ups tracking system sucks

priority mail takes 2-3 days

Here is a page that I put together when we were going thru islamabad....there is a post in there that tells you exactly on how to get to the embassy...I pritned it out and was able to get to the embassy without any problems....although this is a bit old and if there is anything that has changed please let me know and I will change it...


http://www.desinitro.com/joel/islamabad.html

zeyad
the interview was going to be in mid nov and they changed it to mid sept
no they were not annoyed at all...i asked them so many times.trust me i emailed them almost every 10 days to ask if there was any way possible-and i would appreciate their help...and one day i got lucky and they cnahged the date
the prob dont even remember during the interview abt changing dates since they never even mentioned it
also...they only change it if they can accomodate u-so they wont be doing u any favors by changing the date..
they cant just get mad at someone for asking.they work there and it is their job to serve ppl...
goood luckkkk!

I called them every day when my wife's case was in the embassy....they didnt get mad at all...usually they get mad when someone from Pakistan calls them but if someone from US calls them they dont have a problem.....also not only I called them but I also emailed them every other day. I was able to move my interview date from May 9 to April 9th 2005 since I was in pakistan and wanted to be at the interview with my wife which made a very big difference for my wife specially and made her very confidant. I know its old history but just wanted to let you know...Good Luck!!

My wife wasn't asked for the two passport size photos at the interview, she did have photos pasted on her DS-156. Does anyone know if that's why they needed it or will she be called for them later?

I am sure, we only need to paste photos on DS 156 forms only, so she won't be asked for them later.

Was your wife put on AP/AR? Did she get her passport right away?

By the way, when I called, the guy had stated that most men go through this AP process and a low percentage of woman do. Also, he said that the officer can decide if AP is needed. He couldn't give me an answer.

Nope...she wasnt put on AP and she got her passport right away.....I think they started sending passports back by mail last year.....

I repeat

"Guys here is a Question.
a couple got married before 5 years from now, they filed IR-1 / CR-1 or i-130 around third anniversery of their wedding.

the guy is From pakistan got interviewed last year and is on AP after that.

I actually want to know that is this situation can be dangerous like it happend to SHON and JAVED.

is there any time limit to meet Spouse? "

When was the last time they met?  I would hope that three years have not passed and they have not met?  If so they may have an issue of not being able to show ongoing communication.  Same thing happened with chaingang here recently and his case is NOIR now.  

There is no time limit as long as there is on going communications between the spouses. I applied for my wife after my 3rd year anniversary as well

If both of them have proof of visits and being together during these five years they should be fine. However if they havent seen each other for 5 years then they may have an uphill task of convincing the CO of an ongoing relationship.

hey every1
whats up
hope alls going well
havent heard anything from anyone in quite a while
any male got approveD?
or heard anything?
take care and best wishes!

regards
saeedeh

hey Saeedah,
the problem over here is that when someone does get approved they don'y update others as they just stop showing up. I think they should at least do the courtesy of updating everyone so we have a little perspective on the timelines.
Anyway, my wife is on AP as well so i am in the same boat with you guyz.

All,

My wife's K3 interview was today and I just wanted to let you know the brief things I found out already.

She was told by the lady she is approved and should get her visa in "a few weeks". The embassy kept all her documents that were on the checklist, including her passport, all the certificates, and all my tax information.

My wife was handed a white paper with some american express locations written on them, plus a pink square sheet of paper that did not state any information clearly.

My wife told me the lady who interviewed her didn't seem to be a good mood from the beginning and asked tons of questions and smiled barely once. Compared to what i've read here, it appears my wife had many more questions to answer. They asked alot about me and how we met in detail. Her interview time was at 8 in the morning and she was already back home by 10:30, so it went much quicker than I thought.

I'm going to talk to her in detail later today and post more information then. I'm glad the interview went well and hopefully this wait/AR will be over soon. The fact that they embassy kept all her info and passport I believe is a good thing.

Thank you all for your help.... and just another hundred more steps or so until the entire visajourney is over.

Congratulations dear, mostly those are on AP receive the same white paper with pink square sheet. Hope your wife's AP will go fast.

I called DOS yesterday and they guy told me it is still under security checking when it will clear we will call you are send you letter.


Zaki

Most people do report upon getting the visa. Unfortunately,very few (I'm talking about the men applicants only) on this thread have actually received the visa this year. Quite frankly, when you're waiting for years to be reunited with your family, you don't feel like talking much anyways.

Congrats Oasriz, I think you're more than half way there. Your wife's visa is obviously approved, and I think that she will be getting it in a few weeks like many others. From what I saw, It has been 2 weeks from the time of interview. What I don't understand is the "pink slip" comment. If they took everything and said that she will get her visa in a few weeks and gave her
Amex info, that probably means that she is good to go. But then again, i'm not sure if Khurram's wife got the white and pink sheet. I think he said something about 30 to 60 days or even sooner. I guess i'm up next. All these pink slips make me want to go and attend with her.

I think pink slip is a token for the collection of passport. Correct me if i am wrong.


Zaki

Congrats.
I beleive they are supposed to give you an official document if they put you on AP/AR, correct me if I am wrong. You might want to have her scan the papers have them emailed to you.

I called yesterday NVC again and lady told me they have forward our K-3 case to Islamabad on May 31st. this is good news.
Now how can I check if Islamabad got it or not. I sent them email but did not get reply back.
I have the ISL case number with me.

Thanks,
Data Sheet

Congratulatins Oasriz, inshallah she will get her visa soon.

Data Sheet congratulations on your next step, you should be getting your interview date in 2-3 weeks.

I just emailed them yesterday with the case number in the subject line and inquired about the case, no reply yet. But from previous experience with them, it takes them a few days to reply. I may have jumped the gun as they also forwarded my case on the 31st.

I just emailed them yesterday with the case number in the subject line and inquired about the case, no reply yet. But from previous experience with them, it takes them a few days to reply. I may have jumped the gun as they also forwarded my case on the 31st.
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Hi waiting4s,
That is good news and I think we might get email reply back soon from Islamabad as I have sent them email too.
Keep me posted please. I am not good at collecting documents and I have asked Khurram to assist me in this regard.

Data Sheet

My wife got the Pink and white letters as well,
here is a copy of the letter

I will be more then Happy to assist, I will email you the Check list I created and the Questions I have put together are here:

http://home.usadatanet.net/kseraj/interview.html

Khurram

Great document Khurram. What are you having your wife do during the wait? I believe you started inquiring about additional vacctinations for later. My wife's travel agent again insists she needs a transit visa to go through the UK. I want her to speak directly to a PIA spokesperson as well, as we have all found information to the contrary.

I should get the scan of the documents they gave my wife along with the questions they asked her. Of course, I'll post them here as soon as I get them.

She received two documents. One was a white sheet of paper with the local AMEX information. The other was a small pink square sheet that has 4 digits written on it., no words I'm hoping this is just the token.

Good luck to everyone.

You guyz can track your case going to Islamabad by:

Tracking the diplomatic pouches you can see what day you think it left and track but all are just listed by country and does not specifiy the names or types of visas.

http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp?nav=TrackByRef


Track by reference number of I-730 and the date you think it mailed. Also, contact NVC and inquire on the status 603-334-0700 and they can tell you if and when the pouch was sent.

Yup thats the Token, Told my wife to Put in the LOCKER!!!

Well called my County office here and they say they hold Vaccination Clinics every Thursday and they will do the MMR and Tetus for $15 so I am having her do the Varcella one there. I am alos Cleaning up teh apartment and having her buy Patilis and so she can cook instead of being on grilled chicken and fast foods.

I called DOS yesterday and they said that We don't have an update, I will be calling them every Monday morning for an update

Khurram

Sorry Got Side tracked, Congratulations on the Interview buddy!!
Hopefully she will be with you soon, I they guess they treat everyone different as My wife was asked for only a few items off the checklist. I actually was bummed by it as i spent a great deal of time making sure everything was there and was well organized
Once again Buddy CONGRATULATION!!!
Khurram

Thanks Khurram. I'm sure your process will be over quickly. I was surprised with the documents also. My wife said the lady took all the documents out of our folder and laid them on the table.. she then verified each document with the checklist to ensure everything was there.

The embassy kept everything except her original certificates (police, wedding, birth) and our pictures.

Unless I am missing something. sounds like she will have the visa shortly. Congrats again.

In the mean time I have started to compile and fill out forms for her AOS and EAD. I am almost done with the exception of the medical vaccination Suppliment and I-94 Arrival record

datasheet,

I have just send you an email with the Checklist of items as well as a fillable parent information form (embassy will send you that) and the checklist that the embassy will send you. if there is any Confusion or you should have any question feel free to drop my a line or post it here and I will try to help you as much as I can

Khurram

I had a question for you: I wanted to know if you can tell me what the procedure is for getting in to the islamabad embassy. Because my husband has to be there in august for his interview and he lives in Abu Dhabi so we both have no idea what time he should start arriving at the embassy. Also if you can tell me when the line starts and is there a different line for ppl with interview letter etc? If you can help I would greatly appreciate it. Oh also do u know if your wife took all of her wedding albums or is it ok if we provide them with pictures?


thanks

Hello fellows,

I would like to share this exciting news with you that my wife as arrived to US on this past Sunday . Her POE was JFK and she said it was very easy and smooth. Thanks all of your help guys and I wish that all of you that are waiting to see your loved one may see each other very soon.

I need help again and I know this forum has been excellent for that. I need guideline that how she will get her SS#, I have read that you wil apply for work permit and then for SS#.

Thanks,

ALI

Copied from a post by Junglee: islamabad has an area called the diplomatic enclave - it is located on the eastern side of the city. basically, its a street that houses all the embassies ...french, american, chinese, uk, etc. the american embassy, by my estimates is the largest, and is also the last one on the street. in the aftermath of 9/11 and the security concerns generated soon afterwards, the entire street has been shut down to public. there used to be a time when you could simply drive up to the embassy of your choice, park in their designated parking area, and walk in. now, times have changed, and the street is barraccaded by police, huge road blocks, fences, gates, gaurds - the works. the ony people allowed in or out are diplomats, and other government officials. visa seekers have to go through hell to get in.

all cr1 visas are scheduled for 8 am. everyone gets the same time. the embassy does interviews for immigrant and non immigrant visas between the hours of 8 am and 1230 pm. they proceed to return passports and immigration packets after 2pm, up until 430 pm.

the beneficiary shows up at the convention center parking lot - located right outside the entrance of the diplomatic enclave. you can reach this area by telling any cab driver that you are headed towards the diplomatic enclave - if you plan on parking or driving into this parking lot - there is a 15 rupee fee.

then you proceed to walk into a dirt area, fenced up, with various lines and booths. the only way to figure out where to go is to ask around like a moron, or watch - or read this post :-)

first and foremost - no bags are allowed in - women can take in purses, but no backpacks, or handbags are allowed - and inadvertantly everyone decides to take a bag with them to house all their documentation. don't - place all your documents in a plastic bag - as that is allowed. if you do take a bag, you u gwill have to leave it there, and pay 15 rupees for them to keep it for the day.

secondly, no cell phones are allowed in either. there is a booth that will hold your cell phone, for a charge of 5 rupees - i left my phone there on three occasions, it is pretty safe.

once you get rid of your bags, and cell phone - and make sure you do this first or you will be turned back later to do so, you move on to get a ticket. going to the us embassy costs 30 rupees per person, roundtrip. you buy a ticket, and typically will have to stand in a line for this. the first bus, as of current, that goes to the us embassy leaves at 730 am. the line starts forming at 6 am.

once you buy the ticekt, you go through a check point where they will search you and your belongings (plastic bag of documents) - beyond this check point are four seperate lines. line 4 is the line for the shuttle going to the us and french embassies. the first three lines go elsewhere.

you wait in this line until the shuttle comes. there is one shuttle that goes to the us embassy -it is a smally coaster, not even a bus. it picks up passengers, goes to the french embassy, then the us, then returns, picks up more. in the morning hours, before lunch, it runs frequently.

once you get on the bus, you arrive across the street from us embassy visa section entrance. here, you form another line - a security gaurd lines you up across the street and lets you cross in small groups. once you cross the street, you go through security again, a quick check of you and your belongings. women should be warned to keep minimal items in their purse - lots of things are confiscated - anything with metal - and will be returned when you are done. also, you have to leave behind any lighters, cigarettes, matches, etc. once you pass this check point, you get into another line waiting to enter the embassy.

they let you in a few at a time, and finally, you get to walk into the embassy - where you are confronted by yet another security check - but here there is a metal detector. its like the metal detectors found at most airports - take off belts, shoes, etc. for desi women especially - try not to wear bengals, and earings, and crap. it's just a nuisance. as you are passing through this last checkpoint, they will collect your appointment letters.

you come through this area and arrive kinda in a outdoorsy, yet covered area, with a few chairs/benches, and a little coffe/tea shop that sells small snacks and drinks.

you walk past that area, open the door, and are inside the waiting room, with 12 windows (window 1 being a room).

please keep in mind that in order to get to this place at 8 am, you should be at the convention centet parking lot around 6-630 am. also, you cannot take food in, so you are forced to snacking on whatever crap they have in that little store. it will take til atleast 2 pm, if not later before you can leave. there are no phones inside


My wife did take with her our wedding album buth the CO actually said that you only needed to bring 10 pictures not the whole album but smiled so I think as long as you have enough pictures you should be fine

Khurram

Ali,

First of all Congrats!!!!
Secondly, you will need to file for EAD and once she has that she can apply for her SSN. You will need to Fill out I-765 which can be found at:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765.pdf
The example form can be found at:
http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-765.pdf

Let me know if you need any help as I have reading about this since my wife's interview
Once again Congrats and may you guys a great new life ahead of you

Khurram

Khurram, thnaks very much yaar.

We have moved into new apartment but all the mail that was related to her immigration was sent to my previous address, if I put new address that will be problem?

You are welcome!
I don't think that it should be an issue at all. Just make sure you keep the forwarding on from your old address and make an Infopass appointment just to confirm it as well

Khurram

Congratulations Ali!! Hopefully all the mail waiting will get through with AP much quicker as well.

Your case can take up to weeks before they have the electronic and hard copies matched and in the system. Good luck and they will not tell your case is at the consulate.

Congratulations and hopefully a short AR/AP.

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/NIDDY 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 received AP
.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 on AP
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007
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.
Sayed K-1 (Female/Afghanistan) Interview fall 2006 on AP now 9 1/2 months as of May 22, 2007

here is something for you guys that might help going thru the embassy with a lot of interviews, document requirements, AR/AP information and a post about SSN.


http://www.desinitro.com/joel/islamabad.html

Can someone list all the documents my wife needs to take with her for interview. I am planning to send her everything I can from here so she is all prepared for the interview. Thank you all.

This is what my wife took with her

1. Copy of I-130 approval
2. Marriage Certificate
3. Birth Certificate (original, copy -Translation and copy)
4. Affidavit of Birth – original and copy
5. Copy of School records - Matric, Inter BA and MA
6. NIC (National ID card) – Original and copy
7. Police Certificate – original and copy
8. Medical Report
9. Emails -Cards
10. Phone bills and calling cards(home)
11. Copy of Passport (Khurram- to show dates of travel)
12. Wedding DVD
13. Photo Album and Wedding invitation
14. Consulate Papers - (Interview letter and all documents they had send)
15. Wife’s Passport
16. Wife’s Old passport
17. Photographs - Photos

I got an email from IV unit that they have received our case ELECTRONICALLY but hav'nt received physically yet. so please contact us after 2 WEEKS.

this much take time to reach the physical file?

Data Sheet

can anyone tell me how much it approximately cost for medical and police certificate??

In which city?