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Guys! I had my interview today and I cleared it :) they said they will send me the passport in a week they didn't ask me ####! Am goin to us with my husband on the 14th of jan inshallah guys I wanna know what happened with dhoobee and rabi?

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Guys! I had my interview today and I cleared it :) they said they will send me the passport in a week they didn't ask me ####! Am goin to us with my husband on the 14th of jan inshallah guys I wanna know what happened with dhoobee and rabi?

Congratz! :thumbs: So they didn't ask you nething? wow! My other half interview is on Feb 2 but I am really worried bout AP(because of her traveling to UAE) :blush:

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

august 2004 I-129 filed (neb)

DEC 2004 Approved

interview: SEOUL

MArch 21st , 2005AR for special security clearance,washington

May 18th tranfer case from Seoul to Islammabad

June 21st security clearance done

June 28th online at the embassy in Islamabad

waiting for paper transfer and the good word

OCTOBER 14TH 2005 Interview Number 2: ISLAMABAD, PK

AR number 2 sent to DOS per Islamabad (2 cable request)

Nov 22 okd updated financial and etc proof accepted / embassy waiting for security cables

dec 20th one cable back waiting on 2nd

Jan 17th.. good word recieved. SECURITY CHECKS ALL CLEAR!!! DOS says embassy to contact him within two weeks!!!!!!

FEBRUARY 10th, 2006 VISA RECIEVED!!! They called him In via phone, stamped his passort and sent him on his way!!!

FEB 28th WELCOME HOME>>>POE CHICAGO did not even look at xray, few questions. one hour wait at Poe

march 10th marriage (nikkah at the islamic center)

aug 2006 AOS interview, cond 2 yr GC arrived september

June 2008 applied for removal of conditions on permant residency aka awaiting for 10 yr greencard

Dec 2008 10yr green card approved, no interview.

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Congratulations Shakira

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Guys! I had my interview today and I cleared it :) they said they will send me the passport in a week they didn't ask me ####! Am goin to us with my husband on the 14th of jan inshallah guys I wanna know what happened with dhoobee and rabi?

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Congrats...

Does anyone know which hotel one shall stay in Islamabad and what would be the likely nightly rates one can expect to pay? Also, How much cash shall one have at the time of interview (how much does USEM require for K3?)

Thanks in advance for your help.

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12-06-2008 - NOA2 received

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Congrats Shakira, my timeline will tell you what "happened with" me :)

SA and BA: I can't suggest a hotel but I suggest you keep $131 for USEM's fee and loose Pakistani cash for the bus ticket (from Convention Center to embassy - I think it was about Rs. 50 per person). You can't take your mobile or bags inside the embassy. There's a counter in that Convention Center place where you can have your mobile and belongings placed and they charge you too (again, I think it's Rs. 50 but can't recall for sure).

We took Pakistani rupees for USEM's fee and while they let you pay in rupees, they overcharge you there. The rate in those was $1 = Rs. 78 and they charged us Rs. 85 against $1. I know it's not such a big deal but why pay them an extra penny, you know...

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10/29/06 Congressman says the case is with a 'special department'

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05/08/07 Congressman:"case is still pending the NAME CHECK with a special department"

06/06/08 Touched

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07/14/08 Evidence package mailed to USCIS

07/24/08 Email from USCIS: package received

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06/09/08 Touched

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06/21/08 Touched

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07/13/08 Email from USCIS: RFE received

07/15/08 Touched

09/08/08 APPROVAL NOTICE RECEIVED!!!

09/23/08 NVC receives case

09/25/08 Case sent to Islamabad embassy Alhamdulillah

10/08/08 Embassy says they'll send packet 3.5 within 7-10 days

10/14/08 Received Packet 3.5 - Incomplete.

10/21/08 Received Packet 3.5 upon request - WRONG packet! UGGGHHH!

10/23/08 Sent 3.5

11/14/08 Packet 4

11/20/08 Medical

11/26/08 INTERVIEW --- APPROVED Alhamdulillah!

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Glad to see that you are finally here... Thanks for the info and advice, you didn't mention anything about finger printing charges, from the website, I thought they were charging about $80 for FP. Whether or not its going to make any diff. I'll be there w/my wife at the interview, what do you think?

Welcome home, I am sure you are going to love it here once the culture shock and the family sickness is over.

Congrats Shakira, my timeline will tell you what "happened with" me :)

SA and BA: I can't suggest a hotel but I suggest you keep $131 for USEM's fee and loose Pakistani cash for the bus ticket (from Convention Center to embassy - I think it was about Rs. 50 per person). You can't take your mobile or bags inside the embassy. There's a counter in that Convention Center place where you can have your mobile and belongings placed and they charge you too (again, I think it's Rs. 50 but can't recall for sure).

We took Pakistani rupees for USEM's fee and while they let you pay in rupees, they overcharge you there. The rate in those was $1 = Rs. 78 and they charged us Rs. 85 against $1. I know it's not such a big deal but why pay them an extra penny, you know...

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K-3 Visa

Service Center: Vermont Service Center

Consulate: Islamabad, Pakistan

Married - 03/21/2008

I-129F

05-27-2008 - I-129F sent to Vermont

12-02-2008 – I-129 Approved

12-06-2008 - NOA2 received

NVC Journey

I-129F

12-05-2008 - NVC Received

12-05-2008 - NVC Case No. Issued

12-08-2008 - 129F left for USEM (Confirmed via DHL Tracking)

USEM Journey

I-129F

12-13-2008 - Received by USEM

12-23-2008 - P3.5 Received via E-Mail

12-23-2008 - P3.5 Responded (Sent Back via AMEX)

12-29-2008 - P3.5 Received by USEM

01-07-2009 - P4 Received

01-26-2009 - Interview Date

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Well when they did not charge any finger print fee.

But you should keep money.And yes dhobee is right take 131$ with u for non immigrant visa fee coz they over charged.

As far as hotel stay is concern i would suggest for u to stay in hotel "Sky ways".This is very clean and good hotel they only charge Rs.500.It is situated oppsoite of Faizabad bus stand .When u will reach there u can ask anybody they will tell u abt it.From sky ways hotel USEM is on Approx 25 mins drive.

I hope it will help!

Best of luck :thumbs:

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Sibtain - Thanks.

That's really helpful, as I was looking to make the reservations online and the minimum per night cost was coming out to be $100. Is there a number or website address for Sky ways?

Regards,

SHAH

Well when they did not charge any finger print fee.

But you should keep money.And yes dhobee is right take 131$ with u for non immigrant visa fee coz they over charged.

As far as hotel stay is concern i would suggest for u to stay in hotel "Sky ways".This is very clean and good hotel they only charge Rs.500.It is situated oppsoite of Faizabad bus stand .When u will reach there u can ask anybody they will tell u abt it.From sky ways hotel USEM is on Approx 25 mins drive.

I hope it will help!

Best of luck :thumbs:

K-3 Visa

Service Center: Vermont Service Center

Consulate: Islamabad, Pakistan

Married - 03/21/2008

I-129F

05-27-2008 - I-129F sent to Vermont

12-02-2008 – I-129 Approved

12-06-2008 - NOA2 received

NVC Journey

I-129F

12-05-2008 - NVC Received

12-05-2008 - NVC Case No. Issued

12-08-2008 - 129F left for USEM (Confirmed via DHL Tracking)

USEM Journey

I-129F

12-13-2008 - Received by USEM

12-23-2008 - P3.5 Received via E-Mail

12-23-2008 - P3.5 Responded (Sent Back via AMEX)

12-29-2008 - P3.5 Received by USEM

01-07-2009 - P4 Received

01-26-2009 - Interview Date

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Well bro!

It is very cheap hotel don't need any reservation and sorry i dont have number or website.You were looking towards very costly hotels and u should not need coz u r not going to isb for picnic i personally think u should save the money.

Thats y i gave u the cheapest hotel name and location.Basically this hotel is in rawalpindi and close to USEM.

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CR-1 cases have a fingerprint fee that is paid in advance of your embassy visit. K visa applicants must pay their fee on the day of their interview. Dhobee listed some prices and I would follow her advice SA.

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

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Thanks guys.

K-3 Visa

Service Center: Vermont Service Center

Consulate: Islamabad, Pakistan

Married - 03/21/2008

I-129F

05-27-2008 - I-129F sent to Vermont

12-02-2008 – I-129 Approved

12-06-2008 - NOA2 received

NVC Journey

I-129F

12-05-2008 - NVC Received

12-05-2008 - NVC Case No. Issued

12-08-2008 - 129F left for USEM (Confirmed via DHL Tracking)

USEM Journey

I-129F

12-13-2008 - Received by USEM

12-23-2008 - P3.5 Received via E-Mail

12-23-2008 - P3.5 Responded (Sent Back via AMEX)

12-29-2008 - P3.5 Received by USEM

01-07-2009 - P4 Received

01-26-2009 - Interview Date

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