Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[kim_786 0]

Alhamdulillah my wife rec. the visa... my status is updated below:

Congratulations to you! Hope your wife has safe journey coming to the US!!

[jaxguy 0]

Alhamdulillah my wife rec. the visa... my status is updated below:

Congratulations !!!!!!

[jaxguy 0]

Do not worry Jaxguy I got the same response and panicked when I was going thur the processing. The DS230 goes to another office than the I-864 so it shows in the system as missing or incomplete. Once it arrives to the proper office the automated system will tell you that you should be completed in 4-8 weeks. This is just standard statements and it is usually done 2-4 weeks. They only review it for accuracy and then forward the case to Islamabad and the CO will have the final say on your case.

Mary

Thanks Mary. Now do I need to talk to someone at NVC to find out when DS230 is generated or they will update the automated system?

I am planning to use Jame's shortcut, and don't want to wait for snail mail.

[MaryandMian 1]

Alhamdulillah my wife rec. the visa... my status is updated below:

Mubarak and best wishes on her arriving home soon.

Thanks Mary. Now do I need to talk to someone at NVC to find out when DS230 is generated or they will update the automated system?

I am planning to use Jame's shortcut, and don't want to wait for snail mail.

Jaxguy you can call them I guess. I knew how hard it was to bring a male from Pakistan and was afraid to use James Shortcuts, so I let them process it out at their own pace. Good luck.

[XStrangerX2007 0]

Salam everyone,

Just wanted to share my husbands interview..july 25,2007.

He arrived at 6:00 am at the place the bus picks up everyone.... was sent with the "immigrant" group to wait... his interview wasnt until 1:30 pm... he asked to be interviewed in urdu.. it was a pakistani guy and an american women who interviewed him... they asked him 10 questions

1. Who is petioning you?

2. who is mr.X and mrs.X? (my parents)

3. How old are you?

4. How old is your wife?

5. what is her job position?

6. Do you have any children?

7. What is child's name?

8. what is her date of birth?

9. Date of your marraige?

10. When was the last time your wife visited you?

They then asked him if he had any wedding pictures, he showed them and they went through a few of them asking questions. They then asked if he had any pictures of our daughter, he took out about 200 pictures, home videos, and a coffee mug I had sent him that had a picture of our daughter on it, (they were amused to see it and loved it!)

My husband then told them that "my wife had sent the I-864 to NVC but had a few mistakes in it, NVC told her to give it to me to present at interview"... (by the way I filled out a new one just this month, with tax returns for 2006 for both me and my parents, who are "household members").. They said "no its not necessary we dont need them everything looks good". He then said "Do you need the tax returns for 2006? NVC told my wife if interview is after April 15th, I will need to submit 2006 tax returns at interview" They then said "No, we dont need those either"...

They then told him everything looks fine, but we still need to do some background check on your case, he was handed a pink slip. He asked them "how long will this take"? They told him "about 3-4 months".

we are both VERY disappointed.. even though it was expected..

I hope all our Ap's end soon, insha'Allah. And best of luck to those who are still waiting for interview date.

~Stranger

[hafiz 1]

Jaxguy you can call them I guess. I knew how hard it was to bring a male from Pakistan and was afraid to use James Shortcuts, so I let them process it out at their own pace. Good luck.

JUST READ THE SHORTCUTS AND THEY EXPLAIN WHEN TO CALL AND WHO TO CALL,

from my experience i would have prefered not doing AOS and going the normal CR1 route.

[babybunny 2]

*********Up date ************************

I got a call from my congressman. I hoping we can get our case fixed. wish us luck

Denials suck.

[FaK 0]

Good Luck I hope things work out and you are united with your spouse!

*********Up date ************************

I got a call from my congressman. I hoping we can get our case fixed. wish us luck

Denials suck.

[ae4ever 0]

Assalam-o-Alaikum all;

So, old gang is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello hafiz. Just a pure conincidence, our timelines are almost same again for AOS process.

Good luck everyone.

One question though!!!!

My parents are given a November interview date. Can it be changed to an earlier date? If so, How?

Thanks.

[waiting4s 0]

Salam everyone,

Just wanted to share my husbands interview..july 25,2007.

Wishing you a short AP, hang in there.

[fareash 0]

Well congrad's to you and inshallah everything will be fine

and pray for mine too inshallah cuz my husband's intevriew is on aug 28th, 2007 and I am also worried as hell.

thanks

takecare

allah hafiz

Salam everyone,

Just wanted to share my husbands interview..july 25,2007.

He arrived at 6:00 am at the place the bus picks up everyone.... was sent with the "immigrant" group to wait... his interview wasnt until 1:30 pm... he asked to be interviewed in urdu.. it was a pakistani guy and an american women who interviewed him... they asked him 10 questions

1. Who is petioning you?

2. who is mr.X and mrs.X? (my parents)

3. How old are you?

4. How old is your wife?

5. what is her job position?

6. Do you have any children?

7. What is child's name?

8. what is her date of birth?

9. Date of your marraige?

10. When was the last time your wife visited you?

They then asked him if he had any wedding pictures, he showed them and they went through a few of them asking questions. They then asked if he had any pictures of our daughter, he took out about 200 pictures, home videos, and a coffee mug I had sent him that had a picture of our daughter on it, (they were amused to see it and loved it!)

My husband then told them that "my wife had sent the I-864 to NVC but had a few mistakes in it, NVC told her to give it to me to present at interview"... (by the way I filled out a new one just this month, with tax returns for 2006 for both me and my parents, who are "household members").. They said "no its not necessary we dont need them everything looks good". He then said "Do you need the tax returns for 2006? NVC told my wife if interview is after April 15th, I will need to submit 2006 tax returns at interview" They then said "No, we dont need those either"...

They then told him everything looks fine, but we still need to do some background check on your case, he was handed a pink slip. He asked them "how long will this take"? They told him "about 3-4 months".

we are both VERY disappointed.. even though it was expected..

I hope all our Ap's end soon, insha'Allah. And best of luck to those who are still waiting for interview date.

~Stranger

[MaryandMian 1]

UNKNOWN STATUS

MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN

TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN

CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN

MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN

ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

VISA IN HAND

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and on AP received visa 07/13/2007

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

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

ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP Visa in hand on 07/13/07.

OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 2007 visa in hand June 12, 2007

Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007

Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and Visa in hand May 21, 2007

Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP, visa in hand around June 20, 2007

DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP and Visa in hand July 12, 2007

Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP and Visa in hand July 19, 2007

SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP and Visa in hand July 20,2007

A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP and Visa in hand July 20, 2007

GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP arrived in USA July 8, 2007

nnn K-3 (Female) - Interviewed June 2007 - Visa in hand July 23,2007

ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007 - Visa in hand July 24, 2007 .

ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSSING OR REVIEW

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

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

TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP

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

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

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

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

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

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 **NOIR May 2007.

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

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

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

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

Khurram Seraj K-3 (Female) interview 05/29/2007 on AP

Jeremy Tentis K3 (Female) Interview 06/22/07 and on AP now.

Neverending on Waiver over 2 years and in processing over 5 years as of May 2007.

Sayed K-1 (Female/Afghanistan) Interview fall 2006 on AP now 9 1/2 months as of May 22, 2007

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

AWAITING INTERVIEW(S)

Hp81 K3 (Male) Interview 07/24/07

Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview

Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)

Data Sheet K-3 (Female) Interview September 26, 2007

Waiting4s K3 (Female) - Interview September 11, 2007

fareash (K3) male - Interview - August 28 2007

Kjan CR1 (Male) Afghanistan - Interviewed March 2007 and on AP.

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

Kim_786 CR-1/IR-1 (Female) -

Edited July 29, 2007 by MaryandMian

[MaryandMian 1]

Just wanted to share my husbands interview..july 25,2007.

Wishing you patience and a short AP.

Mary

[TIME FRAME 0]

Hi!

I was interviewed in April 2005 for the first time for my IR-1 visa, I submitted my medical and police reports.The officer asked me few question and determine that I need to submit the I-601 waiver and being put on administrative review for the first time. I went back to the embassy in May with my USC wife and submitted the I-601 with the fingerprints, I was called again in July 2005 just to submit the tax papers from my sponsors.

Last year in the first week of May I received a letter from the embassy to come for the third interview since my I-601 was approved and I received the approval letter from Rome, Italy. I went to the embassy with new medical and police reports, the officer asked few questions and said "Congratulations and Welcome to USA" then I was asked to submit my passport and handed a purple IV token to receive the visa via courier service within 6-8 weeks.

May 2007, I received a phone call from the embassy saying that, my security clearance has been completed and I need to send the tax papers from my Co-sponsor and they are ready to issue the visa. I contact my brother in law to send his tax papers so I can forward it to the embassy, he sent everything out to me within 3 days. I sent everything to the embassy by the end of May and waited and waited. After a week I received a letter from the embassy saying that my co-sponsor's income is insufficient and I need to send another I-864 from someone who is eligible. I contacted my lawyer and he argue with the embassy that my Co-sponsor has no dependents at all and he owns various business with the income of $36,000, I received another fedex from my brother in law including the new forms and the assets which was more than 5 times than the poverty level, I sent everything out including my new medical and police reports again since they were going to expire soon. I received another letter stating the same thing to send someone's else who qualifies to be a co-sponsor. First week of July I sent the new I-864 from my older brother($38,000 income) no dependents along with the W2's, copy of his passport and his tax returns. Last week I received another letter from the embassy saying that they need the I-864A and the proof of USC from my brother's wife. Total income from both of 'em is $55,000 with no dependents.

Yesterday I went to the courier service and sent everything out to the embassy, I asked the courier person when these papers will be there he tomm morning. What do you guys think what will happen this time and how long should I wait to contact the embassy. Your inputs and comments are more than welcome.

I hope and pray for all of us to reunite with their families once again for good.

[waiting4s 0]

Hi!

I was interviewed in April 2005 for the first time for my IR-1 visa, I submitted my medical and police reports.The officer asked me few question and determine that I need to submit the I-601 waiver and being put on administrative review for the first time. I went back to the embassy in May with my USC wife and submitted the I-601 with the fingerprints, I was called again in July 2005 just to submit the tax papers from my sponsors.

Last year in the first week of May I received a letter from the embassy to come for the third interview since my I-601 was approved and I received the approval letter from Rome, Italy. I went to the embassy with new medical and police reports, the officer asked few questions and said "Congratulations and Welcome to USA" then I was asked to submit my passport and handed a purple IV token to receive the visa via courier service within 6-8 weeks.

May 2007, I received a phone call from the embassy saying that, my security clearance has been completed and I need to send the tax papers from my Co-sponsor and they are ready to issue the visa. I contact my brother in law to send his tax papers so I can forward it to the embassy, he sent everything out to me within 3 days. I sent everything to the embassy by the end of May and waited and waited. After a week I received a letter from the embassy saying that my co-sponsor's income is insufficient and I need to send another I-864 from someone who is eligible. I contacted my lawyer and he argue with the embassy that my Co-sponsor has no dependents at all and he owns various business with the income of $36,000, I received another fedex from my brother in law including the new forms and the assets which was more than 5 times than the poverty level, I sent everything out including my new medical and police reports again since they were going to expire soon. I received another letter stating the same thing to send someone's else who qualifies to be a co-sponsor. First week of July I sent the new I-864 from my older brother($38,000 income) no dependents along with the W2's, copy of his passport and his tax returns. Last week I received another letter from the embassy saying that they need the I-864A and the proof of USC from my brother's wife. Total income from both of 'em is $55,000 with no dependents.

Yesterday I went to the courier service and sent everything out to the embassy, I asked the courier person when these papers will be there he tomm morning. What do you guys think what will happen this time and how long should I wait to contact the embassy. Your inputs and comments are more than welcome.

I hope and pray for all of us to reunite with their families once again for good.

So far you have complied with all their requests, so Inshallah you should be receiving the visa soon.