Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[babybunny 2]

Hi yall...

has their been any MEN approved for visas SINCE 2007?????????????????????? if so tell us about it..

Hi Shon

My fiance was told congrats the day of his interview....that he was approved for the visa but would be placed on AP for 45 days. The CO said if 45 days passes and he hears nothing from them to call or write. So in terms of AP, nothing out of the ordinary.

Hope this is helpful.

KJO

thats not what I asked! i asked was there any approvals as in VISAS ISSUED! you were NOT approved if you are setting on AP.

[babybunny 2]

there are people that have been on AP over one year..which is the current average for AP/AR. has anyone < MALES> received a visa in hand this year 2007?

[saeedeh 0]

Hi yall...

has their been any MEN approved for visas SINCE 2007?????????????????????? if so tell us about it..

Hi Shon

My fiance was told congrats the day of his interview....that he was approved for the visa but would be placed on AP for 45 days. The CO said if 45 days passes and he hears nothing from them to call or write. So in terms of AP, nothing out of the ordinary.

Hope this is helpful.

KJO

thats not what I asked! i asked was there any approvals as in VISAS ISSUED! you were NOT approved if you are setting on AP.

GOD! she was just tryin to help!!!!!

[babybunny 2]

right now the embassy is NOT approving men to come to the USA. thats the bottomline.

everyone is on AP thats it! apprently there is a directive from the G-Dubyament not to issue visas.

I was verifying if it is true or not .. and apprently its true because NO one < men > said if they have a visa in hand.

btw, AP is A TEMP DENIAL.. 221g.

TEMP DENIED can change to approval after the information that is needed is complied with.

in most cases the information that is needed is a security clearance.

[zeyad 0]

Everyone, thanks for your help, and thank you in advance for the next question.

Now that I know that my wife has to attain medical and police certs, can she go ahead to her local police station and get a police certificate now and her medical complete prior to getting her packet? Or do both items require forms that come from the packet itself. I was hoping that if she gets these done "right now", and sends it back, the interview date can be set earlier.

Also, I know over and over again, a few people told me that both, police and medical, are requirements for any process. However, a few also stated clearly that it is only required for the cr1 (I-130) and that is why it is done. The k-3 (I-129f) does not require medical and police, and it is done when she comes to the US to file the AOS (adjustment of status).

Last, I also heard that police certs are only for men??? So, if she does need one, does it have to be in a special "USCIS" format, using their forms, or how should it be?

I know "patience is a virtue", but living in Michigan, you only get 4 to 5 months of nice weather, and I wanted to enjoy it with my wife.

[MaryandMian 1]

Everyone, thanks for your help, and thank you in advance for the next question.

Now that I know that my wife has to attain medical and police certs, can she go ahead to her local police station and get a police certificate now and her medical complete prior to getting her packet?

She can get her police certificate(s) now but be aware that each district has a different expirary on some of them. If she gets it too early it may be expired by the time of the interview. The medical ususally ask for the copy of the letter that you are going to the embassy for immigration purposes and you may need to wait for it.

Or do both items require forms that come from the packet itself. I was hoping that if she gets these done "right now", and sends it back, the interview date can be set earlier.

Also, I know over and over again, a few people told me that both, police and medical, are requirements for any process. However, a few also stated clearly that it is only required for the cr1 (I-130) and that is why it is done. The k-3 (I-129f) does not require medical and police, and it is done when she comes to the US to file the AOS (adjustment of status).

Applying for a Visa

The embassy or consulate where you, the spouse of an American citizen, will apply for a K-3 visa must be in the country where your marriage took place. Here are the procedures to apply. The embassy or consulate will let you know any additional things to do, such as where you need to go for the required medical examination. The following is required:

Two copies of form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application

One DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application form

Police certificates from all places lived in since the age of 16

Birth certificates

Marriage certificate for spouse

Death and divorce certificates from any previous spouses

Medical examination (except vaccinations)

A passport valid for travel to the

Edited April 15, 2007 by MaryandMian

[MaryandMian 1]

A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.

Two nonimmigrant visa photos, two inches/50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)

Proof of financial support (Form I-134 Affidavit of Support may be requested.)

Payment of fees, as explained below

The consular officer may ask for additional information. It is a good idea to bring marriage photographs and other proof that the marriage is genuine.

Documents in foreign languages should be translated. Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the visa interview. Original documents can then be returned to you. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty..._2993.html#Fees

Sorry ran out of room in prior post and could not edit properly. Good luck and take your journey one day at a time. My husband and I were separated for 18 months and just be glad your petitioning for a female instead of a male.

Mary

Edited April 15, 2007 by MaryandMian

[michigan 0]

Lol! Shon! I am a living proof! Thats not true men dont get visas! I applied for a visa after your hubby and got it!

They do get visas! But after the AR/AP is done! A president of a country has better things to do than to make sure Pakistani men do not come to this country!

[zeyad 0]

Thank you again,

For the k3 (i-129f???)

How about the the interview letter and packet. So from what I am understanding, she will get a packet with a list of requirements such as medical, police certs, and so on??

But will the interview letter be in it too, or will she get it after she returns this list of documents. OR, are these things to be bought to the interview with her??

Also, will she have to take all of my financials (paystubs, job letter, tax returns) with her to the interview, or does she send it in??

Fees, how about the affidavit of support fee. How is it paid, over there or here??

Oh yeah one more thing, how about the delivery of documents. I keep on hearing about AMEX. Will she get her packet, etc at her home or does she have to go to AMEX office?

[babybunny 2]

Lol! Shon! I am a living proof! Thats not true men dont get visas! I applied for a visa after your hubby and got it!

They do get visas! But after the AR/AP is done! A president of a country has better things to do than to make sure Pakistani men do not come to this country!

you came BEFORE 2007.

there was a directive ordered that NO pakistani men will be allowed here.

unless its K-3 or K-1. those with Cr1 and IR1 will be placed on AP for as long as possible.

thats why the embassy is asking for people to get medical and new police reports. then they will place you on

AP for as long as they can. the embassy has NOT been documenting ANYTHING. if you call DOS and mention

" oh my husband turned in his police report and medical. blah blah" the DOS has no record about the husband receiving a letter and going to the embassy. then after they are done with you on AP .. they issue you an automatic

misrepresentation.

for the longest time I was lead to belive after the security checks my husband would be comming.

HA thats bull chit! our security checks are due to expire April 22.

michigan the ONLY reason why your azz is here. because you decided to play the medical card.

you milked her illness and suddenly like magic she is cured. you have a stack of international visas to prove it.

I would NEVER and COULD never use my medical illness to bring javed here. I rather him come the right way

and not have him here on Pitty. I am not like YOU!

and yes I have a valid medical problem I was dignosed with a brain tummour.

[saqfin 0]

Can I call to DOS for update on my case as my interview was just on 29th March? What is the DOS number ??

Thanks

Zaki

[MaryandMian 1]

Yes Zaki call DOS and they may just say AP but give it a try.

DOS number:

1-202-663-1225

Listen for the operator prompts.

Mary

[saqfin 0]

Yes Zaki call DOS and they may just say AP but give it a try.

DOS number:

1-202-663-1225

Listen for the operator prompts.

Mary

THANKS MARY.

[nair1 0]

Lol! Shon! I am a living proof! Thats not true men dont get visas! I applied for a visa after your hubby and got it!

They do get visas! But after the AR/AP is done! A president of a country has better things to do than to make sure Pakistani men do not come to this country!

you came BEFORE 2007.

there was a directive ordered that NO pakistani men will be allowed here.

unless its K-3 or K-1. .

michigan the ONLY reason why your azz is here. because you decided to play the medical card.

you milked her illness and suddenly like magic she is cured. you have a stack of international visas to prove it.

I would NEVER and COULD never use my medical illness to bring javed here. I rather him come the right way

and not have him here on Pitty. I am not like YOU!

and yes I have a valid medical problem I was dignosed with a brain tummour.

I don't really know how long this feud is being going on between you guys but based on this particular argument I can tell that two of you definitely have some sort of history. Here's my two cents on the issue that you guys are currently seem to be locking horns over:

Michigan, you're right, there is no doubt that the President of a country has better things to do than planning day to day visa policies for a specific country. But whenever people blame a president they normally mean his or her administration and there is no denying that the Bush administration can do a thing or two to fix the current mess. The present visa policy for the Muslim males is un-American, to say the least. It defies, or some would even argue, that it blatantly challenges the most important pillars of the American justice system: One being the doctrine of equal opportunity (it take, on average ten days after the interview for a European male to receive his immigrant visa) and the other one is the golden principle that you are innocent till proven guilty (many Muslim men feel that they are being treated as criminals during this painful process). The entire security check system also confronts the common sense. As I'm sure you are aware of the fact that by the time you are cleared from one check there is good chance that your last check is expired—and this can go on and on. Needless to say that none of us want any compromise when it comes to the security of the United States, but many of us believe that there must be a better way to do this whole process.

Asking applicants to resubmit medical and police certificates itself is a conundrum of a sort. In a country where almost 35% of the population makes less than 1$ a day, how reasonable it is to demand a new medical check that could cost over $100. How about going to your local police station for a new police clearance. Most Pakistanis would tell you that going to police for anything is the most uncomfortable experience. It is hard to believe that the American embassy is Pakistan is not aware of the widespread police corruption in the country. When even a hard-core criminal can get a clearance if he/she is willing to pay the right amount then why even put people through this torture repeatedly

Now the question is why nothing is being done so far to alleviate the misery of so many Muslim males? Well, simply because they don't have a strong enough lobby in the Washington yet to fight for them. Have you been reading about the Imus? Well, this famous radio talk show host was fired last week by CBS and MSNBC for saying something awfully racist about black female athletes. The fact that the African-Americans finally have some clout in Washington as well as in business world left no choice for Imus's employers but to fire him. Now here's an interesting twist to this story: in November of 2004 a conversation took place between Imus and his co-host implied that US should get their news reporter out of the the Palestinian refugee camps and then bomb the whole place (not to mention that he has also repeatedly referred to Arabs as "ragheads") as all of them (the Palestinians) are animals. Do you think any action was taken against him than, well think again—nothing was done, he wasn't even suspended for few days?

Bunny, there are thousands of men who have applied for visa at the Islamabad embassy and only a dozen or two have opted to record their experiences on this website—definitely not a big enough sample to draw any inferences about the American visa policy towards the Muslim men. By the way, if you have a genuine medical problem, and by bringing it to the attention of the authorities you can bring your husband home sooner, then what's wrong with it. That's just my personal opinion.

Take care you guys.

[zeyad 0]

Thank you again,

For the k3 (i-129f???)

How about the the interview letter and packet. So from what I am understanding, she will get a packet with a list of requirements such as medical, police certs, and so on??

But will the interview letter be in it too, or will she get it after she returns this list of documents. OR, are these things to be bought to the interview with her??

Also, will she have to take all of my financials (paystubs, job letter, tax returns) with her to the interview, or does she send it in??

Fees, how about the affidavit of support fee. How is it paid, over there or here??

Oh yeah one more thing, how about the delivery of documents. I keep on hearing about AMEX. Will she get her packet, etc at her home or does she have to go to AMEX office?