New Islamabad AP Tracker

[Mohsin786 23]

hey wow Kim congratulations me and poonam both of us happy for you and usman's approval..

[lubnajavid 20]

Congrats...

to all those who are still waiting - hang in there - the time will come.

[RealAI 1]

I just called DOS and our Visa was issued today!

Congratualtions. Good luck for your life together.

[Faisal khan 1]

Its being 7 month running after the IR1 interview in islambad, before when we had k1 admin process after 1 and half year they sent back my case to U.S by saying we are in doubt you guys are married, now when we filed IR1 its 7 month running and wait wait wait i came to dubai to spend some time cuz in Pakistan is becoming like hell...

[Sabrina.Asad 1]

hey guys, hope everyone is holding up well...Each and everyone of you going through this process are in my prayers, my husband's case is still also in AP since december and thats all I can get out of them. Don't know if its mandatory or whatever but I am going to Pakistan next week to visit him. My question was, do you think it will make a difference if I visit the embassy and see if I can talk to the CO or something? I honestly feel like nothing is in my power anymore, but if you guys have any ideas please do let me know. God Bless!

[MBA2012 3]

hey guys, hope everyone is holding up well...Each and everyone of you going through this process are in my prayers, my husband's case is still also in AP since december and thats all I can get out of them. Don't know if its mandatory or whatever but I am going to Pakistan next week to visit him. My question was, do you think it will make a difference if I visit the embassy and see if I can talk to the CO or something? I honestly feel like nothing is in my power anymore, but if you guys have any ideas please do let me know. God Bless!

I went on the embassy's website to schedule an appointment but all the dates are greyed out. I am also going to Pakistan May 16th and is thinking about calling the embassy and setting up an appoint for my wife and I. So to answer your question I do not think it is bad idea. Good Luck...

[EAbbas 213]

One of our members tried to get into the embassy to talk to someone and they wouldn't let her ... they didn't acknowledge her emails or anything and basically told her no on the phone.. so what she had to do was to send them information she was there in pakistan at the time.

The one thing you must remember is not to push them so hard to make a decision when they aren't ready to do so (like if the name checks aren't back and your saying to decide right now... well they can't then allow that person in because the checks were not completed) ... by pushing them into a decision it could mean a denial. However staying on top of your case is something completely different. Just be careful when you do go to the embassy and make an inquiry but don't demand an answer just remain curteous and keep your temper in tact and just let them know how much you want your SO with you.. otherwise it may be the opposite affect of what your hoping.

Good luck

Edited May 4, 2012 by EAbbas

[MBA2012 3]

One of our members tried to get into the embassy to talk to someone and they wouldn't let her ... they didn't acknowledge her emails or anything and basically told her no on the phone.. so what she had to do was to send them information she was there in pakistan at the time.

The one thing you must remember is not to push them so hard to make a decision when they aren't ready to do so (like if the name checks aren't back and your saying to decide right now... well they can't then allow that person in because the checks were not completed) ... by pushing them into a decision it could mean a denial. However staying on top of your case is something completely different. Just be careful when you do go to the embassy and make an inquiry but don't demand an answer just remain curteous and keep your temper in tact and just let them know how much you want your SO with you.. otherwise it may be the opposite affect of what your hoping.

Good luck

EAbbas

Can you tell me what information she sent the embassy and also how she forwarded that info. Thanks

[EAbbas 213]

i think she made copies of her passport and boarding tickets etc... more info that she was there and scanned it and emailed it to them along with the emails requesting to be seen by someone at the embassy. They did respond they received her documents and thanked her but that was it. But again.. it was proof that she was there and tried to talk to someone as well as visiting her husband.

Edited May 4, 2012 by EAbbas

[SM2010 10]

My husband has been in AP for 9 1/2 months and my heart has been aching so much today, more so than other days. I even cried at work but reading this thread and looking at the updated AP tracker gave me such a joy. It's so good to know there is positive news coming from Islamabad. Many Congratulations to those who have received their Visas and my prayers are with those still waiting. Inshallah we'll hear a good news in the near future.

[EAbbas 213]

My husband has been in AP for 9 1/2 months and my heart has been aching so much today, more so than other days. I even cried at work but reading this thread and looking at the updated AP tracker gave me such a joy. It's so good to know there is positive news coming from Islamabad. Many Congratulations to those who have received their Visas and my prayers are with those still waiting. Inshallah we'll hear a good news in the near future.

awww dear... i know how you feel... completely broken some days and others i bask in the warmth of my husbands love and our marriage... this whole process is just confusing and so very inconsistent... we suffer for those that broke the rules or married and gained their visas with the wrong intentions.. when we are just simply wanting our lives complete with our spouses and loved ones...

Don't worry... Inshallah soon our happy ever after WILL be ours to claim!!!!!!

[EAbbas 213]

Nothing new to report this week... but inshallah next week there will be something for us!!!!! Everybody hang in there... remember it's just procedure as much as we hate to hear that..we know that's all it is good luck to us all!!!!

***UPDATED***

VISAS ISSUED

s.ali interview CR1 (male) Sept 21, 2011------- Visa Received 3 months later

Barikhan F-2A visa Sept 22nd 2011 --------Visa over 3 months later

S&S CR1 (male) Oct 19, 2011 --------------Visa issued 2 months and 2 days later

shmalik K1 (male) Nov 2011 Visa -------------received Jan 6, 2012-2-3 months?

a and k K1 (male) June 6, 2011 ------------Jan 9th 2012 to pick up visa---7 months of AP

Winning23 K1 (female) December 19th 2011 ----- AP for 3 weeks

Syed Ali (B1/B2 Visit Visa) Dec 2010 AP-------- Visa received Jan 25, 2012--1-2 months?

Lahori82 CR1 (female) Dec 20, 2011 ---------------Visa in 1.5 months

SM-pk CR1 (female) Oct 2011 AP ----------------visa received FEb 9th 2012--4 months?

Faki CR1 (male) September 30th, 2011 -----------visa received 4 months

Forever Love Cr1 May 26th 2011 ---------------received March 1, 2012 after 9 months and 6 days

RealAl Cr1 (Male) 1st Interview - April 9, 2011 --------Visa issued March 4th 2012-11 months of AP

Gil1234 K1 (male) June 6th, 2011 -----------------VISA received March 14 2012-9 months and 1 week of AP

gtvapsamtik Interview CR1 (female) July 14th 2011 AP/AR--Visa received at 8 months 3 weeks after interview

bilal coudhary CR1 (male) Oct 6, 2011 pending additional AP------- Visa received April 19 2012 6 1/2 months after interview

longtimewaiter CR1 (male) April 2011 pending AP---------- Visa received April 19 2012 1 yr after interview

Worth_the_Wait K1 (male) Feb 23 2012 pending AP--------Visa issued April 30 2012 2 months and 1 week after interview

PENDING AP

2009 Interviews

SchipM8 K1 Dec 2009 1st interview, May 2011 2nd interview pending AP

2010 Interviews

maabish interview CR1 (male) 28 july 2010 pending AP

Soccer.player FB-2 (male) Sept 9th 2010 pending for both AP and current Priority Date/ Requested fresh DS230, Medical and PCC from embassy

2011 Interviews

March

Rafi CR1 (male) March 10th 2011 joint sponsor requested pending AP

May

Carolynhotstuff CR1 (Male) 2nd Interview May 8th 2011 pending AP/January 12, 2012 Home investigation/ Jan 24th 2012 Congressman got reply from Assistant Counsel at embassy that he will look into their case/ Case sent back to USCIS

Lots of Patience CR1 May 8th 2011 pending AP

khalidnfatima K3 (male) June 15 2009 interview case sent back to USCIS -LOST CASE CLOSED-Refiled CR1 May 13 2011 interview pending AP

June

Eabbas Interview CR1 (male) June 15th 2011 Mandatory ap

July

Sabian K3 (male) July 11, 2011 Pending AP-sent back to uscis

sm2010 CR1 (male) interview on July 12, 2011 pending AP

Austin Guy (Male- 69 yr old father) July 12,2011 pending AP

August

khuram CR1 (female) interview Aug 10th, 2011 pending AP

September

samranaz CR1 (male) September 9th, 2011 pending AP

Arif Ali K1 (male) Sept 26, 2011 pending AP

s&S88 interview CR1 (male) Sept 28,2011 pending AP (Requested senator help Feb 22th) Embassy emailed to include information about immediate family members and current job info Feb 24th 2012

October

Maila CR1 Oct 6th pending AP

Faisal khan CR1 (male) Oct 13th 2011 pending AP

November

Moshin786 K1(male) Nov 28th 2011 pending AP-sent back to USCIS for revocation/ marriage planned in pakistan

December

sajidla IR1 Interview date Dec 19, 2011 Pending AP

Sabrina.Asad CR1 (male) Dec 19th 2011 pending AP

MBA2012 CR1 (Female).....1st Interview Dec 22, 2011; 2nd Interview Feb 13, 2012.....Pending AP

2012 Interviews

January

Yoursonly CR1 Jan 26th 2012 pending AP

Fahad99 CR1 (male) Jan 30 2012 pending AP

March

mrjanu85-March 9, 2012-He pending AP

Edited May 5, 2012 by EAbbas

[Faisal khan 1]

I have important question here which I wants to ask to EAbbas. one of consultant ecommend me that my wife apply for Canadian immigration and being a U.S citizen wife will get it in 5-6 months being spause i can move with her to Canada, at least we can be together in Canada.

U.S embassy probably want to test that how long people being apart can be in relation I want to be my wife and want to start my family.

Eabbas i want your comments over it please.

[EAbbas 213]

I have important question here which I wants to ask to EAbbas. one of consultant ecommend me that my wife apply for Canadian immigration and being a U.S citizen wife will get it in 5-6 months being spause i can move with her to Canada, at least we can be together in Canada.

U.S embassy probably want to test that how long people being apart can be in relation I want to be my wife and want to start my family.

Eabbas i want your comments over it please.

That's completely your decision.... I would think that getting into canada for a pakistani male would also be somewhat difficult.. maybe not as bad as the us but it does border the us and it would still take time.

I know how you feel believe me... all we want too is to be together and start our family too but we keep looking and realizing the big time is behind us so we only have a smaller time now to wait....and to do something like that would almost start the whole process all over...

If it were us, i wouldn't do it... just be patient you haven't been denied, or your case sent back, or other issues.... its just checks... let them finish them and then get your ticket bcos you will be with your wife...

But again... it is your decision... and your life... and i pray you find peace in whatever you decide to do... Inshallah our time really is coming have faith!!!!

[EAbbas 213]

Well called dos today and of course we are still pending last real update was march starting crying badly but the rep was so uncompassionate when I asked her if there is anything showing that we are almost finished after 11 months she said no its pending and basically hung up on me... Sat there and literally sobbed until I got sick

This is beginning to affect my health now and it's ao painful those that haven't endured what we have just simply don't understand but at least have empathy and compassion

I love my husband deeply as he does me I keep praying for hope and for this to end I know it's all In Allahs timing I just wish it didn't hurt so bad

I feel like we are forgotten like nobody cares anymore about us being together and starting our family

I hurt deeply and my heart is broken I see my husband every day and every night and je never leaves me if he's home were online all the time but I can't touch his hand I can't give him tea I can't see the real color of his eyes I hurt so bad there are no more words for this pain

I pray daily for all of us struggling and suffering thru this inshallah some day this will be but a memory