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

[Nini313 5]

Hello everyone

May Allah help us all n get us out of this situation soon. Ameen

Can anyone plz help me n tell me that do the embassy always call for finger prints n oath after resubmitting medical ??

[janetusman 33]

Carolynhotstuff....does AP end??? Is it a real thing or just a torture technique...keeping families apart??

Yes it does end. My case took longer at the 1st stage because of additional name checks. Most get through USCIS in 5-6 months...mine took 11. We were in AP for almost 2 years and I can defintely understand how you are feeling. Having all these questions and not being able to get any answers. What is the process, where are they in the process, how much longer is it going to take? No one knows why one person gets a visa in a few days and another takes years. Carolyn is absolutely right to be angry when you see other countries issuing visas in days, but it takes years from Pakistan, China, India, etc. Just keep in mind that Allah granted you your marriage and that you are meant to be together. He tests us with this process to teach us and test our faith. All things happen for a reason, and even though right now you don't know why this is necessary, you will in the future. May Allah bless you and make things in easier for you in the future.

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Hello everyone

May Allah help us all n get us out of this situation soon. Ameen

Can anyone plz help me n tell me that do the embassy always call for finger prints n oath after resubmitting medical ??

I don't believe that they do. It may depend on how long you have been in AP if they want fresh finger prints and oath.

[Nini313 5]

@carolynhotstuff Thankx,I'm soo hopeful and praying for visa

[ayeshashehzad 26]

Hey guys! So my husband sent and email to the embassy today and they quickly replied within a few hours...

This is the email-

On November 7, 2014, that is the day of your interview, Embassy personnel provided you in writing materials/documents proving relationship between you and your petitioner. This is neededed to continue processing your application to completion. Please submit all the documents through one of the addresses given in this list. Here is a link to the list of couriers for your convenience http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/courier_services.html. Your failure to comply with these instructions may result in the termination of your case.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section, American Embassy

Islamabad, Pakistan

My question is why are they requesting this if at the interview the CO asked my husband for this and he provided everything at the interview, are they asking for it again? I'm so angry I don't even understand the email

Edited March 25, 2015 by ayeshashehzad

[ayeshashehzad 26]

Have you sent anything since this letter? If not, why are you waiting so long and asking about it now? The Embassy wants what it wants, you have to give it to them.

We received this email today...my husband emailed them today and they replied within a few hours...that's the thing...we have never been contacted until now, since my husbands interview I have sent about 5 emails so my husband decided he will send the email this time and they replied him quick, I don't know they never replied to me. I have also contacted NVC by phone many times and they just tell him he's under ap and just to wait.

The day of my husbands interview the CO requested these documents for proof of relationship (Skype, facebook, call records) hubby had it all and gave all this to the CO and kept it. My husband had everything even pics which the CO saw but didn't keep the pics. At the end of the interview the CO returned my husbands civil doc and passport and issued the 221g slip for additional administrative processing and was told to just wait, the slip doesn't say anything about submitting any more documents! ugh! I think the CO head was not in place that day.

We feel lost, we don't even know what to send since they didn't specify.

Edited March 25, 2015 by ayeshashehzad

[ayeshashehzad 26]

Send them everything you have for relationship proof...give them 500 pages...whatever you have...overload them. Just make sure you keep copies of what you send them too for your records. Send them everything from what you took to interview and since then. That should do it. BEST WISHES!!! Get on it ASAP! Let us know after you send it!!!!

Im working on it! lol you know what pisses me off? They want proof of relationship, isn't our Nikah and marriage certificate enough? What more proof than that?! its crazy and stressfull I tell you.

[sarahch 68]

Im working on it! lol you know what pisses me off? They want proof of relationship, isn't our Nikah and marriage certificate enough? What more proof than that?! its crazy and stressfull I tell you.

Sounds like what they asked us to send and i overloaded them with everything i had, so just do that, send them recent communication. Any western union receipts send those, gift receipts, emails , cards, text messages , anything u have just send it .

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Proof that you got married is not enough if the embassy has doubts about your relationship. You must show them that you are a loving couple and that you communicate on a regular basis. They also do this to some couples that have been in AP for a long time to make sure they are still together. A letter from the petitioner would be great saying that you are in love and still together, etc.

Do not feel stressed. If they are asking for documents it is a good sign. They could just deny the visa without asking for anything. They are giving you a second chance to get your visa.

[ayeshashehzad 26]

Proof that you got married is not enough if the embassy has doubts about your relationship. You must show them that you are a loving couple and that you communicate on a regular basis. They also do this to some couples that have been in AP for a long time to make sure they are still together. A letter from the petitioner would be great saying that you are in love and still together, etc.

Do not feel stressed. If they are asking for documents it is a good sign. They could just deny the visa without asking for anything. They are giving you a second chance to get your visa.

Yeah you're right about that I like the idea of the letter from my side.. Do you know if It has to be notarized and send by mail? Or can I just make the letter, scan it, and email it to my husband?

[carolynhotstuff 252]

Yeah you're right about that I like the idea of the letter from my side.. Do you know if It has to be notarized and send by mail? Or can I just make the letter, scan it, and email it to my husband?

If you are sending all the other documents to your husband by scan then write the letter and sign it and send it by scan. If you are using FedEx to send him the documents then have the letter notarized.

[ayeshashehzad 26]

If you are sending all the other documents to your husband by scan then write the letter and sign it and send it by scan. If you are using FedEx to send him the documents then have the letter notarized.

Thank you!

[Z786 11]

My interview is scheduled on 20 April. I am already scared after seeing so many people in AP here and hearing scary stories about islamabad embassy. Any advice friends?

[ayeshashehzad 26]

My interview is scheduled on 20 April. I am already scared after seeing so many people in AP here and hearing scary stories about islamabad embassy. Any advice friends?

Try to have faith, every case is different it all depends on your situation if you have any red flags etc...you can be one of the lucky ones to get approved instantly with no AP but If you do get AP you have to be strong about it and provide embassy everything they ask for...be Prepared!

pray and be patient! ALLAH knows best Good luck!

[ayeshashehzad 26]

I can't believe how irresponsible are the people at the embassy! My husband called NVC... And they told him that the day of the interview the CO noted on the 221g that he gave to my husband that we must submit proof of relationship between my husband and I...are they serious?! The 221g slip says absolutely nothing! The CO didn't check anything on the slip! The only thing he checked was the box for AP and told my husband to just wait and nothing else was needed... So now the embassy thinks we haven't submitted anything these 5 months! It was the CO fault! If he would've noted it on the 221g slip we would've submitted everything that same week! These People are so wrong.

Edited March 26, 2015 by ayeshashehzad