Calling Everyone Going Through Islamabad Embassy, version 3.0

[onek 306]

Naina,

Could you please confirm that embassy doesn't require any kind of fee?

[onek 306]

Posting interview experience for the benefit of others:

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Posted by Naina 01

Visa Type: K1

Posted at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/471627-general-tips-us-embassy-in-islamabad-k1-visa/

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Hey,

Here are some tips that will hopefully help those who are going through the pre-interview phase:

1. Arrange all your documents as properly as possible. When you receive your packet 3.5, make sure you send all the documents in an orderly manner. The more professional your work is, the better impression you'll leave on the consular officer. Also, I think it's a good idea to include a cover letter in the beginning, which states the complete list of documents you're mailing to the embassy. It'll help the embassy to go through your documents easily. I also submitted additional pictures of me and my fiance to the embassy along with other documents for packet 3.5.

2. Before your interview, go through all the documents you've submitted throughout the visa process thoroughly.

3. You should also ensure that you bring all the documents asked in the interview letter. I personally took the complete I-129F petition, all the forms submitted for packet 3.5, medical report, NIC, all passports, two photos, and evidence of our relationship with me. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

4. Irrespective of what time your interview is, you should reach the embassy around 7:00 a.m. The earlier you reach the embassy, the sooner you get done with your interview.

5. Dress nicely and professionally. It leaves a good impression on the consular officer.

6. Prepare well and know as much about your fiance as possible. You should put in intense efforts on your part and leave the rest to God. If your case is genuine and you have done your work well, you have nothing to worry about.

7. I came across a number of people who didn't read the instructions sent by the embassy properly, which delayed their cases. Read all the mails/emails sent by the embassy very carefully.

8. During your interview, answer all the questions very genuinely and remain calm and focused. Also, make an eye contact with the consular officer and greet him/her in the beginning.

Alhamdulillah, my interview went well and I got approved. Shukar Allah. I was asked only two questions: How did you meet and when is the wedding. Alhamdulillah.

If you have any questions, please post them below. I'll try to answer them at my earliest convenience.

Best of luck and Allah Hafiz!

[onek 306]

Did you get your passport yet?

No, not yet!

I just read your profile and discovered that you have finally gotten your passport back with the visa. Congrats. Such a good news and you didn't even share?

Anyway, good luck. Hope you have a safe journey to the US and a fantastic wedding.

I'm sure you must be busy making big plan.

[Naina01 2]

I had to pay $ 240 at the embassy.

Naina,

Could you please confirm that embassy doesn't require any kind of fee?

[Naina01 2]

Thank you so much! I made changes to my profile the day I got my passport back.

Best of luck on your interview. I pray that you get approved Insha'Allah! :-)

I just read your profile and discovered that you have finally gotten your passport back with the visa. Congrats. Such a good news and you didn't even share?

Anyway, good luck. Hope you have a safe journey to the US and a fantastic wedding.

I'm sure you must be busy making big plan.

[onek 306]

Thank you so much! I made changes to my profile the day I got my passport back.

Best of luck on your interview. I pray that you get approved Insha'Allah! :-)

Thank you. Hoping for the best at the interview.

Not everyone keep checking the profiles of others unless they have all the free time in the world like I do

Did you take $260 in dollars or they converted from rupees?

[shinwary71 29]

did you submitted all the documents when you meet the councler.....or they asked for the documents, then you give it to them?

[Naina01 2]

I took the exact amount in dollars.

Thank you. Hoping for the best at the interview.

Not everyone keep checking the profiles of others unless they have all the free time in the world like I do

Did you take $260 in dollars or they converted from rupees?

You give them your documents only when asked by the consular.

did you submitted all the documents when you meet the councler.....or they asked for the documents, then you give it to them?

[onek 306]

did you submitted all the documents when you meet the councler.....or they asked for the documents, then you give it to them?

Have you been following up with USCIS on the status of your case as it has been almost a year and no approval?

[onek 306]

and..............

one more week till the interview.

[She's 6]

and..............

one more week till the interview.

Good luck.. I hope u guys all prepared for the interview :-)

[shinwary71 29]

no dear i m waiting for approval and i have contacted with congressman and also did service request yestday too

[onek 306]

Good luck.. I hope u guys all prepared for the interview :-)

Thanks. Wife is so nervous, but I believe she would just do fine.

no dear i m waiting for approval and i have contacted with congressman and also did service request yestday too

Good luck. What is service request?

Thank you so much! I made changes to my profile the day I got my passport back.

Best of luck on your interview. I pray that you get approved Insha'Allah! :-)

Now that the wait is over for you, Are you in the US yet?

[mmkextreme1 4]

no dear i m waiting for approval and i have contacted with congressman and also did service request yestday too

Bro, I initially had contacted my congressman as well but got no response. I then went on to contact the senators office, and they got the ball rolling. I would advise you to do the same thing.

[She's 6]

Thanks. Wife is so nervous, but I believe she would just do fine.

It's your interview today .. :-) hope everything goes smooth