K1 visa US embassy Islamabad

[A_S 0]

Hi guys,

Quick question. My fiancé interviewed at the US embassy in Islamabad pre corona in February of 2020. They kept his passport and gave him a slip with 221g asking us to complete a questionnaire. He completed that and no word since. We’ve been hearing of people being granted visas so we know the embassy is up and running.
When we check our case status online on the CEAC website. Our status says “no status”

Is that normal? Has anyone else also seen that? 
We also emailed with an inquiry months ago but no word from that either.

If anyone can shed some key on this long process. We are lost and hanging on to hope.

 

Thanks!

[Rose2019 45]

1 hour ago, A_S said:

Hi guys,

Quick question. My fiancé interviewed at the US embassy in Islamabad pre corona in February of 2020. They kept his passport and gave him a slip with 221g asking us to complete a questionnaire. He completed that and no word since. We’ve been hearing of people being granted visas so we know the embassy is up and running.
When we check our case status online on the CEAC website. Our status says “no status”

Is that normal? Has anyone else also seen that? 
We also emailed with an inquiry months ago but no word from that either.

If anyone can shed some key on this long process. We are lost and hanging on to hope.

 

Thanks!

My fiancée had his interview in March 2019 and was put under administrative processing for 18 months. He just had his second interview last week, and again we are still waiting to hear back from the embassy, and he is yet to get his visa. He lives in Germany and his interview was in Germany. But because he is an Afghan National and has visited Pakistan a couple of times within the last 10 years, he was put under administrative processing and we waited so long. Not to make you feel bad but it will probably be a while before you hear anything from the embassy. It really sucks we have to go through this but it’s the sad reality. Anyway I wish you the best and I hope you hear something real soon. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, A_S said:

Hi guys,

Quick question. My fiancé interviewed at the US embassy in Islamabad pre corona in February of 2020. They kept his passport and gave him a slip with 221g asking us to complete a questionnaire. He completed that and no word since. We’ve been hearing of people being granted visas so we know the embassy is up and running.
When we check our case status online on the CEAC website. Our status says “no status”

Is that normal? Has anyone else also seen that? 
We also emailed with an inquiry months ago but no word from that either.

If anyone can shed some key on this long process. We are lost and hanging on to hope.

 

Thanks!

You may want to be a part of the conversation for your region/country here on VJ. There are many members discussing the current situation and helping others from Pakistan. Go to the blue ribbon above, select "forums" then scroll about three-fourths of the page down and select the region that most represents where your country is located.  Good luck and stay engaged. 

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline OR your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.
 
So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 
Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTx4pIFfcIXyW15L-nyLuBGzwqYRx5lI/view?usp=sharing

Country and Visa Type: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyJiLo_7WTmqvkzXXqLuOlVHm9oyhAES/view?usp=sharing

 
Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.
 
Thanks 

 

[Ryan H 3,821]

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[A_S 0]

Hi guys,

Quick question. My fiancé interviewed at the US embassy in Islamabad pre corona in February of 2020. They kept his passport and gave him a slip with 221g asking us to complete a questionnaire. He completed that and no word since. We’ve been hearing of people being granted visas so we know the embassy is up and running.
When we check our case status online on the CEAC website. Our status says “no status”

Is that normal? Has anyone else also seen that? 
We also emailed with an inquiry months ago but no word from that either.

If anyone can shed some key on this long process. We are lost and hanging on to hope.

 

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 42,062]

Most likely the case is in administrative processing.  Extended AP is common for Pakistan cases.  Try to be patient.  It could take quite some time.

[Ontarkie 14,406]

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[jamesbond123 14]

On 11/14/2020 at 8:26 PM, A_S said:

 

Hi guys,

Quick question. My fiancé interviewed at the US embassy in Islamabad pre corona in February of 2020. They kept his passport and gave him a slip with 221g asking us to complete a questionnaire. He completed that and no word since. We’ve been hearing of people being granted visas so we know the embassy is up and running.
When we check our case status online on the CEAC website. Our status says “no status”

Is that normal? Has anyone else also seen that? 
We also emailed with an inquiry months ago but no word from that either.

If anyone can shed some key on this long process. We are lost and hanging on to hope.

 

Thanks!

Was that questioner similar to DS 5535?

[Sana1095 5]

On 11/14/2020 at 5:26 PM, A_S said:

 

Hi guys,

Quick question. My fiancé interviewed at the US embassy in Islamabad pre corona in February of 2020. They kept his passport and gave him a slip with 221g asking us to complete a questionnaire. He completed that and no word since. We’ve been hearing of people being granted visas so we know the embassy is up and running.
When we check our case status online on the CEAC website. Our status says “no status”

Is that normal? Has anyone else also seen that? 
We also emailed with an inquiry months ago but no word from that either.

If anyone can shed some key on this long process. We are lost and hanging on to hope.

 

Thanks!

I m in same boat but they asked me for medical and passport size pics what abt U

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 hours ago, Sana1095 said:

I m in same boat but they asked me for medical and passport size pics what abt U

 

 

They were asked to complete a Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicant. DS-5535 is a dreaded security check form issued by US embassy at the time or after your visa interview. DS-5535 is meant for extra security checks primarily meant to scan your last 15-year history of your travel, employment, and residence.

[Sana1095 5]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

They were asked to complete a Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicant. DS-5535 is a dreaded security check form issued by US embassy at the time or after your visa interview. DS-5535 is meant for extra security checks primarily meant to scan your last 15-year history of your travel, employment, and residence.

No we where miss a birth certificate after that COVID started and then embassies were closed last month they asked for re medical and pics and our status changed to non immigrant from immigrant and our creation date changed after they received our 2 nd medical and passport size pics but haven’t heard anything in 2 weeks 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Sana1095 said:

No we where miss a birth certificate after that COVID started and then embassies were closed last month they asked for re medical and pics and our status changed to non immigrant from immigrant and our creation date changed after they received our 2 nd medical and passport size pics but haven’t heard anything in 2 weeks 

 

I answered your question "what about u" concerning @A_S RFE. I wasn't commenting on your dilemma but answer your question.