kARACHI

She When I got the email it took them 10 days after that to get the packet to my wife
Don't worry and get all the documents togather as some can take some time



Ok, In Karachi My wife paid PKR 1500 to the ASI and got the police Certificate from the Local Police Station. Medical cost my wife PKR 3500 from Agha Khan

-Khurram

Thank you Khurram.

No problem, Let me know if you need any more information regarding anything in karachi

I sent her my tax returns (past three years), my Certificate of Naturalization and copy of my passport in addition to what Khurram has stated. I also sent bank statements and letter from employer because when I emailed embassy they replied and asked me to have the bank statements and a letter from employer, if possible. Proof of payment of $380.00 at NVC, because the interview letter stated that she needs to pay $380.00 at the embassy, so if you have already paid at NVC, send a copy of money order or certified check if you have.

http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/pakistan/im_nutshell.html

Sad.

I guess they got sick of people walking-in and asking for updates. One more option out of the window. :-(

Opinion regarding nikah and I-130 needed ....

A lot of people do nikahs in Pakistan and than come back and file for I-130 and at a later date go back and rukhsati happens.

My question is .... technically ... can you file I-130 if the marriage wasn't consummated (which is rukhsati, right)?

Thanks Khurram and chicago. Also please list all forms US Consulate sends to beneficiary. Can I download those forms and have them ready for my wife?

Its been more than 10 days since I sent letter to NVC to upgrade my wife's case and I haven't heard anything back. Do they usually take this long? I am starting to get worried now. Does anyone have experience with NVC upgrading a petition? please share your thoughts. Thanks

hey everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. I havent been on here for a while. I hope everyone is doing ok. I wonder if shon's hubby's case got approved?! Anyone has any news? Miss Mary! miss Laney!

I got a job with AT&T, and you guys know how corperate America jobs are. I am busy as hell.

Hope everyone is with their loved ones soon!

how many jobs do you have?

we got DENIED... hell if I know why..
anyways I got a new job Law Enforcement! what a career change.

The only forms needed for CR1 at the embassy that I know of is Completed and signed DS-230 Part 1 and 2 forms and I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required.

Khurram



I have a cousin that did that and was fine so I think yes you would be fine



I thought they took approx 30 days to upgrade a petition but don't know for sure

My nikkah was in November 2001 and wife file I-130 in 2002 and rukhsati was in 2004. I told CO about this even he did not ask me about this. Then he ask me to show both function pictures.



Zaki

As far as I know the legal document that establishes the marriage date is the Nikah Nama. Islamicaly and legally you are considered married on the date in the nikah nama. The delayed ruksati is just cultural horse***t. I do not think consummation comes into play at all.

This is what packet 3.5 (CR-1) from the embassy asks for:
1- Ds-230 part 1 and part 2 (remember you sign part 1 but do not sign part 2, you sign it infront of the CO).
2- Orignal copy of Marriage certificate and translated copy (if marriage certificate was in Urdu).
3-Police Certificate.
4-Medical report (no X-rays reports).
5-Death or divorce certificate of previous marriage (this options only apply to Beneficiary).
6- If I-864 is not submitted at NVC, must turn it in with Packet 3.5
7- If I-864 submitted at NVC, then the beneficiary must write a 1 page letter stating that the petitioner has submitted the I-864 at the NVC.
8- 2 pictures.
9- orignal copy of Birth Certificate and translated copy (if orignal was in Urdu).

Called DOS again today and they said he security clearence is still pending
I am going to call every 3 to 4 days (Iknow it doesn't make a difference but......)

I just sent EAD on 06/05/07 for my wife. Would she has an interview before she gets EAD Card?
ALI

No Interview for EAD just a Biometrix appointment at the local USCIS office

Hang in there buddy, Inshallah your wifes AP will be over soon.
Calling probably wont make a difference, but it gives you something to look forward to every 3-4 days.

Thanks..INSHALLAH!

Thanks Khurram, wait is all we can. It sucks though......

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This is what packet 3.5 (CR-1) from the embassy asks for:
1- Ds-230 part 1 and part 2 (remember you sign part 1 but do not sign part 2, you sign it infront of the CO).
2- Orignal copy of Marriage certificate and translated copy (if marriage certificate was in Urdu).
3-Police Certificate.
4-Medical report (no X-rays reports).
5-Death or divorce certificate of previous marriage (this options only apply to Beneficiary).
6- If I-864 is not submitted at NVC, must turn it in with Packet 3.5
7- If I-864 submitted at NVC, then the beneficiary must write a 1 page letter stating that the petitioner has submitted the I-864 at the NVC.
8- 2 pictures.
9- orignal copy of Birth Certificate and translated copy (if orignal was in Urdu).
[/quote]

Thanks us1415

I know this has been answered before, but I must ask again. My wife's travel agent continues to insist that she'll need a transit visa for the UK.. when her PIA flight will travel from islamabad to chicago and stopover briefly in manchester.

Every website I've checked states if you have a US entrance visa, you don't need a UK transit visa. I've asked her to talk to PIA directly and/or a different travel agent.

Unless, rules have recently changed, could someone confirm that they did not need one traveling through the UK to the US on a K3 visa?

Thank you very much and good luck everyone.

I know you don't need one and Ali's wife just came on K3 without a transit visa.

Well if this helps, when we travel from PIA, at Manchester you get a transit pass, for security check they look at your boaring pass and your Passport, if you have valid visa stamp you dont' have to worry.

To ease ur mine call the UK embassy here n the states an ask them thats what i did to find out if my finance needed transit visa for Amsterdam

I emailed the British High Commision in Islamabad and they said she will not need a transit visa, you can also email them at Cons.Islamabad@fco.gov.uk


Their Website also says:
You asked if a national of Pakistan needs a visa to pass through the UK in transit.

Yes, you need a Direct Airside Transit (DAT) visa, unless you hold one of the following:
# a valid visa for entry to Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from another country or territory to the country in respect of which the visa is held;
# a valid visa for entry to Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from the country in respect of which the visa is held to another country or territory;
# a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom as part of a journey from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America to another country or territory, provided that the transit passenger does not seek to transit the United Kingdom on a date more than six months from the date on which he last entered Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States of America with a valid visa for entry to that country;
# a valid USA I-551 Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 21st April 1998;
# a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 28th June 2002;
# a valid common format Category D visa for entry to an EEA State;
# a valid common format residence permit issued by an EEA State pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No. 1030/2002;


A valid U.S. immigrant visa packet (form 155A/155B) is a 'valid visa' for DATV exemption purposes.

K3 packet is also called 155A

I emailed BHC in Islamabad about 2-3 weeks ago regarding this and according to them, no visa is required. I have posted the whole email reply earlier.

I think you need to get a different travel agent, obiviously the present one is clueless.

I received this today ...

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The visa petition you mentioned in your inquiry has recently been
forwarded to the US Embassy/Consulate General. Please allow 10-15
business days for the Embassy/Consulate General to receive the petition.
------------------------

... looks like my wife's IR-1 case is heading to Islamabad. A couple of related questions ...

What is the next step? Will the embassy call or send a postal mail? Is it sent via a courier service? What documents are needed for IR-1 cases?

She will get Packet 3 in the mail from AMEX Courier Services.

This is what packet 3.5 (CR-1) from the embassy asks for:
1- Ds-230 part 1 and part 2 (remember you sign part 1 but do not sign part 2, you sign it infront of the CO).
2- Orignal copy of Marriage certificate and translated copy (if marriage certificate was in Urdu).
3-Police Certificate.
4-Medical report (no X-rays reports).
5-Death or divorce certificate of previous marriage (this options only apply to Beneficiary).
6- If I-864 is not submitted at NVC, must turn it in with Packet 3.5
7- If I-864 submitted at NVC, then the beneficiary must write a 1 page letter stating that the petitioner has submitted the I-864 at the NVC.
8- 2 pictures.
9- orignal copy of Birth Certificate and translated copy (if orignal was in Urdu).

Hmm, DS-230 and I-864 were both submitted to NVC, so I trust the list above sans those two?

Any ideas when we should be expecting packet 3.5? Is the interview scheduled at the time of packet 3.5 as well?

scarlethawk, please share your timeline or PM if you like.
Congratulation on completing one more step.

Timelines are gruesome (at least the first line). Anyway, here it is ...

Aug 2002 I-130 for spouse in F2A category
Jan 2007 Petition upgraded to IR1 at CSC
Jan 2007 Filed I-130 for child
Feb 2007 Spouse I-130 approved and moved to NVC
Apr 2007 Child I-130 approved and moved to NVC
Jun 2007 Spouse case done at NVC

Congratulations on this step completion -- your journey has been a long one. Your wife will get packet 3.5 and must submit it back to the consulate/embasy and then they will send her packet 4 which is actually a letter with her appointment date and time.

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 **NOIR May 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
Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview
Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)

I made reservations to meet my husband to be, at peshawar airport in October. This will be my first time in Pakistan. I am wondering if anybody has been in this airport and if there were any problems that occured? I am alittle nervouse about it becouse this is only my second time that Ive been out of the country. He says I have nothing to worry about.

I'm filing K3 for my wife and also in the process of getting these forms ready to be sent out to my wife in Karachi. Does anyone know if I should fill out I-864 or I-134 for Affidavit of Support. A friend of of mine whose brother-in-law got interviewed in Islamabad send me a copy of the letter they sent him that letter asks for an I-134 only. I have read that for K3, only I-134 is required but I have read conflicting information from different sources.

If anyone can confirm whether I should fill out I-1864 or I-134, I'd appreciate it.

Khurram/Oasriz & Anyone else,

I may sound like a broken record, but I am going nuts trying to figure out if I should go or not. Tickets are very expensive (1,650) + other expenses while I am there. Everyone is advising to save my money and vacation time to enjoy with my wife here when she comes to the US. The confusion is that i've seen many women going on AP now. Some had said that it doesn't make a difference if i'm there. I somehow think that me being there will help. AM I allowed in the interview, maybe my case will be stronger????? Not to mention, I really miss my wife too.

Zeyad,

In my basic opinion, I think it's already predetermined if your wife will go on AP/AR just from her name and the procedures the embassy uses to confirm background checks. They are not giving visa's immediately anymore it seems and I believe (and hope) my wife is not on any major AP right now. All signs show she will receive her visa shorty as they took all her documents and did not hand her any forms stating AP/AR.

I don't believe you will be allowed in the actual interview with the US interviewier. There is a shorter pre-interview that takes place which I think you can attend. Please see my review of my wife's interview that took place last week for full details.

If your wife can prove to them you are indeed married and have all the documents stated on the checklist, I don't know how much you being in attendance will affect the matter.

I'm sure others might have better experience with this than me.

Good luck with everything.

Tareq,

My wife's K3 visa was last week in Islamabad and she needed my I-134 form, not the I-864.

Furthermore, your wife will receive a detailed checklist from the embassy stating everything else that is needed.

Good luck.

Sorry for my ignorance. What is AP/AR? I couldn't figure out this acronym.

Thanks!

I advise you first get vacinated against illness in pakistan contact the CDC reguarding what shots you can get. I recommend this because, pakistan is NASTY, the water is not good either. you are bound to get some kind if stomic illness. I will also advise you never to drink the water there. dont even brush your teeth with that water, never use ice. drink only bottled water and bottle drinks. also have your husband to be to taste your food before taking. bring shower gell instead of bar soap because, if the water problem- showe gel gets a better foam vs bar soap, bring wet wipes, and extra lady products. bring something for diareaa, upset tummy.

Administrative Processing or Administrative Review ... that's generally done after the interview and can take a few days to a year or two to complete before a visa is issued. Generally referred to as AP/AR *hell*.

At the end of the day it is your choice. I am planning on being there for my wifes interview, as they have sent my wifes K3 to the embassy and I also think my being there will make a difference. I will be in the same boat with expensive tickets, expenses, few vacation days, etc. The way I see it, one way or the other at least I'll have some time to spend with my wife. The way I see it is if you can go, then you should go. Remember its only money, you can always earn more or make adjustments, but everyday without her is a day you will never get back. Like you said... I really miss my wife too.

Thanks! I thought they do it only for male applicants. Have they started doing it for female applicants now? I have heard people being stuck for years in Administrative Processing.

You will need to fill out I-134 for K3

I understand that everyday spent away from your wife you will never get back and that the reason why I didn't go for the interview will go Inshallah once she has the visa as then we can plan everything together the shopping for the new life you will be starting and prep for everything else plus This will be the her first trip to US and I would rather be at the POE with her and the lonnnng flight. In the end it's your choice but I don't think you being there or not makes any difference to AP/AR



AP: Administrative Processing
AR: Administrative Review

This is when the Embassy does a Security /Background check on the beneficiary before issuing a visa

Ok first of all I wouldn't Call Pakistan "Nasty" as they try to do the best with the resources they have. I lived there as my life and I am I think I am in better health then a lot of people who have drank "Clean" water all their life. That being said I would suggest as a precaution because your immune system is not used to the bacteria that exists in that part of the world please get your vaccinations and when something doesn't LOOK clean then it probably isn't so try to avoid that kind of stuff and don't worry you'll be fine and try to enjoy your trip with your hubby as the Northern parts of Pakistan are one of the most Beautiful landscapes in the world.

Khurram