Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[hafiz 1]

ups tracking system sucks

priority mail takes 2-3 days

[us1415 0]

Hello Everyone,

My wife's interview is in June. I will appreciate if anyone can post the whole process of going to the embassy. I heard that the person needs to go to the convention center where buses are boarded, that bus drops at the embassy etc etc. For example, if the interview is at 8:30, what is a safe time to be at the convention center and how big lines are at the embassy, how long does it take to clear all the security and be ready to go the window. Any other related information will be helpful also.

Also, is there any wait (days,months) after the interview in case of CR-1 visa. Because everyone here is going for K-3 except me.

Thanks

Chicago

Here is a page that I put together when we were going thru islamabad....there is a post in there that tells you exactly on how to get to the embassy...I pritned it out and was able to get to the embassy without any problems....although this is a bit old and if there is anything that has changed please let me know and I will change it...

http://www.desinitro.com/joel/islamabad.html

[saeedeh 0]

I emailed the embassy asking if they can move the interview date up to an earlier date, and that I have all the docs ready and complete.

In response, they asked for a case # to refer to. I just sent a general email, and didn't specify my detailed info. I was afraid to respond, because the last thing I want to do is to irritate the embassy people.

Is it possible to lose your spot if they try to reassign a different date?

Any thoughts???

A wise man told me once not to push my luck, but I am trying to get some new advice, and seek out anyone who may have tried this type of attempt.

hey zeyad

no harm in emailing the embassy over and over again

i emailed them almost every 10 days to get our interview date changed..even though they said its not possible-i would just email again to ask if they would change their minds-and they did. it really depends on if they can accommodate you in another time-slot. you should give them your detailed info because they cannot do anything without it and why you want to get it changed.

its always worth a shot-u wont lose anything..so definitely try!

take care

n good luck!

Saedah, How far did they move it. and during the interview was there any signs of frustration cause you moved it. I talked with my wife about this, and she fears that they may react and move it out even further thinking that we are impatient.

I still think that there is nothing to lose, since they already have designated a spot for her.

zeyad

the interview was going to be in mid nov and they changed it to mid sept

no they were not annoyed at all...i asked them so many times.trust me i emailed them almost every 10 days to ask if there was any way possible-and i would appreciate their help...and one day i got lucky and they cnahged the date

the prob dont even remember during the interview abt changing dates since they never even mentioned it

also...they only change it if they can accomodate u-so they wont be doing u any favors by changing the date..

they cant just get mad at someone for asking.they work there and it is their job to serve ppl...

goood luckkkk!

[us1415 0]

I emailed the embassy asking if they can move the interview date up to an earlier date, and that I have all the docs ready and complete.

In response, they asked for a case # to refer to. I just sent a general email, and didn't specify my detailed info. I was afraid to respond, because the last thing I want to do is to irritate the embassy people.

Is it possible to lose your spot if they try to reassign a different date?

Any thoughts???

A wise man told me once not to push my luck, but I am trying to get some new advice, and seek out anyone who may have tried this type of attempt.

hey zeyad

no harm in emailing the embassy over and over again

i emailed them almost every 10 days to get our interview date changed..even though they said its not possible-i would just email again to ask if they would change their minds-and they did. it really depends on if they can accommodate you in another time-slot. you should give them your detailed info because they cannot do anything without it and why you want to get it changed.

its always worth a shot-u wont lose anything..so definitely try!

take care

n good luck!

Saedah, How far did they move it. and during the interview was there any signs of frustration cause you moved it. I talked with my wife about this, and she fears that they may react and move it out even further thinking that we are impatient.

I still think that there is nothing to lose, since they already have designated a spot for her.

zeyad

the interview was going to be in mid nov and they changed it to mid sept

no they were not annoyed at all...i asked them so many times.trust me i emailed them almost every 10 days to ask if there was any way possible-and i would appreciate their help...and one day i got lucky and they cnahged the date

the prob dont even remember during the interview abt changing dates since they never even mentioned it

also...they only change it if they can accomodate u-so they wont be doing u any favors by changing the date..

they cant just get mad at someone for asking.they work there and it is their job to serve ppl...

goood luckkkk!

I called them every day when my wife's case was in the embassy....they didnt get mad at all...usually they get mad when someone from Pakistan calls them but if someone from US calls them they dont have a problem.....also not only I called them but I also emailed them every other day. I was able to move my interview date from May 9 to April 9th 2005 since I was in pakistan and wanted to be at the interview with my wife which made a very big difference for my wife specially and made her very confidant. I know its old history but just wanted to let you know...Good Luck!!

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

My wife wasn't asked for the two passport size photos at the interview, she did have photos pasted on her DS-156. Does anyone know if that's why they needed it or will she be called for them later?

[hp81 0]

My wife wasn't asked for the two passport size photos at the interview, she did have photos pasted on her DS-156. Does anyone know if that's why they needed it or will she be called for them later?

I am sure, we only need to paste photos on DS 156 forms only, so she won't be asked for them later.

[zeyad 0]

I emailed the embassy asking if they can move the interview date up to an earlier date, and that I have all the docs ready and complete.

In response, they asked for a case # to refer to. I just sent a general email, and didn't specify my detailed info. I was afraid to respond, because the last thing I want to do is to irritate the embassy people.

Is it possible to lose your spot if they try to reassign a different date?

Any thoughts???

A wise man told me once not to push my luck, but I am trying to get some new advice, and seek out anyone who may have tried this type of attempt.

hey zeyad

no harm in emailing the embassy over and over again

i emailed them almost every 10 days to get our interview date changed..even though they said its not possible-i would just email again to ask if they would change their minds-and they did. it really depends on if they can accommodate you in another time-slot. you should give them your detailed info because they cannot do anything without it and why you want to get it changed.

its always worth a shot-u wont lose anything..so definitely try!

take care

n good luck!

Saedah, How far did they move it. and during the interview was there any signs of frustration cause you moved it. I talked with my wife about this, and she fears that they may react and move it out even further thinking that we are impatient.

I still think that there is nothing to lose, since they already have designated a spot for her.

zeyad

the interview was going to be in mid nov and they changed it to mid sept

no they were not annoyed at all...i asked them so many times.trust me i emailed them almost every 10 days to ask if there was any way possible-and i would appreciate their help...and one day i got lucky and they cnahged the date

the prob dont even remember during the interview abt changing dates since they never even mentioned it

also...they only change it if they can accomodate u-so they wont be doing u any favors by changing the date..

they cant just get mad at someone for asking.they work there and it is their job to serve ppl...

goood luckkkk!

I called them every day when my wife's case was in the embassy....they didnt get mad at all...usually they get mad when someone from Pakistan calls them but if someone from US calls them they dont have a problem.....also not only I called them but I also emailed them every other day. I was able to move my interview date from May 9 to April 9th 2005 since I was in pakistan and wanted to be at the interview with my wife which made a very big difference for my wife specially and made her very confidant. I know its old history but just wanted to let you know...Good Luck!!

Was your wife put on AP/AR? Did she get her passport right away?

By the way, when I called, the guy had stated that most men go through this AP process and a low percentage of woman do. Also, he said that the officer can decide if AP is needed. He couldn't give me an answer.

[us1415 0]

I emailed the embassy asking if they can move the interview date up to an earlier date, and that I have all the docs ready and complete.

In response, they asked for a case # to refer to. I just sent a general email, and didn't specify my detailed info. I was afraid to respond, because the last thing I want to do is to irritate the embassy people.

Is it possible to lose your spot if they try to reassign a different date?

Any thoughts???

A wise man told me once not to push my luck, but I am trying to get some new advice, and seek out anyone who may have tried this type of attempt.

hey zeyad

no harm in emailing the embassy over and over again

i emailed them almost every 10 days to get our interview date changed..even though they said its not possible-i would just email again to ask if they would change their minds-and they did. it really depends on if they can accommodate you in another time-slot. you should give them your detailed info because they cannot do anything without it and why you want to get it changed.

its always worth a shot-u wont lose anything..so definitely try!

take care

n good luck!

Saedah, How far did they move it. and during the interview was there any signs of frustration cause you moved it. I talked with my wife about this, and she fears that they may react and move it out even further thinking that we are impatient.

I still think that there is nothing to lose, since they already have designated a spot for her.

zeyad

the interview was going to be in mid nov and they changed it to mid sept

no they were not annoyed at all...i asked them so many times.trust me i emailed them almost every 10 days to ask if there was any way possible-and i would appreciate their help...and one day i got lucky and they cnahged the date

the prob dont even remember during the interview abt changing dates since they never even mentioned it

also...they only change it if they can accomodate u-so they wont be doing u any favors by changing the date..

they cant just get mad at someone for asking.they work there and it is their job to serve ppl...

goood luckkkk!

I called them every day when my wife's case was in the embassy....they didnt get mad at all...usually they get mad when someone from Pakistan calls them but if someone from US calls them they dont have a problem.....also not only I called them but I also emailed them every other day. I was able to move my interview date from May 9 to April 9th 2005 since I was in pakistan and wanted to be at the interview with my wife which made a very big difference for my wife specially and made her very confidant. I know its old history but just wanted to let you know...Good Luck!!

Was your wife put on AP/AR? Did she get her passport right away?

By the way, when I called, the guy had stated that most men go through this AP process and a low percentage of woman do. Also, he said that the officer can decide if AP is needed. He couldn't give me an answer.

Nope...she wasnt put on AP and she got her passport right away.....I think they started sending passports back by mail last year.....

[quest 0]

I repeat

"Guys here is a Question.

a couple got married before 5 years from now, they filed IR-1 / CR-1 or i-130 around third anniversery of their wedding.

the guy is From pakistan got interviewed last year and is on AP after that.

I actually want to know that is this situation can be dangerous like it happend to SHON and JAVED.

is there any time limit to meet Spouse? "

[MaryandMian 1]

I repeat

"Guys here is a Question.

a couple got married before 5 years from now, they filed IR-1 / CR-1 or i-130 around third anniversery of their wedding.

the guy is From pakistan got interviewed last year and is on AP after that.

I actually want to know that is this situation can be dangerous like it happend to SHON and JAVED.

is there any time limit to meet Spouse? "

When was the last time they met?  I would hope that three years have not passed and they have not met?  If so they may have an issue of not being able to show ongoing communication.  Same thing happened with chaingang here recently and his case is NOIR now.  

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I repeat

"Guys here is a Question.

a couple got married before 5 years from now, they filed IR-1 / CR-1 or i-130 around third anniversery of their wedding.

the guy is From pakistan got interviewed last year and is on AP after that.

I actually want to know that is this situation can be dangerous like it happend to SHON and JAVED.

is there any time limit to meet Spouse? "

There is no time limit as long as there is on going communications between the spouses. I applied for my wife after my 3rd year anniversary as well

[FaK 0]

If both of them have proof of visits and being together during these five years they should be fine. However if they havent seen each other for 5 years then they may have an uphill task of convincing the CO of an ongoing relationship.

I repeat

"Guys here is a Question.

a couple got married before 5 years from now, they filed IR-1 / CR-1 or i-130 around third anniversery of their wedding.

the guy is From pakistan got interviewed last year and is on AP after that.

I actually want to know that is this situation can be dangerous like it happend to SHON and JAVED.

is there any time limit to meet Spouse? "

[saeedeh 0]

hey every1

whats up

hope alls going well

havent heard anything from anyone in quite a while

any male got approveD?

or heard anything?

take care and best wishes!

regards

saeedeh

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

hey every1

whats up

hope alls going well

havent heard anything from anyone in quite a while

any male got approveD?

or heard anything?

take care and best wishes!

regards

saeedeh

hey Saeedah,

the problem over here is that when someone does get approved they don'y update others as they just stop showing up. I think they should at least do the courtesy of updating everyone so we have a little perspective on the timelines.

Anyway, my wife is on AP as well so i am in the same boat with you guyz.

[Oasriz 0]

All,

My wife's K3 interview was today and I just wanted to let you know the brief things I found out already.

She was told by the lady she is approved and should get her visa in "a few weeks". The embassy kept all her documents that were on the checklist, including her passport, all the certificates, and all my tax information.

My wife was handed a white paper with some american express locations written on them, plus a pink square sheet of paper that did not state any information clearly.

My wife told me the lady who interviewed her didn't seem to be a good mood from the beginning and asked tons of questions and smiled barely once. Compared to what i've read here, it appears my wife had many more questions to answer. They asked alot about me and how we met in detail. Her interview time was at 8 in the morning and she was already back home by 10:30, so it went much quicker than I thought.

I'm going to talk to her in detail later today and post more information then. I'm glad the interview went well and hopefully this wait/AR will be over soon. The fact that they embassy kept all her info and passport I believe is a good thing.

Thank you all for your help.... and just another hundred more steps or so until the entire visajourney is over.