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I do have sample job letter and Bank letter I would send them to you later tonight

Finally today my wife talked to someone at US embassy, Islamabad and they have informed her that she will get interview letter with all requirement documents within week. She asked them when will be interview schedule. They have given her vague answer that usually within 10 days. Anyhow regardless of this I have few questions if you can help me.

1) What exactly (wording) I have to ask my employer to put it on letterhead for income verification. If u have sample (this will be great help). Should I get it now or wait till she get actual interview date?

2) Same as above but for Bank Letter (what should I asked them). Should I get it now or wait till she get actual interview letter?

3) I-134 I think required for K3 Right? How long this will be valid?

4) Its ok if she apply for police letter now rather then wait for interview letter from Embassy?

What other documents if any she must required from my side. I can do anything to help her to get her k3 visa. I want her to have a smooth journey.

Your help is always appreciated.

Thanks

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Thanks to Almighty Allah that my AP seems to be over.

asfinally I got the letter from embassy to submit new medical report and police report to continue the process.

One of my known friend also got the same typpe of letter for his process.

-Dude

Alhamdulilah Dude!! That's great news. Insha'Allah the rest will be a smooth and quick process. :thumbs:

K-1 Timeline

04-29-05 - NOA1

07-29-05 - NOA2

01-06-06 - Interview - Admin Processing

04-13-06 - Day 97 since interview - Full set of prints taken at embassy - 3 sec checks requested from DOS

07-07-06 - Cable sent back to ISL

07-20-06 - ISL sending "call-in" letter w/ some add'l docs req'd

07-25-06 - Visa issued (15 months after filing including 199 days of AP/AR)

08-03-06 - POE at LAX

08-26-06 - Married

09-02-06 - Social Security Card Arrives

AOS/EAD Timeline

09-29-06 - AOS & EAD off to Chicago via USPS

10-01-06 - Rec'd 9:13 pm // signed for by R. Mercado

10-05-06 - NOA on AOS & EAD (w/ no middle name)

10-06-06 - Checks Cashed

10-11-06 - Inquiry sent through USCIS to add middle name

10-15-06 - touched

10-24-06 - Biometrics Appt.

12-14-06 - Interview - "Approved" Pending FBI Check

01-10-07 - EAD touched

01-13-07 - EAD approved per CRIS email

01-15-07 - EAD touched

01-18-07 - EAD notice mailed out per CRIS email

01-20-07 - EAD rec'd in the mail

01-23-07 - EAD touched again (???)

05-18-07 - AOS touched - email sent saying "interview conducted - case under active review"

06-07-07 - AOS touched and paper rec'd from USCIS stating conditional status granted on 6-6-07

06-11-07 - Welcome to America letter rec'd by mail

*** File for removal of conditions in Spring '09

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If you were to purchase your wifes ticket now, just make sure it is changeable. She could get A/P, interview could be bumped to a later date, Amex could lose her envelope - etc.

Hey guys gotta question my wifes interview is in april i read the thread earlier that it does help for husband or wife to be there, i want to go to the interview with her but my concern is that what if they put her on ar/ap, i only have 3 weeks vacation. What do you guys think plus purchasing a ticket for her what if i purchase the ticket and the process gets a little delayed, any feed back would be great.

11-08-05 Interview

11-08-05 A/R with full set of fingerprints

12-23-05 45 day minimum - only fingerprints are back

12-30-05 Still waiting for results at DOS

01-23-06 I-130 Approved (via email on Friday the 13th) (Got to NVC 2/6/06)

01-27-06 Still Waiting - 80th day of A/R

02-08-06 You have got to be kidding me.......

02-16-06 Receive letter from Embassy to return with emails and passports! (DOS complete 1/12/06)

02-19-06 Flight from Karachi to Islamabad

02-21-06 Drops off recent chats and old passport at Embassy

02-21-06 Embassy Issues Visa!!! YaaaaFreeeakinHooo!

02-22-06 Flight from ISL to Karachi (dont get me started on why they could not just hand him his passport yesterday)

02-23-06 - Argue with AMEX for an hour to make them look for the embassy shipment

02-28-06 - He's here..... now off to AOS!

05-12-06 - EAD Card Received

07-23-06 - After 10 weeks, SSN in hand!

07-25-06 - AOS Interview

07-25-06 - AOS 'semi-approved' waiting FBI name check GRR!!

09-23-06 - Welcome Notice in the Mail!!!

08-04-08 NOA 1 Removing Conditions

08-28-08 Bio Appt

01-02-09 Nothing, not even a touch! I was really hoping one step would go smooth.

01-27-09 CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED!!! Yaahoo, finally!!! Next Step Naturalization.

11-09-09 N-400 Delivered - Phoenix

03-16-10 Oath Ceremony - Denver CO - DONE! DONE! DONE!

Don't ask me anything, I'm making this up as I go along

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Quick question for K3 consulate do sent out interview letter and applicant has to bring all documents directly to Embassy at time of interview. My question is why would k3 applicant use AMEX? also Visa form do I have to fill it out online r let my wife fill it in hand writting once she will recieve it from consulate?

Thank you all for your help, Tomorrow I am sending here following items:

1) I-134 notarized

2) Employment letter

3) Bank Letter and Bank statement

4) Mosr recent phone bills (mostly VOIP, Emails copies and my 3 trips to her since wedding including boarding passes. Our Honeymoontrip to Malaysia including hotel stay and so on)

Anything else she might or consulate required from my side?Please let me know soon so I can arrange it

Thanks

HERE ARE MY TIMELINE:

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My wife K-3:

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Mailed: Sept 16,2006

Received: Sept 18,2006

NOTICE date: Sept 22,2006

Received notice in mail: Sept. 27

10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued

10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer

11/01/06: Touched

11/02/06: Touched

11/18/06: State Changed without touch date. Last touch date still showing 11/02/2006 but with new message).

12/29/06: Approval Email recieved

NVC and Consulate:

=============

01/03/07: NVC assigned case#

01/05/07: Petition forwarded to Islamabad, Pakistan (US Embassy)

01/22/07: Called US embassy Islamabad, they did confirmed it.

02/08/07: Received Interview Letter from Embassy

03/06/07: Interview Schedule (Pray for me)

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Congratulations to everyone whose process is moving along. Please keep us updated on how things go with the interview, etc.

I have a quick question myself. I tried to e-mail the Islamabad embassy for a status on my wife's case, but I haven't heard back in a week. Should I e-mail them again, or is it better to just wait for a response? I don't want to upset them by constantly e-mailing, so I'm wondering what's a good timeframe to wait for a response.

Thanks!

K3 Visa Process:

I130:

08/10 - Mailed to VSC

08/14 - Received by VSC

08/19 - Received NOA1 (I-797C)

12/13 - Approved!

12/18 - Received NOA2 (I-797C)

I129F:

08/22 - Mailed to Chicago

08/25 - Received by Chicago

09/02 - Received NOA1 (I-797C)

10/23 - Transferred to VSC

11/01 - Received by VSC

12/13 - Approved!

12/18 - Received NOA2 (I-797C)

12/18 - Transferred to NVC, then to Embassy

02/01 - Received Packet 3

02/02 - Medical

02/06 - K3 Interview

02/14 - Received K3 Visa!!!!!

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Quick question for K3 consulate do sent out interview letter and applicant has to bring all documents directly to Embassy at time of interview. My question is why would k3 applicant use AMEX? also Visa form do I have to fill it out online r let my wife fill it in hand writting once she will recieve it from consulate?

Thanks

My hubby picked his passport and Visa up at the Karachi Amex (thats where he was living). If your wife is in ISL, they'll probably let her get it from the Embassy.

11-08-05 Interview

11-08-05 A/R with full set of fingerprints

12-23-05 45 day minimum - only fingerprints are back

12-30-05 Still waiting for results at DOS

01-23-06 I-130 Approved (via email on Friday the 13th) (Got to NVC 2/6/06)

01-27-06 Still Waiting - 80th day of A/R

02-08-06 You have got to be kidding me.......

02-16-06 Receive letter from Embassy to return with emails and passports! (DOS complete 1/12/06)

02-19-06 Flight from Karachi to Islamabad

02-21-06 Drops off recent chats and old passport at Embassy

02-21-06 Embassy Issues Visa!!! YaaaaFreeeakinHooo!

02-22-06 Flight from ISL to Karachi (dont get me started on why they could not just hand him his passport yesterday)

02-23-06 - Argue with AMEX for an hour to make them look for the embassy shipment

02-28-06 - He's here..... now off to AOS!

05-12-06 - EAD Card Received

07-23-06 - After 10 weeks, SSN in hand!

07-25-06 - AOS Interview

07-25-06 - AOS 'semi-approved' waiting FBI name check GRR!!

09-23-06 - Welcome Notice in the Mail!!!

08-04-08 NOA 1 Removing Conditions

08-28-08 Bio Appt

01-02-09 Nothing, not even a touch! I was really hoping one step would go smooth.

01-27-09 CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED!!! Yaahoo, finally!!! Next Step Naturalization.

11-09-09 N-400 Delivered - Phoenix

03-16-10 Oath Ceremony - Denver CO - DONE! DONE! DONE!

Don't ask me anything, I'm making this up as I go along

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Congratulations to everyone whose process is moving along. Please keep us updated on how things go with the interview, etc.

I have a quick question myself. I tried to e-mail the Islamabad embassy for a status on my wife's case, but I haven't heard back in a week. Should I e-mail them again, or is it better to just wait for a response? I don't want to upset them by constantly e-mailing, so I'm wondering what's a good timeframe to wait for a response.

Thanks!

I think you must call them. I also sent emails mostly they replied, but few weeks back they did not reply my 4 emails then i decide to call. After 15 to 20 rings maximum they will attend call that is my experience when ever i call them.

Thanks

17th January 06----I-130 Approved

NVC

6th March 06------- Receive DS3032 letter (in Pakistan)

10th March 06----- DS3032 sent back to NVC

20th July 06------- Receive duplicate DS230 packet

14th September 06-----Case completed and sent US embassy Islamabad

ISLAMABAD EMBASSY

7th November 06----- Embassy upgrade my petition from F2A to IR1.

8th November 06----- Receive packet 3.5 through TCS.

16th November 06---- Embassy receive packet 3.5 and pending for review.

18th January 07----------- Receive Packet 4.

26th March 07------------ Medical Done

29th March 07 ---- INTERVIEW AT 8:00 am

APPROVED ---------- AP Starts

13th July 07 --------- AP END RECEIVE VISA

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=61439&hl= (INTERVIEW DETAILS)

29th July 07 ---------- Arrived US

30th July 07 ---------- Apply for social security card.

22nd August 07 --------- Social Security Card arrived.

31st August 07----------- Green Card Arrived.

------------------------------------------

12th April 2012-------------------- Check was cashed.

23rd FEBRUARY 2012 ---------------CITIZEN INTERVIEW (WILL UPDATE TIMELINE)

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Do you have doctor list in Karachi? SO I can ask my wife to get appointment in advance. I will be highly appreciated with this imformation.

Congratulations to everyone whose process is moving along. Please keep us updated on how things go with the interview, etc.

I have a quick question myself. I tried to e-mail the Islamabad embassy for a status on my wife's case, but I haven't heard back in a week. Should I e-mail them again, or is it better to just wait for a response? I don't want to upset them by constantly e-mailing, so I'm wondering what's a good timeframe to wait for a response.

Thanks!

HERE ARE MY TIMELINE:

=====================

My wife K-3:

============

Mailed: Sept 16,2006

Received: Sept 18,2006

NOTICE date: Sept 22,2006

Received notice in mail: Sept. 27

10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued

10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer

11/01/06: Touched

11/02/06: Touched

11/18/06: State Changed without touch date. Last touch date still showing 11/02/2006 but with new message).

12/29/06: Approval Email recieved

NVC and Consulate:

=============

01/03/07: NVC assigned case#

01/05/07: Petition forwarded to Islamabad, Pakistan (US Embassy)

01/22/07: Called US embassy Islamabad, they did confirmed it.

02/08/07: Received Interview Letter from Embassy

03/06/07: Interview Schedule (Pray for me)

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Do you have doctor list in Karachi? SO I can ask my wife to get appointment in advance. I will be highly appreciated with this imformation.
Congratulations to everyone whose process is moving along. Please keep us updated on how things go with the interview, etc.

I have a quick question myself. I tried to e-mail the Islamabad embassy for a status on my wife's case, but I haven't heard back in a week. Should I e-mail them again, or is it better to just wait for a response? I don't want to upset them by constantly e-mailing, so I'm wondering what's a good timeframe to wait for a response.

Thanks!

Salam takram,

It looks like my wife K3 and urs send at the same time Jan5 so it means our interview date should be same i am trying to contact embassy since monday but no answer nor reponse in email, so do u know when is ur interview date? and as far as doctor list if u r in karachi so have ur wife just call Aga khan hospital they hav 5 doctors who take care US embassy medical stuff and she dont hav to take any appoinment they r there between 8-5 M-F just go any time Thanks

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Infinitiboy,,

Wow, we have same timeframe. Lets talk about it and thank you for agha khan information. Send me private message sinice I don;t know how to do that or send me email at takram2000@yahoo.com

Do you have doctor list in Karachi? SO I can ask my wife to get appointment in advance. I will be highly appreciated with this imformation.
Congratulations to everyone whose process is moving along. Please keep us updated on how things go with the interview, etc.

I have a quick question myself. I tried to e-mail the Islamabad embassy for a status on my wife's case, but I haven't heard back in a week. Should I e-mail them again, or is it better to just wait for a response? I don't want to upset them by constantly e-mailing, so I'm wondering what's a good timeframe to wait for a response.

Thanks!

Salam takram,

It looks like my wife K3 and urs send at the same time Jan5 so it means our interview date should be same i am trying to contact embassy since monday but no answer nor reponse in email, so do u know when is ur interview date? and as far as doctor list if u r in karachi so have ur wife just call Aga khan hospital they hav 5 doctors who take care US embassy medical stuff and she dont hav to take any appoinment they r there between 8-5 M-F just go any time Thanks

HERE ARE MY TIMELINE:

=====================

My wife K-3:

============

Mailed: Sept 16,2006

Received: Sept 18,2006

NOTICE date: Sept 22,2006

Received notice in mail: Sept. 27

10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued

10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer

11/01/06: Touched

11/02/06: Touched

11/18/06: State Changed without touch date. Last touch date still showing 11/02/2006 but with new message).

12/29/06: Approval Email recieved

NVC and Consulate:

=============

01/03/07: NVC assigned case#

01/05/07: Petition forwarded to Islamabad, Pakistan (US Embassy)

01/22/07: Called US embassy Islamabad, they did confirmed it.

02/08/07: Received Interview Letter from Embassy

03/06/07: Interview Schedule (Pray for me)

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Quick question for K3 consulate do sent out interview letter and applicant has to bring all documents directly to Embassy at time of interview. My question is why would k3 applicant use AMEX? also Visa form do I have to fill it out online r let my wife fill it in hand writting once she will recieve it from consulate?

Thank you all for your help, Tomorrow I am sending here following items:

1) I-134 notarized

2) Employment letter

3) Bank Letter and Bank statement

4) Mosr recent phone bills (mostly VOIP, Emails copies and my 3 trips to her since wedding including boarding passes. Our Honeymoontrip to Malaysia including hotel stay and so on)

Anything else she might or consulate required from my side?Please let me know soon so I can arrange it

Thanks

the PACKET will have a list of what they will want to see..

the reason why k-3 use AMex is because, the embassy will obtain the passport from the BENF.

if this happens the embassy will send the VISA to you via AMEX. now having said that

when the embassy cancelled our K-3 . the returned all documents to my husband via Amex.

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Assalam-o-Alaikum Friends

I know its been a long time. Just an update. I have mailed her EAD application today. Wait for another NOA1 begins.

INSHA ALLAH this will go smooth as well. How's everything with everyone?

Shon!!! is embassy conducting yet another interview of Javed? You guys have been in it a long time. Wish u best of luck.

Just wanna say this to new members: Its a painful process, but pains are replaced by joys of happiness once its all over. So hang in there and keep praying to ALLAH SUBHANAHU WA TA'AALA. Please remember us in your prayers as well. Thanks.

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Sweet Ae4ever! I am waiting for my EAD too. How come you waited so long to apply for the EAD? Did you file AOS too or not?

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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