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My husband is at the embassy right now. I'm so nervous, but inshallah everything will be ok. I'll update once I find out more.

Thanks everyone.

Good luck!

Best of luck :)

Good luck! Please come back and share your experience. My wife's is in about a week and I'm freaking out way more than her.

Thanks :)

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Good initiative... We should tell the rest of the guys too to come here and join it... Mine is on 28th september.... yeah, atleast I find someone with 28th september... Heroicmove whats your st

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I need help. I am organising my documents for interview. Exactly which financial documents I need to keep with me?

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Your timeline is not filled out so it is hard for anyone to help you.Were you an expedite?

Timeline. I130 sent in Septmeber 2014. USCIS approved in June 18 2015. NVC approved on September 8. Currently states Ready on Visa and CR1 and according to NVC, Islamabad received it on September 22nd.

Yes Expedite but I havent heard anything since NVC approved on Septmeber 8. I called them to find out that Islamabad had received it.

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Timeline. I130 sent in Septmeber 2014. USCIS approved in June 18 2015. NVC approved on September 8. Currently states Ready on Visa and CR1 and according to NVC, Islamabad received it on September 22nd.

Yes Expedite but I havent heard anything since NVC approved on Septmeber 8. I called them to find out that Islamabad had received it.

What did NVC say then you asked them if the embassy had received it? Did you ask for an interview date? Usually when the status says ready that means that the interview has been scheduled and the embassy had put the case in their system. Have you tried contacting the embassy via email?

Also what does the current processing site say on the portal? NVC or Islamabad?

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What did NVC say then you asked them if the embassy had received it? Did you ask for an interview date? Usually when the status says ready that means that the interview has been scheduled and the embassy had put the case in their system. Have you tried contacting the embassy via email?

Also what does the current processing site say on the portal? NVC or Islamabad?

VISA CLASS: CR1 CURRENT PROCESSING SITE: ISLAMABAD

NVC said they can confirm that the embassy hsa received it. I asked for an interview date but NVC said since it was expedited, then Islamabad takes care of it.

Yes I tried to contact the embassy via email (i used the email on the website direct form as there is no specific email adress) but havent heard back yet. its been more than 5 days.

Current processing site on the portal states islamabad

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VISA CLASS: CR1 CURRENT PROCESSING SITE: ISLAMABAD

NVC said they can confirm that the embassy hsa received it. I asked for an interview date but NVC said since it was expedited, then Islamabad takes care of it.

Yes I tried to contact the embassy via email (i used the email on the website direct form as there is no specific email adress) but havent heard back yet. its been more than 5 days.

Current processing site on the portal states islamabad

Well I definitely sounds like your interview is scheduled. And since it was expedited the embassy would be the one to contact about the interview.

You said it's been more than 5 days? Maybe try to email them again. Make sure you include your name, case number, and details.

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Hammad1987, you said you emailed them but have you tried the email submission link on the embassy website? Here is the link

http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/contact-information/visa-inquiries.html

It says that they will usually respond in 5 working days.

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Hammad1987, you said you emailed them but have you tried the email submission link on the embassy website? Here is the link

http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/contact-information/visa-inquiries.html

It says that they will usually respond in 5 working days.

Hammad, just keep on mind last wed, thurs, Friday were holidays. It has not yet been 5 business days in pakistan.
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Married December 19, 2014

I-130 Petition sent January 14, 2015
NOA1 date January 20, 2015 (NSC)

NOA2 date May 28, 2015 :dance::dance::dance:

Mailed to NVC June 4, 2015

NVC Received June 10, 2015

NVC Case Number Assigned June 23, 2015

NVC AoS Invoice via Mail June 24, 2015

NVC Selected Agent Over Phone June 30, 2015 (Unable to logon to CEAC)

NVC IV Invoice via email received July 1, 2015

NVC AoS/IV Package Mailed July 2, 2015

NVC AoS & IV Fee Paid Online (CEAC is working) July 6. 2015

NVC Document Scan Date July 6, 2015

NCV AoS & IV Fee marked as paid in CEAC July, 7 2015

NVC DS 260 Completed July 8, 2015

NVC CC July 30, 2015 (24 days after scan date, about 2 months post NOA2)

Interview Scheduled on August 26, 2015

Interview P4 Email Received August 27, 2015

Medical in Islamabad September 2, 2015

Interview Date September 22, 2015 CANCELLED (Embassy is Over scheduled) :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Interview Scheduled on September 10, 2015

Interview Date October 14, 2015 APPROVED

Visa Issued October 16, 2015, 9 months start to finish

POE JFK October 26, 2015

GC in Hand Jan 8, 2016

RoC I-751 NOA1 August 31, 2017 (Vermont Service Center)

Biometrics October 2, 2017

I551 Stamp in Passport August 2, 2018

18 Month Extension Letter August 3, 2018

Applied for Naturalization N-400 Online July 30, 2018

Biometrics August 23, 2018

10 year GC is in production September 17, 2018

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I have question who can go with you to the embassy for the interview beside your spouse? Can siblings of the beneficiary tag along for the interview?

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USCIS
01/14/2015 - Sent I-130 -----------------------------------------01/20/2015 - NOA 1 ------------------------------02/03/2015 - I-130 Approval/NOA2

 

NVC

02/23/2015 - Case received ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/02/2015 - Case Number and IIN assigned

03/06/2015 - DS -261 Available and complete ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------03/10/2015 - AOS Bill "PAID" status

03/10/2015 - AOS and IV Packages sent ------and now the wait begins!! praying for no checklists -----------------------------------------------03/13/2015 - AOS and IV Packages scanned at NVC----please God no checklist.....

03/31/2015 - AOS Form Review Completed by a Supervisor (Had to call many times) --------------------------------------------------------------04/02/2015 - Paid IV Bill Online

04/06/2015 - IV Bill "PAID" status -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------04/10/2015 - Check List Number 1

04/26/2015 - DS-260 Completed online ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------05/15/2015 - Case sent for Supervisor Review....seems like I am only getting things done through Supervisors

06/29/2015 - 2nd Review to Supervisor triggered, still stuck in NVC hell ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------07/13/2015 - Case completed

07/20/2015 - Received Case Completed confirmation email-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08/24/2015 - Interview Scheduled Date Confirmation over the Phone

08/26/2015 - Received Interview Scheduled confirmation email -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09/04/2015 - NVC called to inform about interview cancellation date

09/08/2015 - Received Interview Cancellation Email ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09/22/2015 - Interview Date---------------Finally ----Old Interview Date  

09/10/2015 - Interview Rescheduled Date Confirmation over the Phone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------09/11/2015 - Received Interview Rescheduled confirmation email

09/17/2015 - Case Status "In Transit" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09/18/2015 - Case Status "Ready"  

10/01/2015 - Interview Rescheduled Date

 

Embassy
09/11/2015 - Medical ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------10/01/2015 - Interview and Approval Date 1

0/01/2015 - Case Status Changed to "Administrative Processing" ------------------------10/02/2015 - Case Status Changed to "Issued" 

XXXXXXX - Visa in hand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------XXXXXXX - POE

 

I-751
09/06/2015 - Package with USPS ------------------------ 09/09/2017 Delivered at Vermont Service Center

09/15/2017 Check Cashed --------------------------------- 09/19/2017- NOA received

 

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I have question who can go with you to the embassy for the interview beside your spouse? Can siblings of the beneficiary tag along for the interview?

I would not expect that you could bring in more than one person, and if they are not a USC, there is no chance they would be able to enter the embassy unless specifically requested.

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Married December 19, 2014

I-130 Petition sent January 14, 2015
NOA1 date January 20, 2015 (NSC)

NOA2 date May 28, 2015 :dance::dance::dance:

Mailed to NVC June 4, 2015

NVC Received June 10, 2015

NVC Case Number Assigned June 23, 2015

NVC AoS Invoice via Mail June 24, 2015

NVC Selected Agent Over Phone June 30, 2015 (Unable to logon to CEAC)

NVC IV Invoice via email received July 1, 2015

NVC AoS/IV Package Mailed July 2, 2015

NVC AoS & IV Fee Paid Online (CEAC is working) July 6. 2015

NVC Document Scan Date July 6, 2015

NCV AoS & IV Fee marked as paid in CEAC July, 7 2015

NVC DS 260 Completed July 8, 2015

NVC CC July 30, 2015 (24 days after scan date, about 2 months post NOA2)

Interview Scheduled on August 26, 2015

Interview P4 Email Received August 27, 2015

Medical in Islamabad September 2, 2015

Interview Date September 22, 2015 CANCELLED (Embassy is Over scheduled) :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Interview Scheduled on September 10, 2015

Interview Date October 14, 2015 APPROVED

Visa Issued October 16, 2015, 9 months start to finish

POE JFK October 26, 2015

GC in Hand Jan 8, 2016

RoC I-751 NOA1 August 31, 2017 (Vermont Service Center)

Biometrics October 2, 2017

I551 Stamp in Passport August 2, 2018

18 Month Extension Letter August 3, 2018

Applied for Naturalization N-400 Online July 30, 2018

Biometrics August 23, 2018

10 year GC is in production September 17, 2018

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Got my visa today :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Alhamdulilah I am so happy and relieved. Thanks to everyone who helped us through our journey and wish you all the best for yours.

I have posted a review but i think I should just share it here too lol


Got my visa today :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Alhamdulilah I am so happy and relieved. Thanks to everyone who helped us through our journey and wish you all the best for yours.

I have posted a review but i think I should just share it here too lol

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Got my visa today :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Alhamdulilah I am so happy and relieved. Thanks to everyone who helped us through our journey and wish you all the best for yours.

I have posted a review but i think I should just share it here too lol

Got my visa today :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Alhamdulilah I am so happy and relieved. Thanks to everyone who helped us through our journey and wish you all the best for yours.

I have posted a review but i think I should just share it here too lol

Congratulations!

Just wanted to ask a few things if you dont mind.

I have my K1 interview on 14 Oct and I'll travel from Karachi. Where can I leave my stuff (bag & cellphone) before entering the embassy? Is it secure to keep it with the Shuttle service lockers?

Also how long does the whole process takes? My interview time is also 7.

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Congratulations!

Just wanted to ask a few things if you dont mind.

I have my K1 interview on 14 Oct and I'll travel from Karachi. Where can I leave my stuff (bag & cellphone) before entering the embassy? Is it secure to keep it with the Shuttle service lockers?

Also how long does the whole process takes? My interview time is also 7.

Thanks and yeah these lockers are safe and you won't have my issues. They give you a receipt when you deposit your belongings and as I said in my review keep them safe.

Baggage locker facility is in the parking area, right in front of security scanners before entering into the main reception hall. And phone locker facility is inside the receptions area and it's the last counter on the far left.

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I have question who can go with you to the embassy for the interview beside your spouse? Can siblings of the beneficiary tag along for the interview?

No and on a prior request, a carer can accompany the disabled or an elderly person.

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quick question

how can i carry all that stuff ( my medical ,skype watsapp etc other documents as theres a pile ) if im not allowed to carry them in a bag, do i have to hold them all the time in my hand?

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