New Islamabad AP-Tracker, Part III (merged thread)

[mueed 7]

Your case updated because of the reply to your email from the embassy, otherwise, just sending an email, and not getting a reply, wont update the date.

Thanks for the reply. I was happy for no reason then :/

[hammadf2a 3]

Case updated today.

Do they update the case if you have sent them email?. Because I sent them email couple of days ago. Today case got updated and I also received an email from embassy that case is in still administrative processing. :/

Congratulations once again

i never received any reply, it can be a case update too.

[kaleem999 11]

Sam and yarm any update?

[AaliPDX786 30]

Hey everyone ,got a good news Yesterday morning i received a call from embassy that your visa has been issued and would be delivered to you within two weeks i am just waiting for status to be appeared issued at ceac so i can post a screenshot I am so happy

i think other members would hear some good news soon,Inshallah.

My updates were 3 ,4 ,5 on 5th morning

Wow…That’s great News Beerruuu….Jhakkasssss !!!

Heartily congratulation & Warmly Mubarakbad

[hammadf2a 3]

Wow…That’s great News Beerruuu….Jhakkasssss !!!

Heartily congratulation & Warmly Mubarakbad

Thankyou !!

[Waleed39 10]

hello again everyone!
Just a reminder of my case, 4/5 people in our case were issued visa back in August 2013. 5th person was our mother whose case is oddly still undergoing AP.
I went there and now I'm back after 3 weeks. Got my SSN, Green Card and driver's license.
For SSN(Social Security Number), technically the portion of SSN on the visa application form should be enough but in our case it wasn't so after waiting for some time we went to SSN office and filed for it and received it 3,4 days later. We paid the GC fees as soon as we got the passports back so our GC came in just 3 weeks after arrival. Wishing you all best of luck

[mueed 7]

Your case updated because of the reply to your email from the embassy, otherwise, just sending an email, and not getting a reply, wont update the date.

Can someone else confirm what sarah said its true.. because I spoke to immigration expert . He said embassy will just email you saying that your case is still under AP. They dont necessarily update the case. They only update the cased if it is worked on.

[AaliPDX786 30]

Can someone else confirm what sarah said its true.. because I spoke to immigration expert . He said embassy will just email you saying that your case is still under AP. They dont necessarily update the case. They only update the cased if it is worked on.

yes sarahch is right

[sam7076 5]

Congrats to all the visas issued in the previous days. I emailed on 12/07 at night and case update is now 12/08/14, without a reply, I was hoping to get a request to submit docs but not yet....

[mrs.sarfaraz 14]

@mueed ur case updated just BCz they replied . Whenever they replies the date changes

[mrs.sarfaraz 14]

My case is in AP too .. my interview was on 29th sept 2014 . Co was satisfied returned all my original and asked for a new joint sponsor 221g white color after that my case is in AP .the documents r sent . Whenever I email them or call Nvc they just say its under review and AP we CNT tell u anything except this . This info can b known from even the ceac web .. can anybody here tell me how much time it takes for approving joint sponsor after interview ?

Edited December 9, 2014 by mrs.sarfaraz

[sarahch 68]

If the CO keeps all the original documents, at what point are they returned? do they get sent back with when visa is issued via the courier?

[meandmine 8]

If the CO keeps all the original documents, at what point are they returned? do they get sent back with when visa is issued via the courier?

Usually At the end of your interview ,CO will return the originals , if not give CO , the photocopies of the original which you brought there and ask for the originals. He/she will return you the originals then and there. If any one have different experience they r welcome to share too.Good luck.

[kaleem999 11]

Today i got this email again my frustration start i got total 10 update in last one month....

Dear Applicant

Our record indicates that your visa application in the subject immigrant visa case is still pending under administrative processing. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to predict how long this processing may take. The wait could possibly be quite lengthy. However, please rest assured that as soon as this processing is finished, we will contact the applicant using the contact information he/she has provided on his/her application. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section, American Embassy

Islamabad, Pakistan

Note: In order to reach us through electronic mail, please use the website: http://islamabad.usembassy.gov and use the Immigrant Visa Units web-based e-mail submission form (Immigrant Visas>Contact Information>Immigrant Visa Inquiries).

<KM10>

[salsan77 1]

Today i got this email again my frustration start i got total 10 update in last one month....

Dear Applicant

Our record indicates that your visa application in the subject immigrant visa case is still pending under administrative processing. Unfortunately, it is not possible for us to predict how long this processing may take. The wait could possibly be quite lengthy. However, please rest assured that as soon as this processing is finished, we will contact the applicant using the contact information he/she has provided on his/her application. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section, American Embassy

Islamabad, Pakistan

Note: In order to reach us through electronic mail, please use the website: http://islamabad.usembassy.gov and use the Immigrant Visa Units web-based e-mail submission form (Immigrant Visas>Contact Information>Immigrant Visa Inquiries).

<KM10>

I understand your feelings because me and my husband going through with this too... My status update too but didn't get any mail or call from embassy for my fingerprints:(