Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[jaxguy 0]

Can someone list all the documents my wife needs to take with her for interview. I am planning to send her everything I can from here so she is all prepared for the interview. Thank you all.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

This is what my wife took with her

1. Copy of I-130 approval

2. Marriage Certificate

3. Birth Certificate (original, copy -Translation and copy)

4. Affidavit of Birth – original and copy

5. Copy of School records - Matric, Inter BA and MA

6. NIC (National ID card) – Original and copy

7. Police Certificate – original and copy

8. Medical Report

9. Emails -Cards

10. Phone bills and calling cards(home)

11. Copy of Passport (Khurram- to show dates of travel)

12. Wedding DVD

13. Photo Album and Wedding invitation

14. Consulate Papers - (Interview letter and all documents they had send)

15. Wife’s Passport

16. Wife’s Old passport

17. Photographs - Photos

[Data Sheet 0]

I got an email from IV unit that they have received our case ELECTRONICALLY but hav'nt received physically yet. so please contact us after 2 WEEKS.

this much take time to reach the physical file?

Data Sheet

[hp81 0]

can anyone tell me how much it approximately cost for medical and police certificate??

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

can anyone tell me how much it approximately cost for medical and police certificate??

In which city?

[hp81 0]

can anyone tell me how much it approximately cost for medical and police certificate??

In which city?

kARACHI

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I got an email from IV unit that they have received our case ELECTRONICALLY but hav'nt received physically yet. so please contact us after 2 WEEKS.

this much take time to reach the physical file?

Data Sheet

She When I got the email it took them 10 days after that to get the packet to my wife

Don't worry and get all the documents togather as some can take some time

can anyone tell me how much it approximately cost for medical and police certificate??

In which city?

kARACHI

Ok, In Karachi My wife paid PKR 1500 to the ASI and got the police Certificate from the Local Police Station. Medical cost my wife PKR 3500 from Agha Khan

-Khurram

[hp81 0]

I got an email from IV unit that they have received our case ELECTRONICALLY but hav'nt received physically yet. so please contact us after 2 WEEKS.

this much take time to reach the physical file?

Data Sheet

She When I got the email it took them 10 days after that to get the packet to my wife

Don't worry and get all the documents togather as some can take some time

can anyone tell me how much it approximately cost for medical and police certificate??

In which city?

kARACHI

Ok, In Karachi My wife paid PKR 1500 to the ASI and got the police Certificate from the Local Police Station. Medical cost my wife PKR 3500 from Agha Khan

-Khurram

Thank you Khurram.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

Thank you Khurram.

No problem, Let me know if you need any more information regarding anything in karachi

[chicago 0]

Can someone list all the documents my wife needs to take with her for interview. I am planning to send her everything I can from here so she is all prepared for the interview. Thank you all.

This is what my wife took with her

1. Copy of I-130 approval

2. Marriage Certificate

3. Birth Certificate (original, copy -Translation and copy)

4. Affidavit of Birth – original and copy

5. Copy of School records - Matric, Inter BA and MA

6. NIC (National ID card) – Original and copy

7. Police Certificate – original and copy

8. Medical Report

9. Emails -Cards

10. Phone bills and calling cards(home)

11. Copy of Passport (Khurram- to show dates of travel)

12. Wedding DVD

13. Photo Album and Wedding invitation

14. Consulate Papers - (Interview letter and all documents they had send)

15. Wife’s Passport

16. Wife’s Old passport

17. Photographs - Photos

I sent her my tax returns (past three years), my Certificate of Naturalization and copy of my passport in addition to what Khurram has stated. I also sent bank statements and letter from employer because when I emailed embassy they replied and asked me to have the bank statements and a letter from employer, if possible. Proof of payment of $380.00 at NVC, because the interview letter stated that she needs to pay $380.00 at the embassy, so if you have already paid at NVC, send a copy of money order or certified check if you have.

[quest 0]

— Important Information —

Starting Today (5th June 2007) Until Further Notice, We Have Stopped Providing Immigrant Visa Related Information to American Citizens at the Window. However, American Citizens are Welcome to Contact Us via Email or Fax to Inquire About the Status of Their Immediate Relatives Visa Applications.

http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pakistan/im_nutshell.html

[scarlethawk 0]

— Important Information —

Starting Today (5th June 2007) Until Further Notice, We Have Stopped Providing Immigrant Visa Related Information to American Citizens at the Window. However, American Citizens are Welcome to Contact Us via Email or Fax to Inquire About the Status of Their Immediate Relatives Visa Applications.

http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pakistan/im_nutshell.html

Sad.

I guess they got sick of people walking-in and asking for updates. One more option out of the window. :-(

[scarlethawk 0]

Opinion regarding nikah and I-130 needed ....

A lot of people do nikahs in Pakistan and than come back and file for I-130 and at a later date go back and rukhsati happens.

My question is .... technically ... can you file I-130 if the marriage wasn't consummated (which is rukhsati, right)?

[jaxguy 0]

Can someone list all the documents my wife needs to take with her for interview. I am planning to send her everything I can from here so she is all prepared for the interview. Thank you all.

This is what my wife took with her

1. Copy of I-130 approval

2. Marriage Certificate

3. Birth Certificate (original, copy -Translation and copy)

4. Affidavit of Birth – original and copy

5. Copy of School records - Matric, Inter BA and MA

6. NIC (National ID card) – Original and copy

7. Police Certificate – original and copy

8. Medical Report

9. Emails -Cards

10. Phone bills and calling cards(home)

11. Copy of Passport (Khurram- to show dates of travel)

12. Wedding DVD

13. Photo Album and Wedding invitation

14. Consulate Papers - (Interview letter and all documents they had send)

15. Wife’s Passport

16. Wife’s Old passport

17. Photographs - Photos

I sent her my tax returns (past three years), my Certificate of Naturalization and copy of my passport in addition to what Khurram has stated. I also sent bank statements and letter from employer because when I emailed embassy they replied and asked me to have the bank statements and a letter from employer, if possible. Proof of payment of $380.00 at NVC, because the interview letter stated that she needs to pay $380.00 at the embassy, so if you have already paid at NVC, send a copy of money order or certified check if you have.

Thanks Khurram and chicago. Also please list all forms US Consulate sends to beneficiary. Can I download those forms and have them ready for my wife?

Edited June 7, 2007 by jaxguy

[jaxguy 0]

Its been more than 10 days since I sent letter to NVC to upgrade my wife's case and I haven't heard anything back. Do they usually take this long? I am starting to get worried now. Does anyone have experience with NVC upgrading a petition? please share your thoughts. Thanks