etc. from that day till today i am waiting and there is no reply
 

[Beast333 62]

2 hours ago, micro said:

 

my interview was on 20th Sept. the visa officer said everything is perfect and at the end  he gave us 221g and put my case on administrative process. later i got an email carrying questions on Facebook account etc. from that day till today i am waiting and there is no reply
 

Hy just curious can you tell me that what do you reply to consulate?

I mean we have to give our facebook and other social media id,s to them?

What they really do about them