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HASHTAG   2

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Hi Everybody.

I am in Karachi and my k1 fiance visa petition_NOA2 was approved on september 4 2014. case was created on september 4 2014 at nvs website.

What I am worried about is I have not recieved packet 3 from islamabad embassy till now... status is same as it was on september 4 that your file is ready at nvc for interview. Can anyone please help if it is normal and it takes more then 3 to 4 months in recieving packet 3 from embassy. DS 160 was filled online on 29 SEPTEMBER 2014 but still didn,t hear anything from embassy.

I would be very thankful if you guys will help me out.

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,284

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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*** Country-specific thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Asia: South regional subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Bebe2014 Explorer

Bebe2014   5

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Hi Everybody.

I am in Karachi and my k1 fiance visa petition_NOA2 was approved on september 4 2014. case was created on september 4 2014 at nvs website.

What I am worried about is I have not recieved packet 3 from islamabad embassy till now... status is same as it was on september 4 that your file is ready at nvc for interview. Can anyone please help if it is normal and it takes more then 3 to 4 months in recieving packet 3 from embassy. DS 160 was filled online on 29 SEPTEMBER 2014 but still didn,t hear anything from embassy.

I would be very thankful if you guys will help me out.

If the status is ready means you can submit DS 160. And after case was ready 10 days and u did not receive Pack 3, ps make inquiry in your consular website to ask about it.

In my country, w/o packet 3, we can get interview as normal.

2014/04/19: Sent I-129F Packet.

2014/04/21: USCIS received

2014/04/23: NOA1 received

2014/10/15 : got approval (NOA2)

2014/11/12: got case number through phone to NVC

2014/11/18 : case ready in VN.

2014/11/20: submit DS 160.

2014/11/21 : pay for visa fee.

2014/11/21: account active for booking.

2015/01/14 : INTERVIEW - APPROVED

Tim/Mav Experienced

Tim/Mav   305

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Packet 3 is Online. You might have to ask if they ever sent it. Me and Mav Never got a Packet 4. Have the Petitioner Call the Embassy. Trust Me. Packet Contains: Instructions for interview and just about everything you saved all this time.

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI
6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

HASHTAG Rookie

HASHTAG   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Norway
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If the status is ready means you can submit DS 160. And after case was ready 10 days and u did not receive Pack 3, ps make inquiry in your consular website to ask about it.

In my country, w/o packet 3, we can get interview as normal.

Thank you for your reply! emailing embassy....status is ready since sepyember 04 2014...quite worried!

Packet 3 is Online. You might have to ask if they ever sent it. Me and Mav Never got a Packet 4. Have the Petitioner Call the Embassy. Trust Me. Packet Contains: Instructions for interview and just about everything you saved all this time.

If the status is ready means you can submit DS 160. And after case was ready 10 days and u did not receive Pack 3, ps make inquiry in your consular website to ask about it.

In my country, w/o packet 3, we can get interview as normal.

Thank you for your reply! emailing embassy....status is ready since september 04 2014...quite worried!

Bebe2014 Explorer

Bebe2014   5

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Now, u need to hurry submit DS 160 first, then make online requiry ask about Packet 3.

Then, make account on ustravel website and pay money then can book interview.

In your NOA2, it also said about your expite date of your K1 visa, I am worrying your case is later than expite date now.

2014/04/19: Sent I-129F Packet.

2014/04/21: USCIS received

2014/04/23: NOA1 received

2014/10/15 : got approval (NOA2)

2014/11/12: got case number through phone to NVC

2014/11/18 : case ready in VN.

2014/11/20: submit DS 160.

2014/11/21 : pay for visa fee.

2014/11/21: account active for booking.

2015/01/14 : INTERVIEW - APPROVED

Tim/Mav Experienced

Tim/Mav   305

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Packet 4 is an appointment schedule for your interview, The US embassy will send you this through email not by mail.Generally the emails contains links from their websites that provides informations / instruction of what needs to be done..

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI
6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

Tim/Mav Experienced

Tim/Mav   305

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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helpful links : Packet 3 http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf Packet 4 http://www.usavisanow.com/k-1-fiance-visa/

TIM/MAV K1-JOURNEY
3/27/2007....We first met on myspace
1/30/10 ......My Honey proposed
8/15/10 ......He visit Philippines(2wks) & met my family
12/17/10 ....USCIS received the Filed I-129F for K1-visa
12/21/10 ....Received hard copy,NOA1
5/25/11.......Received RFE
6/09/11.......NOA2 approved
12/07/11.....Visa fee paid at BPI
6/11/13.......2nd visa fee payment
7/10-11/13.. Medical Exam completed@St.Lukes Clinic
1/15-16/14.. 2nd Medical exam updated
1/21/14...... k1 interview-Visa Approved
.....................................................................
8/29/14...... Submitted AOS application
10/03/14.....Biometrics
01/07/15.....Received my EAD card

01/31/15..... I got my SSN from the mail

04/20/15......AOS Interview - Approved :star:

4/24/15 .......Got the Driving Permit Card

4/30/15 .......Green Card Received :) (Exp.4/20/17)

http://youtu.be/BVf45EcdFwQ

HASHTAG Rookie

HASHTAG   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Norway
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Now, u need to hurry submit DS 160 first, then make online requiry ask about Packet 3.

Then, make account on ustravel website and pay money then can book interview.

In your NOA2, it also said about your expite date of your K1 visa, I am worrying your case is later than expite date now.

I had submitted ds-160 on 29th of september 2014.....noa 2 expiry date was 14th of nov 2014... I did email embassy but no reply... I am quite worried now...lets hope for the best...anyway thanks alot for your help./

HASHTAG Rookie

HASHTAG   2

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Go the website of U.S Embassy Islamabad website and ask for the packet 3. THey will email you.

Seriously I am still in shock how could you just sit and wait for packet 3 for almost 4 months..!!

Alright...Thanks alot for your help...can you please let me know how long does it take in your case to receive p3 after status was ready?

HASHTAG Rookie

HASHTAG   2

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Hi I am in Karachi ... My Noa2 is expired on december 23 2014... DS 160 was filled and emailed on september 29 2014...(receipt available) ...case status is ready from september 6 2014.....I have not received packet 3 yet ....what can i do... if someone around is facing the same situation... Please let me know its very painful to wait this long... Emabassy is not replying emails...calls are not attended... I am worried what to do....

HafsaJawwad Collaborator

HafsaJawwad   39

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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I think after this long you can just go ahead and mail the packet to them. check the guide on here and on the embassy website just to make sure but I think you have to send the DS160 letter, Affidavit of Support I-134, two passport pics, copy of birth certificate, and copies of the first two pages of your passport.

Also remember you'll have to go to Islamabad for interview. Don't send it to the consulate in Karachi. Best of luck!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,284

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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*** Similar/identical threads merged. Please post only once on a single topic. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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