VisaJourney.com > Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

jaxguy

Jul 13 2007, 12:40 PM

QUOTE(zaki @ Jul 13 2007, 10:27 AM)

Praise to Almighty GOD

At last i got visa today. I collect Visa and brown envelope from American Express office lahore. Thank God and all of you who helped me alot.

It is valid upto 15th Janurary.

Thanks

Zaki

Mubarak, Mubarak, Bohat Bohat Mubarak Zaki.

Going for Jumma prayer now. Special prayer for everyone in this forum to be reunited with their loved ones soon, very soon. Inshallah

KHURRAM SERAJ

Jul 13 2007, 02:02 PM

QUOTE(jaxguy @ Jul 13 2007, 01:40 PM)

Going for Jumma prayer now. Special prayer for everyone in this forum to be reunited with their loved ones soon, very soon. Inshallah

INSHALLAH!!!

kim_786

Jul 13 2007, 02:05 PM

QUOTE(MaryandMian @ Jul 13 2007, 12:40 PM)

Kim_786 welcome to the Islambad forum and I added you the the list on AR/AP. Do not worry about that part but it keeps up with the type of visa, male or female, and interview date and we post your success of visa in hand too. Good luck on your journey.

Mary

Thank you so much Mary!! I will also keep all of you informed about my case. Hope, they will upgrade it soon. regards, kim

dude4084

Jul 14 2007, 07:56 AM

All praises for Almighty Allah for His great great blessings.

After more than 14 months AP/AR, i got my visa today via Speedex.

I must mention that VJ has helped a lop otherwise there would have been big surprises for me after each passing day.

Few Questions:

1) On my visa, it is written "upon endorsement serves as temporary i 551 evidence permamnent residence for 1 year". What does its mean?

2) What about my education certificates? do i have to get it verfiied by some govt organization so that it become valid there in USA?

3) What if i change my address in USA? which form is to be used by me? What are the quick guidence from you people on this topic?

Thanks
-Dude

(ohhh baygummmm, maiin aa reyaan waaan!

)

scarlethawk

Jul 14 2007, 08:53 AM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 14 2007, 07:56 AM)

All praises for Almighty Allah for His great great blessings.

After more than 14 months AP/AR, i got my visa today via Speedex.
....
(ohhh baygummmm, maiin aa reyaan waaan!

)

Congratulations!

I am so happy for you. You certainly had your share of wait on AP/AR.

MaryandMian

Jul 14 2007, 11:42 AM

Congratulations Dude and I updated your wonderful news!

Mary

jaxguy

Jul 14 2007, 02:13 PM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 14 2007, 08:56 AM)

All praises for Almighty Allah for His great great blessings.

After more than 14 months AP/AR, i got my visa today via Speedex.

I must mention that VJ has helped a lop otherwise there would have been big surprises for me after each passing day.

Congratulations !!!!! this weeks has been really Great for ISB filers. Hope to see many more in near future.

Few Questions:

1) On my visa, it is written "upon endorsement serves as temporary i 551 evidence permamnent residence for 1 year". What does its mean?

It means the stamp is a proof of your permanant residence in USA, until you get Green Card in the mail. Once you enter USA, you will get GC within a month, 2 weeks in some states.

2) What about my education certificates? do i have to get it verfiied by some govt organization so that it become valid there in USA?

If you are planning to continue your education in USA, then every school has their own criteria of verifying certificates. Most of them use thrid party verification services in USA to find out foreign education's equivalent in USA

3) What if i change my address in USA? which form is to be used by me? What are the quick guidence from you people on this topic?

I would recommend not to change your address until you get your Green Card in the mail. Evey time a LPR (green card holder) changes address, USCIS requires to file form AR-11 within 10 days of move.
Here is link to AR-11 form

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thanks
-Dude

(ohhh baygummmm, maiin aa reyaan waaan!

)

waiting4s

Jul 14 2007, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 14 2007, 07:56 AM)

All praises for Almighty Allah for His great great blessings.

After more than 14 months AP/AR, i got my visa today via Speedex.

I must mention that VJ has helped a lop otherwise there would have been big surprises for me after each passing day.

Few Questions:

1) On my visa, it is written "upon endorsement serves as temporary i 551 evidence permamnent residence for 1 year". What does its mean?

2) What about my education certificates? do i have to get it verfiied by some govt organization so that it become valid there in USA?

3) What if i change my address in USA? which form is to be used by me? What are the quick guidence from you people on this topic?

Thanks
-Dude

(ohhh baygummmm, maiin aa reyaan waaan!

)

CONGRATULATION....!

XStrangerX2007

Jul 14 2007, 10:08 PM

Asalam-Alaikum(ww)

CONGRATZZZ TO ALL OF YOU!!! Masha'Allah, It gives the rest of us hope that this journey will end.... for all of us Insha'Allah!! Ameen. Summa Ameen!

My husbands interview is coming near, and Im getting more anxious... one main thing im worried abt is.. that we dont have ANY proof of calling.. i mean i talk to him at least ONCE daily if not more times a day... EVERYDAY.. but i use phone cards and so does he...will this be a big deal???? Has anyone ever gone without proof of phone records?

Another thing is that I havnt seen him for 2 years... because when i came back in 2005 i was 2 months pregnant.. so it would have been difficult to go back.. and then it was even harder after i had my daughter.. I was thinking about going now.. but he said lets just wait and see wht happens and then we can decide wht to do..

He does have our wedding pictures, and our pictures after our marriage, marraige videos, and about 400 actual pics of our daughter and like a thousand on CD... and home videos of our daughter, some cards ive sent him... would this be enough??? Is there anything ele I should send him???

Overall, should I be worried? or will this be enough??
and if you have any other advice pls share!

Masalamah

Ali Khan

Jul 14 2007, 10:48 PM

Congratulations to all of you who have recieved the visa and will soon be with your loved ones. Gives me great hope and inshallah soon we all will have this opportunity as well.

QUOTE(XStrangerX2007 @ Jul 14 2007, 11:08 PM)

Asalam-Alaikum(ww)

CONGRATZZZ TO ALL OF YOU!!! Masha'Allah, It gives the rest of us hope that this journey will end.... for all of us Insha'Allah!! Ameen. Summa Ameen!

My husbands interview is coming near, and Im getting more anxious... one main thing im worried abt is.. that we dont have ANY proof of calling.. i mean i talk to him at least ONCE daily if not more times a day... EVERYDAY.. but i use phone cards and so does he...will this be a big deal???? Has anyone ever gone without proof of phone records?

Another thing is that I havnt seen him for 2 years... because when i came back in 2005 i was 2 months pregnant.. so it would have been difficult to go back.. and then it was even harder after i had my daughter.. I was thinking about going now.. but he said lets just wait and see wht happens and then we can decide wht to do..

He does have our wedding pictures, and our pictures after our marriage, marraige videos, and about 400 actual pics of our daughter and like a thousand on CD... and home videos of our daughter, some cards ive sent him... would this be enough??? Is there anything ele I should send him???

Overall, should I be worried? or will this be enough??
and if you have any other advice pls share!

Masalamah

Personally I would reccomend a visit if you can manage and if not make sure your husband has detailed proof of why you have not been able to meet for two years. Also it would really help to have strong proof of your being in touch with your husband specially if you are not able to visit him before the interview. You can print out emails and chat logs (msn and yahoo etc) if you have them saved. Goodluck for the future.

allyson n fasial

Jul 15 2007, 12:02 AM

Please, anyone with some advice or experience on my issue please help!

Faisal and I were introduced by a friend over the Internet. We spent several months talking before we decided to meet in person. I have heard stories of individuals meeting on the internet and trying to file k1/k3 and being denied. I am in the process of filling out the paperwork for us, but I am not sure how to word the section about how we met. Should I say a friend introduced us? Should I mention the internet? Should i not? I heard of a case where a couple met on the internet and they were denied a k3. It took them 3 years to figure it out.

I know that we have our work cut out for us. Being that I am a white American, I know the government will not see the natural connection between Faisal and I.

Please, anyone with suggestions!

nair1

Jul 15 2007, 12:55 AM

Many congratulations and good luck to Zaki and Dude.!
Nair.

zaki

Jul 15 2007, 01:58 AM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 14 2007, 05:56 PM)

All praises for Almighty Allah for His great great blessings.

After more than 14 months AP/AR, i got my visa today via Speedex.

I must mention that VJ has helped a lop otherwise there would have been big surprises for me after each passing day.

Few Questions:

1) On my visa, it is written "upon endorsement serves as temporary i 551 evidence permamnent residence for 1 year". What does its mean?

2) What about my education certificates? do i have to get it verfiied by some govt organization so that it become valid there in USA?

3) What if i change my address in USA? which form is to be used by me? What are the quick guidence from you people on this topic?

Thanks
-Dude

(ohhh baygummmm, maiin aa reyaan waaan!

)

CONGRATULATIOINS DUDE

MaryandMian

Jul 15 2007, 07:22 AM

QUOTE(XStrangerX2007 @ Jul 14 2007, 10:08 PM)

Asalam-Alaikum(ww)

CONGRATZZZ TO ALL OF YOU!!! Masha'Allah, It gives the rest of us hope that this journey will end.... for all of us Insha'Allah!! Ameen. Summa Ameen!

My husbands interview is coming near, and Im getting more anxious... one main thing im worried abt is.. that we dont have ANY proof of calling.. i mean i talk to him at least ONCE daily if not more times a day... EVERYDAY.. but i use phone cards and so does he...will this be a big deal???? Has anyone ever gone without proof of phone records?

Another thing is that I havnt seen him for 2 years... because when i came back in 2005 i was 2 months pregnant.. so it would have been difficult to go back.. and then it was even harder after i had my daughter.. I was thinking about going now.. but he said lets just wait and see wht happens and then we can decide wht to do..

He does have our wedding pictures, and our pictures after our marriage, marraige videos, and about 400 actual pics of our daughter and like a thousand on CD... and home videos of our daughter, some cards ive sent him... would this be enough??? Is there anything ele I should send him???

Overall, should I be worried? or will this be enough??
and if you have any other advice pls share!

Masalamah

Hello,

This may be a problem and I suggest you go for his interview if at all possible. I know one CR1 here that was able to get their phone calls from the internet carrier they were buying their cards from. The embassy put them on AR/AP and asked for the newer calls listed and it was a lot of work to provide. She had to highlight the 800 company number and it going into his cell in Pakistan. If you cannot they will just make sure you have other proofs. I would get internet chats, any bills you have added his name too in the states like utilities, mortgage, etc. Ali Khan is correct in saying to make sure you have detailed proof of not being back to Pakistan.

MaryandMian

Jul 15 2007, 07:31 AM

QUOTE(allyson n fasial @ Jul 15 2007, 12:02 AM)

Please, anyone with some advice or experience on my issue please help!

Faisal and I were introduced by a friend over the Internet. We spent several months talking before we decided to meet in person. I have heard stories of individuals meeting on the internet and trying to file k1/k3 and being denied. I am in the process of filling out the paperwork for us, but I am not sure how to word the section about how we met. Should I say a friend introduced us? Should I mention the internet? Should i not? I heard of a case where a couple met on the internet and they were denied a k3. It took them 3 years to figure it out. My husband and I met over the internet and talked for over one year before he asked me to marry and our meeting. When I submitted our forms I wrote out the details of the internet and after we decided to marry we kept chat logs. Meeting on the internet is not going to produce a denial --- denials are from not having on going proof, enough proof, or that the person is already married, etc.

I know that we have our work cut out for us. Being that I am a white American, I know the government will not see the natural connection between Faisal and I. I am white American too, they will ask his family if they agree to the marriage what is your religion, any previous marriages or kids and what religion are they,kids names and dates of birth, where will he live, and ask indepth questions so just be prepared and honest and look for being put in AR/AP for them to thouroughly investigate your relationship so make sure you keep phone records that can be pulled and looked at. I kept an International plan on my phone until after his POE. I made one call weekly on this landline and printed off the records monthly for him. We used phone cards to talk daily

but there was no detailed records on this call. Keep emails, and if you marry and file the K3 make sure to add him to what bills you have if possible.

Good luck on your journey.

Mary

Please, anyone with suggestions!

faal4anisa

Jul 15 2007, 07:50 AM

Hi Dude4084

Heartiest Congratulations and wish u a happy reunion.

God bless us all.

dude4084

Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other?

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier?

Thanks

-Dude

MaryandMian

Jul 15 2007, 02:42 PM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM)

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other? You can use any POE most K1s use JFK to get the temp EAD.

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier? You can use any carrier you wish and Mian flew into the USA on Emirates and had a much more enjoyable and cheaper flight then my PIA.

Thanks

-Dude

jayelz1

Jul 15 2007, 11:12 PM

As-Salam Alkyum,

I recently got engaged in peshawar and cant wait for my fiance Any one apply for a k1 recently?

zaki

Jul 16 2007, 02:09 AM

QUOTE(MaryandMian @ Jul 16 2007, 12:42 AM)

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM)

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other? You can use any POE most K1s use JFK to get the temp EAD.

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier? You can use any carrier you wish and Mian flew into the USA on Emirates and had a much more enjoyable and cheaper flight then my PIA.

Thanks

-Dude

I am also planning to use Emirates. It is cheaper than PIA.

Zaki

chicago

Jul 16 2007, 06:14 AM

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

hp81

Jul 16 2007, 07:42 AM

Congratulations Chicago and Dude, C'mon we need more good news

MaryandMian

Jul 16 2007, 07:47 AM

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 06:14 AM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

Congratulations Chicago, Would you please let the forum know when she has the visa in hand. We will then change the information on the AR/AP to reflect visa in hand. Come on Islamabad is on a roll lets have some more good news.

zaki

Jul 16 2007, 08:08 AM

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 04:14 PM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

Good news CONGRATULATIONS CHICAGO

Zaki

Aftab N Sadia

Jul 16 2007, 08:41 AM

Congratulations Chicago, wow this is amazing, past week has been amazing for islamabad vjs,

pray for us too! and have safe journey and pleasant life with u loved ones zaki, due, chicago and rest of u who have their visa's in their hand,

aftab!

MaryandMian

Jul 16 2007, 08:49 AM

2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

UNKNOWN STATUS
MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

VISA IN HAND
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
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
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
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
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 and on AP received visa 07/13/2007
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
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
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP Visa in hand on 07/13/07.
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 2007 visa in hand June 12, 2007
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and Visa in hand May 21, 2007

ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSSING OR REVIEW
Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????
Ali Khan CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
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
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007on AP
ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007 awaiting visa via courrier.
.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
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP awaiting visa via courier.
Niddy CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview 01/05/07 on AP now.
Jeremy Tentis K3 (Female) Interview 06/22/07 and on AP now.
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
nnn K3 (Female) - Interviewed June 2007 on AP

AWAITING INTERVIEW(S)
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007
Hp81 K3 (Male) Interview 07/24/07
Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview
Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)
Data Sheet K-3 (Female) Interview September 26, 2007
Waiting4s K3 (Female) - Interview September 11, 2007
fareash (K3) male - Interview - August 28 2007
Kjan CR1 (Male) Afghanistan - Interviewed March 2007 and on AP.
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007
Kim_786 CR-1/IR-1 (Female) -

kim_786

Jul 16 2007, 09:16 AM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 14 2007, 08:56 AM)

All praises for Almighty Allah for His great great blessings.

After more than 14 months AP/AR, i got my visa today via Speedex.

I must mention that VJ has helped a lop otherwise there would have been big surprises for me after each passing day.

Few Questions:

1) On my visa, it is written "upon endorsement serves as temporary i 551 evidence permamnent residence for 1 year". What does its mean?

2) What about my education certificates? do i have to get it verfiied by some govt organization so that it become valid there in USA?

3) What if i change my address in USA? which form is to be used by me? What are the quick guidence from you people on this topic?

Thanks
-Dude

(ohhh baygummmm, maiin aa reyaan waaan!

)

Congratulation Dude!!! Now Enjoy!!!

MaryandMian

Jul 16 2007, 09:40 AM

QUOTE(jayelz1 @ Jul 15 2007, 11:12 PM)

As-Salam Alkyum,

I recently got engaged in peshawar and cant wait for my fiance Any one apply for a k1 recently?

Just wanted to say hello and welcome to the Islamabad forum and once you start processing your paperwork let the forum know so we can add you to the waiting for interview list. Good luck on your journey.

Mary

Dood Wala

Jul 16 2007, 10:46 AM

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM)

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other?

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier?
No you can't. you must not. first visit to USA must be experienced through PIA. or else they won't let you land at USA.

Thanks

-Dude

waiting4s

Jul 16 2007, 11:58 AM

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 06:14 AM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

Congrats!

nnnn

Jul 16 2007, 11:58 AM

QUOTE(Dood Wala @ Jul 16 2007, 10:46 AM)

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM)

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other?

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier?
No you can't. you must not. first visit to USA must be experienced through PIA. or else they won't let you land at USA.

Thanks

-Dude

Is it required to use PIA for entering USA with K3 for the first time? or can one use Emirates or any other airline?

Thanks

waiting4s

Jul 16 2007, 12:06 PM

QUOTE(nnnn @ Jul 16 2007, 11:58 AM)

QUOTE(Dood Wala @ Jul 16 2007, 10:46 AM)

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM)

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other?

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier?
No you can't. you must not. first visit to USA must be experienced through PIA. or else they won't let you land at USA.

Thanks

-Dude

Is it required to use PIA for entering USA with K3 for the first time? or can one use Emirates or any other airline?

Thanks

He is just kidding....

KHURRAM SERAJ

Jul 16 2007, 12:40 PM

Lots of Great news this last week, Congrats to all!

Dood Wala

Jul 16 2007, 01:42 PM

QUOTE(nnnn @ Jul 16 2007, 11:58 AM)

QUOTE(Dood Wala @ Jul 16 2007, 10:46 AM)

QUOTE(dude4084 @ Jul 15 2007, 02:24 PM)

Thank you for congratulating me and replying my questions.

Now i would like that some minute questions must be asked to make the things clear to myself

1) Can my POE be only Houston? Can it be NY? or any other?

2) is it necessary that i reach USA by PIA only? Can i take some other carrier?
No you can't. you must not. first visit to USA must be experienced through PIA. or else they won't let you land at USA.

Thanks

-Dude

Is it required to use PIA for entering USA with K3 for the first time? or can one use Emirates or any other airline?

Thanks

I command you to fly nothing but PIA. After all you must keep the nation pride. Soon it'll be a new Law for new immigrants to fly on PIA.

KHURRAM SERAJ

Jul 16 2007, 02:52 PM

QUOTE(Dood Wala @ Jul 16 2007, 02:42 PM)

I command you to fly nothing but PIA. After all you must keep the nation pride. Soon it'll be a new Law for new immigrants to fly on PIA.

LOL

sufi

Jul 16 2007, 03:17 PM

Congratulations Chicago.

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 07:14 AM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

nnnn

Jul 16 2007, 03:19 PM

lol... I tried PIA once 13 years ago, and I think that is my last time on it

allyson n fasial

Jul 16 2007, 03:35 PM

Hi All,
Thanks again mary for the information. I greatly appreciate it as I am sure most of us are overwhelmed with this process and the possiblity of being denied.

What are the looking for when they ask me about my religion? I am not Muslim, but I know that the Qu'ran states that a Muslim can marry a Christian.

I have a few more questions that maybe someone has some answers to. I heard that you can file for a K1 and while it is being processed, get married and change to a k3. How does this affect the amount of time it takes to get an interview? Does changing in the middle affect the process? I am looking for the quickest but the smartest way to be with Faisal.

Also, I read that someone was asked in the interview if members from both families were present. Does this affect your iligebility? My father is disabled and it is very hard for him to travel. I may not have anyone from my family be present at a wedding in Pakistan.

To all of you out there, I wish you the best of luck and hope you will soon be reunited with your loved ones.

MaryandMian

Jul 16 2007, 03:50 PM

QUOTE(allyson n fasial @ Jul 16 2007, 03:35 PM)

Hi All,
Thanks again mary for the information. I greatly appreciate it as I am sure most of us are overwhelmed with this process and the possiblity of being denied.

What are the looking for when they ask me about my religion? I am not Muslim, but I know that the Qu'ran states that a Muslim can marry a Christian. Yes, they may ask to see if you are convert or not? Yes a Muslim man can marry a Christian and their kids will be raised Muslim. A muslim lady cannot marry a Christian man. If you have not read and studied the religion I suggest that you do so for your own information and understanding. I am a convert.

I have a few more questions that maybe someone has some answers to. I heard that you can file for a K1 and while it is being processed, get married and change to a k3. NO misinformation once you marry you have to void the K1 and start a new petition of K3 or CR1. How does this affect the amount of time it takes to get an interview? Does changing in the middle affect the process? I am looking for the quickest but the smartest way to be with Faisal. K1 are usually the fastest but a man can get stuck in a name check and it can take a long time to get cleared.

Also, I read that someone was asked in the interview if members from both families were present. Does this affect your iligebility? My father is disabled and it is very hard for him to travel. I may not have anyone from my family be present at a wedding in Pakistan. You do not need to have USC family present for Nikkah wedding in Pakistan but it would be nice. They will want to have pictues of the wedding and may ask for a list of attendees and contact information. We had a field investigation and they did contact the Nikkah attendess and verified the information. My parents are dead and my sons were too young to go to Pakistan when I traveled and married but we took plenty of pictures.

To all of you out there, I wish you the best of luck and hope you will soon be reunited with your loved ones.

Anybody else please feel free to give her your views.
Mary

chicago

Jul 16 2007, 03:52 PM

QUOTE(sufi @ Jul 16 2007, 03:17 PM)

Congratulations Chicago.

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 07:14 AM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

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QUOTE(waiting4s @ Jul 16 2007, 11:58 AM)

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 06:14 AM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

Congrats!

Thank you very much

chicago

Jul 16 2007, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(hp81 @ Jul 16 2007, 07:42 AM)

Congratulations Chicago and Dude, C'mon we need more good news

Thank you

QUOTE

Congratulations Chicago, Would you please let the forum know when she has the visa in hand. We will then change the information on the AR/AP to reflect visa in hand. Come on Islamabad is on a roll lets have some more good news.

Thanks

Thank you Zaki and Aftab

desparado

Jul 16 2007, 06:42 PM

Another good news!! We got our visa!!! My fiance got his visa on the 12th ... the AMEX people called him on the 11th and asked him to come pick his stuff from their office =) Inshallah he is gonna be here soon!!

Thanks to all VJers for their help and support and alot of prayers for all the others in the waiting mode. The good news is that ISL embassy has seem to pick up the slack

Inshallah all of you will hear good news soon too!

Anddddd ... I will need some more support in the coming months regarding AOS etc ... soooo thanks in advance for that =)

MaryandMian

Jul 16 2007, 06:46 PM

wow more great news!

Congratulations and know you are so excited about planning a homecoming.

2007 Results and AR/AP Statistics

UNKNOWN STATUS
MEDIA CR-1/IR-1 UNKNOWN
TSHAH2006 K-3 UNKNOWN
CANUHANDLEIT (Male) UNKNOWN
MISSINGHIM K-3 (Male) UNKNOWN
ASISUN K-3 UNKNOWN

VISA IN HAND
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
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
RKHALID CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 06, OCT,2006 VISA RECEIVED 30, DEC,2006
JULIEYANN CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 01, AUG,2006 VISA RECEIVED 26, FEB,2007
FASEL CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 13, DEC,2006 VISA RECEIVED 15, MAR,2007
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
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 and on AP received visa 07/13/2007
CED8 K-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 20, FEB,2007 VISA RECEIVED 04, MAR,2007
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
ZAKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 29, MAR,2007 ON AP Visa in hand on 07/13/07.
OASRIZ K-3(FEMALE) Interview June 5, 2007 visa in hand June 12, 2007
Ali1978 K3 (female) Feb 06,2007 on AR and now April 27th on AP, visa in hand May 24, 2007
Chigal K-3 (Male) Interview November 2006 and Visa in hand May 21, 2007
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP and Visa in hand July 12, 2007

ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSSING OR REVIEW
Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,2006 ON AP
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
DDX K-1 INTERVIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP
PAIN07 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) AP second time after approved waiver. Interview 2005 waiver approved fall 2006 1st AP 10/06
NAIR1 CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON APR,2006 ON AP
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 ON AP
SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP
ADIL KHAN K-3(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 30, JAN,2007 ????????
Ali Khan CR-1/1R-1 (Male) (PK-CANADA) INTERVIEW ON 21, FEB,2007 ON AP
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
KJO K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP
AFTAB&SADIA K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, MAY,2007on AP
ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007 awaiting visa via courrier.
.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
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP awaiting visa via courier.
Niddy CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview 01/05/07 on AP now.
Jeremy Tentis K3 (Female) Interview 06/22/07 and on AP now.
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
nnn K3 (Female) - Interviewed June 2007 on AP

AWAITING INTERVIEW(S)
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007
Hp81 K3 (Male) Interview 07/24/07
Scarlethawk CR-1/IR-1 (female & child) Interview
Jaxguy CR-1/IR-1 (female, kids)
Data Sheet K-3 (Female) Interview September 26, 2007
Waiting4s K3 (Female) - Interview September 11, 2007
fareash (K3) male - Interview - August 28 2007
Kjan CR1 (Male) Afghanistan - Interviewed March 2007 and on AP.
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007
Kim_786 CR-1/IR-1 (Female) -

desparado

Jul 16 2007, 06:49 PM

The number of males getting the visa is increasing =)

waiting4s

Jul 16 2007, 08:25 PM

QUOTE(desparado @ Jul 16 2007, 06:42 PM)

Another good news!! We got our visa!!! My fiance got his visa on the 12th ... the AMEX people called him on the 11th and asked him to come pick his stuff from their office =) Inshallah he is gonna be here soon!!

Thanks to all VJers for their help and support and alot of prayers for all the others in the waiting mode. The good news is that ISL embassy has seem to pick up the slack

Inshallah all of you will hear good news soon too!

Anddddd ... I will need some more support in the coming months regarding AOS etc ... soooo thanks in advance for that =)

Congratulations!

browneyedgirl

Jul 16 2007, 08:27 PM

QUOTE(jayelz1 @ Jul 16 2007, 12:12 AM)

As-Salam Alkyum,

I recently got engaged in peshawar and cant wait for my fiance Any one apply for a k1 recently?

Im headed for Peshawar too in a few months. Whats it like there?

faal4anisa

Jul 16 2007, 09:09 PM

Heartiest Congratulations to CHICAGO and DESPERADO for getting their visa. So July 2007 bringing alot of good news lets hope it bring for me too.

God bless us all

sufi

Jul 16 2007, 09:15 PM

Heartiest Congratulations.

QUOTE(desparado @ Jul 16 2007, 07:42 PM)

Another good news!! We got our visa!!! My fiance got his visa on the 12th ... the AMEX people called him on the 11th and asked him to come pick his stuff from their office =) Inshallah he is gonna be here soon!!

Thanks to all VJers for their help and support and alot of prayers for all the others in the waiting mode. The good news is that ISL embassy has seem to pick up the slack

Inshallah all of you will hear good news soon too!

Anddddd ... I will need some more support in the coming months regarding AOS etc ... soooo thanks in advance for that =)

jaxguy

Jul 16 2007, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(chicago @ Jul 16 2007, 07:14 AM)

Hi Everyone,

I got an email from embassy that my wife's visa has been sent out today. Thanks everyone for their support and sharing the information. It took 20 days from interview to the mailing of visa.

Thanks

Congratulations chicago. Glad this process is over for you. Welcome to USA

jaxguy

Jul 16 2007, 09:51 PM

QUOTE(desparado @ Jul 16 2007, 07:42 PM)

Another good news!! We got our visa!!! My fiance got his visa on the 12th ... the AMEX people called him on the 11th and asked him to come pick his stuff from their office =) Inshallah he is gonna be here soon!!

Thanks to all VJers for their help and support and alot of prayers for all the others in the waiting mode. The good news is that ISL embassy has seem to pick up the slack

Inshallah all of you will hear good news soon too!

Anddddd ... I will need some more support in the coming months regarding AOS etc ... soooo thanks in advance for that =)

Great News.....Congratulations....... Go Islamabad.......