Yeah, I have called DOS 2 times and my fiance has called the embassy once. We always get the same answer: your case is still under administrative review. I called DOS the friday before last and the lady who answered the phone told me try calling back every two weeks or so. I am again going to try calling them today or tomorrow. I doubt that I will get a good news, but for some reason just talking to them makes me feel better lol.

And sorry about not making contributions to this forum very often, but I do check the new posts every morning. And one thing ... I KNOW this is horribly frustrating especially for those of you waiting for a long longgg time ... but guys .. lets try to be more positive =) Sometimes I read some of the posts and I spend the rest of the day in depression. Inshallah we will all get to meet our loved ones soon! I will update you guys after I talk to DOS today or tomorrow.

Hello

I am new to this forum. I have been reading this forum for some time and I appreciate the information people are putting here for reference. My question is, is there any AP/AR stuff for females also or just for men. And do they issue the visa on the interview day, if not, then how long does it take to receive it. I filed I-130 last year in July and the interview now is in June.

Thanks

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), and kids interview July 31, 2007
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
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007

Updated Sufi and Chicago

I added the little bit of information I could on the list for others to keep up with. I have a question if you do not mind? Is the applicant male or female that will be going for the interview? I am guessing it is female but did not want to post the wrong information. And please feel free to join in and keep us posted on your interview as well.

Mary

[color="#FF0000"][/color] It is for my wife. I am citizen. Applied I-130 in July 2006 at Nebraska Service Center. First NOA received august 12, 2006. Interview is in June.

Sufi,

I sent you a message as well, but it would be great if you can share your time lines especially forms and stuff needed after I-130 for your wife and daughter. Thanks!

called DOS ... still the same answer The lady who answered said that because its summer time, its taking longer - anywhere from 3 - 6 months. Sooo ... lets see gonna try back again in 2 weeks.

Thanks and wish us luck

Thanks Khurram.. these forms such as DS-156, DS-157. Will they be provided to my wife with this checklist or should i find them online and have her print them out?

Once again thanks for the checklist, it really helps us be prepared for her interview... now I'm just waiting like many others to have our forms sent to the NVC.

You are very welcome, all forms came with the this checklist but I figured I didn't need to post them as they can be found on the download section of this site as well. But they dit send all forms needed with it

I feel the same way. I am older than you! my professional career has ended but, I gained a new professional career. dont stress over your career choices in the USA you will have alot of options. you can be 50 years old and start a new career.
right now pull yourself out of the depression. I know you can do it.

as far as the AP. you are not alone in that!!! you know this naveed.
Atif and salmon are still on AP too.. I think Salmon has been waiting as long as you.
hang in there.



they say that ALL the time..

Mary one of my relative she got her visa with her daughter (IR1) same day 2 months ago.


Thanks

Zaki

Zaki I know someone on here last year had asked about same day visa and the embassy said they stopped it and were issuing all of them within a few days of approval or via courrier. I am surprised but glad to know a few still get the visa the same day but your information is the first I have heard of this since last year sometime. Thanks for sharing and I will now say it is rare but they do issue same day.

Here is another form that my wife received with her packet

W salam,

Yes AE4EVER, things are pretty good except that hanging sword of AP that is all the time on me. I called DOS yesterday and spoke with the viss specialist. She has told me that case in pending and it can take from 2 months to one year, however, the average timing is 3-4 months.

Yes i was also surprised and my family and wife were hoping that i will get the visa same day as well, but i was aware of AP

Hi,

Now, they are saying it is under AP.

ALI1978

The fact remains ALL men ages 16 and up. will be placed on AP/AR.
The only hope is that the AP/AR is speedy. which in most cases is 6 months - 1 year.
but, thats becoming few and far between. most people now are on AP for 9 months and endless. There are too many men waiting over one year. in naveed. salmon and our cases we all have been waiting over 2 years. There is nothing anyone can do. everyones hands are tied.

I wish we all had a deadline. when the embassy has to give us a approval and denial. all I can see is they can keep our lives on "HOLD" for as long as they want
Right now I am feeling like I am in HELL as most of those on AP/AR feel.

btw, AR is when the embassy gets the security clearances and decides to sit on their azz and not process a dayum thing.

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), and kids interview July 31, 2007
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 and now April 27th on AP
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
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007

removed.

whats up guys. how long is the medical good for 1 year or 6 months?

1 year.

Hey all,

I had a quick question... My husbands case was sent to Islamabad in Jan, and his interview is in JULY 25, 2007. When i filed his case i was required to attach a copy of tax returns for the year 2003, 2004, and 2005. However, NVC found some mistakes in my affadavit of support but didnt want to delay the case so they forewaded it anyway and told me to fill out a new form correctly and give it to my husband to take it with him to the interview. They didnt tell me to attach anything else, since all the original documents were sent to Islamadad.

WILL I NEED TO SEND A COPY OF TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEAR 2006????? I e-mailed the embassy, but they werent clear at responding they said "If NVC advised you to do something then we suggest you do it"... thats it..

ANY ADVICE ANYONE???

Thanks...

XStramgerX2007,


I know the embassy usually asks for updated information when they do the interviews. I personally would send updated information to my husband and he can take in hand to the embassy/consulate. That way at the time of interview if they ask for it they will have it in hand and it will not cause any more delays in the processing of your case.

Mary

Hello,

I called to DOS this morning and visa specialist told me that case is in Washington and they are waiting for clearance from security agencies. I should had told her that I knew this answer before I called.

has any MALES received a IR1 visa- from ISL?

Any suggestions? My job has been changed after I sent the affidavit of support form (I-864) to NVC. Do I need to fill a new form and send to the embassy alongwith the pay stubs (or letter from company) or send to my wife so she can take with her to the embassy or just stick to the one that I sent couple of months ago and dont mention my new job. Because I dont want the process to get delayed by me sending new documents. Has this happened to anyone, ???

On April 18, 2007 I got the email from USCIS that my parents' I-130 have been approved, but I havent got the NOA2 yet in a mail. Is it normal, or the approval notices have been lost in a mail. I have seen these files were .

touched again on 19, what is that mean?
Ali

Thanks for posting those forms here.

you are very welcome

it means they looked at the case. could mean they updated something or made a decison.
you will get the notice in the mail. you have to understand USICS. NVC and Embassy
are slow as hell. sometimes it can take 3 weeks for them to get off their azz. except for the embassy
they dont do chit at all.

Thnaks
ALI

On 12/27/06, I got I-129F and I-130 approved. I pursued I-129F as it is quicker. My wife had an interview and she is on A, now I am thinking while she is on AP, should I start to follow I-130 too or just stick with I-129F.

ALI

Today I got a call from the Embassy. They asked me a couple of questions after the questions they asked me to send my passports to the embassy so i did sent my passports to them already. what should i Expect from them this time VISA OR MORE WAIT? What you guys think.

Hopefully a visa this time

Ali they have changed the way that they process the I-130 since I brought over my husband. I understand it must have an extra fee paid and moved from I think the NVC to the embassy/consulate? I would read over the updates and see if this is something you wish to persue? I know the K3 is faster and you are in the final stages now and do you wish for her to adjust status stateside? Sorry I could not answer it more fully for you.



This looks promising and hoping your visa is finally in hand soon.

you have to keep persuing I -130< Cr1 >. because, the I-129f is basicly a DEAD issue anyways. reguardless if she interview for the I-129 and is placed on Admin processing. thats proble why she is placed on AP because, she needs to follow through with the CR1 < I-130 >. Thats what happend to our case.

when you say you should follow through with I-130 the only thing you are avoiding is paying the fees.
but, you still have to pay the fees one way or the other. its alot easier in the long run to come on
CR1 than K-3 visa. beause, k-3 visas once in the USA has alot of drama and waiting. where as Cr1 dont have any waiting surrounding once she arrives here.

IR1.< 10 year visa > is by far better because, you dont have to AOS or Remove condtions.

I forgot to add..


once she clears AP. they will issue her the CR1 instead of K-3. but, you have to follow through.

I am a US citizen residing in Florida, my husband is a citizen of Pakistan
Filed I-130 Petition May 2006
Received filing notice of I-130 on June 19, 2006 (Still pending) No news.
I 129F – K3 Petition filed June 19, 2006
Receipt date by Department of Homeland Security June 21, 2006
Approval Notice of December 8, 2006 Stating: Valid from 12/08/2006 to 04/07/2007
Forwarded to NVC (Department of State National Visa Center)
Forwarded to US Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan
Husband received packet on January 24, 2007
Interview date on February 6, 2007
Outcome: Blue slip asking for a co-sponser
Embassy received documents on February 19, 2007 (verified by the embassy)
Emailed Embassy after 50 days, their reply:
We have received the documents you had sent. However, this case is pending for admin processing.
We have emailed several times with the same response – case is pending for admin processing.
Last email sent to embassy on May 2, 2007, the reply:As long as your case is pending for admin processing, we will only tell you this. According to the law, when a visa case is pending for admin processing, the visa is NOT issued. In addition to this, the total processing time cannot be predicted.
Todays date is May 4, 2007

My question: Our approval is no longer valid since it was only good until 04/07/2007 Now what?

You MUST send in a new form, as they called my co-sponser's place of employment in the US to verify, and my atty advised me to fill out a new one, also update any other forms with this new information, there is one I think the bio form, hope this helps.......... and yes, DO include letter from your new employer and pay stubs.

NOT TRUE!

as long as you are on ADMIN PROCESSING embassy can extend the so called expiration.
mean while keep persuing your I-130.

thank u , we are both getting really depressed about now........... its been over a year..........

not trying to depress you. I know AP is hell. you know we have been on it 2 years now.
hang in there.

Any recent IR-1 approvals? Looks like females are less likely to get stuck in AP/AR hell.

WRONG.. Females are getting AP/AR

********** there is movement on our case ***************

Embassy wants full set of finger prints.. CHIT
they want proof of on going relationship.
Pics and phone bills.
Dayum it I thought we were all passed this crap.

Where do I need to send the forms? To NVC, to the embassy or should my wife take those forms with her to the interview.

she can take with her to the interview.