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depre

May 16 2007, 07:29 PM

QUOTE(MaryandMian @ May 16 2007, 09:36 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), 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,2007on AP
ZEYAD K-3 NOA-1 11, JAN,2007
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 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
Depre K-3 (male) interview February 6, 2007, on AP

babybunny

May 16 2007, 09:08 PM

yes you are on AP

Aftab N Sadia

May 17 2007, 03:18 AM

thanks marry for all the information and advice!some day i wana see the designers of american immigration system.

. Atleast it can help me learn how not to design a system

. anyway, i read somewhere they are upgrading and developing software to process things faster, so hopefully that should help future applicants and i also read that electronic biometric devices being used to get finger prints can clarify wrong hits in matter of hours. All this transition from old manual systems to automated systems should also be causing some delays. Ok, i cant travel abroad as it will only delay my security clearance How about changing my job and/or residence in Pakistan? I have been getting offers but didnt change cuz i was waiting to see how my interview goes at US embassy, but now i think as it may take 1 year or so to get this AP thing finished, i should concentrate on my job and education. i have a job offer from a USA based Software company, which wants me to travel to USA and they also want to place me in there NY office once my visa process (K-3) is over with. This sounds good to me that whenever i go to USA on permanant bases i wont have to start my career from zero. (and i was excited about the fact that i can travel to NY and see my family while on work assignments but as mary said its not going to be possible cuz it will only delay my permanent reunion with my family,,,,) So will changing job and residence also effect security clearances? do i need to tell embassy if any change in my address or job occurs?
Aftab!

TIME FRAME

May 17 2007, 11:31 AM

The embassy requested the most recent tax papers from the petitioner(wife) and the visa will be on the way. They are not going to issue me the full 1 year IR/1 visa unless I do the medical again.

NOTHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

waiting4s

May 17 2007, 12:53 PM

I just received emails stating that my wifes I-130 and I-129 have been approved. I just wanted to say that, thanks to all the folks who have posted here and shared their timelines. If was'nt for that I would have been lost. Thanks For Sharing, everyone.

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 17 2007, 01:25 PM

QUOTE(waiting4s @ May 17 2007, 01:53 PM)

I just received emails stating that my wifes I-130 and I-129 have been approved. I just wanted to say that, thanks to all the folks who have posted here and shared their timelines. If was'nt for that I would have been lost. Thanks For Sharing, everyone.

Congrats!!!! I hope the rest goes as smoothly, feel free to ask any questions if you need any help.

babybunny

May 17 2007, 02:04 PM

QUOTE(TIME FRAME @ May 17 2007, 11:31 AM)

The embassy requested the most recent tax papers from the petitioner(wife) and the visa will be on the way. They are not going to issue me the full 1 year IR/1 visa unless I do the medical again.

NOTHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IR1 is 10 years

TIME FRAME

May 17 2007, 04:38 PM

The embassy issue 6 months visa for IR/1 and the green card you receive after you land is valid for 10 years. ( THERE IS NO SUCH VISA FOR 10 YEARS TO FLY TO U.S)

Oasriz

May 17 2007, 06:03 PM

QUOTE(zeyad @ May 16 2007, 06:52 PM)

Oasriz, Did you request your June 5th interview. It's strange, because I recieved a mid July interview for my wife, and we had received it before your's. I wish her interview was earlier. Can you please let me know? Thank you.

No, we didn't request anything at all. The form my wife received was dated May 11th and says "June 05, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for your K3 visa interview.

She went for her medical examination yesterday and has to go back on Monday to get her medical documents.

It appears there are at least 3 people on this forum who's wives will have an interview in the next 2 months for a K3 visa.

laneysera

May 17 2007, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(waiting4s @ May 17 2007, 11:53 AM)

I just received emails stating that my wifes I-130 and I-129 have been approved. I just wanted to say that, thanks to all the folks who have posted here and shared their timelines. If was'nt for that I would have been lost. Thanks For Sharing, everyone.

Congratulations!

I hope the rest of your journey goes as smoothly! Keep us informed....

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 17 2007, 06:45 PM

QUOTE(Oasriz @ May 17 2007, 07:03 PM)

No, we didn't request anything at all. The form my wife received was dated May 11th and says "June 05, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for your K3 visa interview.

She went for her medical examination yesterday and has to go back on Monday to get her medical documents.

It appears there are at least 3 people on this forum who's wives will have an interview in the next 2 months for a K3 visa.

Please let me know if she gets vaccinations. Me, you and Zeyad have their wife's interviews coming up (K3)
Good Luck!!!

zeyad

May 17 2007, 07:17 PM

QUOTE(zaki @ Mar 22 2007, 07:08 AM)

Hello VJ members,

A great news. Today just receive call from US embassy a lady told me that we are changing your interview date from 26th April to 29th March

One of my friends wife also received same call today and the interview date is 29th March.

Now i need to hurry for my medical. I call Aziz Center for medical he told me to come on Monday 10am and report will be ready on Wednesday 28th March.

My wife was going back to US on 31st March i thought she will not attend my interview but fortunately interview date is now 29th march. If i am lucky Inshallah we will go together. (Really worried about AP/AR

)

Thanks

Zaki

Zaki or anyone, Is it easy to request and earlier interview date then what they gave you?

zeyad

May 17 2007, 08:09 PM

OK, I'm debating on requesting an earlier date. I am grateful and happy that the interview is about 2 months away (Mid July), However, I would like to move it up to first week of June, if possible. My wife recieved her packet on May 5th. I need some opinions from VJr's here that have been through this or may have dealed with the embassy in Islamabad. Are they flexible, or will it be a "use it or lose it" thing.

zaki

May 18 2007, 04:43 AM

QUOTE(zeyad @ May 18 2007, 05:17 AM)

QUOTE(zaki @ Mar 22 2007, 07:08 AM)

Hello VJ members,

A great news. Today just receive call from US embassy a lady told me that we are changing your interview date from 26th April to 29th March

One of my friends wife also received same call today and the interview date is 29th March.

Now i need to hurry for my medical. I call Aziz Center for medical he told me to come on Monday 10am and report will be ready on Wednesday 28th March.

My wife was going back to US on 31st March i thought she will not attend my interview but fortunately interview date is now 29th march. If i am lucky Inshallah we will go together. (Really worried about AP/AR

)

Thanks

Zaki

Zaki or anyone, Is it easy to request and earlier interview date then what they gave you?

I just sent an email to request them if it is possible to arrange interview earlier but i receive reply stating that it is not possible. You can also try may be it work for you. Call them if possible instead of email. And good luck to upcoming interview of your wife.

Zaki

zeyad

May 18 2007, 06:37 AM

QUOTE(zeyad @ May 17 2007, 09:09 PM)

OK, I'm debating on requesting an earlier date. I am grateful and happy that the interview is about 2 months away (Mid July), However, I would like to move it up to first week of June, if possible. My wife recieved her packet on May 5th. I need some opinions from VJr's here that have been through this or may have dealed with the embassy in Islamabad. Are they flexible, or will it be a "use it or lose it" thing.

Thank you Zaki. I'll try calling them. Anyone else??

ali1978

May 18 2007, 07:35 AM

Hello Everybody,

I have a question. My wife is going to ISB embassy on Monday to submit I-134 and tax return. The tax returns she has are for 05 and prior. Now, I have a return for 2006 too, you think they would ask for that or whatever she has is enough. Her interview was on Feb 06, 2007 and that time I had not filed my 2006 tax return. Also, her case number has 2006, so I am assuming that would ask for previous year return.

Thanks,
ALI

ali1978

May 18 2007, 07:39 AM

A friend of mine got a letter from USCIS that his I-130 have been transferred to California Cneter. We are wondering why is that becasue we are three friends and we all filed our wives but it didnt happen with me or other friend that our case was transferred to California center.

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 18 2007, 07:53 AM

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 18 2007, 08:35 AM)

Hello Everybody,

I have a question. My wife is going to ISB embassy on Monday to submit I-134 and tax return. The tax returns she has are for 05 and prior. Now, I have a return for 2006 too, you think they would ask for that or whatever she has is enough. Her interview was on Feb 06, 2007 and that time I had not filed my 2006 tax return. Also, her case number has 2006, so I am assuming that would ask for previous year return.

Thanks,
ALI

I would Play it safe and send her your 2006 Tax return (W2 and 1040), You have waited so long for this and you wouldn't want them to ask for something and your wife doesn't have it.
I would scan the 1040 and w2 to a PDF (so it has your sig) and email it to her and have her print it out so it looks just like a photocopy

Khurram

ali1978

May 18 2007, 08:05 AM

QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ May 18 2007, 08:53 AM)

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 18 2007, 08:35 AM)

Hello Everybody,

I have a question. My wife is going to ISB embassy on Monday to submit I-134 and tax return. The tax returns she has are for 05 and prior. Now, I have a return for 2006 too, you think they would ask for that or whatever she has is enough. Her interview was on Feb 06, 2007 and that time I had not filed my 2006 tax return. Also, her case number has 2006, so I am assuming that would ask for previous year return.

Thanks,
ALI

I would Play it safe and send her your 2006 Tax return (W2 and 1040), You have waited so long for this and you wouldn't want them to ask for something and your wife doesn't have it.
I would scan the 1040 and w2 to a PDF (so it has your sig) and email it to her and have her print it out so it looks just like a photocopy

Khurram

You are right. I was going to send her but she is leaving for ISB tonight and even I would have send her by Fedex or UPS, there was no way she would have recieve it. I dont have a scanner and i m not very good in computer, let me find out that any stationary shop provide that kind of facilities.

Thanks very much K.
Ali

ali1978

May 18 2007, 08:09 AM

What about faxing the return directly to Embassy or any other palce where she can have it.

chicago

May 18 2007, 08:10 AM

PIA has a stopver in Machester, UK when coming to USA. I was pretty sure that the passenger doesn't need the Transit visa, but the travel agent, PIA reservation center, FedEx (lahore) all said that a visa is needed, so I emailed the British HC and here is what they wrote me back. Most of you might know but sharing this with you all. (in short, no visa is needed).

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thanks for your mail.

DIRECT AIRSIDE TRANSIT VISA APPLICATIONS (DATV)

Evidence of confirmed bookings both in and out of the UK must accompany applications. Required by all Pakistani Nationals.

There are certain exemptions to this requirement. The following categories of traveller are not required to hold a DATV and may still benefit from the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) concession. Holders of:
• a valid visa for entry to Canada or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of their journey from another country or territory to the country in respect of which the visa is held. Holders of first time immigrant papers to the US or Canada also qualify under this category as they are regarded as having a US or Canadian visa;
• a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from Canada or the United States of America to another country or territory, provided that the transit passenger does not seek to transit the UK on a date more than 6 months from the date on which he last entered Canada or the US with a valid visa;
• a valid US 1 - 551 permanent resident cards issued after 21 April 1998;
• expired cards may be accepted if the passenger holds a letter (I - 797) issued by the Bureau of Citizenship authorising an extension;
• a valid US Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration - Form 551;
• a valid Canadian permanent resident cards issued on or after 28 June 2002;
• a category "D" (all categories except visitors) visas issued by any European Union or EEA State with more than 3 months validity;
• a valid common format European Union or EEA residence permits;
• a diplomatic or service passport issued by the Peoples Republic of China;
• a diplomatic or official passport issued by India;
• a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam;

Those travelling to Ireland via the United Kingdom require a full visit visa, not a DATV.

Yours Sincerely,

BHC Islamabad.

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 18 2007, 08:24 AM

QUOTE(chicago @ May 18 2007, 09:10 AM)

PIA has a stopver in Machester, UK when coming to USA. I was pretty sure that the passenger doesn't need the Transit visa, but the travel agent, PIA reservation center, FedEx (lahore) all said that a visa is needed, so I emailed the British HC and here is what they wrote me back. Most of you might know but sharing this with you all. (in short, no visa is needed).

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thanks for your mail.

DIRECT AIRSIDE TRANSIT VISA APPLICATIONS (DATV)

Evidence of confirmed bookings both in and out of the UK must accompany applications. Required by all Pakistani Nationals.

There are certain exemptions to this requirement. The following categories of traveller are not required to hold a DATV and may still benefit from the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) concession. Holders of:
• a valid visa for entry to Canada or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of their journey from another country or territory to the country in respect of which the visa is held. Holders of first time immigrant papers to the US or Canada also qualify under this category as they are regarded as having a US or Canadian visa;
• a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from Canada or the United States of America to another country or territory, provided that the transit passenger does not seek to transit the UK on a date more than 6 months from the date on which he last entered Canada or the US with a valid visa;
• a valid US 1 - 551 permanent resident cards issued after 21 April 1998;
• expired cards may be accepted if the passenger holds a letter (I - 797) issued by the Bureau of Citizenship authorising an extension;
• a valid US Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration - Form 551;
• a valid Canadian permanent resident cards issued on or after 28 June 2002;
• a category "D" (all categories except visitors) visas issued by any European Union or EEA State with more than 3 months validity;
• a valid common format European Union or EEA residence permits;
• a diplomatic or service passport issued by the Peoples Republic of China;
• a diplomatic or official passport issued by India;
• a diplomatic or official passport issued by Vietnam;

Those travelling to Ireland via the United Kingdom require a full visit visa, not a DATV.

Yours Sincerely,

BHC Islamabad.

Chicago I posted this same information from their website a couple of days ago

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 18 2007, 09:05 AM)

QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ May 18 2007, 08:53 AM)

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 18 2007, 08:35 AM)

Hello Everybody,

I have a question. My wife is going to ISB embassy on Monday to submit I-134 and tax return. The tax returns she has are for 05 and prior. Now, I have a return for 2006 too, you think they would ask for that or whatever she has is enough. Her interview was on Feb 06, 2007 and that time I had not filed my 2006 tax return. Also, her case number has 2006, so I am assuming that would ask for previous year return.

Thanks,
ALI

I would Play it safe and send her your 2006 Tax return (W2 and 1040), You have waited so long for this and you wouldn't want them to ask for something and your wife doesn't have it.
I would scan the 1040 and w2 to a PDF (so it has your sig) and email it to her and have her print it out so it looks just like a photocopy

Khurram

You are right. I was going to send her but she is leaving for ISB tonight and even I would have send her by Fedex or UPS, there was no way she would have recieve it. I dont have a scanner and i m not very good in computer, let me find out that any stationary shop provide that kind of facilities.

Thanks very much K.
Ali

Ali,

Can you pm me your zip code?

Khurram

ali1978

May 18 2007, 08:28 AM

Khurram just confirm me you got me msg.

ALI

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 18 2007, 08:46 AM

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 18 2007, 09:28 AM)

Khurram just confirm me you got me msg.

ALI

I just sent you a reply

chicago

May 18 2007, 02:25 PM

Yes, Khurram you did. I emailed them the same day I posted that question here, and they replied yesterday so I just posted their reply.

Thanks

Oasriz

May 18 2007, 11:43 PM

QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ May 17 2007, 06:45 PM)

QUOTE(Oasriz @ May 17 2007, 07:03 PM)

No, we didn't request anything at all. The form my wife received was dated May 11th and says "June 05, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for your K3 visa interview.

She went for her medical examination yesterday and has to go back on Monday to get her medical documents.

It appears there are at least 3 people on this forum who's wives will have an interview in the next 2 months for a K3 visa.

Please let me know if she gets vaccinations. Me, you and Zeyad have their wife's interviews coming up (K3)
Good Luck!!!

No, she didn't get any vaccinations. They told her they are not necessary for the K3 visa. My wife is going to talk to her own doctor this weekend and try to get them anyway, so we don't have to go through this process in America.

babybunny

May 19 2007, 07:00 AM

QUOTE(TIME FRAME @ May 17 2007, 04:38 PM)

The embassy issue 6 months visa for IR/1 and the green card you receive after you land is valid for 10 years. ( THERE IS NO SUCH VISA FOR 10 YEARS TO FLY TO U.S)

well make up your mind is there no such thing or is it one year.
til you know what you are talking about SHUT UP!

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 19 2007, 08:34 AM

QUOTE(Oasriz @ May 19 2007, 12:43 AM)

No, she didn't get any vaccinations. They told her they are not necessary for the K3 visa. My wife is going to talk to her own doctor this weekend and try to get them anyway, so we don't have to go through this process in America.

Yeah I found that out as the embassy told me in an email as well, anyway I am going to have her get her vaccinations after the interview so that she has them for AOS

zeyad

May 19 2007, 09:26 PM

Khurram/Oasriz,

I admit, I am getting too anxious here, but all three of our timelines are about the same except for the interview date gap pattern. I guess the NOA-1 is irrelevent, however the NOA2 and packet received dates and interview dates are puzzling. Oh well, I guess it is what it is. But I wish her interview was earlier. Good luck to the both of you. And keep us posted on the outcome.

Khurram:
NOA1 - 2/7
NOA 2 - 4/6
pckt Rec - 4/25
Interview - End of May

Zeyad:
NOA 1 - 1/11
NOA 2 - 4/10
Pckt Rec - 5/7
Interview - Mid July

Oasriz -
NOA1 - 2/02
NOA 2 - 4/17
Pckt Rec - 5/15
Interview - Beginning of June

jaxguy

May 20 2007, 02:00 AM

I filed I-130 for my wife 3 years ago as a Green Card holder. Now her case is with NVC. We have two kids now living abroad with my wife. I was informed by NVC to file separate I-130 for each kid individually. Their petitions are with CSC (March 2007 priority date).
I will be becoming USC end of May 2007. I will send letters to NVC to upgrade my wife's petition and to CSC for the same action for my kids I-130.

1. Does anyone know if I really had to file separate I-130 for my 3 and 1 year old kids?
2. How long NVC takes to upgrade the petition and send the case to local post?
3. How long CSC will take to process I-130 and send them to NVC?
4. Will NVC wait for my kids petitions to get approved before they send my wife's case to local post? or all 3 will go at the same time?
5. Anyone has recent experience with Islamabad US embassy? How long are they taking to grant visa once they receive the file?

Thanks,

scarlethawk

May 20 2007, 08:38 AM

QUOTE(jaxguy @ May 20 2007, 02:00 AM)

...
1. Does anyone know if I really had to file separate I-130 for my 3 and 1 year old kids?
2. How long NVC takes to upgrade the petition and send the case to local post?
3. How long CSC will take to process I-130 and send them to NVC?
4. Will NVC wait for my kids petitions to get approved before they send my wife's case to local post? or all 3 will go at the same time?
5. Anyone has recent experience with Islamabad US embassy? How long are they taking to grant visa once they receive the file?
...

I am going through a similar scenario, let me see if I can help answering your questions:

1. On GC one I-130 is good for wife and kids. If you are a USC you have to file individual I-130 petitions for wife as well as each child.
2. Depends, but it appears NVC takes 4-6 months to process cases
3. Varies, but likely 3-6 months (on the lesser side if you are upgrading a petition)
4. All petitions will likely be processes individually.
5. No idea, I am looking for this information as well. Hopefully somebody else will share.

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 20 2007, 09:20 AM

QUOTE(zeyad @ May 19 2007, 10:26 PM)

Khurram/Oasriz,

I admit, I am getting too anxious here, but all three of our timelines are about the same except for the interview date gap pattern. I guess the NOA-1 is irrelevent, however the NOA2 and packet received dates and interview dates are puzzling. Oh well, I guess it is what it is. But I wish her interview was earlier. Good luck to the both of you. And keep us posted on the outcome.

Khurram:
NOA1 - 2/7
NOA 2 - 4/6
pckt Rec - 4/25
Interview - End of May

Zeyad:
NOA 1 - 1/11
NOA 2 - 4/10
Pckt Rec - 5/7
Interview - Mid July

Oasriz -
NOA1 - 2/02
NOA 2 - 4/17
Pckt Rec - 5/15
Interview - Beginning of June

I wish I could give you a reason for these, I wish you all the luck, Are all you Documents prepared?
I email the embassy expensively to make sure all docs were 100% so if you run into something feel free to ask, I might have asked that from them already
-Khurram

zeyad

May 20 2007, 12:10 PM

yes, Everything seems to be in place. The only thing I am unsure of is the affidavit of support, supporting docs for evidence of assets. Per an attorney's advice, He said that with my three years of tax returns, employment letter, and paystubs. I really don't have to send the asset info. And said that it is only necessary if you cannot achieve above poverty level, or if you are not employed. Although, I can send it just to be ultimately safe if it's necessary. It's on the list of items, but then again it says to "bring the following items if applicable:"

jaxguy

May 20 2007, 10:44 PM

[/quote]

I am going through a similar scenario, let me see if I can help answering your questions:

1. On GC one I-130 is good for wife and kids. If you are a USC you have to file individual I-130 petitions for wife as well as each child.
2. Depends, but it appears NVC takes 4-6 months to process cases
3. Varies, but likely 3-6 months (on the lesser side if you are upgrading a petition)
4. All petitions will likely be processes individually.
5. No idea, I am looking for this information as well. Hopefully somebody else will share.
[/quote]

Thanks Scarlethawk,

Do you know how long NVC takes to Upgrade the petition?

zaki

May 21 2007, 03:03 AM

I forgot to upgrade my petition in NVC, when my case transfers to Islamabad i sent the proof of citizenship of my wife to embassy to upgrade my petition and it takes only 1 week.

Thanks

Zaki

zeyad

May 21 2007, 05:16 AM

EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD THEIR WIFE'S INTERVIEW, GOT A COUPLE QUESTIONS?

Did you attend the interview with your wife? If so, did you try to beg them to issue a visa right away instead of mailing it?

How do you know about this AP/AR nonsense? Is there a way of finding out if my wife is expected to be on it ahead of time?

Do you think chances are lower of AR/AP and mailing out the visa if I am there with her for the interview?

Should I plan ahead and book a flight to the US for her so they may give her the visa right away? (one of the forms asked if she has any travel plans)

ali1978

May 21 2007, 08:54 AM

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should ger passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI

hp81

May 21 2007, 08:57 AM

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 21 2007, 09:54 AM)

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should ger passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI

Good Luck!!

ali1978

May 21 2007, 09:02 AM

QUOTE(hp81 @ May 21 2007, 09:57 AM)

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 21 2007, 09:54 AM)

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should ger passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI

Good Luck!!

THANKS.

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 21 2007, 09:31 AM

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 21 2007, 09:54 AM)

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should ger passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI

Good luck

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 21 2007, 09:42 AM

Ali,

Was she able to print the returns you send her Ok?

ali1978

May 21 2007, 09:53 AM

QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ May 21 2007, 10:42 AM)

Ali,

Was she able to print the returns you send her Ok?

Yes Khurram she did print them. That was a great idea that you had given me also you showed me how we can send them. You just dont know how much I appreciate it and love this forum too that you dont feel alone, there is always someone to help you and advise you.
Thanks again K.
ALI

scarlethawk

May 21 2007, 09:58 AM

QUOTE(jaxguy @ May 20 2007, 10:44 PM)

...
Thanks Scarlethawk,

Do you know how long NVC takes to Upgrade the petition?

From my personal experience it took CIS about a month to upgrade a petition, Zaki mentioned it took Islamabad embassy about a week. Not sure about NVC, but if I think they are in the 2-4 week range.

Hope it helps!

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 21 2007, 09:58 AM

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 21 2007, 10:53 AM)

QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ May 21 2007, 10:42 AM)

Ali,

Was she able to print the returns you send her Ok?

Yes Khurram she did print them. That was a great idea that you had given me also you showed me how we can send them. You just dont know how much I appreciate it and love this forum too that you dont feel alone, there is always someone to help you and advise you.
Thanks again K.
ALI

Glad to be of help!

ali1978

May 21 2007, 10:09 AM

How long the securtiy clearance/ name check from DOS is good for?
ALI

dhobee

May 21 2007, 10:18 AM

All of you are so lucky, MashAllah...

KHURRAM SERAJ

May 21 2007, 10:24 AM

QUOTE(dhobee @ May 21 2007, 11:18 AM)

All of you are so lucky, MashAllah...

Inshallah you will hear some good new soon as well

Just curios, your timeline shows that you filed for I-130 and i-129f the same day, I thought we had to attach the NOA1 from I-130 to the i-129f petition

dhobee

May 21 2007, 10:35 AM

QUOTE(KHURRAM SERAJ @ May 21 2007, 10:24 AM)

QUOTE(dhobee @ May 21 2007, 11:18 AM)

All of you are so lucky, MashAllah...

Just curios, your timeline shows that you filed for I-130 and i-129f the same day, I thought we had to attach the NOA1 from I-130 to the i-129f petition

Err, you're right... I think that's not correct. I'll double check with my husband and fix that.

zaki

May 21 2007, 10:55 AM

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 21 2007, 06:54 PM)

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should get passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI

Great news Ali, inshallah next week we will hear good news.

Good luck.

Zaki

ali1978

May 21 2007, 11:42 AM

QUOTE(zaki @ May 21 2007, 11:55 AM)

QUOTE(ali1978 @ May 21 2007, 06:54 PM)

Hello,
My wife went to Embassy this morning and she has submitted the original I-134, tax papers and a copy of my US Passport. She was told that they have everything now and they will do the final proceeding within a week and my wife should get passport by next week. I know it is a good news but I will not beleive until she gets her passport.
ALI

Great news Ali, inshallah next week we will hear good news.

Good luck.

Zaki

Thanks Zaki