Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[michigan 0]

I hate to break it to you Shon, but umm you said they filed inquiry with secuirty people to find out status of the security check. That actually doesnt do much! Usually the security people dont even bother replying to the security clearances.

For me, I am gonna visit the embassy real soon, maybe the CO has any answers for me..

[ae4ever 0]

ALHAMDULILLAH!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife's K3 visa has been approved.

Interview went smooth, but was detailed. Following questions were asked:

When did u get married?

What does your husband do?

Where he lives?

What does he do in spare time? (She said I read books)

What kind of books he reads?

Does he tell u names of books?

They did see wedding pics. and call records.

Having seen call records the CO (in my wife's words, "a very young white girl") said welcome to the U.S., You will your visa in three days. She also suggested that my wife leaves for U.S. as soon possible. (My wife is now, MASHA ALLAH, 5 and a half month pregnant). She told her to leave right away cuz airlines will give her peoblems if 7th month started.

I want to thank everyone on VJ for their sincere support. I am praying from the bottom of my heart for each and eveyone to complete their visa journey soon. Aameen.

[babybunny 2]

I hate to break it to you Shon, but umm you said they filed inquiry with secuirty people to find out status of the security check. That actually doesnt do much! Usually the security people dont even bother replying to the security clearances.

For me, I am gonna visit the embassy real soon, maybe the CO has any answers for me..

If thats what you wanna think.

I have received a call from the DOS on my phone so I have faith this will be over soon

and any efferts are not fruitless.

[pugsly 0]

congratulations ae4ever

[michigan 0]

what did DOS have to say Shon?

[MaryandMian 1]

Congratulations AE I knew your wife would be approved. Now time to get the house ready for her and the new addtition on the way! Keep us posted and let us know of her arrival.

Mary

[Overin2911 0]

Conrats AE! Boy, with a wife and baby on the way...you sure got a lot to do this week

Good Luck, I hope the misses has a great flight and POE.

Laney

[hafiz 1]

congrats man.

[PSoft 0]

ALHAMDULILLAH!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife's K3 visa has been approved.

Interview went smooth, but was detailed. Following questions were asked:

When did u get married?

What does your husband do?

Where he lives?

What does he do in spare time? (She said I read books)

What kind of books he reads?

Does he tell u names of books?

They did see wedding pics. and call records.

Having seen call records the CO (in my wife's words, "a very young white girl") said welcome to the U.S., You will your visa in three days. She also suggested that my wife leaves for U.S. as soon possible. (My wife is now, MASHA ALLAH, 5 and a half month pregnant). She told her to leave right away cuz airlines will give her peoblems if 7th month started.

I want to thank everyone on VJ for their sincere support. I am praying from the bottom of my heart for each and eveyone to complete their visa journey soon. Aameen.

Mashallah !! Brother Bohat Mubarak hoo ap ko ..

[missinghim 0]

Hey I just wanted to know something. My husband has his interview date on 11/24/06. HE was in america once before but he had overstayted his visa. HE has no criminal record though. I just wanted to know if you guys have had any experience with this, or know anyone who has. I want to know if any of you have any idea of the time it will take or even the possibility of him coming. I spoke to a Legal Aid and they told me that he will most probably require a waiver. And after sending the waiver that it could take anywhere from 6 months to a year or even more. But most probably it will be approved cause I am a born citizen here. Any advise from anyone would be appreciated. This is the month of Ramadan and I preying to Allah to help me. In this month by the grace of Allah anything is possible.

Thanks for the advice, I guess I will just hope for someone more helpful next time! When I called they said administrative processing... so this is worse than admin review? Im considering getting a congressman involved, but I'm really doubting it will do any good.

I'm having a hard time coping with not having my Ali here. All of this on top of studying at a very conservative college, I just feel like we are not wanted here in the US, and I don't know if I want to stay here if we will be treated unfairly because hes Muslim. But then I wonder if anywhere will really accept us (him being from a Muslim background and me from an American/Christian background) and if we just have to deal with it and stay strong. Anyone else having problems with this?? How do you plan on making it work out?

I know exactly how you feel...i am a muslim convert (used to be christian) married a pakistani guy..anyway, i live in a small town in missouri and there are no other muslims here, im the only 1, it's not fun...but i don't care what they think of me, truly, my familly, friends, people feel so uncomfortable to look at me wearing a scarf...but the thing is that there are alot of people too who really appreciate it, and respect it...and are curious and ask questions, and it makes it really way better than the bad looks...like believe it or not i had like a 60 year old security officer from my college tell me that he "truly appreciates the way i dress" that he is "sick of the way these young girls dress these days" and i really think that when you are happy with yourself and appearance, others can sense that and may not like it, but atleast respect it.

O yeah, and just stay busy busy busy, cuz it makes time fly...and don't talk about it alot, making yourself feel hopeless...im also staying in an apartment for the first time, it's hard, to raise my small child (1 yr old) alone...but it's up to Allah, He won't give me more than i can handle, and i take it as a compliment that Allah gave me such a challenge, and views me as someone strong enough to get through it insh'Allah.

Don't forget also that no one controls your life, only Allah does...they aren't in "real" control, they just like to think they are...so just pray as much as you can, offer nafl and things like that, insh'Allah your prayers will be answered.

K , im done blabbing...Take care,

Leona.

[MaryandMian 1]

Missinghim,

Yes if the aide thinks you will need a waiver please start getting it ready now. I know of two others from Islamabad that had to file waivers and it does take some time to get them approved and I would guesstimate 6 months or longer. I will try and check the status and times of the others and post them for you.

Mary

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMPLETED ON JULY 27, 2005

FILED WAIVERS (I-601 & I-212) 8-15-05

Aeysha

Aeysha is still in processing and has not gotten a visa for her husband and she is living in Pakistan yet with him if I am not mistaken.

Shakil filed around the same time and he just got his approved in the last month. His case is in AR for name checks again and then he will come to the USA and his wife.

Good luck,

Mary

Edited October 13, 2006 by MaryandMian

[missinghim 0]

THANKS MARY !!! BUT I WANTED TO KNOW WHEN I SPOKE TO THE AID HE SAID THAT IT CAN'T BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME. THAT ONCE MY HUSBAND GOES THROUGH THE PROCESS AND THAN THEY ASK FOR A WAIVER ONLY THAN CAN I GET IT MADE. IS THIS INFO CORRECT OR SHOULD I CONTACT SOMEONE ELSE?

Missinghim,

Yes if the aide thinks you will need a waiver please start getting it ready now. I know of two others from Islamabad that had to file waivers and it does take some time to get them approved and I would guesstimate 6 months or longer. I will try and check the status and times of the others and post them for you.

Mary

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMPLETED ON JULY 27, 2005

FILED WAIVERS (I-601 & I-212) 8-15-05

Aeysha

Aeysha is still in processing and has not gotten a visa for her husband and she is living in Pakistan yet with him if I am not mistaken.

Shakil filed around the same time and he just got his approved in the last month. His case is in AR for name checks again and then he will come to the USA and his wife.

Good luck,

Mary

[MaryandMian 1]

The aide is correct. You can have it ready and at the time of interview give it to them or tell them you have it in hand. You cannot apply until after the interview for the waiver. By getting all the documents ready in advance it will save you some time in the long run.

[babybunny 2]

Has there been any PAKISTANI MEN APPROVED

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[hafiz 1]

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Edited October 14, 2006 by hafiz