Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[AYESHA 0]

Hello everyone;

Our waivers both the I212 and the I601 were denied in the begining of August. We will appeal the decision, but honestly I am so tired of all this immigration #######, it's been all together 5 years. Anyway, at the same time we received a letter from the Islamabad Embassy that says;

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are ready to continue processing of your immigrant visa application. Please come to the Consular Section, American Embassy, Islamabad , Pakistan on any working Monday between 8-10 am.

Please bring all of your passports (current/previous) and this letter with you.

Thanks, IV Unit

Does anyway know what this means? We filed for the K-3 and I-130, but only went to the interview for the K-3 which is the denial, the I-130 we did not go for the interview for, hoping that we could finish processing here in the US. I believe that the letter is asking us to start the interview process for the I-130? I dont know. Thanks for anyones help. Ayehsa

[Overin2911 0]

Hello Ayesha,

I'm so sorry to hear your waivers were denied.

I don't really know what the letter means that the Embassy sent your husband. My husband got the same letter and got the Visa when he went back in - however, we did not have any waivers involved in our case.

Did you finish the paperwork for the I-130 all the way through the NVC? Did the Embassy get the I-130 (CR-1) application while you were waiting for your waiver approvals?

Good Luck with what ever road you guys end up traveling.

Laney

Hello everyone;

Our waivers both the I212 and the I601 were denied in the begining of August. We will appeal the decision, but honestly I am so tired of all this immigration #######, it's been all together 5 years. Anyway, at the same time we received a letter from the Islamabad Embassy that says;

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are ready to continue processing of your immigrant visa application. Please come to the Consular Section, American Embassy, Islamabad , Pakistan on any working Monday between 8-10 am.

Please bring all of your passports (current/previous) and this letter with you.

Thanks, IV Unit

Does anyway know what this means? We filed for the K-3 and I-130, but only went to the interview for the K-3 which is the denial, the I-130 we did not go for the interview for, hoping that we could finish processing here in the US. I believe that the letter is asking us to start the interview process for the I-130? I dont know. Thanks for anyones help. Ayehsa

[hp81 0]

Asslam o Alikum, every one, I am back to U.S. I arrived yesterday, but unfortunately I had to come alone without my husband . As you all know our interview was on July 24th. I went with my husband, and they did let me in, but at the time of interview they asked me to have the seat. we had to wait almost 4 hours before they call him for interview. Interview went great only 10 min. Asked him general questions of when the wedding was, where it was held, asked about my parents, him job etc. In the end said congratulations and welcome to U.S.A. and told him that there is some admin. proc before his visa will be granted but there is no problem with his case and he should get the visa one week to one month inshallah sooner ameen. so we are also on AP, I will be calling DOS to get the update tomorrow, hopefully some good news. its been really hard for me and I am missing my husband a lot. please pray for us that like others we also get good news soon inshallah.

Can someone tell me what is the number for DOS and what are the timings. what is the best time to call.

Good Luck everyone and congrats to all who recieved their visa.

[MaryandMian 1]

DOS phone number 202 663 1225 ( press 1, 0,)

All they will tell you is that your case is still in AP/AR but do not get discouraged. One day your status will change and I suggest calling on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday since that was when the cabled updates were in the system. Good luck on a speedy AR/AP.

Mary

[waiting4s 0]

Asslam o Alikum, every one, I am back to U.S. I arrived yesterday, but unfortunately I had to come alone without my husband . As you all know our interview was on July 24th. I went with my husband, and they did let me in, but at the time of interview they asked me to have the seat. we had to wait almost 4 hours before they call him for interview. Interview went great only 10 min. Asked him general questions of when the wedding was, where it was held, asked about my parents, him job etc. In the end said congratulations and welcome to U.S.A. and told him that there is some admin. proc before his visa will be granted but there is no problem with his case and he should get the visa one week to one month inshallah sooner ameen. so we are also on AP, I will be calling DOS to get the update tomorrow, hopefully some good news. its been really hard for me and I am missing my husband a lot. please pray for us that like others we also get good news soon inshallah.

Can someone tell me what is the number for DOS and what are the timings. what is the best time to call.

Good Luck everyone and congrats to all who recieved their visa.

Hang in there, wishing you and your husband a short wait, Inshallah it will be over soon.

[jaxguy 0]

Well, after having 2dn, 3rd, 4th and 5th thought, I decided to mail DS320 from Lahore, PK. NVC usually generate letters on Monday, so I dated the cover page July 30th.

Does NVC really pay attention to date on cover letter vs. the date it generates letter in case my July 30th guess is wrong? Whats the worst can happen?

Fingers crossed........ Wish me, specially my wife, luck.

FedEx delivered package this morning in Portsmouth, NH at 9:20 AM, signed for by B.STANDISH

[scarlethawk 0]

Any recent interview dates?

This thread has been relatively quite recently.

[saqfin 0]

I receive a letter today from Department of Homeland Security stating that,

"Welcome to the United States. We have received your immigrant visa packet from the port of entry where you entered the United States. At the top of this notice you will see a very important number. It is your USCIS account number (A-number). This account number is very important to you. You will need it whenever you contact us. The receipt number shown above is simply a tracking number for you immigrant visa packet.

You should hear from us within 30 days from the date shown on this notice. If any of the information about you shown above is incorrect, if you move, or if you don't hear from us withine the next 30 days, please call customer service."

OK IT MEANS THAT I WILL RECIEVE MY GC AFTER 30 DAYS. I ALSO DID NOT RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER YET. HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS I WENT TO THE LOCAL SOCIAL SEURITY OFFICE NEXT DAY WHEN I ARRIVED HERE?

ZAKI

[MaryandMian 1]

I receive a letter today from Department of Homeland Security stating that,

"Welcome to the United States. We have received your immigrant visa packet from the port of entry where you entered the United States. At the top of this notice you will see a very important number. It is your USCIS account number (A-number). This account number is very important to you. You will need it whenever you contact us. The receipt number shown above is simply a tracking number for you immigrant visa packet.

You should hear from us within 30 days from the date shown on this notice. If any of the information about you shown above is incorrect, if you move, or if you don't hear from us withine the next 30 days, please call customer service."

OK IT MEANS THAT I WILL RECIEVE MY GC AFTER 30 DAYS. I ALSO DID NOT RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER YET. HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AS I WENT TO THE LOCAL SOCIAL SEURITY OFFICE NEXT DAY WHEN I ARRIVED HERE? Your SS card cannot be issued until your in the SAVE system. I am not sure since you went the day after your arrival what the aproximate time for its arrival should be; if it is not there within another three weeks contact them once again.

ZAKI

[fareash 0]

Any recent interview dates?

This thread has been relatively quite recently.

hi

Yes inshallah my husband's interview is on aug 28th 2007. Im praying all goes well.

farah

[Asif 0]

Hey guys

you know how much time take for interview date after NVC complete case and send to Embassy ?

[bhajishah 4]

Oh noo

Is the white girl the first to have to say it???????

60yrs PAKISTAN ZINDEBAD !!!!!!!!! you might be going around in circles, but your doing it all on your own. and it seems health care is better than most places there.

[mikeH 0]

Oh noo

Is the white girl the first to have to say it???????

60yrs PAKISTAN ZINDEBAD !!!!!!!!! you might be going around in circles, but your doing it all on your own. and it seems health care is better than most places there.

my freinds husband has been put on AR. who she should be calling in U.S. to find out whats going on. FBI or state dept.?

[MaryandMian 1]

Mike she can call DOS and ask for an update but AR/AP they do not have to tell you anything and they will not give out specifics like they are running xxx check. More than likely her name checks were not completed and have to be run and that is why the visa was not approved. Good luck.

Oh noo

Is the white girl the first to have to say it???????

60yrs PAKISTAN ZINDEBAD !!!!!!!!! you might be going around in circles, but your doing it all on your own. and it seems health care is better than most places there.

my freinds husband has been put on AR. who she should be calling in U.S. to find out whats going on. FBI or state dept.?

[asmo 0]

Hi Guys,

I have a Question...If I130 approve before I129.. does this mean my I129 will stop processing or both petition will be going at the same time...??

Appreciate ur inputs

Asmo