islamabadembassy IR1 at ISL Waiting for IL 2022

[Machinecorpse62 132]

15 hours ago, bml218 said:

Does anyone know how long it will take to get an interview letter for an expedited IR1? I just got my expedite approval today but have been DQ’ed since august 2022. Thanks

 I believe it should happen soon check your status and see what it says and can you provide what the grounds were for your expedite I been trying to expedite but been declining. 

[LHT 3]

18 hours ago, bml218 said:

Does anyone know how long it will take to get an interview letter for an expedited IR1? I just got my expedite approval today but have been DQ’ed since august 2022. Thanks

Looks like they are up to May 17 DQ dates now. If you don't mind my asking, on what basis did you apply+get approval for expedite? 

[cokezerofan9150 2]

They seem to have covered April to may pretty fast, is there hope that things are now going and the backlog could be cleared?

[Taza 0]

Hi there all:

 

It is a good sign to see that Islamabad Embassy is maybe moving a bit faster.

My wife is undergoing spouse visa process.

We were able to expedite our interview at ISL embassy (have been DQ since Oct 3rd, 2022)

We received an email indicating that our interview was expedited, that our interview date will be scheduled and emailed to us shortly (still waiting for the date)

It was expedited due to medical reasons for our newborn medical issues.

 

My question is: For spouse immigrant visa interview: after the interview, how long does it take to receive the passport? and be able to fly? I am sure there are varying time frames for different cases. But our case is straight forward, and an expedited interview due to our newborn baby born in Lahore (who is an American citizen at birth and needs to go to USA asap) medical issues. And there are no complications in our case, it is the first time I have sponsored for a spouse.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

We are hoping to fly asap after the interview.

Also, Is there a way to expedite the passport handling and delivery?

 

 

 

Our Timeline:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Event	Date
Service Center :	Potomac Service Center
Transferred?	No
Consulate :	Islamabad, Pakistan
Marriage (if applicable):	2021-11-14
I-130 Sent :	2022-01-10
I-130 NOA1 :	2022-01-10
I-130 RFE :
I-130 RFE Sent :
I-130 Approved :	2022-01-28
NVC Received :	2022-02-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill :	2022-02-05
Pay AOS Bill :	2022-02-05
Receive I-864 Package :
Send AOS Package :	2022-03-10
Submit DS-261 :	2022-03-09
Receive IV Bill :	2022-02-04
Pay IV Bill :	2022-02-05
Send IV Package :	2022-03-09
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter :
Case Completed at NVC : oct 3, 2022
NVC Left : Feb 10, 2023
Consulate Received  feb 10, 2023
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Interview Result :
Second Interview (If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments :
Processing Estimates/Stats :	Your I-130 was approved in 18 days from your NOA1 date.

[Britishwizard 2]

1 hour ago, Taza said:

Hi there all:

 

It is a good sign to see that Islamabad Embassy is maybe moving a bit faster.

My wife is undergoing spouse visa process.

We were able to expedite our interview at ISL embassy (have been DQ since Oct 3rd, 2022)

We received an email indicating that our interview was expedited, that our interview date will be scheduled and emailed to us shortly (still waiting for the date)

It was expedited due to medical reasons for our newborn medical issues.

 

My question is: For spouse immigrant visa interview: after the interview, how long does it take to receive the passport? and be able to fly? I am sure there are varying time frames for different cases. But our case is straight forward, and an expedited interview due to our newborn baby born in Lahore (who is an American citizen at birth and needs to go to USA asap) medical issues. And there are no complications in our case, it is the first time I have sponsored for a spouse.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

We are hoping to fly asap after the interview.

Also, Is there a way to expedite the passport handling and delivery?

 

 

 

Our Timeline:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Event	Date
Service Center :	Potomac Service Center
Transferred?	No
Consulate :	Islamabad, Pakistan
Marriage (if applicable):	2021-11-14
I-130 Sent :	2022-01-10
I-130 NOA1 :	2022-01-10
I-130 RFE :
I-130 RFE Sent :
I-130 Approved :	2022-01-28
NVC Received :	2022-02-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill :	2022-02-05
Pay AOS Bill :	2022-02-05
Receive I-864 Package :
Send AOS Package :	2022-03-10
Submit DS-261 :	2022-03-09
Receive IV Bill :	2022-02-04
Pay IV Bill :	2022-02-05
Send IV Package :	2022-03-09
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter :
Case Completed at NVC : oct 3, 2022
NVC Left : Feb 10, 2023
Consulate Received  feb 10, 2023
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Interview Result :
Second Interview (If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments :
Processing Estimates/Stats :	Your I-130 was approved in 18 days from your NOA1 date.

Wow that was quick for i-130 approval...18 days. You are only lucky dude. Good luck on your journey for final visa. I first time sponsored my wife too. 14 months and still no sign of i-130 approval yet. 

[WonderingRobort 3]

2 hours ago, Britishwizard said:

Wow that was quick for i-130 approval...18 days. You are only lucky dude. Good luck on your journey for final visa. I first time sponsored my wife too. 14 months and still no sign of i-130 approval yet. 

This is what I don’t understand. Some approved in days while other are waiting for years.

[Taza 0]

hi guys:

 

We had reasons for expedited processing, and were approved due to medical/humanitarian reasons.

It would be greatly appreciated if someone can chime in, on the question I asked.

When can one expect to get the passport, after the interview?

 

Thank you.

[gulkhan 18]

On 2/11/2023 at 12:00 PM, Taza said:

Hi there all:

 

It is a good sign to see that Islamabad Embassy is maybe moving a bit faster.

My wife is undergoing spouse visa process.

We were able to expedite our interview at ISL embassy (have been DQ since Oct 3rd, 2022)

We received an email indicating that our interview was expedited, that our interview date will be scheduled and emailed to us shortly (still waiting for the date)

It was expedited due to medical reasons for our newborn medical issues.

 

My question is: For spouse immigrant visa interview: after the interview, how long does it take to receive the passport? and be able to fly? I am sure there are varying time frames for different cases. But our case is straight forward, and an expedited interview due to our newborn baby born in Lahore (who is an American citizen at birth and needs to go to USA asap) medical issues. And there are no complications in our case, it is the first time I have sponsored for a spouse.

 

Any input would be appreciated.

We are hoping to fly asap after the interview.

Also, Is there a way to expedite the passport handling and delivery?

 

 

 

Our Timeline:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Event	Date
Service Center :	Potomac Service Center
Transferred?	No
Consulate :	Islamabad, Pakistan
Marriage (if applicable):	2021-11-14
I-130 Sent :	2022-01-10
I-130 NOA1 :	2022-01-10
I-130 RFE :
I-130 RFE Sent :
I-130 Approved :	2022-01-28
NVC Received :	2022-02-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill :	2022-02-05
Pay AOS Bill :	2022-02-05
Receive I-864 Package :
Send AOS Package :	2022-03-10
Submit DS-261 :	2022-03-09
Receive IV Bill :	2022-02-04
Pay IV Bill :	2022-02-05
Send IV Package :	2022-03-09
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter :
Case Completed at NVC : oct 3, 2022
NVC Left : Feb 10, 2023
Consulate Received  feb 10, 2023
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Interview Result :
Second Interview (If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments :
Processing Estimates/Stats :	Your I-130 was approved in 18 days from your NOA1 date.

Congrats, and i hope you are reunited with your wife and baby soon. lots of prayers for your baby. 

 

Answer: After interview is approved and visa is issued it takes about one to two weeks to receive the passport back. They can fly as soon as they have their passports on hand, but i would advise not to buy tickets until they have passports on hand. 

[Taza 0]

5 hours ago, gulkhan said:

Congrats, and i hope you are reunited with your wife and baby soon. lots of prayers for your baby. 

 

Answer: After interview is approved and visa is issued it takes about one to two weeks to receive the passport back. They can fly as soon as they have their passports on hand, but i would advise not to buy tickets until they have passports on hand. 

Thanks for the quick response.

I am hoping not to get stuck in admin processing.

But then again I don't think that our case has anything that might warrant that.

 

cheers

 

[gulkhan 18]

I just read on a website some US citizens who spouses were waiting in Pakistan for interview filed a case against US consulate Islamabad. on the article they said that consulate is prioritizing afghan cases and B1/B2 visa appointments. Is this true? is this the reason we have to wait for so long to be with our loved ones? 

[cokezerofan9150 2]

1 hour ago, gulkhan said:

I just read on a website some US citizens who spouses were waiting in Pakistan for interview filed a case against US consulate Islamabad. on the article they said that consulate is prioritizing afghan cases and B1/B2 visa appointments. Is this true? is this the reason we have to wait for so long to be with our loved ones? 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/immigration/article/pakistani-embassy-spousal-visa-delays-texas-couple-17762354.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflow

your thinking of this one, its indeed messed up.

[gulkhan 18]

59 minutes ago, cokezerofan9150 said:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/immigration/article/pakistani-embassy-spousal-visa-delays-texas-couple-17762354.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflow

your thinking of this one, its indeed messed up.

yeah I saw this today. This is messed up really. 

[cokezerofan9150 2]

51 minutes ago, gulkhan said:

yeah I saw this today. This is messed up really. 

hopefully the fire under them will make them speed up.

[James1234 3]

Hi folks,

 

I got my parents document qualified email for Islamabad embassy. Any idea when to expect the interview. As per the website it says interviews are arranged within 90 days?

 

thanks

[Sikander321 33]

3 hours ago, James1234 said:

Hi folks,

 

I got my parents document qualified email for Islamabad embassy. Any idea when to expect the interview. As per the website it says interviews are arranged within 90 days?

 

thanks

Now wait for 20 months approximately.