Interview Reschedule

[aceegreene 34]

Hello everyone,

 

Does anyone know the procedure of how to get your interview rescheduled at the Islamabad embassy, Pakistan? I can’t find much info online.

 

I know I should post this in the country specific section. But doing it here to cast a wider net of responses. My humble request to mods to not move it.
 

Thanks in advance!

[Pmta1 39]

There's no option online to do it. You're going to have to email / contact them to request a rescheduling of your interview. If you're able to do it on ustraveldocs, then give it a try over there first.

[aceegreene 34]

57 minutes ago, Pmta1 said:

There's no option online to do it. You're going to have to email / contact them to request a rescheduling of your interview. If you're able to do it on ustraveldocs, then give it a try over there first.

Hi Pmta1, thanks for your response. I tried ustraveldocs but it does not give any reschedule option (nor does it show the already scheduled appointment). I have submitted an inquiry form on the Islamabad Embassy website. Could you give me their email?  

[LilyJ 1,258]

5 hours ago, aceegreene said:

Hi Pmta1, thanks for your response. I tried ustraveldocs but it does not give any reschedule option (nor does it show the already scheduled appointment). I have submitted an inquiry form on the Islamabad Embassy website. Could you give me their email?  

For CR1/IR1, you cannot schedule your own appointment. When the embassy gets open slots for interviews, they will tell NVC, and it will be scheduled for you. You can't do it yourself

 

Edit: my bad, did not realize this was for a reschedule; try to call the embassy if they don't respond by email

Edited December 17, 2019 by LilyJ

[Pmta1 39]

Good point, you should contact the NVC and see if they're able to assist you with the rescheduling.

[aceegreene 34]

14 hours ago, LilyJ said:

For CR1/IR1, you cannot schedule your own appointment. When the embassy gets open slots for interviews, they will tell NVC, and it will be scheduled for you. You can't do it yourself

 

Edit: my bad, did not realize this was for a reschedule; try to call the embassy if they don't respond by email

Unfortunately I can’t find an email address. Let’s see if they respond to the inquiry form.

14 hours ago, Pmta1 said:

Good point, you should contact the NVC and see if they're able to assist you with the rescheduling.

Could try that. Via the NVC inquiry email?

[Pmta1 39]

Try calling the up first, as I think that'll be faster. But if not, you can submit an online inquiry through the online submission form. 

[aceegreene 34]

1 hour ago, Pmta1 said:

Try calling the up first, as I think that'll be faster. But if not, you can submit an online inquiry through the online submission form. 

Thanks, you mean the embassy right?

 

What stage are you on btw?

[Zubaria12 36]

U have to call nvc that will be the fastest way to do it if u send them message using public form they will take forever to reply you and embassy inquiry form is the only way u can contact embassy they dont take calls for immigrant visa . They will reply u in 3-5 working days i think . I would recommend to keep your appointment. 

Mine was expedite thats y i was able to schedule my own interview . 

[aceegreene 34]

5 hours ago, Zubaria12 said:

U have to call nvc that will be the fastest way to do it if u send them message using public form they will take forever to reply you and embassy inquiry form is the only way u can contact embassy they dont take calls for immigrant visa . They will reply u in 3-5 working days i think . I would recommend to keep your appointment. 

Mine was expedite thats y i was able to schedule my own interview . 

Thanks for your response, check your DM. 

[pushbrk 12,821]

Just a note that I would advise against trying to reschedule an interview unless it is an extreme circumstance.  Why do you need to reschedule it?

[aceegreene 34]

14 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Just a note that I would advise against trying to reschedule an interview unless it is an extreme circumstance.  Why do you need to reschedule it?

Hi pushbrk, thanks for your response! I need to reschedule it because my J-1 visa home residency requirement will not be completed by the time my interview is scheduled. Which is why I want to take the interview forward. 

 

What do you advise?

[NikLR 13,227]

48 minutes ago, aceegreene said:

Hi pushbrk, thanks for your response! I need to reschedule it because my J-1 visa home residency requirement will not be completed by the time my interview is scheduled. Which is why I want to take the interview forward. 

 

What do you advise?

How much longer after?

[aceegreene 34]

1 minute ago, NikLR said:

How much longer after?

15 days. Interview is currently scheduled for 16th January and my J-1 requirement ends on 1st February. 

 

Problem is I have heard/read (on VJ only) that certain embassies are strict and outright reject visas for such scenarios. And I think it's a safe bet to assume that Pakistan embassy is among the stricter ones.

 

[NikLR 13,227]

They will issue a 221g which is a denial that can be overcome. Often they will just put the person into AP until they meet the requirements.  Are you male or female?