Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[jaxguy 0]

thanks u jaxguy for ur replies...

4-6 months till an interview date *sigh*

its going to be a year since we applied in december:(

i cannot blv i will have to wait another months :'(

btw another thing

my hubby applied the I-130

is it the IR1/CR1 or the K visa??

with my luck im sure its the IR1/CR1 which takes longer:'(

I am sorry but, yes, IR1/CR1 takes longer and thats what I-130 is filed for

For K visa you have to file I-129

Hang in there. I know its very frustrating to wait during this process but IR1/CR1 process is much better in the long run.

Wishing you a speedy process. Inshallah

[XStrangerX2007 0]

thanks u jaxguy for ur replies...

4-6 months till an interview date *sigh*

its going to be a year since we applied in december:(

i cannot blv i will have to wait another months :'(

btw another thing

my hubby applied the I-130

is it the IR1/CR1 or the K visa??

with my luck im sure its the IR1/CR1 which takes longer:'(

Its IR1//CR1...

and I dont think its 4-6 months from when the NVC sends first packet to embassy its after u sumbit the last 3.5 packet to the embassy that they give interiew date.. my husband submitted his packet 3.5 on feb 15,200 and recieved his interview date on march 6, 2007 for july 25,, 2007. About 6 months... He is now on Ap.. they told him it should take 3-4 months to clear.. but who knows...

Good luck to you...

[saqfin 0]

I have question, one of my friends wife (US citizen) wanted to adopt her niece age is 15 years, she is also living in USA and studying but have not legal status. Can someone give me the link where i can find more details about adoption ??

Thanks

Zaki

Edited August 18, 2007 by zaki

[hafiz 1]

FOR ALL MY LOVERS

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[dude4084 0]

Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.

And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.

Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude

[hp81 0]

Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.

And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.

Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude

Wow, Awsome news many congratulations. Enjoy your time with your family.

[scarlethawk 0]

Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.

And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.

Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude

I am so happy for you, Dude!

Baby daughters are a blessing, I tell you.

Edited August 21, 2007 by scarlethawk

[jaxguy 0]

Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.

And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.

Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude

Many Congratulations on reunion and baby daughter. Perfect timing.

[XStrangerX2007 0]

Masha'Allah... congrats... on your reunion and being blessed with a baby girl...

Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.

And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.

Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude

[Humera 1]

Hello everyone,

I just have one other question. When the Islamabad Embassy finally sends the passport back via courier after an IR interview, are they still using a wet red ink stamp for the visa ? The K3 visa is actually a computerized sticker and I was wondering what the IR will look like.

I just saw this on the PIA Website:

All passengers travelling through United Kingdom and holding the following documents require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV):

Passengers travelling to USA

Alien resident card (green card) issued before 21st April,1998.

I-551 stamp (red colour wet stamp). This stamp is issued to passengers whose alien resident card is under process.

Refugee passport. However, passenger doesnot require DATV if also holding permanent resident card issued after 21st April,1998.

Transportation letter.

Letter of parole.

BTW, someone told me PIA has further reduced the baggage weight requirements for people traveling to the U.S. It using to be approximately 60 lbs and I believe now its 50 lbs per suitcase (maximum 2 per person). I will have to confirm that with PIA.

[waiting4s 0]

Hi friends.

Atlast, i had happy reusion on August 15's eve.

I reached Houston after a long journey of 28 hours. I opted the route Karachi-Dubai-London-Houston. Upto London, Emirates was my host and later Continential served me.

Immigration process was smooth. They took 1 hour inorder to complete the paper proceedings. NO question asked except custom point of view and confirmation of my destination address. No fun seen for holding Xray and vaccination record.

And well, after reaching home. My daughter came in this world to say me "welcome home daddy!" as Allah blessed me Baby girl on August 16 (just within 20 hours i have landed houston).

Cheeeers

And i must, once again, admit the guidence and help provided by this great site.

Thank you VJ. Thank you VJ's.

-Dude

Welcome to america... and congratulations!

[waiting4s 0]

Hello everyone,

I just have one other question. When the Islamabad Embassy finally sends the passport back via courier after an IR interview, are they still using a wet red ink stamp for the visa ? The K3 visa is actually a computerized sticker and I was wondering what the IR will look like.

I just saw this on the PIA Website:

All passengers travelling through United Kingdom and holding the following documents require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV):

Passengers travelling to USA

Alien resident card (green card) issued before 21st April,1998.

I-551 stamp (red colour wet stamp). This stamp is issued to passengers whose alien resident card is under process.

Refugee passport. However, passenger doesnot require DATV if also holding permanent resident card issued after 21st April,1998.

Transportation letter.

Letter of parole.

BTW, someone told me PIA has further reduced the baggage weight requirements for people traveling to the U.S. It using to be approximately 60 lbs and I believe now its 50 lbs per suitcase (maximum 2 per person). I will have to confirm that with PIA.

See post 4313 in this thread for the requirements of DAT visa.

[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

DS-230 entered in NVC system: Aug 15, 2007

Well, I am back in the US and found the date on DS-230 cover letter is acutally July 30th.....I am GOOOOOOOD

Back to daily grind..........no more Mangoes and home cooked meals.....

[kim-786 0]

Below you will find the link to the old Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy thread which has been archived. Please conting to post here in this thread.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums2/index.php?showtopic=59766

I have problem going to the Islamabad thread. Why is it oofline?? Plesae help

[jaxguy 0]

Hello everyone,

I just saw this on the PIA Website:

All passengers travelling through United Kingdom and holding the following documents require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV):

Passengers travelling to USA

Alien resident card (green card) issued before 21st April,1998.

I-551 stamp (red colour wet stamp). This stamp is issued to passengers whose alien resident card is under process.

Refugee passport. However, passenger doesnot require DATV if also holding permanent resident card issued after 21st April,1998.

Transportation letter.

Letter of parole.

BTW, someone told me PIA has further reduced the baggage weight requirements for people traveling to the U.S. It using to be approximately 60 lbs and I believe now its 50 lbs per suitcase (maximum 2 per person). I will have to confirm that with PIA.

This is from PIA's website. And yes, its true, 2 pieces of checked luggage, 50 lbs each.

http://www.piac.com.pk/PIA_Experience/pia-...gagesvc.asp#RBA

"Revised Baggage Allowance

New security rules at various airports have compelled PIA to revise its free baggage allowance for Europe and US destinations to improve baggage service to its valued customers in current scenario.

Checked baggage allowance to and from USA/Canada has been revised to 23 Kgs. per piece , two pieces per person allowed from August 1,2007, although the passengers ticketed till 31st July,2007 shall be allowed a baggage allowance of 28kg per piece"