Case Complete to Interview August 2017

[JBMG 890]

1 hour ago, green line2017 said:

Is someone have problem with sort of spread sheet  when i try to sort  to  visa cat. then all information no longer  present  .?? this is  good Sign

 

Thank you, JBMG

Hi, @SabRob and her husband have been working on the spreadsheet to get it automated. This way i don't have to sort it, or copy/paste formulas each time there is a new entry.  I noticed the sorting problem as well, not sure what's going on but SabRob is looking for a solution to fix it.... Meanwhile, you can go to "file" "make a copy"..  Within that copied version, you can sort it.. It's not practical but a short term solution.. so sorry.. 

 

 

Edited July 25, 2017 by JBMG

[JBMG 890]

56 minutes ago, abfar said:

Approved.  

 

Still can't believe this is real.

 

Kudos to JBMG for the spreadsheet initiative. It was a ray of home back when waiting NVC 11 weeks felt like a lifetime of pain.

YAY!! Congrats!!  And you're welcome for the spreadsheet. Your original comment of asking me to put it on the first post of the April Scan Dates forum encouraged me to keep it up.  Wishing you a successful POE. Keep us posted regarding receipt of your visa/passport.  

 

[chamma 382]

48 minutes ago, abfar said:

yup @chamma, I got the ticket already. I hope the checklist skipping doesn't cause any delays, I'd happily fly the same day if I get the visa early xD Too long wait to see my girls. Can't take it anymore  

Congratulations again. Stay happy 😊!!

[Annie93 21]

2 hours ago, JBMG said:

Are you able to go with him? 

We didnt ask... I dont think ill go in nervous

[SP&SP 116]

2 hours ago, abfar said:

Approved.  

 

Still can't believe this is real.

 

I reached the diplomatic shuttle station in Islamabad around 5.30am. They don't let anybody in until 6 so you've to wait outside the station gate.

It started raining so we were let in a bit early. The station staff was late but finally started issuing Bus/Car travel vouchers by 6.05am.

 

I paid 1000 PKR for the car but you can also go in bus for 500 PKR (5 USD)

 

Then 15 more mins wait on the mobile collection counter as the employee was yet to report for duty. I was given another receipt while they took my phone.

 

The car voucher also lets you in the slightly better waiting area. That's where I waited. around 6.40am you can pass through the security check and can get into the Cars. 4 passengers per car.  Unlike the station's overall condition, the cars were comfortable and very clean. They travel in a Caravan of 5-10 cars.

 

2,3 mins drive to the outer gate of the Red Zone (fenced diplomatic area where all embassies are), there's another 5-10 mins of wait while the cars are checked for security and your travel voucher will be checked.

 

Then another 5 minutes drive in the Red Zone and you're at the US embassy.

 

There were over 50 people waiting outside the first security scanner just outside the embassy building. Too many people for such an early appointment. After a while, we were asked to form two lines and I was able to get through the checkpost as one of the first 5 people. They will check your appointment letter here.

 

Then a walk next to embassy wall to the embassy gate. An airport like scanner. Once past, were were given our Tokens. Luckily I was the second person for interview token-wise. Inside, we were guided where to sit and how to proceed to each counter. Within 10 minutes the Counters were ready (around 7.30am) and I was called for Finger prints. They also gave us the domestic violence brochure. (I have rights! and I know it!)

 

5 minutes after that, called for documents collection. The pakistani lady who collected the documents was kind and friendly. She smiled over one of the mistakes we made in ds260. 

 

Back to waiting, 5 minutes later, I was called as the first person for interview. The american CO was friendly. They asked:

 

CO: Who is calling you?

Me: ans

CO: What does your wife do?

Me: ans

CO: What do you do?

Me: ans

CO: Name of the company?

Me: ans

CO: Was the marriage arranged or love marriage?

Me: ans
CO: Who arranged it.

Me: ans

CO: How many people were at your wedding?

Me: ans

CO: Do you have any photos of the wedding?

*I gave them the whole album, which had all our photos in chronological order. They see the marriage, then our honey and finally our family pics with our child*

CO: Do you have a child?

Me: yes, she's x years old.

 

CO: Do you have any proof documents?

Me: Yes, I have the US birth certificate. * I hand it over *

 

CO: *examines it thoroughly, matches my name from child's birth cert with my own birth cert*

CO: *smiles* Mubarak Ho (Congratulations) *in urdu*

 

*I'm not sure if its for saying congrats on having the child or for approval*

 

Me: Thank you. 

CO: You will receive your passport in 2 weeks

Me: I also have a correction statement for a DS260 mistake.

*I hand it over*

 

 

I then left the embassy. I then walked to one of the waiting Cars, showed them my voucher and they took me back to the shuttle station. It was about 5-8 mins drive. 

I was back at the shuttle station by 8.30am as I can see in chat logs thats when I called my wife and everyone also started calling me phone around that time. Gave my wife a mini heart attack when I told her they didn't keep my passport and asked me to wait 2 months. xD

 

ONE THING I missed:  We got a checklist for 2016 W2. The CO never asked for it and I forgot to mention it. Is this going to be an issue? Should I contact the embassy for that?

 

Thank you visa journey and all the couples who contribute. You've all been a tremendous help. Kudos to JBMG for the spreadsheet initiative. It was a ray of home back when waiting NVC 11 weeks felt like a lifetime of pain.

 

 

Wow congrats wishes good POE

[abfar 119]

after the interview it said "administrative processing" for a few hours and now it says "issued" just a few hours later.

 

is this real? 😮

 

or its going to go back to AP?

 

ceac says >> "Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Edited July 25, 2017 by abfar

[heyusa 118]

2 minutes ago, abfar said:

after the interview it said "administrative processing" for a few hours and now it says "issued" just a few hours later.

 

is this real? 😮

 

or its going to go back to AP?

"Issued" is a good sign, that's what it's supposed to say after a short AP status after the interview 😄 It shouldn't go back to AP if you got approved

Edited July 25, 2017 by heyusa

[abfar 119]

Just now, heyusa said:

"Issued" is a good sign, that's what it's supposed to say after a short AP status after the interview 😄 

yeah this is frigging awesome if it's issued for good. I'm just awe-struck as I expected the AP to last a week at least. the CO said I'll get Passport back within 2 weeks. it's been just a few hours!

[Mamad-78ky 51]

1 hour ago, abfar said:

after the interview it said "administrative processing" for a few hours and now it says "issued" just a few hours later.

 

is this real? 😮

 

or its going to go back to AP?

 

ceac says >> "Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon. If there are further questions, or if we need updated contact information, you will be contacted."

Wow!!!! Congratulations! 

[heyusa 118]

2 hours ago, abfar said:

yeah this is frigging awesome if it's issued for good. I'm just awe-struck as I expected the AP to last a week at least. the CO said I'll get Passport back within 2 weeks. it's been just a few hours!

I think that's normal if you don't get the 221g for it to change on the same day  maybe you even get your passport sooner than 2 weeks!

[PP_2016 246]

6 hours ago, abfar said:

Approved.  

 

Still can't believe this is real.

 

I reached the diplomatic shuttle station in Islamabad around 5.30am. They don't let anybody in until 6 so you've to wait outside the station gate.

It started raining so we were let in a bit early. The station staff was late but finally started issuing Bus/Car travel vouchers by 6.05am.

 

I paid 1000 PKR for the car but you can also go in bus for 500 PKR (5 USD)

 

Then 15 more mins wait on the mobile collection counter as the employee was yet to report for duty. I was given another receipt while they took my phone.

 

The car voucher also lets you in the slightly better waiting area. That's where I waited. around 6.40am you can pass through the security check and can get into the Cars. 4 passengers per car.  Unlike the station's overall condition, the cars were comfortable and very clean. They travel in a Caravan of 5-10 cars.

 

2,3 mins drive to the outer gate of the Red Zone (fenced diplomatic area where all embassies are), there's another 5-10 mins of wait while the cars are checked for security and your travel voucher will be checked.

 

Then another 5 minutes drive in the Red Zone and you're at the US embassy.

 

There were over 50 people waiting outside the first security scanner just outside the embassy building. Too many people for such an early appointment. After a while, we were asked to form two lines and I was able to get through the checkpost as one of the first 5 people. They will check your appointment letter here.

 

Then a walk next to embassy wall to the embassy gate. An airport like scanner. Once past, were were given our Tokens. Luckily I was the second person for interview token-wise. Inside, we were guided where to sit and how to proceed to each counter. Within 10 minutes the Counters were ready (around 7.30am) and I was called for Finger prints. They also gave us the domestic violence brochure. (I have rights! and I know it!)

 

5 minutes after that, called for documents collection. The pakistani lady who collected the documents was kind and friendly. She smiled over one of the mistakes we made in ds260. 

 

Back to waiting, 5 minutes later, I was called as the first person for interview. The american CO was friendly. They asked:

 

CO: Who is calling you?

Me: ans

CO: What does your wife do?

Me: ans

CO: What do you do?

Me: ans

CO: Name of the company?

Me: ans

CO: Was the marriage arranged or love marriage?

Me: ans
CO: Who arranged it.

Me: ans

CO: How many people were at your wedding?

Me: ans

CO: Do you have any photos of the wedding?

*I gave them the whole album, which had all our photos in chronological order. They see the marriage, then our honey and finally our family pics with our child*

CO: Do you have a child?

Me: yes, she's x years old.

 

CO: Do you have any proof documents?

Me: Yes, I have the US birth certificate. * I hand it over *

 

CO: *examines it thoroughly, matches my name from child's birth cert with my own birth cert*

CO: *smiles* Mubarak Ho (Congratulations) *in urdu*

 

*I'm not sure if its for saying congrats on having the child or for approval*

 

Me: Thank you. 

CO: You will receive your passport in 2 weeks

Me: I also have a correction statement for a DS260 mistake.

*I hand it over*

 

 

I then left the embassy. I then walked to one of the waiting Cars, showed them my voucher and they took me back to the shuttle station. It was about 5-8 mins drive. 

I was back at the shuttle station by 8.30am as I can see in chat logs thats when I called my wife and everyone also started calling me phone around that time. Gave my wife a mini heart attack when I told her they didn't keep my passport and asked me to wait 2 months. xD

 

ONE THING I missed:  We got a checklist for 2016 W2. The CO never asked for it and I forgot to mention it. Is this going to be an issue? Should I contact the embassy for that?

 

Thank you visa journey and all the couples who contribute. You've all been a tremendous help. Kudos to JBMG for the spreadsheet initiative. It was a ray of home back when waiting NVC 11 weeks felt like a lifetime of pain.

 

 

Lovely..congrats!! 👍🏻

[green line2017 299]

5 hours ago, JBMG said:

Hi, @SabRob and her husband have been working on the spreadsheet to get it automated. This way i don't have to sort it, or copy/paste formulas each time there is a new entry.  I noticed the sorting problem as well, not sure what's going on but SabRob is looking for a solution to fix it.... Meanwhile, you can go to "file" "make a copy"..  Within that copied version, you can sort it.. It's not practical but a short term solution.. so sorry.. 

 

 

i find this solution yesterday  thanks a lot,  Peace  .

[llama 14]

Hi Guys,

 

Quick question is a little over 4 hours enough time to get through immigration at JFK on  CR1 visa?

 

Thanks in advance!!

[abfar 119]

1 minute ago, llama said:

Hi Guys,

 

Quick question is a little over 4 hours enough time to get through immigration at JFK on  CR1 visa?

 

Thanks in advance!!

It should be enough if it's a non rush hour but I'd plan with expectation of it taking  a few more hours extra in the worst case.

[llama 14]

1 minute ago, abfar said:

It should be enough if it's a non rush hour but I'd plan with expectation of it taking  a few more hours extra in the worst case.

hopefully my husbands arrives there tomorrow at 4 pm, hopefully it won't be too busy but i have heard otherwise lol