Salam everyone. First of all Eid Mubarek to all.
So my husband just came out of "ITIKAF" last night and today I got an e mail saying that our I-130 was approved. Subhanallah. Ok but I am a little confused. He still has his K-3 interview on Nov. 24. And I know a few people that have applied for the I-130 and they got packets and had to send them things to the embassy. I never received anything from them. I just send them the application got receipt from them and now almost a year later I get the approval letter. So now what? Now are they going to ask me for all the things or what? I don't know what to do now. They said that they will send me the letter within 30 days. Anybody know the timeline for ISLAMABAD for these kind of cases? I know alot of you guys are still waiting. Please help if anyone knows....

[size=7]Hi everyone, I dont post on here much, because my family's immigration has been over for a while now. But I just wanted to let everyone know that my cousin who got married in Pakistan this year, applied for a spousal visa for his wife just this year. His wife had her interview just this week in Islamabad, and she was put on administrative review. She answered all of the questions without a hitch, because it was such a basic interview such as, what is your husbands name and what does he do, yet at the end of the 2 minute interview she was put on review. This is just a warning to everyone that women are also not safe from administrative review. My cousin has no idea why his wife, a girl, was put on review, if anyone has any idea let me know. Also if anyone of you have any idea how long most review cases take for women or even men based on your experiences please let me know, because him and his family are really worried. Inshallah she will recieve her visa soon, but who knows how long it will take. Later, Peace you'all

missinghim you have some time to go. The process takes some time for Cr1.

malias231, they should have told your friend why they were put on review. e.g. name hit, there has to be a reason.

The embassy finally opened up after eid. So any interviews next week?

nice vacation.

My wife who interviewed approx 3 weeks ago was placed on admin review also along with another girl. The reason was a name match. In her case, fingerprint check was requested (I guess to validate identity). She was given a letter stating that the process takes atleast 4 weeks minimum and she should contact the embassy in 45 days if she has not recvd her passport. The embassy kept her passport. We believe that this is now a routine security procedure when name match with their databases and the checks will be completed within the 45 day period.

Anyone with CR-1 experience can help.
The NVC keeps the documents for some time, huh? 3 weeks?
Can my spouse pick up and drop off the Packet 3.5 from the embassy?
What does she have to take to the interview?
What questions will they ask? They ask in urdu, right?
Can I check the status of my ISL2006xxxxxx case number? How can I?
I'm emailing NVC, but they are not giving me a valid response rather copying and pasting stuff.
Help would be greatly appreciated.

.



Good luck on the remainder of your journey and I edited to put that once she gets packet 3.5 it will have instructions for the police report(s) and the medical and once you submit them back to the embassy they will continue your processing and will then give you your interview date.
Mary

Mary, thank you for the information! I really appreciate it!
I'm confused on the Packet 3.5. Does the NVC mail that or the Islamabad embassy?
If it is the Islamabad embassy, can you pick it up?
If it is the NVC, can my wife just drop it off at the embassy after they're finished?
Can they get the police certificates ready in the mean time?
I know for the medical part, they'll have to wait for the packet 3.5.
Once the documents are forwarded to the embassy in Islamabad, how long does it take for my wife to receive the packet 3.5?
I guess it is going to take some time for the NVC to forward the documents to the embassy in Islamabad.

my friend all of this stuff takes time


by the way what city is your wife in?

You're our K3 specialist, not our CR-1 specialist.

Any interviews this week?! I think the embassy will be busy tommorow with it being a long ### holiday

Look at my timeline but they send them out in batches. Our cases we had two going at the the same time and the K3 got to the embassy and was cancelled by them since our CR1 arrived one week later. Roughly it takes one week if that long depending on when they ship it out. If it leaves at the end of the week the diplomatic pouches sit for two days then they move forward on their journey. I used DHL after the NVC told me when my case shipped and tracked it that way.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showuser=12292 Go to our story and each date is specified from the start to finish of our journey. Good luck.

mary you are giving him history lesson, he likes math and science

LOL I guess he will have to find another teacher for the math and sciences classes.
I know I fumbled my way and had already completed the process and was the only CR1 going thru Islamabad when I found VJ so I edited my timeline and waited on the embassy to send out the packets.

I took a look at your timeline. I have a few questions left.
Are you referring to the hard copy/electronic copy of the documents that are currently at the NVC?
So as soon as they are matched, the packet 3.5 will be sent?
You said "I used DHL after the NVC told me when my case shipped and tracked it that way. "
Did you forward the documents or the NVC?
If NVC, they ship all their mail through DHL? If I call, will they give me the tracking number?
As for the police certificates, is there a different requirement for everyone?
They don't have to wait for the packet 3.5 to get started on the police certificates?
Does it have the instructions on the packet that comes with the ds230 forms?

Thank you again, Mary! Sorry for swarming you with so many questions.

ah man i would have answered your questions but now since you asked mary, i have to get her permission. lol

I took a look at your timeline. I have a few questions left.
Are you referring to the hard copy/electronic copy of the documents that are currently at the NVC?
When your case completes at NVC they send electronic copy of your paperwork to the embassy. They then forward the hard copy of all you submitted stateside via DHL and once it arrives at the embassy a staffer has to match to make sure all copies are there.

So as soon as they are matched, the packet 3.5 will be sent?Yes, within a few days

You said "I used DHL after the NVC told me when my case shipped and tracked it that way. "
Did you forward the documents or the NVC?NVC fowards the case to the embassy. I forwarded all of my copies and phone bills, and other proofs from my end once I completed at the NVC to my husband.

If NVC, they ship all their mail through DHL? If I call, will they give me the tracking number?
No they will not give you the tracking number. But I know how to track and will pm or email you the information.
As for the police certificates, is there a different requirement for everyone?

They don't have to wait for the packet 3.5 to get started on the police certificates? Yes, you can start on the police certificates if you wish early. Beware some providences only had a 90 day validity on them, others were for 6 months to one year.

Does it have the instructions on the packet that comes with the ds230 forms? Yes you will get a letter with the list of things to submit to the embassy along with the list of doctors for the medical. It has the DS-230 forms part 1 and II and you will have to refill out another part one to the embassy. This is what is considered packet 3.5 and packet 4 is actually the interview date letter.

Thank you again, Mary! Sorry for swarming you with so many questions. blush.gif

Your welcome.

Adil also when you go to return packet 3.5 it will ask for your I-864 and you just need to send a cover letter to the embassy stating that you already submitted it stateside.

Here is what we submitted and I have only edited the identifying information.


Mr. XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
Street Number, House Number
City, State
Country

Date

In reference to: I-864 Affidavit of Support
Case Number: ISL2005xxxxxx

US Embassy - Islamabad
Attn: IV Department
Ramma 5 - Diplomatic Enclave
Islamabad, Pakistan

Dear Sir or Madam,

This letter is to inform you that my wife, Mary XXXXXXXX XXXX, has already submitted the I-864 Affidavit of Support to the NVC along with all supporting evidence. Listed below are the documents that you were requesting so we can schedule my interview.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at XXXXXXXXXXX or my wife at xxxxxxxxxxx.

Sincerely,



XXXXXXXX X XXXX

Enclosed Documents
1. DS-230 Forms Part I and II
2. Original birth certificate and copy.
3. Original marriage certificate and copy.
4. N/A
5. N/A
6.a. This cover letter in regards to the I-864 Affidavit of Support
6.b. N/A
7. Copy of passport
8. Medical report
9. Photographs
10.a. XXXXXXXXX Police Certificate
b. XXXXXXXXX Polcie Certificate


We just went down the list of items they requested and listed them above. Hope this helps.


Mary

Oh ok, my wife would have to do that?
Yes, that helps a lot. Thank you!

Wake Up Islamabad Embassy

Hi Friends,

I am new to the forum and have read through many posts here. I really appreciate the community spirit on the forum and willingness to help.

I am an American woman engaged to an Afghan man. We met while I was working in Afghanistan. We both worked on the same USAID project. I had to return to the US because my assignment was over.

We applied for a I-129F visa and I just got notification that the NOV2 (petition) was approved. I am trying to anticipate the next steps so I was wondering if anyone had any experience. Btw, the embassy in Kabul only processes diplomatic visas so every other type of visa must be processed in Islamabad which is why I am on this forum.

I understand that my fiance will get a packet in the mail but Afghanistan does not have a functioning postal service and there is no DHL to Jalalabad where he lives. He could however designate a place in Kabul to have it sent for him to pick it up. I had my lawyer send a message to NVC about it. But I thought I would tap into some of the wisdom here in this form.

So here is my question: Does anyone know if they can send the packet out by e-mail or if they would email him notification of next steps? It seems that almost all communication is done through the post.

Thanks,
KJO

P.S. Mary, thanks for your email. I did a search for Omid and sent her an email through VJ.

Welcome to VJ and the ISL thread.

Mary beat me to the punch!



Good luck and keep us informed of your status.
Laney

hi everyone ...too busy for VJ.. I just wanted you to know I am not far.
((((((((((((9 huggg ))))))))))))))0 and hope everyone gets off AP ...

By the grace of Allah! I got my K-3 Visa yesterday! Alhamdulillah! I love you guys! You have helped me so much!

I want to thank some people for all your help! Laney, Jen and Mary you are awesome! You helped me so much and were there when I was under the blues!

Shon! lol! I love you too! Even though we had lots of fights! But it was nice to see you on the forum all this time! My prayers are with you and hope this ordeal ends for you!

congratulations:)

Ali this is great news! I am so very happy for you it has been a long road for you and your wife. Keep us posted of your returning home and may it be soon Congratulations

Mary

thank you Mary and Saeedah!

Congrats Ali!!!!! I bet Judi is just besides herself.!

Finally!!!!!!!!!

When are you headin back?????

L

That is soooo great, Alhamdulillah!!!! I pray for all of us to have the same great news soon, Aamin

Leona

Alhamdulilah, Wow Ali i m very happy ... feels Like i got My Visa

Best Wishes for you

Love you yaar
Keep us updated

Thanks A1v! Insha Allah you will be done with this ordeal soon too!

WoW, Mubarak hoo bhai .. !! Alhamdulliah !!

Congrats!


so you were kept on AP for how long?

I called DOS today and Ali has finally cleared all the security checks! (Hehe, maybe they cleared all the Ali's at once??) Sorry, I know this is the Islamabad forum and Ali is Turkish/German, but you guys have helped me a lot so I thought I would post here. He will call the consulate soon, and hopefully the visa will be on the way! I already bought my ticket to see Ali in Turkey for Christmas, but now I don't know if I should still go and wait and come back with him, or just have him come now so we can spend Christmas with my family and get all situated

Thanks again for everyones help, and I hope there is good news coming soon for all of you.

indianalady06

Hope your Ali has his visa in hand soon. Keep us posted on your updates so we can continue to cheer you on.

Mary

I was on AP for 364 days

I need big time help regarding this entire I-130 and I-129F (K3) process.


HERE ARE MY TIMELINE:

My Naturalization Process:
filed: August, 16, 2004
Fingerprints notice: Feb 10, 2005
Interview notice: June 23, 2005
Interview date: August 10, 2005 (name Check Pending)
Filed Lawsuit 0n 07/11/2006 and got Oath.
Oath Ceremony: Sept. 15, 2006 I'm a citizen

My Wife I-130:
filed: 3-20-2006
NOA1: 3-22-2006
updated w/ citizenship: 9-18-06 (sent via FEDEX)
09/20/2006: Called USCIS to upgrade- No Help
10/02/2006: Recieved letter from USCIS, required copy of US citizenship even I did sent them as soon as I became US citizen on 09/18/2006.
10/31/06 - tried to upgrade again! - told to call back in 61 days from 09/18/2006.

My wife K-3:
Mailed: Sept. 16, 2006
Received: Sept. 18, 2006
NOTICE date: Sept. 22, 2006
received notice in mail: Sept. 27
10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued
10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer
11/01/06. Touched and status changed "Vermont is processing your application"



Here are my questions to you all.

1) Do I-130 need to be approved in order to apply k-3 visa based on I-129F?
2) What if I-130 approved before I-129F, then what will be my option?
3) Once I-129F approved, that should I expect, I will recieve NOA2 right? then what need to be done.
4) Choice of agent? Do i have to assign to myself here in USA or my wife in karachi?
5) I need all information, anything that help me out in this entire process.
6) Usually how long its takes?


Love to hear from you all.

allah Hafiz

ALHAMDULILLAH finally the good word
congratulations

thank you Cindi! I am sorry I forgot to thank you too! You have answered many of my queries too! I really appreciate your help!

relax buddy you are in for a fun ride.

2 months til my vacation. i cant wait.

where did you mail your k3

Just got my passport! I still am looking at it and dont believe it. I am going back home!!!!!

Awesome news Guess you will be home next few weeks inshallah and what a blessing for you and Judy to be reunited.



Good luck to everyone and come on Islamabad let's have some more good news.

Mary

Mary, the I-130 does not need to be approved. It only needs to be pending! Like you said NOA1 is the only thing needed.

Yes Ali that is why I said all you needed was the pending I-130 NOA 1 to get the the K 3 paperwork started.

Where is shon?!

Touched again on Nov 1 and Nov 2. Some people in this form from vermont center have same schedule as mine. I noticed most people file residing in vermont touched on Nov 1 and Nov 2. am i right?

Hope I will have good news for everyone. Pray for me all!!!!



HERE ARE MY TIMELINE:

My Naturalization Process:
filed: August, 16, 2004
Fingerprints notice: Feb 10, 2005
Interview notice: June 23, 2005
Interview date: August 10, 2005 (name Check Pending)
Filed Lawsuit 0n 07/11/2006 and got Oath.
Oath Ceremony: Sept. 15, 2006 I'm a citizen

My Wife I-130:
filed: 3-20-2006
NOA1: 3-22-2006
updated w/ citizenship: 9-18-06 (sent via FEDEX)
09/20/2006: Called USCIS to upgrade- No Help
10/02/2006: Recieved letter from USCIS, required copy of US citizenship even I did sent them as soon as I became US citizen on 09/18/2006.
10/31/06 - tried to upgrade again! - told to call back in 61 days from 09/18/2006.

My wife K-3:
Mailed: Sept. 16, 2006
Received: Sept. 18, 2006
NOTICE date: Sept. 22, 2006
received notice in mail: Sept. 27
10/25/06: Notice of transfer to Vermont Center issued
10/26/06: touched & status changed with notice of transfer
11/01/06: Touched
11/02/2006: Touched

hey where did you send your k3 forms?

hi... congrats on your visa.. I been out of town working. busy as hell..
I will return next week....

Shon! I got the visa with 130 still pending...