New Islamabad AP Tracker

[EAbbas 213]

I think AP has nothing to do with fraud or wrong intentions. We all know why we have been shortlisted. Its really unfair but we have to bear the brunt due to generalization. It is what it is.

I have noticed that this section is the most depressing section of the whole forum. Every other place you can feel the positive essence of all the posts. They are very joyful with happy endings etc. Here the mood is all so different. I can imagine what all of you are going through. I am in the same boat........ Lately, I have not felt so well after constantly checking out this section. Sometimes it makes me more depressed. I took some time off and it was worth it. Perhaps you all can do the same and see if it works out for you (just a suggestion)....

This section was started to try to understand why we all go thru such long AP in Islamabad... we are here to support and encourage.. celebrate the good hold eachother up with the frustrating... give help when something happens but most of all just be here to help those behind us as well...

It is what it is.... It's aP and the CO actually told me specifically they do these kinds of AP because of all the fraud and wrong doers that try to get visas with wrong intentions...

There will be good news soon for some of these individuals in the next few weeks and we want to celebrate with them and all of us will come out of it soon but only to be replaced by more ppl... but mostly if you look at the entire forum.. it's Islamabad going thru such long drawn out checks so that's why we are here... if you notice other sections, they don't understand the pain and the hurt from a year long AP... their AP usually ends within a couple of months.. that's painful enough

I don't stop looking because I dont want to stop encouraging those that are suffering... I suffer too and its terrible but if i can help just one person understand or find out who to contact to get answers or simply to just have faith that it will end... then I'll be here... even after ours is completed...

Edited May 14, 2012 by EAbbas

[khuram 0]

Reply from the Embassy

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please send us applicant’s correct/updated phone number. The visa packet and passport of the subject case/applicant was returned undelivered to our office due to incorrect contact number.

I hope this information will be helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you required any further inquiry.

U.S Embassy

Consular Section

Immigration Unit

Islamabad, Pakistan

This is very good forum it gives new hope to everyone.

thanks

[EAbbas 213]

Reply from the Embassy

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please send us applicant’s correct/updated phone number. The visa packet and passport of the subject case/applicant was returned undelivered to our office due to incorrect contact number.

I hope this information will be helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you required any further inquiry.

U.S Embassy

Consular Section

Immigration Unit

Islamabad, Pakistan

This is very good forum it gives new hope to everyone.

thanks

This sounds like good news!!! Do let us know when it is received!!!! Congrats!!

[dwheels76 5,468]

I think AP has nothing to do with fraud or wrong intentions. We all know why we have been shortlisted. Its really unfair but we have to bear the brunt due to generalization. It is what it is.

I have noticed that this section is the most depressing section of the whole forum. Every other place you can feel the positive essence of all the posts. They are very joyful with happy endings etc. Here the mood is all so different. I can imagine what all of you are going through. I am in the same boat........ Lately, I have not felt so well after constantly checking out this section. Sometimes it makes me more depressed. I took some time off and it was worth it. Perhaps you all can do the same and see if it works out for you (just a suggestion)....

I had to come and chime in on this. I follow this topic because I get encouraged and uplifted. Even when I read the sorrow and pain and heartfelt agony. Why, because it expresses to us the true deep down love these wonderful couples have for each other.

No one told us it would be easy and I sure didn't know I would have to live so long apart from my husband.

No I am not going through AP (and pray I never have to) or through the Islamabad embassy. But I too will be dealing with the toughest most high fraud consulate on earth, Nigeria.

I get encouraged and love to cry and cheer when I read the "good news" of a VISA ISSUED.

EAbbas has done such a great job not just gathering this information and keeping people informed. But the bonding, encouragement, reassurance you get here well you can't get that anywhere else because frankly most of the posters have no clue. I don't even understand it.

How you first have to go through the Visa process that's about 1/2 to a year than mandatory AP that maybe short or over a year. Some of these couples been apart 2 years and more.

Yet they find the courage and strength to help each other, and be a shoulder to lean and cry on through those tough times and dry a tear or two.

I for one love this group. You all should all be so proud of your SO's and yourself because you truly have shown love conquerors all. And with love NOTHING is impossible.

May you all receive the desires of your heart soon. Inshallah! (Did I spell that right )

[dwheels76 5,468]

Reply from the Embassy

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please send us applicant’s correct/updated phone number. The visa packet and passport of the subject case/applicant was returned undelivered to our office due to incorrect contact number.

I hope this information will be helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you required any further inquiry.

U.S Embassy

Consular Section

Immigration Unit

Islamabad, Pakistan

This is very good forum it gives new hope to everyone.

thanks

So you mean they just need your contact information cuz they have your Visa ready. OMG. I am hanging out on to this wall now for some good news. How exciting. I love mondays always good stuff happening. Dancing for you !!

Edited May 14, 2012 by dwheels76

[SM2010 10]

I'm glad you created this thread. It's so nice to be able to come here and share concerns and frustratons about AP. I dont know anyone else going through the same process so I know my family and friends dont know what I'm going through. It's so nice to be able to come here and write whatever is on my mind to get things off my chest. It is also nice to see those who get out of AP, it gives me hope. I check this thread often to see who else has received their visa. Also, thank you EAbbas for all the encouragement you provide to myself and many in this process.

[tahascorp 0]

Greetings to All,

May Allah bless us soon who are in AP,

Just wanted to know is anyone been out of AP till now ? please update if anyone received his or her visa

Thank you Eabbas for creating such a nice content

[EAbbas 213]

Greetings to All,

May Allah bless us soon who are in AP,

Just wanted to know is anyone been out of AP till now ? please update if anyone received his or her visa

Thank you Eabbas for creating such a nice content

So far nobody has any news this week... I updated the tracker on the last page on MAy 13 but will bring it forward again...

***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

Upcoming interviews

Best of luck!!!

May

RiaB CR1 (Male) May 17th 2012

June

Anas & Ayesha CR1 (Male) June 27th 2012

Edited May 15, 2012 by EAbbas

[Faisal khan 1]

more the 6 months in AP very disappointed.

[EAbbas 213]

more the 6 months in AP very disappointed.

It won't last forever it's just a small part of our happy ending stay focused on your marriage on your future on your life right now but don't dwell so much on the ap just think of it as the bridge that will get you and all the other spouses home to your loved ones.... Each day is another brick put on the bridge some bridges are shorter and some longer but it is still our path to our happy ending

[Arif Ali 4]

she called me today we both were very depressed and we cried on the phone for a good while after that things just got back to normal i think its good to cry some time

[EAbbas 213]

she called me today we both were very depressed and we cried on the phone for a good while after that things just got back to normal i think its good to cry some time

Yeah your right it's good to let the emotions out we also this week had this happen too it's so emotional and painful but if these emotions didn't come out I feel we would burst

Just keep your faith strong and everything will be ok

[SchipM8 1]

It will be one year as of May 21st that we have been in AP. Sadly, we started this process in September of 2009 and have been in some phase of processing until AP truly started last year. I read these threads regularly so that I don't feel like the only one suffering. I cry a lot and completely understand everyone's pain and frustration. I don't think there is any one or any thing that will be able to help. It is just inhumane to have no real communications while going through this. I have tried every avenue available and I get nowhere and no response. I call DOS like everyone else and they acknowledge it was touched and that is it. Needless to say I am depressed. Bless his heart, my fiance remains hopeful! That is why I love him so much.

[EAbbas 213]

It will be one year as of May 21st that we have been in AP. Sadly, we started this process in September of 2009 and have been in some phase of processing until AP truly started last year. I read these threads regularly so that I don't feel like the only one suffering. I cry a lot and completely understand everyone's pain and frustration. I don't think there is any one or any thing that will be able to help. It is just inhumane to have no real communications while going through this. I have tried every avenue available and I get nowhere and no response. I call DOS like everyone else and they acknowledge it was touched and that is it. Needless to say I am depressed. Bless his heart, my fiance remains hopeful! That is why I love him so much.

Today is our 11 month of AP.. We're just behind you... recently we also have shed tears and cried and been so sad and depressed but somehow we pick ourselves up and dust off and move ahead for the next day... This whole process is very difficult even at the easiest of embassies but we struggle deeply in Islamabad embassy as to the why? who really knows... but what we can all focus on is we all have good relationships that aren't going anywhere and daily becoming stronger solid marriages/relationships... we have faith and love for eachother that can't be matched anywhere else... we will remain steadfast in our love and in our future... We also have eachother here... other ppl that have been on AP may somewhat understand but until they have gone thru more than a few weeks or a couple of months may never know the heart ache or the pain or all the missing of special occasions that we have. We have a good support system here we have ppl who truly knows what it means to be in the black abyss of AP and we can encourage eachother hold eachother up when we are feeling down, celebrate the good days and teh visa approvals as well as just simply trying to pass each day.

One day I promise.... this WILL be over... I dont know when and i dont know where we will each be when we get that call but we WILL get that call and WE WILL get the visas and we WILL be with our loved ones... and then we can truly appreciate what we have and be thankful and blessed and happy always....

Have faith, stay strong and know it will end....

[RiaB 1]

Less than 24 hours for us for the interview...