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it wasnt shut a month ago! I had to get medical done again as mine expired before the issuance of the visa. I am pretty sure it is open, it cant be closed as Aziz medical center is the only place in Islamabad that does the US embassy exams!

I-129 (Brief Version):

2005-06-05 : I-129F filed with NBC

2005-06-16 : I-129F NOA1

2005-08-26 : I-129F RFE

2005-09-19 : Approved (Confirmation in Email from INS)

2005-11-01 : Interview at the US Embassy, Islamabad

2006-10-31 : Visa Approved (One year of Administrative Processing)

2006-11-02 : Picked up Visa from Amex

2006-11-19 : Arrival in the US POE Chicago

I-765 (Brief Version):

2006-11-20 : Filed I-765

2006-11-28 : NOA1

2006-12-06 : Transfered to CSC

2006-12-14 : Biometrics Appointment

2007-02-17 : Card Production ordered

2007-02-21 : Approved

2007-02-22 : Card Arrived

I-131

2006-08-15 : Applied

2006-09-12 : NOA1

2006-09-19 : Touched

I-130 (Brief)

2004-10-07 : Applied

2007-10-15 : Approved

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Embassy receive packet 3.5 in November 16th. Still waiting for interview. Why they are taking much time to scheduling interview ?? Is this normal ?? :wacko:

Thanks

Zaki

Wow, they're taking that long?! This makes me feel worse.

Just call US embassy Today (Monday) and a lady told me to wait 2 more weeks, as they are short of staff due to holidays. I think will receive packet 4 in January. It is my guess, may be they will take more time.

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Hi Guys,

Do you know if girls get stuck in ar/ap process too in Pakistan? I know that almost all of men have to go through this BS. Any experiences?

Sufi

yes its possible, but higly unlikely.

Ladies do get AP/AR. not always but they do. I have a friends wife that got off AP/AR last week

it took her 6 months to clear.

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Hi Guys,

Do you know if girls get stuck in ar/ap process too in Pakistan? I know that almost all of men have to go through this BS. Any experiences?

Sufi

My wife went thru AR/AP process (complete fingerprint and name check process). It too 6 weeks from the time of complete fingerprint before visa was issued to her. Just be patient since that' all anyone can do.

All the best to you!!

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congrats nasir

Aapki Nazroan Ne Samjha, Pyaar Ke Kabil Mujhe

Dil Ki Ai Dharkan Thaher Ja, Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe

I-130 Process

01-29-2006 | Marriage

02-13-2006 | Mailed to NSC

02-27-2006 | NOA1

06-15-2006 | I-130 Approved

I-129F Process

03-08-2006 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

03-13-2006 | NOA1

07-31-2006 | I-129F Approved

09-01-2006 | K3 Interview, Visa Approved

09-14-2006 | Passport recieved from Consulate

01-23-2007 | POE at Chicago

AOS process

07-25-2007 | Mailed to CHICAGO LOCKBOX

08-30-2007 | NOA1

09-07-2007 | Biometrics Appointment

01-28-2008 | AOS interview-More evidence requested

02-07-2008 | AOS approved

02-19-2008 | Recieved Green Card in mail

ced8 Rookie

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UPDATE:

Thanks to the help in this thread I was able to get the consulate to send another packet 3.5 to my fiance and she got the packet. I am sending all the documents via courier to her today including the 134 and all the supporting documents, however needed clarification on the 156/157 and 156K.

In the packet the only forms requested is the DS-230 Part I and II and the birth certificate etc. Do they need the DS 156 etc? I'm confused.. why do they make it so confusing. We attempted to contact American Express who deals with the visas and all and they weren't very helpful either so I decided to post here and get some feedback.

I have asked her to fill it out while the packet is in transit but would like to know if we should submit it with the packet anyway to avoid delays *better safe than sorry.

7/5/2006 - I-129F petition filed with TSC (transferred to CSC)

7/18/2006 - I-129F NOA1 date by CSC

9/22/2006 - Touched

10/02/2006 - RFE issued

10/07/2006 - Recd. RFE (darn snail mail)

10/09/2006 - Mailed in Response (Post Office Closed Columbus Day)

10/11/2006 - Package Delivered

10/16/2006 - Date INS rep. says they recd. documents

10/17/2006 - online status changed

10/18/2006 - APPROVED....... YAY

10/23/2006 - approval arrived (due to INS glitch website not updated. i read the approved date on the NOA2)

10/30/2006 - NVC recd. packet from INS

11/06/2006 - NVC shipped package to Islamabad, Pakistan

11/10/2006 - I believe the day the consulate got the package

12/19/2006 - Duplicate Packet 3.5 finally reached my fiance. (turns out it was an incorrect "family" packet)

12/26/2006 - Consulate informs my fiance they will send new packet with correct docs.

01/02/2007 - still waiting on packet...

01/04/2007 - Claudia got packet

01/06/2007 - Claudia sent packet to ISB

02/08/2007 - Claudia got call from AMEX stating she has her interview date

02/20/2007 - Claudia and I attend interview in ISB, everything goes well

02/27/2007 - Claudia gets passport in hand with VISA but error on my name, sends it back

02/28/2007 - gets call from ISB stating typo not an issue, they will return it to her

03/03/2007 - gets the next flight out of KHI to IAH (Houston)

03/04/2007 - reunited at last

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Hi Guys,

Do you know if girls get stuck in ar/ap process too in Pakistan? I know that almost all of men have to go through this BS. Any experiences?

Sufi

yes its possible, but higly unlikely.

Ladies do get AP/AR. not always but they do. I have a friends wife that got off AP/AR last week

it took her 6 months to clear.

Hi Friends,

I have two questions, First does anyone know what triggers AP/AR? I'm living in fear that my fiance (a man) will get put on AP/AR. I would just like to understand if it can be avoided.

Second, if I am a USC by birth does my fiance have to wait for his case to become current? I didn't know there was a quota for fiance visas, or am I confused?

Other than that we've hit a similar snag as Fazel (?) and have been waiting for almost a month for Packet 3.5 to be sent to our lawyer here in the US since there is no functioning postal service in Jalalabad Afghanistan. I called last week and they are apparently sent another one out to us by regular post. Fingers crossed it will arrive shortly!

This is only the second time I've posted here but I wanted to let you all know that I really appreciate this forum and the spirit of sharing here. I log in often and I've benefitted from this thread greatly.

Best,

Kirsten

Timeline

9/29/06 I-129F Sent

10/24/06 NOV2 Hardcopy Received

1/16/07 Packet 3.5 Received

1/23/07 Embassy receives Packet 3.5

2/13/07 My lawyer emailed to inquire about appointment date

3/2/07 Received letter notifying us of appointment date (letter dated 2/16/07 - see squeaky wheel gets the grease!)

3/22/07 Medical exam

3/27/07 Interview at the embassy

7/3/07 DOS informs us that security clearance in DC is completed.

ced8 Rookie

ced8   0

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UPDATE:

Thanks to the help in this thread I was able to get the consulate to send another packet 3.5 to my fiance and she got the packet. I am sending all the documents via courier to her today including the 134 and all the supporting documents, however needed clarification on the 156/157 and 156K.

In the packet the only forms requested is the DS-230 Part I and II and the birth certificate etc. Do they need the DS 156 etc? I'm confused.. why do they make it so confusing. We attempted to contact American Express who deals with the visas and all and they weren't very helpful either so I decided to post here and get some feedback.

I have asked her to fill it out while the packet is in transit but would like to know if we should submit it with the packet anyway to avoid delays *better safe than sorry.

UPDATE: Ok well I emailed the consulate and they told asked me about the color of the booklet and that it was perhaps the wrong one.

I did inquire from my Claudia and she said that it is a whitish booklet with a green border in lemonish yellow color and it saiys Family on it and packet 3.5.

Is this the right packet for K1s? Thanks in advance.

7/5/2006 - I-129F petition filed with TSC (transferred to CSC)

7/18/2006 - I-129F NOA1 date by CSC

9/22/2006 - Touched

10/02/2006 - RFE issued

10/07/2006 - Recd. RFE (darn snail mail)

10/09/2006 - Mailed in Response (Post Office Closed Columbus Day)

10/11/2006 - Package Delivered

10/16/2006 - Date INS rep. says they recd. documents

10/17/2006 - online status changed

10/18/2006 - APPROVED....... YAY

10/23/2006 - approval arrived (due to INS glitch website not updated. i read the approved date on the NOA2)

10/30/2006 - NVC recd. packet from INS

11/06/2006 - NVC shipped package to Islamabad, Pakistan

11/10/2006 - I believe the day the consulate got the package

12/19/2006 - Duplicate Packet 3.5 finally reached my fiance. (turns out it was an incorrect "family" packet)

12/26/2006 - Consulate informs my fiance they will send new packet with correct docs.

01/02/2007 - still waiting on packet...

01/04/2007 - Claudia got packet

01/06/2007 - Claudia sent packet to ISB

02/08/2007 - Claudia got call from AMEX stating she has her interview date

02/20/2007 - Claudia and I attend interview in ISB, everything goes well

02/27/2007 - Claudia gets passport in hand with VISA but error on my name, sends it back

02/28/2007 - gets call from ISB stating typo not an issue, they will return it to her

03/03/2007 - gets the next flight out of KHI to IAH (Houston)

03/04/2007 - reunited at last

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dlg   0

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UPDATE: Ok well I emailed the consulate and they told asked me about the color of the booklet and that it was perhaps the wrong one.

I did inquire from my Claudia and she said that it is a whitish booklet with a green border in lemonish yellow color and it saiys Family on it and packet 3.5.

Is this the right packet for K1s? Thanks in advance.

Are you applying for a K3 or K1 visa? What does the cover letter on the packet say, down near the bottom?

I just sent you a PM with more details for K1 visa...

07-18-2006 Mailed I-129f

07-21-2006 Arrived Nebraska Service Center, transfered to CSC

07-29-2006 NOA1 notice received in mail

09-26-2006 NOA2

10-16-2006 NVC assigns case number

10-30-2006 ISL sends out packet 3

11-06-2006 Packet 3 recieved

12-08-2006 Packet 3 returned to Embassy

01-26-2007 Called to Amex for interview date

03-13-2007 SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEW!

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ced8   0

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UPDATE: Ok well I emailed the consulate and they told asked me about the color of the booklet and that it was perhaps the wrong one.

I did inquire from my Claudia and she said that it is a whitish booklet with a green border in lemonish yellow color and it saiys Family on it and packet 3.5.

Is this the right packet for K1s? Thanks in advance.

Are you applying for a K3 or K1 visa? What does the cover letter on the packet say, down near the bottom?

I just sent you a PM with more details for K1 visa...

It is the K1 Fiance visa. I'll check with Claudia about the cover letter. Thanks for the PM - Replied.

7/5/2006 - I-129F petition filed with TSC (transferred to CSC)

7/18/2006 - I-129F NOA1 date by CSC

9/22/2006 - Touched

10/02/2006 - RFE issued

10/07/2006 - Recd. RFE (darn snail mail)

10/09/2006 - Mailed in Response (Post Office Closed Columbus Day)

10/11/2006 - Package Delivered

10/16/2006 - Date INS rep. says they recd. documents

10/17/2006 - online status changed

10/18/2006 - APPROVED....... YAY

10/23/2006 - approval arrived (due to INS glitch website not updated. i read the approved date on the NOA2)

10/30/2006 - NVC recd. packet from INS

11/06/2006 - NVC shipped package to Islamabad, Pakistan

11/10/2006 - I believe the day the consulate got the package

12/19/2006 - Duplicate Packet 3.5 finally reached my fiance. (turns out it was an incorrect "family" packet)

12/26/2006 - Consulate informs my fiance they will send new packet with correct docs.

01/02/2007 - still waiting on packet...

01/04/2007 - Claudia got packet

01/06/2007 - Claudia sent packet to ISB

02/08/2007 - Claudia got call from AMEX stating she has her interview date

02/20/2007 - Claudia and I attend interview in ISB, everything goes well

02/27/2007 - Claudia gets passport in hand with VISA but error on my name, sends it back

02/28/2007 - gets call from ISB stating typo not an issue, they will return it to her

03/03/2007 - gets the next flight out of KHI to IAH (Houston)

03/04/2007 - reunited at last

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a1v   4

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Called Embassy and DOS today they requested "Name Check" on 18 December.

when they called me to send passport last week they were asking questions about my travel records and how many passports i have.

the Lady at DOS told My Fiancee that this Check Can take 2 Weeks to 120 days :wacko:

 
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