KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 17 2007, 09:19 PM
QUOTE(nomii @ Apr 17 2007, 01:15 PM)

Hi Guys,
I have a question. I came to the US last year on CR-1 visa and received my 2 year conditional green card after a couple of months. I'm leaving for Pakistan on Thursday for a week. Is there anything else I have to show at the airport to reenter United States or just my Green Card?
Thanks,
Waqar.
Just your GC and passport
tlax
Apr 18 2007, 12:41 AM
If anyone is currently going thru I-140 eb3 category thru islamabad, I would appreciate any info in this matter.
PD April 2001
Labor Certification March 2006
I-140 May 30, 2006
Updated to Premium Processing Dec 7,2006
I-140 Approved Dec 12, 2006
NVC Recd File Dec 29, 2006
Paid Fees Feb 14, 2007
NVC Recd Fees Feb 21, 2007
Recd ds-230 March 6, 2007
Sent NVC ds-230 March 15, 2007
NVC Recd DS-230 March 26, 2007
NVC Approved DS-230 on April 8, 2007
File Transferred To Islamabad on April 10, 2007
Awaiting Packet 3.5 From Islamabad
Anyone know how long sec checks are taking these days. Also, as I am in US, is it too late to switch to i-485. Biggest mistake not to do that and go for premium 1-140 processing.
I tried calling the embassy but no response. Also, sent email 3 times and no response. Anyone know how I can get hold of them.
Also, how does everyone know when Islamabad recd the papers and when they send out the packet.
Thanks to everyone in providing additional info.
tlax
babybunny
Apr 18 2007, 05:21 AM
QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ Apr 17 2007, 09:19 PM)

QUOTE(nomii @ Apr 17 2007, 01:15 PM)

Hi Guys,
I have a question. I came to the US last year on CR-1 visa and received my 2 year conditional green card after a couple of months. I'm leaving for Pakistan on Thursday for a week. Is there anything else I have to show at the airport to reenter United States or just my Green Card?
Thanks,
Waqar.
Just your GC and passport
I am sure he knew he needed his passport. I am guessing he proble was assuming he needed a travel document.
but, no he has it already.
michigan
Apr 18 2007, 08:10 AM
lol! Thank God you now believe that i am in the country shon! Lol. You kept telling people I was lying and that I was still in Pakistan and pretending to be in the US. No wait, you though I was in Canada hahahaha!
PS the US consulate does not entertain Medical expedites until one is in the death bed!
hp81
Apr 18 2007, 09:17 AM
tlax
Apr 18 2007, 10:59 AM
Response from Islamabad embassy
So far only the electronic data is available and 6 – 7 months is the time in which to expect the processing.
for packet 3.5 you can check back with us after two more weeks.
clearances are done after the interview.
laneysera
Apr 18 2007, 06:16 PM
QUOTE(hp81 @ Apr 18 2007, 08:17 AM)

Congrats!! That is soo fast for California..... well, its faster than I was used to
michigan
Apr 18 2007, 09:18 PM
lanseeeeeeeeeeey! How is you
zeyad
Apr 19 2007, 04:28 AM
Anyone,
For the k3 (i-129f???)
How about the the interview letter and packet. So from what I am understanding, she will get a packet with a list of requirements such as medical, police certs, and so on??
But will the interview letter be in it too, or will she get it after she returns this list of documents. OR, are these things to be bought to the interview with her??
Also, will she have to take all of my financials (paystubs, job letter, tax returns) with her to the interview, or does she send it in??
Fees, how about the affidavit of support fee. How is it paid, over there or here??
Oh yeah one more thing, how about the delivery of documents. I keep on hearing about AMEX. Will she get her packet, etc at her home or does she have to go to AMEX office?

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MaryandMian
Apr 19 2007, 10:15 AM
Zeyad,
The K-3 person gets the packet with the interview letter inside it along with the list of items that they require like the medical, police and financials.
She is supposed to get all evidence together and bring to the interview and submit it at that time. Only the CR-1 applicants have to return their informaton to the embassy before their interview is scheduled.
The affidavit of support fees I think are paid at the embassy but not sure. Laney, Michigan or a K-3 person could verify this for you. And she will need the fingerprint fees on the day of the interview as well.
Depending on where she lives in Pakistan they have a few different courriers they use.
Sorry I could not offer you any more help and maybe someone that did the KI-3 process can answer your questons for you.
Mary
babybunny
Apr 19 2007, 11:13 AM
you have to pay finger print fees at the embassy. 100.00 something dollers.
MaryandMian
Apr 19 2007, 12:47 PM
2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics
Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007
MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
PAIN07 UNKNOWN
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), CASES SENT TO PAK 3/22/07, PACKET 3.5 RECEIVED 4/5/07
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN
NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006
MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP
HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006
AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
SAEED CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP
SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007
PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????
QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 ???????
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
FAK CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007
TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007
DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????
FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP
BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007
AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007
ZEYAD K-3 NOA-1 11, JAN,2007
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) NOA-2 02, FEB,2007
.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP
Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP
Khurram Seraj (female) case headed to Islamabad 04/12/07
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007
Hp81 K3 (Male) case at CSC
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and on AP
zeyad
Apr 19 2007, 09:52 PM
Thank you Mary & Baby Bunny, How are the fees paid in Pakistan? what i mean is , does she pay cash check or does Pakistan have money orders in US dollars.
You're right about talking with someone who went through with the k-3 visa, Khurram and I are looking at the same timing. By the way, My wife is in Karachi.
So is there anyone that can guide and advise me on the k-3 (I-129 & I-130 same date NOA2) process at Islamabad consulate????? Any help is sincerely appreciated so that I don't have panic attacks. I need my wife here with me NOW!!!
Thank you.
KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 19 2007, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(zeyad @ Apr 19 2007, 10:52 PM)

Thank you Mary & Baby Bunny, How are the fees paid in Pakistan? what i mean is , does she pay cash check or does Pakistan have money orders in US dollars.
You're right about talking with someone who went through with the k-3 visa, Khurram and I are looking at the same timing. By the way, My wife is in Karachi.
So is there anyone that can guide and advise me on the k-3 (I-129 & I-130 same date NOA2) process at Islamabad consulate????? Any help is sincerely appreciated so that I don't have panic attacks. I need my wife here with me NOW!!!
Thank you.
Zeyad,
As you know I have the same day NOA2 as well so I scheduled an appointment with an immigration officer and he said when you send in the I129f immigration sends it to the service center that has teh I-130 on file and they process them together and your 1-130 is assumed to be processed in america with AOS as you have filed for K3. This is what he told me so I am not worried anymore and my NOA2 that came for I0130 says that we have determined that your wife will be applying for AOS using form I-1485, so I wouldn't panic about this if I were you.
Some of my relatives that gotten K3 from pakistan said they took Cash to the consulate and submitted cash so I don't know anything about Money Orders or bank drafts.
As you know my wife is also in karachi and maybe they can get in touch if our interview turns out to be the same day as well.Where are you in US?
Let me know if you have any questions
Wasalaam
Khurram
hafiz
Apr 20 2007, 12:17 AM
wawa new lovers, keya bat hai. michigan you keep it up buddy. pretty soon you will be in mexico.
babybunny
Apr 22 2007, 09:57 AM
my husband paid with cash. but that was 2 years ago.
babybunny
Apr 22 2007, 09:59 AM
Javed is losing all hope.

our security checks expired.
Fasel
Apr 22 2007, 11:54 AM
Why is your case taking such a long time ? Have you consulted a lawyer ?
QUOTE(babybunny @ Apr 22 2007, 07:59 AM)

Javed is losing all hope.

our security checks expired.
Ali Khan
Apr 22 2007, 01:08 PM
Ok well judging from your posts you may already have considered this option but just out of curiosity have you considered filing a WRIT OF MANDAMUS. Because to me your situation does warrant this action.
FaK
QUOTE(babybunny @ Apr 22 2007, 10:59 AM)

Javed is losing all hope.

our security checks expired.
dude4084
Apr 22 2007, 01:45 PM
Hi everyone
Just want to know that if someone has travelled in airtrain from JFK (New York) to New Joursey airport.
Is this airtrain starts in journey within airport buidling. i mean whether it is for passenegr in transits?
Any experience?
--dude
Shon >> Just pray to God that this unnecessary delay should turn into a postivie aspect of your life.
babybunny
Apr 24 2007, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Fasel @ Apr 22 2007, 11:54 AM)

Why is your case taking such a long time ? Have you consulted a lawyer ?
QUOTE(babybunny @ Apr 22 2007, 07:59 AM)

Javed is losing all hope.

our security checks expired.
an attorney cant do anything. nor can a congressman or senator. been there and certainly done that.
as long as its admin processing - its viewed as a national security issue. NO lawyer will look twice at our case.
as for filing a writ. because it is admin processing the writ could ultimately become fruitless.
QUOTE(dude4084 @ Apr 22 2007, 01:45 PM)

Hi everyone
Just want to know that if someone has travelled in airtrain from JFK (New York) to New Joursey airport.
Is this airtrain starts in journey within airport buidling. i mean whether it is for passenegr in transits?
Any experience?
--dude
Shon >> Just pray to God that this unnecessary delay should turn into a postivie aspect of your life.
DONT DO IT! air tran sucks azz.. all air tran stops in atlanta ga first.
when did you get your visa naveed why cant you up date those that supported your azz?
michigan
Apr 24 2007, 12:16 AM
A writ is not fruitless. The court compells the US government to take action on a decission. Thought filing a writ against the DOS is tricky as jurisdiction issues may arise!
babybunny
Apr 24 2007, 12:25 AM
QUOTE(michigan @ Apr 24 2007, 12:16 AM)

A writ is not fruitless. The court compells the US government to take action on a decission. Thought filing a writ against the DOS is tricky as jurisdiction issues may arise!
oh yes it is.... if you been following along with americans united group you would know that!
having said that our case is not at DOS. its at the embassy been there sitting on someones desk since DEC.
MaryandMian
Apr 24 2007, 11:45 AM
QUOTE(dude4084 @ Apr 22 2007, 01:45 PM)

Hi everyone
Just want to know that if someone has travelled in airtrain from JFK (New York) to New Joursey airport.
Is this airtrain starts in journey within airport buidling. i mean whether it is for passenegr in transits?
Any experience?
--dude
Shon >> Just pray to God that this unnecessary delay should turn into a postivie aspect of your life.
Naveed,
If you have gotten your visa please update your timeline. I have tried to get the facts straight and keep some type of information available for others going thru this processing out of Islamabad and if no one updates then this work will be futile!
QUOTE
A writ is not fruitless. The court compells the US government to take action on a decission. Thought filing a writ against the DOS is tricky as jurisdiction issues may arise!
Ali,
AP is a matter of National Security and a writ will not move it forward at any stages. You can ask them to make a decision but they cannot approve or deny it without the clearances cleared.
babybunny
Apr 25 2007, 04:21 AM
I woke up thinking this seperation was a bad dream.. dayum it - it was real

where is the mercy?
KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 25 2007, 06:18 AM
My wife called me last night to tell me that she has received the Packet3/4 from the Islamabad Consulate. She was at her mom's so I couldn't get much details but my opened the packet and told me that the Interview was scheduled for 29th of May 2007 at 8:30am.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I have already pretty much compiled all documents that she will need and will send it to her once she sends me the checklist so I can verify that the docs that I am sending is all she needs.
Thanks
Khurram
MaryandMian
Apr 25 2007, 06:49 AM
2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics
Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007
MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
PAIN07 UNKNOWN
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), CASES SENT TO PAK 3/22/07, PACKET 3.5 RECEIVED 4/5/07
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN
NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006
MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP
HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006
AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
SAEED CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP
SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007
PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????
QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 ???????
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
FAK CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007
TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007
DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????
FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP
BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007
AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007
ZEYAD K-3 NOA-1 11, JAN,2007
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) NOA-2 02, FEB,2007
.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP
Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP
Khurram Seraj (female) interview 05/29/2007
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007
Hp81 K3 (Male) case at CSC
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and on AP
Updated with Khurram's wife's interview date. Congratulations and Zeyad let us know if your wife's interivew is scheduled too?
dude4084
Apr 25 2007, 07:23 AM
Few Facts
--The JFK air train information was for my wife as PIA has cancled its Lahore-Houston operation. SO she has to go Houston from JFK via EWR
--I have not received VISA yet. But in great depression because i feel myself that i have ridden on TWO BOATS. I feel that one person must decide his/her professional carrier till the age of 30. and i have already crossed it. I dont know what will happen with me with respect to my profession as its too late to start carrier.
--My case status is AP. I have resubmitted fresh Medical and Police report on Feb 12. and till from that time no visa in sight.
--I heard that a person is on AP for 4 years of period. Such information is taking my hopes to an end.
Dude
ali1978
Apr 25 2007, 07:57 AM
Good Luck to Khurram and all of those waiting for their loved one to see here in USA.
MaryandMian
Apr 25 2007, 08:13 AM
QUOTE
--I heard that a person is on AP for 4 years of period. Such information is taking my hopes to an end.
Wow that is incredulious that someone was on AP for 4 years! My concern is that I know of a few persons on this forum that have gotten the visa and not bothered to update their cases and I did over the past month on this timeline page. I am like we need to keep this current to help all going thru the embassy. Sorry to hear that your still on AP and may all of you still enduring this be blessed with strength and this is always in my prayers daily as well as to reunite all that are separated.
ali1978
Apr 25 2007, 08:31 AM
I agree with you becasue we all are from same consualte and it will help us for time frame determination. It looks like most of the female are going throug under AP for 3-6 months amd males for 6-12 months.
KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 25 2007, 08:43 AM
QUOTE(ali1978 @ Apr 25 2007, 08:57 AM)

Good Luck to Khurram and all of those waiting for their loved one to see here in USA.
Thank you all for your support
hp81
Apr 25 2007, 10:34 AM
Awsome to see your wife got her interview date, I hope this is same for my husband, I am still waiting for the transfer to NVC
zaki
Apr 25 2007, 10:41 AM
Khurram good to see that your wife got her interview date.
hp81
Apr 25 2007, 10:45 AM
QUOTE(hp81 @ Apr 25 2007, 11:34 AM)

Awsome to see your wife got her interview date, I hope this is same for my husband, I am still waiting for the transfer to NVC
Also, just an update our case was approved on 04-17-07.
KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 25 2007, 01:05 PM
thanks again to everyone here
saeedeh
Apr 25 2007, 02:11 PM
Hey Everyone
Hope all is with with you guys..
Have any of you people on AP called DOS or the embassy to find out what the status is of your case?
We called twice and they said we are on name check....
Take care all of you....
ali1978
Apr 25 2007, 02:32 PM
It is hard to get somebody on a phone over there. I try almost every night before I go to sleep, and my wife is in Pakistan tries all day and you just hear the recording. I have emailed them and they have reply me that our case in under "screening" which I think thier interanl term for name checking. Now, they are not even replying on emails.
All we can do just pray with the belief that patience bears the good fruit.
saeedeh
Apr 25 2007, 03:03 PM
QUOTE(ali1978 @ Apr 25 2007, 03:32 PM)

It is hard to get somebody on a phone over there. I try almost every night before I go to sleep, and my wife is in Pakistan tries all day and you just hear the recording. I have emailed them and they have reply me that our case in under "screening" which I think thier interanl term for name checking. Now, they are not even replying on emails.
All we can do just pray with the belief that patience bears the good fruit.
do u call the embassy or DOS?
embassy usually replies in a few days-its no use calling because they dont tell anything..
DOS is the best place to call...
ali1978
Apr 25 2007, 03:50 PM
No, I didnt called DOS. I even dont know that you can call somewhere except the embassy. Would you please give me the information about DOS as their PH# or email. I will appreciate your help.
Thnaks,
Ali
laneysera
Apr 25 2007, 07:20 PM
QUOTE(ali1978 @ Apr 25 2007, 02:50 PM)

No, I didnt called DOS. I even dont know that you can call somewhere except the embassy. Would you please give me the information about DOS as their PH# or email. I will appreciate your help.
Thnaks,
Ali
It's been so long since I called, so I do not remember the prompts - but once you get a human,, you will need the name, case #, birthdate in order to get the status. Do not expect too much more than "Pending" or "Complete" - if you ever get a "Complete" do yourself a favor and call back in a few minutes to see if you get the same answer.... that one burned me once!
(thanks Mary)
DOS number:
1-202-663-1225
Ali Khan
Apr 25 2007, 08:19 PM
The consulate doesnt tell us anything except the famous line "Our Administrative Work isnt complete yet" however when the wife called DOS a few times sometimes they say AP sometimes Security Clearance. The very last time the lady said "Your case is under normal security checks, the initial review has not shown anything negative" however I dont think this means much except for the fact that atleast were not under any kind of weird investigation........well atleast not yet who knows go figure! This AP bussiness is really frustrating though im not sure how everyone else is doing but this thing is really getting to our nerves....the wait is terrible! Anyway goodluck to everyone on their AP or AR. I hope we start seeing approvals soon!
FaK
Have any of you people on AP called DOS or the embassy to find out what the status is of your case?
We called twice and they said we are on name check....
Take care all of you....
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KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 25 2007, 08:53 PM
Following are the items I am sending to my wife for the K3 Interview as my brother is leaving for Pakistan this week
1. Forms (DS-230 (I) & (II), DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, DS-3052)
2. Affidavit Of Support (I-134)
3. Bank Letter with Bank Statements( Monthly summaries)
4. Job Letter
5. Tax Transcripts -2004-2005-2006
6. 401k Statement
7. Marriage Certificate
8. Citizenship Certificate
9. Copy of I-129f approval
10. Copy of I-130 approval
11. Bank Statement (Monthly detail)
12. Copy of Tax returns -2004-2005-2006
13. Phone bills (home)
14. Emails
15. Wedding DVD
16. I-129F Original
17. Greeting cards to me on occasions
18. Pay stubs for the last 3 months
She already has
1. Birth Certificate
2. Passport
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Birth Certificate
5. Matriculation Certificate (for Birth date as BC has no Name)
6. NIC (National ID card)
7. Affidavit of Birth
8. Police Certificate
9. Photos
10. Wedding Invitation Cards
11. Greeting Cards to her on all occasions
Is there anything I have missed? or should I be Ok?
ali1978
Apr 25 2007, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(laneysera @ Apr 25 2007, 08:20 PM)

QUOTE(ali1978 @ Apr 25 2007, 02:50 PM)

No, I didnt called DOS. I even dont know that you can call somewhere except the embassy. Would you please give me the information about DOS as their PH# or email. I will appreciate your help.
Thnaks,
Ali
It's been so long since I called, so I do not remember the prompts - but once you get a human,, you will need the name, case #, birthdate in order to get the status. Do not expect too much more than "Pending" or "Complete" - if you ever get a "Complete" do yourself a favor and call back in a few minutes to see if you get the same answer.... that one burned me once!
(thanks Mary)
DOS number:
1-202-663-1225Thanks very much.
Oasriz
Apr 25 2007, 11:11 PM
I didn't know females were also going through long AP's. From the timelines I've read, it wasn't very consistent. Good luck to everyone.
sufi
Apr 26 2007, 09:02 AM
My wife received her interview letter today and the interview date is July 31st. However, the American Embassy did not send any interview letter for my daughter. The Embassy in fact returned all documents that we had sent for my daughter.
We had sent both cases together and as per instructions of American Express, both cases were sent in one file/binder as a family case. Additionally, my wife's interview letter does not specify anything about my daughter.
I am curious to know if this is normal for all family cases or the Embassy has forgotten to even open my daughter's documents. Any experiences, ideas?
Sufi
ae4ever
Apr 26 2007, 09:16 AM
Assalam-o-Alaikum all
Ali1978 I am glad to see u here. Dair aaye durust aaye. This is a very helpful community. How's everything in NY?
Question 2 all
My parents' IV cases were sent to Islamabad on April 11. How long would it take for them to recieve documents for medical?
KHURRAM SERAJ
Apr 26 2007, 09:29 AM
Guys,
Here is the Checklist i got along with two DS-156, one DS-157 and DS-230 Part 1, they have also sent one more document for her parents info which she will send to me tomorrow as they had a problem with her net connection
MaryandMian
Apr 26 2007, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(sufi @ Apr 26 2007, 09:02 AM)

My wife received her interview letter today and the interview date is July 31st. However, the American Embassy did not send any interview letter for my daughter. The Embassy in fact returned all documents that we had sent for my daughter.
We had sent both cases together and as per instructions of American Express, both cases were sent in one file/binder as a family case. Additionally, my wife's interview letter does not specify anything about my daughter.
I am curious to know if this is normal for all family cases or the Embassy has forgotten to even open my daughter's documents. Any experiences, ideas?
Sufi
Sufi,
One other person petitioned for wife and kids and they were approved earlier this year. I talked with him and his wife's case was at Islamabad before the kids and her interview was already scheduled. The kids cases arrived like two days before her interview and he contacted the embassy and asked for them to combine both cases. The embassy just told her to bring the kids on the day of her interview and all were approved and the visa was issued within like two weeks. I suggest you email the embassy with your details and ask if the kids cases are on file yet? Can they combine the interivew into one? I wish you good luck on this and hope you can get all of them scheduled for the same day!
ae4ever good luck on your parents cases and I am thinking those type of cases will be a few months out just like a CR/IR case.
To all those on AP it is a dark hole and no one will discuss any particulars with you. I know in the past DOS usually updates their files on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings. Just call with your information like Laney posted and inquire on your status and like she said sometimes they give misinformation. In our case personally I listened for long time no change AP and then one magical day I called and they said the embassy had sent Mian a letter. They would not give any details and he contacted the embassy and it was a return letter to bring in his passport. All you can do is pray for patience during this stressful time.
MaryandMian
Apr 26 2007, 10:39 AM
2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics
Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007 MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), CASES SENT TO PAK 3/22/07, PACKET 3.5 RECEIVED 4/5/07
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN
NASIR K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED In December 2006
MICHIGAN K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, NOV,2005 VISA RECEIVED ON 02,NOV,2006
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP
HAFIZ K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 01,SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 14, SEPT,2006
AE4EVER K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, SEPT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 20, SEPT 2006
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
SAEED CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP
SK782 K-3 (Male) INTERVIEW ON ????? VISA RECEIVED 26, JAN,2007
PITTBULL K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????
QUEST234 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 06,FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 14, FEB,2007
DUDE4084 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, FEB,2007 ???????
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
FAK CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
INFINITBOY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) 2007 INTERVIEW ON 06 MAR,2007 VISA RECEIVED MARCH 13, 2007
TAKRAM2000 K-3 (Female) and kids INTERVIEW ON 06, MAR, 2007 arrived in states March 23, 2007
DLG K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 12, MAR,2007 ???????
FAAL4ANISA K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 13, MAR,2007 ON AP
BABYBUNNY CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON AUG,2005 STILL ON AP(THRICE) 21, MAR,2007
AXYOUSU1 K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 25, APR,2007
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007
ZEYAD K-3 NOA-1 11, JAN,2007
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) NOA-2 02, FEB,2007
.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP
Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP
Khurram Seraj (female) interview 05/29/2007
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007
Hp81 K3 (Male) case at CSC
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and on AP
Updated Pain07