General Tips (U.S. embassy in Islamabad - K1 visa)

[Naina01 2]

Hey,

Here are some tips that will hopefully help those who are going through the pre-interview phase:

1. Arrange all your documents as properly as possible. When you receive your packet 3.5, make sure you send all the documents in an orderly manner. The more professional your work is, the better impression you'll leave on the consular officer. Also, I think it's a good idea to include a cover letter in the beginning, which states the complete list of documents you're mailing to the embassy. It'll help the embassy to go through your documents easily. I also submitted additional pictures of me and my fiance to the embassy along with other documents for packet 3.5.

2. Before your interview, go through all the documents you've submitted throughout the visa process thoroughly.

3. You should also ensure that you bring all the documents asked in the interview letter. I personally took the complete I-129F petition, all the forms submitted for packet 3.5, medical report, NIC, all passports, two photos, and evidence of our relationship with me. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

4. Irrespective of what time your interview is, you should reach the embassy around 7:00 a.m. The earlier you reach the embassy, the sooner you get done with your interview.

5. Dress nicely and professionally. It leaves a good impression on the consular officer.

6. Prepare well and know as much about your fiance as possible. You should put in intense efforts on your part and leave the rest to God. If your case is genuine and you have done your work well, you have nothing to worry about.

7. I came across a number of people who didn't read the instructions sent by the embassy properly, which delayed their cases. Read all the mails/emails sent by the embassy very carefully.

8. During your interview, answer all the questions very genuinely and remain calm and focused. Also, make an eye contact with the consular officer and greet him/her in the beginning.

Alhamdulillah, my interview went well and I got approved. Shukar Allah. I was asked only two questions: How did you meet and when is the wedding. Alhamdulillah.

If you have any questions, please post them below. I'll try to answer them at my earliest convenience.

Best of luck and Allah Hafiz!

Edited December 21, 2013 by Naina01

[Boy&Bell 1]

Hey,

Here are some tips that will hopefully help those who are going through the pre-interview phase:

1. Arrange all your documents as properly as possible. When you receive your packet 3.5, make sure you send all the documents in an orderly manner. The more professional your work is, the better impression you'll leave on the consular officer. Also, I think it's a good idea to include a cover letter in the beginning, which states the complete list of documents you're mailing to the embassy. It'll help the embassy to go through your documents easily. I also submitted additional pictures of me and my fiance to the embassy along with other documents for packet 3.5.

2. Before your interview, go through all the documents you've submitted throughout the visa process thoroughly.

3. You should also ensure that you bring all the documents asked in the interview letter. I personally took the complete I-129F petition, all the forms submitted for packet 3.5, medical report, NIC, all passports, two photos, and evidence of our relationship with me. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

4. Irrespective of what time your interview is, you should reach the embassy around 7:00 a.m. The earlier you reach the embassy, the sooner you get done with your interview.

5. Dress nicely and professionally. It leaves a good impression on the consular officer.

6. Prepare well and know as much about your fiance as possible. You should put in intense efforts on your part and leave the rest to God. If your case is genuine and you have done your work well, you have nothing to worry about.

7. I came across a number of people who didn't read the instructions sent by the embassy properly, which delayed their cases. Read all the mails/emails sent by the embassy very carefully.

8. During your interview, answer all the questions very genuinely and remain calm and focused. Also, make an eye contact with the consular officer and greet him/her in the beginning.

Alhamdulillah, my interview went well and I got approved. Shukar Allah. I was asked only two questions: How did you meet and when is the wedding. Alhamdulillah.

If you have any questions, please post them below. I'll try to answer them at my earliest convenience.

Best of luck and Allah Hafiz!

Hi,

Thank you for a very helpful post. We'll surely take your words in completing our documents.

Just one concern,please,...how many days till you hear/get the packet 3 and 4 from the embassy after knowing its "ready" at CEAC website?

We appreciate your time in responding.

God bless..

[Naina01 2]

Hi,

Thank you for a very helpful post. We'll surely take your words in completing our documents.

Just one concern,please,...how many days till you hear/get the packet 3 and 4 from the embassy after knowing its "ready" at CEAC website?

We appreciate your time in responding.

God bless..

You're welcome. Please check my timeline. I've mentioned the exact dates. If you still have any questions, let me know. :-)

[Pitaya 2,577]

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[Jon York 156]

Thanks so much for that helpful post Naina01

[ZAMA 6]

Thank you Naina, this is really super help!!

Many Thanks!!

[Naina01 2]

Here's another tip mentioned by a visajourney member:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/466740-my-interview-experience-at-islamabad-embassy-f2b/?p=6695742

[ZahiAly 0]

Thanks naina read your post multiple times before going to my interview

I got approved today Alamdulillah!

[nadia&sameer 12]

Hi Naina,

I am not sure you are following this topic as it has been several months. My fiance is going for interview in 2 weeks and your tips will help greatly. When it comes to payment do you know if he can pay in either dollars or rupees? The way our packet 4 letter reads is that rupees are allowed only for the other types of visas, not the K1 or K3. It states that exact change is required of $240 USD, but when I look at the Islamabad website it shows the MRV fee in $ and in Rupees. It would be much easier if he could just bring rupees, but I don't want him to get there and find out he can only pay in $.

Thanks for any advice you can give us.