Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[Lari 0]

DOS tells me today that they have sent a cable to embassy 1.5 weeks ago and yet no action on the embassy part. DOS says they have done what embassy had requested (Just one check) and now embassy has to decide what next. So far we heard nothing from embassy and they replied to my email with same AP pending response even though DOS has sent them a cable. So what should I expect? After DOS completes what is asked from them, will embassy get nice and issue the visa or what else? Any information? Thanks!

[babybunny 2]

DOS tells me today that they have sent a cable to embassy 1.5 weeks ago and yet no action on the embassy part. DOS says they have done what embassy had requested (Just one check) and now embassy has to decide what next. So far we heard nothing from embassy and they replied to my email with same AP pending response even though DOS has sent them a cable. So what should I expect? After DOS completes what is asked from them, will embassy get nice and issue the visa or what else? Any information? Thanks!

this happend to me 3 times

we got case compleate Oct ,nov, jan.

ultimately they ended up sending more security checks on us.

for you 3 things could happen..

1... they issue the visa

2.. wait til the visa review meeting and decide

3.. if you have not had a field investigation that could happen too.

4.. or order more security checks.

[Lari 0]

Thanks Shon, I pray to Allah that they issue the visa now since we never got 221g From at the embassy. Passport was already submitted for visa. So I hope and wish they got what they needed and no more wait please... Already married more than 2 years now but not living with my hubby

[Omid 0]

Insha'Allah everything will work out real soon Lari - hang in there.

[hafiz 1]

yes soon

[babybunny 2]

Thanks Shon, I pray to Allah that they issue the visa now since we never got 221g From at the embassy. Passport was already submitted for visa. So I hope and wish they got what they needed and no more wait please... Already married more than 2 years now but not living with my hubby

yes you did get 221g. it means admin review/ admin processing.

if they dont issue the visa the same day. they give you a TEMP denial. they have to give

the visa the same day or give you an excuse. in this case they issued you a TEMP denial

but, to not add confusion you are placed on AR/AP. since you are applying for

IR1 expect field investigation next if you have not had it yet.

[michigan 0]

DOnt worry Lars! Everything will be ok. 221 (g) is perfectly normal and u will hear from the embassy soon. It all depends on how common your husband is!

Try not to worry about a field investigation. F.I all depends on how satisfied the Consular was with your husband! Keep posting on here!

Lol. Today a few family members had an appointment for non immigrant visas. The females got the visas! but the the male was put into AR! Lol. The male was 55 years of age.. And has traveled to the US like 32 times! lol!

[ddx 0]

what is the best time to contact DOS should i wait 30 days to over or can contact before 30 days???

[michigan 0]

You can contact them even now. It shouldnt be a problem. They can tell you when security clearances were ordered and if any one of them are cleared yet. Answers and details vary from person to person working at the visa services department

what is the best time to contact DOS should i wait 30 days to over or can contact before 30 days???

[Lari 0]

Thanks Every One for your good wishes and I wish you all success and happiness too.

Let me make one thing very clear here:

Our AP/AR story is very different and infact very wierd from others or rest of you. I was at the embassy during the interview with my hubby. The interview went smooth and officer congratulated us and said you are approved for IV and you will get your visa in 2-3 weeks by mail and she kept the passport for visa. So we were not given and excuse or Form 221g or any word about AP/AR. We were only given a small token with a number to go and submit the fee for visa & passport delivery which we did. Later, when we called to see if the passport is mailed back, they told us on the phone that it is pending AP which was a new and shocking story.

From what I read here in others posts and experiences, they are told at the interview about AP/AR *BUT* in our case we were told, "Congratulation!, you are approved for IV". Unbelievable that we got back to AP/AR #######!!!!!!!

[babybunny 2]

Thanks Every One for your good wishes and I wish you all success and happiness too.

Let me make one thing very clear here:

Our AP/AR story is very different and infact very wierd from others or rest of you. I was at the embassy during the interview with my hubby. The interview went smooth and officer congratulated us and said you are approved for IV and you will get your visa in 2-3 weeks by mail and she kept the passport for visa. So we were not given and excuse or Form 221g or any word about AP/AR. We were only given a small token with a number to go and submit the fee for visa & passport delivery which we did. Later, when we called to see if the passport is mailed back, they told us on the phone that it is pending AP which was a new and shocking story.

From what I read here in others posts and experiences, they are told at the interview about AP/AR *BUT* in our case we were told, "Congratulation!, you are approved for IV". Unbelievable that we got back to AP/AR #######!!!!!!!

The embassy can not issue a visa to anyone unless they have cleared security checks!! it dont matter what country you are from these. security checks can last from a few days to 2 years. they do them at diffrent levels and there are diffrent reasons. its not the CO that ordered the security checks. it was a directive higher up. i said it once I will say it again. : supposed the CO granted your visa. what you think would have happend? you think your SO would have been granted entry in the USA? infact he would have been turn around not only that possible facing a 5 year bann for attempting to enter with a non valid visa. I know you would not want that fate. I have seen it happen. recently infact!!!

Thats why you have NOT been given a visa. like it or not thats the process. rather they call it

221g or AP/AR. TEMP denial is what it is really called . if it was really approved you would have visa in hand! 221g is the regulaton that prohibits issuing of a visa - its used to request more information.

your case sounds diffrent to YOU. but, not to use those of us that have been playing this game for a long time. most of us received the TOKEN. thats really nothing but a method of tracking your passport.

I am safe in saying everyone on this thread has studied AR/AP. I think you should gain a little knowledge by reading my signature about the Admin review/ AP process. Then you can certainly know what to expect.

[denali_1963 0]

Hey shon thanks for pointing out the ar ####### to me . I printed it all out and i am gonna read it all at work tonight (will give me something to do).

[babybunny 2]

Hey shon thanks for pointing out the ar ####### to me . I printed it all out and i am gonna read it all at work tonight (will give me something to do).

Hi allison!!!

I hope all is going well with your case!! 50 pages of reading material certainly makes for good bathroom reading.

[ddx 0]

just for update you guys..,we called DOS and we asked how many security checks requested and how many done and how many pending..,They say only one security check requested from embassy and we r doing this but its not finish yet..,

han michigan bhai aap key moushrey ka bhout shukriya mein aap key lia dua ker raha hoon Allah aap ko wo day dey jo aap key kouwaish hay

[babybunny 2]

just for update you guys..,we called DOS and we asked how many security checks requested and how many done and how many pending..,They say only one security check requested from embassy and we r doing this but its not finish yet..,

han michigan bhai aap key moushrey ka bhout shukriya mein aap key lia dua ker raha hoon Allah aap ko wo day dey jo aap key kouwaish hay

Ar..this is good you know its only one pending. how long have you been waiting for this one check?

The security checks go through about 13 diffrent agencys in the USA.

this explains the delays. hang in there..