Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[kim-786 0]

Do you have the phone number for Crown Plaza, i owuld greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

Farah

Best of luck in your husband's AR. Hope he gets the visa soon.

Here is the Crown Plaza info

Phone: +92 51 2277890 (20 lines)

Address: 99E, Near Citi Bank, JInnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad

Website: http://www.hotelcrownplaza.com

Other Contact: +92 51 2273967

Also, please check this link.

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/5dd71/140988/3/

Someone said that he paid only 1500 Pak Rupees, but it seems that there rates are much higher than that, but check them out. Regards, kim

Edited August 29, 2007 by kim-786

[Humera 1]

Someone said that he paid only 1500 Pak Rupees, but it seems that there rates are much higher than that, but check them out. Regards, kim

Actually, Kim, I think Infinit meant Crown Palace...........NOT Crown Plaza. I spoke to someone on another forum and they stated that its a reasonable cheap place to stay. Thanks to InfinitBoy for the heads up.

[boat786 0]

My wife alhamdolillah alhamdolillah got her passport today with a K-3 visa.

Originally she interviewed on July 31st and was told she would get her passport within 7 days.

boat786

[boat786 0]

I wanted to ask 2 things

1.) - when my wife arrives in the US (at the airport), what can she expect. What does Customs and Border Patrol do to new K-3 arrivals? Do they conduct and interview? What papers does she need to bring?

2/) Also, for people moving to the US, I have read that customs allows some items to be imported duty free. HAs anyone had a problem with customs and paying duty?

thanks

boat786

[TIME FRAME 0]

I got here in the US on IR-1 through PIA and brought 5 peices no customs at Karachi or in the US, I just paid for the extra pieces.

She needs to fill out I-94,customs card and her sealed visa packet for the immigration officer at the port of entry.

I was interviewed at the airport even though I have been married for over 6 years and have a 5 years old daughter in the US.

By the way I forgot my X-Ray in Pak but they didn't ask for it, took 10 minutes for the entire process besides the 3 hours wait to reach the counter.

[hp81 0]

Any one else with luck getting the visa?? We are still waiting for security clearance

[jaxguy 0]

My wife alhamdolillah alhamdolillah got her passport today with a K-3 visa.

Originally she interviewed on July 31st and was told she would get her passport within 7 days.

boat786

Happy Reunion

[scarlethawk 0]

I got here in the US on IR-1 through PIA and brought 5 peices no customs at Karachi or in the US, I just paid for the extra pieces.

She needs to fill out I-94,customs card and her sealed visa packet for the immigration officer at the port of entry.

I was interviewed at the airport even though I have been married for over 6 years and have a 5 years old daughter in the US.

By the way I forgot my X-Ray in Pak but they didn't ask for it, took 10 minutes for the entire process besides the 3 hours wait to reach the counter.

I guess the question from OP is more along the lines of whether you pay additional customs fees above what is the regular CBP duty-free personal exemption if you are an immigrant landing for the first time.

I think the regular allowence is something like $800. Did you have more than $800 worth of possessions when you landed the first time?

[jaxguy 0]

NVC auomated system suggests our Case was transferred to Islamabad embassy on 8/29/07

Does it mean electronic file of the case?

[scarlethawk 0]

NVC auomated system suggests our Case was transferred to Islamabad embassy on 8/29/07

Does it mean electronic file of the case?

Yep. First the electronic file, a week or two later they will receive the papers.

[boat786 0]

Yes, thanks for the response about the sealed immigration packet, my wife better have that.

What do you mean by X-rays - is that the medical report?

Yes, for customs, she would certainly have more than $800 of stuff, I wonder if they look at her bags more closely since they know she is immigrating.

What did they ask in the quick interview on arrival in the US?

[jaxguy 0]

Can someone describe the process after ISB receives the case from NVC.

When should we get the police certificate? Now or closer to the Interview date?

[nair1 0]

Congrats for everything, Dude!

I wish you and your family the very best of luck.

Nair.

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

[fareash 0]

Can someone describe the process after ISB receives the case from NVC.

When should we get the police certificate? Now or closer to the Interview date?

police certificate takes a while even if you pay them extra money. I would say from 3-4wks before the interview date.

farah

[Humera 1]

Can someone describe the process after ISB receives the case from NVC.

When should we get the police certificate? Now or closer to the Interview date?

police certificate takes a while even if you pay them extra money. I would say from 3-4wks before the interview date.

farah

They are supposed to be free.........BUT I got charged Rs. 3000 for them. Unbelievable.