US Consulate Islamabad AP update

[Pakistan 3]

13 hours ago, Zaib212 said:

AOA everyone, I hope everyone are doing well and healthy. Any one got any update or issue any visa or got any new Medical.

 

My case was updated today after Feb 14th.

Wsalam zaib Mine case was also updated yesterday .27 Feb 2018

[silverhawk 34]

seems, all keeping close track of their cases, when updated and how many times updated since interview, whereas i'm clueless whats going with our case at consulate. 

Edited February 28, 2018 by silverhawk

[silverhawk 34]

Hi,

 

Ever wondered how process proceeds in consulate/embassy for reviewing potential immigrant case (or non immigrant case) and reason of delayed responses? well, i got something for all audience to read about for increased knowledge and figure out your selves causes/reasons of delays.

 

URL1, Document: https://oig.state.gov/system/files/146707.pdf

URL2, Comment: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/US-Embassy-good-benefits-Reviews-EI_IE763840.0,10_KH11,24.htm

 

Best,

 

[Mallick 37]

I have seen many females getting their visas on spot or after one week of thier interview but no males getting their visas on spot. What's the reason behind that. I have years because of common name and mostly engineers who face problem to get their visas they put them on ap for years .My name is shumail Asad mallick.i hope I iwll get through easily 

[Munazza 31]

2 hours ago, silverhawk said:

walaikum assalam, uh, here is the catch "five persons of family got interview call but her elder son went into army" now they will investigate very thoroughly. all the best 

She recieved an email just today after updating her case..

 

Your immigrant visa case has recently been reviewed. In order to move forwarded and process your case, our office would like you to submit the following:

 

• Affidavit of Support on form I-864, with most recent year's taxes from the petitioner in your immigrant visa case.  The new joint sponsor’s affidavit of support must include an original signed form I-864, federal tax returns from the most recent year 2016, and evidence of employment.

Does it mean to a new AOS or the older one to send, if older than they must have that copy..

[silverhawk 34]

47 minutes ago, Munazza said:

She recieved an email just today after updating her case..

 

Your immigrant visa case has recently been reviewed. In order to move forwarded and process your case, our office would like you to submit the following:

 

• Affidavit of Support on form I-864, with most recent year's taxes from the petitioner in your immigrant visa case.  The new joint sponsor’s affidavit of support must include an original signed form I-864, federal tax returns from the most recent year 2016, and evidence of employment.

Does it mean to a new AOS or the older one to send, if older than they must have that copy..

Wow, good to hear about progress. please send 'em all most recent documents, counselor officer also gave me letter then I provided most recent documents including petitioner's passport front page with biometric, tax returns, pay stub, employment letter and affidavit of support with all necessary, our bank statements for current financial standing.

 

 

[silverhawk 34]

1 hour ago, Mallick said:

I have seen many females getting their visas on spot or after one week of thier interview but no males getting their visas on spot. What's the reason behind that. I have years because of common name and mostly engineers who face problem to get their visas they put them on ap for years .My name is shumail Asad mallick.i hope I iwll get through easily 

because till day, no female ever dared to attack USA, usually they look so innocent that visa counselor officer can't deny them. but due to some bullshit damn mullahs from around the world and secondly contribution of other illegal activities, for us there is thorough background check is done including LEA and foreign agencies to ensure that no terrorist (or suspect, criminal) can get to USA, despite the fact that he appear nice and educated . they will treat you like a "nobody cares who you are and what you do"

[Munazza 31]

23 minutes ago, silverhawk said:

Wow, good to hear about progress. please send 'em all most recent documents, counselor officer also gave me letter then I provided most recent documents including petitioner's passport front page with biometric, tax returns, pay stub, employment letter and affidavit of support with all necessary, our bank statements for current financial standing.

 

 

Let me clear one thing... was it asked the already submitted AOS with detail or find a new joint sponsor??

[silverhawk 34]

8 minutes ago, Munazza said:

Let me clear one thing... was it asked the already submitted AOS with detail or find a new joint sponsor??

first of all, go to below link and download Form I-864P (PDF, 242 KB)

 

URL: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

 

You need to understood guidelines provided in document and then need to respond accordingly. However, in my humble opinion there is no harm in having joint sponsor because it will add value and assurance that there is someone to support you when in need despite having enough financial resources. All depends how many family members immigrating, what is financial strength of sponsor (if it is not good then joint sponsor mandatory, we did too), also what is financial strength of immigrating family as are they able to survive till they get Citizenship.

 

Is that helped you or need more clarity?

[Munazza 31]

3 minutes ago, silverhawk said:

first of all, go to below link and download Form I-864P (PDF, 242 KB)

 

URL: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

 

You need to understood guidelines provided in document and then need to respond accordingly. However, in my humble opinion there is no harm in having joint sponsor because it will add value and assurance that there is someone to support you when in need despite having enough financial resources. All depends how many family members imm7igrating, what is financial strength of sponsor (if it is not good then joint sponsor mandatory, we did too), also what is financial strength of immigrating family as are they able to survive till they get Citizenship.

 

Is that helped you or need more clarity?

Actually it was my sister,s case mentioned in above first post as she was approved at the time of interview and now this email.. as i told they are five members and one son is not going who joined army.. you mean good to find joint sponsor not necessarily?? Right

[silverhawk 34]

all, can anybody help out  to comprehend below letter provided by officer after an interview.

 

example:

1. what is requested by officer,

2. what is meaning of using red vs. black ink,

3. what does means cross vs. circles,

4. did anyone of you also got similar letter and responses from officer

 

anything add much clarity, insight, or best of knowledge will help us all

[silverhawk 34]

12 minutes ago, Munazza said:

Actually it was my sister,s case mentioned in above first post as she was approved at the time of interview and now this email.. as i told they are five members and one son is not going who joined army.. you mean good to find joint sponsor not necessarily?? Right

1) Figure out which state you are immigrating from document, then 

2) calculate: 1.25 x 35,975 <---(because total immigrants are 5 so picked this amount)

3) 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines: 44968.75 (sponsor must be earning at least or above this amount per year in your case. If sponsor have own dependents e.g. spouse, children or any relative then you need to include them as well in total number to gauge required amount. or better way it to find joint sponsor)

 

hope now its clearly communicated, please let know if you are still unsure

i-864p.pdf

Edited February 28, 2018 by silverhawk

[Munazza 31]

6 minutes ago, silverhawk said:

1) Figure out which state you are immigrating, then 
2) 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines: 44968.75 (sponsor must be earning at least or above this income, if not then you need a joint sponsor)

 

hope now clearly communicated, please let me know if you are still unsure

i-864p.pdf

Why this has to be figured out by us.. its we who are becoming Einstein of immigration and going into these facts and figures, dont think sitting outside bother such. Things are becoming complicated day by day.. If nvc approved this AOS and she was approved for visa too then why new joint sponsor.. Actually my mother applied for us three and we had to find different sponsors for AOS.. Now its reallt hard to find another...

[silverhawk 34]

1 minute ago, Munazza said:

Why this has to be figured out by us.. its we who are becoming Einstein of immigration and going into these facts and figures, dont think sitting outside bother such. Things are becoming complicated day by day.. If nvc approved this AOS and she was approved for visa too then why new joint sponsor.. Actually my mother applied for us three and we had to find different sponsors for AOS.. Now its reallt hard to find another...

because this is mandatory and determines which AOS form is required on your part, if you submit wrong documents or do not provide correct information to officer then either your case permanently will be closed or continue to linger on for considerable time then you will end up not where. better understand what they need and provide them asap, instead of getting upset. no offense. 

 

Read below:

 

1) Figure out which state you are immigrating from document, then 

2) calculate: 1.25 x 35,975 <---(because total immigrants are 5 so picked this amount)

3) 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines: 44968.75 (sponsor must be earning at least or above this amount per year in your case. If sponsor have own dependents e.g. spouse, children or any relative then you need to include them as well in total number to gauge required amount. or better way it to find joint sponsor)

 

hope now its clearly communicated, please let know if you are still unsure

i-864p.pdf

[silverhawk 34]

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36 minutes ago, silverhawk said:

all, can anybody help out  to comprehend below letter provided by officer after an interview.

 

example:

1. what is requested by officer,

2. what is meaning of using red vs. black ink,

3. what does means cross vs. circles,

4. did anyone of you also got similar letter and responses from officer

5. anything add much clarity, insight, or best of knowledge will help us all

 

by the way, did officer checked both 221g options in your case or second one :/