Hi there all:
It is a good sign to see that Islamabad Embassy is maybe moving a bit faster.
My wife is undergoing spouse visa process.
We were able to expedite our interview at ISL embassy (have been DQ since Oct 3rd, 2022)
We received an email indicating that our interview was expedited, that our interview date will be scheduled and emailed to us shortly (still waiting for the date)
It was expedited due to medical reasons for our newborn medical issues.
My question is: For spouse immigrant visa interview: after the interview, how long does it take to receive the passport? and be able to fly? I am sure there are varying time frames for different cases. But our case is straight forward, and an expedited interview due to our newborn baby born in Lahore (who is an American citizen at birth and needs to go to USA asap) medical issues. And there are no complications in our case, it is the first time I have sponsored for a spouse.
Any input would be appreciated.
We are hoping to fly asap after the interview.
Also, Is there a way to expedite the passport handling and delivery?
Our Timeline:
IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Event
Date
Service Center :
Potomac Service Center
Transferred?
No
Consulate :
Islamabad, Pakistan
Marriage (if applicable):
2021-11-14
I-130 Sent :
2022-01-10
I-130 NOA1 :
2022-01-10
I-130 RFE :
I-130 RFE Sent :
I-130 Approved :
2022-01-28
NVC Received :
2022-02-03
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill :
2022-02-05
Pay AOS Bill :
2022-02-05
Receive I-864 Package :
Send AOS Package :
2022-03-10
Submit DS-261 :
2022-03-09
Receive IV Bill :
2022-02-04
Pay IV Bill :
2022-02-05
Send IV Package :
2022-03-09
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter :
Case Completed at NVC : oct 3, 2022
NVC Left : Feb 10, 2023
Consulate Received feb 10, 2023
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date :
Interview Result :
Second Interview
(If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments :
Processing
Estimates/Stats :
Your I-130 was approved in 18 days from your NOA1 date.