Salaam brothers and sisters,
anyone please correct me if things are getting easier @ Pk embassy (coughs and doesnt hold breath) in 2005 and 2006 here is what typically happened

1) interviews are alone
2) begging does not work/ visa time or ap/ar time (18 months worth here and to various officials)
3) you find out about ap/ar when co decides or is mandated(males) to issue it (they hand paper after interview)
4) dont book any flights, unless you can afford to abandon the seats

Embassy did give his file and all pictures back, enclosed was senator letters, my emails to embsssy and DOS, i guess they used this as proof of relationship. so not to say these things did not entirely help the c ase. Did not make a difference on ap/ar time and requests, once it is handed over for this, it is up to computers investigating,data nerds to sort out and send back to embassy. then like a month for them to sort it out and call back for or mail out visa.

again Salaams and best wishes to all



Allah Hafiz

I posted before too about this. A freind of mine has files his I-130 with Vermont Service Center and see what he has received recently:
On May 11, 2007, we transferred this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location for processing because they now have jurisdiction over the case. We sent you a notice of this transfer. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case has been sent to our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

Why his case is being transferred to California.

ALI

These days, all cases are forwarded to CSC and they make judgments on I-130s.

Help, any suggestions??
Ok I email ISL embassay yesterday, and they told me that it will take another 1-2 weeks before we get our packet for K-3. But when my husband called them, they told him that last week on 5-17, they already mailed him the packet. He didn't receive anything?? what can we do?? I am so concerned. what if the pacakage is lost??

I would email the embassy again and mention your husband conversation

ok I will try that. Thanks.

Hello,
Can anyone here please give me some advice?? We have been waiting for my husbands Islamabad waivers now OVER TWO YRS. They sat in Islamabad for 10 months then were sent to Rome. Theyve been there for over a year. Whenever I call I get the same crap,,"security clearance, security clearance" like they just press some play button of a recording year after year. He has no criminal record. They tell me others are waiting longer than me like I shouldnt feel so bad, some consulation. Weve been in this immigration hell now for over 5 yrs total. When does it end? Anyone know anyone waiting this long for waivers in Islamabad? I don't. Any advice at all? Ive contacted everyone, congress, etc. They get the same answers I get.

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 (Female) Interview July 10, 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 Visa in hand May 21, 2007
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007
Neverending on Waiver over 2 years and in processing over 5 years as of May 2007.

Congratualtions! Chigal on your visa.

Update to the above: ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview 10, July 2007

Neverending I am not sure what to tell you than to ask for your local congressman or senator to inquire on his waiver now on your behalf. They do not have to tell anything but AP but it might give your case a nudge in the right direction. Find out whom you need to talk too and file out the release form and go from there is all I can honestly advise. Sorry your enduring this long wait and may you find some help.

Mary

Mary, Would you also add Niddy please? Her interview was on Jan 06, 2007 and she in on AP. Her case falls under IR/CR.
Thanks,
ALI

Hi everyone,

On DS-156 question 14, it asks for a "National Identification Number".... are they asking for the Shanakti Card number? What did everyone use for that question?

Thanks

I used The Nation ID card number issued to her in Pakistan

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 (Female) Interview July 10, 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 Visa in hand May 21, 2007
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007
Neverending on Waiver over 2 years and in processing over 5 years as of May 2007.
Niddy CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview January 6, 2007 and on AP
Sayed K-1 (Female/Afghanistan) Interview fall 2006 on AP now 9 1/2 months as of May 22, 2007

Updated Niddy

Thank you for your replies. I noticed that some said AP more than once??!! You are kidding me. Even AFTER the waiver was approved they still did it AGAIN?? So after all these years of this BS they could start the process all over again? I really don't understand now. Why would they do what they just took years to do all over again? I guess we'll be better off and faster in less than 5 MORE years when the bar is done? It sure seems like it.

I called Rome again last night. I was told they are waiting for "Material Support" from the U.S. now. She said since my husband is Pakistani he has to go through that and they just started doing this one year ago. They requested it in Sept 2006! Does anyone know what the hell this is? She said alot of people are waiting for this, some longer than us. She also said once this comes back it looks like it can be decided. As in an ajudication I hope! So how many dam years will this crap take? I honestly don't know what's next. Body parts?

My congressman has been in contact with Rome on a regular basis. The last letter I received from my congressman was a copy of the response he had received from Rome,,,,dated EIGHT MONTHS, yes eight months after my congressmans inquiry. They actually took EIGHT fricking months to send a reply and that was from John Bulgar the head of the DHS in Rome. What a nice guy. So efficient. I have exhausted all resources and now I see that they can do this all over again,,,another couple years of the same crap I can't even imagine it. Will this new immigration reform help any of us waiting for waivers doing the process the LEGAL way? From what Im hearing it won't. How can they do that to all of those waiting all this time? I thought we could pay a fine?

Can you please fill out your timeline so we can have mor einformation ofr the people that are going through the same process.

Thanks
Khurram

Everyone that is doing this process legally needs to voice their opinions on this new bill. From my understanding waivers will be non existant (overstays will be automatically lifetime ban) and that the backlogs will continue to stay behind since they will have to perform security checks and only fines to the EWI persons. I have been very sick this past week and on total bedrest and only today have I been allowed up with limited time from the bed. I wrote e-mails to all my senators and congressmen telling them of my disapproval on this bill and Jeff Sessions has actually stopped talking and willing to listen to the people before he makes any decisions later this week. I think we need reform but do not harm the family based petitions in this processing.


http://www.chinland.org/statements/mtsp.pdf and check out Amesity International on Material Support.
In a nutshell if anyone is from a country that may have terrorist ties the government has to rule out they the immigrant did not give any funds or support to any terrorist groups and the Patriot Act and Real ID acts broadened the scope of what can be deemed terrorist activity so this is why we have "Material Support" issues.

Is the National ID Card the same as what is known as the Shankti Card?

Thanks

Yes it is the same but remember that this is a islamabad thread where most people don't know that a Shankti card is used in India

My wife also talked to a travel agent who told her she needs a visa for the UK.. even if the flight is from islamabad to chicago through manchester.

I've sent her the website detailing what requirements, if any, are needed to pass through Manchester.

Sorry.. I think I'm getting ahead of myself right now. I just pray things will go well during the interview first.

No visa is needed. I have posted that in my earlier reply and that reply I received after emailing BHC in Islamabad.

Thanks. I guess I should expect the whole process to take at least 6 months. Is it correct estimate? Can someone confirm from their own experience??

here is my timeline.

Thanks jaxguy

Any suggestions will be appreciated. I emailed the embassay again now they are tellling us that an interview is scheduled for July 24, and the papers were mailed to him on 05-17. But my husband didn't receive any document. so I emailed them again and yesterday they told me that they re-sent the papers. But when my husband call them they say no we didn't re-sent the paper. I email them again to see if they can give us tracking number so my husband can pick it up, I get no response. I am so frustrated, I don't know what to do. How do we do anything without our interview packet?? Embassy never replies to my husband emails, they were emailing me but today I also, didnt' get any response. I use callling card to call ISB, but my card is waisted b/c the lines are always bz. I don't know why they are not giving appropriate response and my husband is beneficiary he also has right to inquire. I feel like crying I feel so helpless, the case went all this far and now again delima?? Help any suggestions????

Try contacting the courier to see if they have received anything of you:

I don't which city you are in so I am posting all their offices.

AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK LTD
Travel Related Services

Islamabad
U.S. Visa Services Centre
1-E, Ali Plaza, Blue Area
Tel: (051) 227-2425
UAN: (051) 111-786-111

Karachi
U.S. Visa Services Centre, Ground Floor
Shaheen Commercial Complex
Dr. Zia Uddin Ahmed Road
Tel: (021) 263-0260
UAN: (021) 111-786-111

Lahore
U.S. Visa Services Centre
112, Rafi Mansion
Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam
Tel: (042) 627-9230
UAN: (042) 111-786-111

AMERICAN EXPRESS SATELLITE OFFICES

SpeedEx Peshawar
PIA Main Office
#33, The Mall, Arbab Road
Tel: (091) 920-1533
UAN: (091) 111-779-779

SpeedEx Quetta
17 Hali Road, Zargoon Road
Tel: (081) 920-3861
UAN: (081) 111-779-779

SpeedEx Sialkot
PIA Office, Jinnah Islamia College Road
Tel: (0432) 925-0366
UAN: (0432) 111-779-779

SpeedEx Faisalabad
PIA Booking Office
The Mall New Civil Lines
Tel: (041) 920-0696
UAN: (041) 111-779-779

Thank you Khurrum, my husband is in Karachi, so I will let him know to inqiure. Thanks again. Really appreciate all help.

There is no doubt they are extremely bz there, however, you should hear from them. What time do you call usually. I have called around 6AM US EST and it went through and luckily I was able to speak with someone. And it has happend three time so far, there telephone hours are 3:30 am to 6:30 am US EST. I am not sure which number you call but have you ever tried +92-51-208-2121 and then pres 1 and 1. See if you can speak with someone and then schedule a appointment so the beneficiary can go to embassy. Dont be frustrated, you still have time.
ALI

No problem at all I am glad I could help.
btw my wife is in Karachi as well and that's where i grew up

Khurram, doesnt the regualr postman deliver that packet, becasue I remember I was in Pak and my wife got it by regular mail.
Have they changed it now? My wife had received in Jan 07.

When I migrated 7 years ago they were using Fedex and my wife just got her packet through AMEX. Maybe they used reg mail somewhere in between

Ali, I tried calling them yesterday 6:00a.m but was getting the message that all lines are bz try later. I will try calling them tonight may be have some luck. I hope they use courier service not regular mail, this stuff is so important.

I migrated in 2000 and they used Fedex
My brother migrated in 2003 and they used AMEX
My wife applied for Visit through AMEX in 2005
and now in april 2007 my wife got her packet through AMEX

I don't think they used reg mail unless they use it for smaller villages and such

Dont say my city, Hyderabad, a small village
Just teasing K. In fact, I called a friend of mine becasue his wife is going to ISB on 7/17/07 for her K-3 Visa, and she did receive it by courier service.

I have asked my husband to inquire with Amex. I don't know if they will tell him anything without tracking number??

When i receive packet 3.5 embassy sent me through TCS and i receive 2nd day TCS ask me to pay 200Rs. The Embassy send me through regular mail as well that i receive in 2 weeks. They send twice to me once with TCS and once through regular mail.


Zaki

You must send them email with your delivery address, as when they send me email saying we are sending you packet 3.5 please confirm address.


Zaki

I did with my husband's address his home number and cell number. I will also try to call them tonight, send another email.

Good Luck!

Thanks.

They sent packet 3.5 to my wife via regular mail in april 2007.

I guess it's random, whatever they feel like

I am so happy, my husband just called me and he got his packet from TCS today after he faxed his request to the embassy yahoooooooooooooooooooooo our interview is scheduled for 7-24-07. Inshallah I will go with him, I am trying to see if I can get ticket. I am so very happy. Thank you everyone for your help and support. Good luck everyone else waiting for interview.

Very Nice!!! I am so happy for you, Congratulations!!!

Thanks

Congratulation and best of luck to both of you.

ALI

Thank you. Any news about your wife's visa??

Not yet, I spoke to her this morning and she has not heard anything yet. She is so confident that this is it and she has got it now. I would try to call embassy early in a morning tomorrow, or hope before that my wife will call to tell me the happy news about her visa.

Good Luck Buddy!

Thanks Pal.