Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

Thanks Khurram.. these forms such as DS-156, DS-157. Will they be provided to my wife with this checklist or should i find them online and have her print them out?

Once again thanks for the checklist, it really helps us be prepared for her interview... now I'm just waiting like many others to have our forms sent to the NVC.

You are very welcome, all forms came with the this checklist but I figured I didn't need to post them as they can be found on the download section of this site as well. But they dit send all forms needed with it

[babybunny 2]

Few Facts

--The JFK air train information was for my wife as PIA has cancled its Lahore-Houston operation. SO she has to go Houston from JFK via EWR

--I have not received VISA yet. But in great depression because i feel myself that i have ridden on TWO BOATS. I feel that one person must decide his/her professional carrier till the age of 30. and i have already crossed it. I dont know what will happen with me with respect to my profession as its too late to start carrier.

--My case status is AP. I have resubmitted fresh Medical and Police report on Feb 12. and till from that time no visa in sight.

--I heard that a person is on AP for 4 years of period. Such information is taking my hopes to an end.

Dude

I feel the same way. I am older than you! my professional career has ended but, I gained a new professional career. dont stress over your career choices in the USA you will have alot of options. you can be 50 years old and start a new career.

right now pull yourself out of the depression. I know you can do it.

as far as the AP. you are not alone in that!!! you know this naveed.

Atif and salmon are still on AP too.. I think Salmon has been waiting as long as you.

hang in there.

called DOS ... still the same answer The lady who answered said that because its summer time, its taking longer - anywhere from 3 - 6 months. Sooo ... lets see gonna try back again in 2 weeks.

they say that ALL the time..

[saqfin 0]

Islamabad stopped issuing same day last year -- all are now sent via a courrier. Good luck on the upcoming interview.

Thanks

Mary one of my relative she got her visa with her daughter (IR1) same day 2 months ago.

Thanks

Zaki

[MaryandMian 1]

Islamabad stopped issuing same day last year -- all are now sent via a courrier. Good luck on the upcoming interview.

Thanks

Mary one of my relative she got her visa with her daughter (IR1) same day 2 months ago.

Thanks

Zaki

Zaki I know someone on here last year had asked about same day visa and the embassy said they stopped it and were issuing all of them within a few days of approval or via courrier. I am surprised but glad to know a few still get the visa the same day but your information is the first I have heard of this since last year sometime. Thanks for sharing and I will now say it is rare but they do issue same day.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

Here is another form that my wife received with her packet

[ali1978 0]

Assalam-o-Alaikum all

Ali1978 I am glad to see u here. Dair aaye durust aaye. This is a very helpful community. How's everything in NY?

Question 2 all

My parents' IV cases were sent to Islamabad on April 11. How long would it take for them to recieve documents for medical?

W salam,

Yes AE4EVER, things are pretty good except that hanging sword of AP that is all the time on me. I called DOS yesterday and spoke with the viss specialist. She has told me that case in pending and it can take from 2 months to one year, however, the average timing is 3-4 months.

[saqfin 0]

Islamabad stopped issuing same day last year -- all are now sent via a courrier. Good luck on the upcoming interview.

Thanks

Mary one of my relative she got her visa with her daughter (IR1) same day 2 months ago.

Thanks

Zaki

Zaki I know someone on here last year had asked about same day visa and the embassy said they stopped it and were issuing all of them within a few days of approval or via courrier. I am surprised but glad to know a few still get the visa the same day but your information is the first I have heard of this since last year sometime. Thanks for sharing and I will now say it is rare but they do issue same day.

Yes i was also surprised and my family and wife were hoping that i will get the visa same day as well, but i was aware of AP

[ali1978 0]

2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007 MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN

TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN

PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06

CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN

SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), CASES SENT TO PAK 3/22/07, PACKET 3.5 RECEIVED 4/5/07

MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN

ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006

MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006

A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP

HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006

AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006

SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP

RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006

TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP

GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP

JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007

FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP

FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007

SAEED CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP

SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007

PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007

ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????

QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007

DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 ???????

CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007

FAK CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP

INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007

TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007

DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????

FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP

BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007

AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007

DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP

KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP

ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP

AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007

ZEYAD K-3 NOA-1 11, JAN,2007

OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) NOA-2 02, FEB,2007

.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP

Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP

Khurram Seraj (female) interview 05/29/2007

Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR

XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007

Hp81 K3 (Male) case at CSC

Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and on AP

Updated Pain07

Hi,

Now, they are saying it is under AP.

ALI1978

[babybunny 2]

The fact remains ALL men ages 16 and up. will be placed on AP/AR.

The only hope is that the AP/AR is speedy. which in most cases is 6 months - 1 year.

but, thats becoming few and far between. most people now are on AP for 9 months and endless. There are too many men waiting over one year. in naveed. salmon and our cases we all have been waiting over 2 years. There is nothing anyone can do. everyones hands are tied.

I wish we all had a deadline. when the embassy has to give us a approval and denial. all I can see is they can keep our lives on "HOLD" for as long as they want

Right now I am feeling like I am in HELL as most of those on AP/AR feel.

btw, AR is when the embassy gets the security clearances and decides to sit on their azz and not process a dayum thing.

[MaryandMian 1]

2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007 MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN

TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN

PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06

CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN

SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007

MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN

ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006

MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006

A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP

HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006

AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006

SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP

RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006

TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP

GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP

JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007

FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP

FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007

SAEED CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP

SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007

PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007

ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????

QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007

DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 ???????

CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007

FAK CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP

INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007

TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007

DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????

FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP

BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007

AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007

DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP

KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP

ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP

AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007

ZEYAD K-3 NOA-1 11, JAN,2007

OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) NOA-2 02, FEB,2007

.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP

Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP

Khurram Seraj (female) interview 05/29/2007

Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP

XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007

Hp81 K3 (Male) case at CSC

Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and on AP

Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007

[babybunny 2]

Hi everyone

Just want to know that if someone has travelled in airtrain from JFK (New York) to New Joursey airport.

Is this airtrain starts in journey within airport buidling. i mean whether it is for passenegr in transits?

Any experience?

--dude

Shon >> Just pray to God that this unnecessary delay should turn into a postivie aspect of your life.

removed.

[hafiz 1]

whats up guys. how long is the medical good for 1 year or 6 months?

[babybunny 2]

1 year.

[XStrangerX2007 0]

Hey all,

I had a quick question... My husbands case was sent to Islamabad in Jan, and his interview is in JULY 25, 2007. When i filed his case i was required to attach a copy of tax returns for the year 2003, 2004, and 2005. However, NVC found some mistakes in my affadavit of support but didnt want to delay the case so they forewaded it anyway and told me to fill out a new form correctly and give it to my husband to take it with him to the interview. They didnt tell me to attach anything else, since all the original documents were sent to Islamadad.

WILL I NEED TO SEND A COPY OF TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEAR 2006????? I e-mailed the embassy, but they werent clear at responding they said "If NVC advised you to do something then we suggest you do it"... thats it..

ANY ADVICE ANYONE???

Thanks...

[MaryandMian 1]

XStramgerX2007,

I know the embassy usually asks for updated information when they do the interviews. I personally would send updated information to my husband and he can take in hand to the embassy/consulate. That way at the time of interview if they ask for it they will have it in hand and it will not cause any more delays in the processing of your case.

Mary