Welcome to the USA neighbor and sorry to hear that your feeling a little under the weather.

Welcome to the US!! Take care of yourself!! regards, kim

I face the same problem on 29th july when arrived to JFK and waiting almost 3 hours at POE.



Zaki

Congrats ZAKI and A1V for arriving in USA and a happy reunion and hope get better soon.

Congrats TIMEFRAME receiving a visa and a happy reunion too.

Congrats SUFI for a suceesful interview.

Khurrum hopes your wife too get visa soon as female are lucky enough they dont have a prolong AP.

God bless us all.

Congrats!

Thanks and GOD bless you all.

I went to the travel agency and these people are ufffffffff they are giving me the price for one way ticket for PIA 61,500($1,000).

I don't wanna take any other airline coz I heard that at Dubai or in London they give you hard time at the immigration counter when you proceed towards US flight.

What date are you looking for and which Airport do you plan on having as your POE

Congratulations Time Frame

Hi Khurram!

I am planning to leave sometimes after 9th and looking at Chicago, O'Hare airport which is closer to my town.

Hey Timeframe,
My hubby had a short layover in Heathrow and had no problems at all. A direct flight would be ideal, but if you need to save some $, a short layover might be nice in London or Dubai. You can stretch your legs.

If I request expedite for an emergency..then they should see him right away...no? I mean I am a born US citizen..what the hell...they have to do it.

I need a information regarding a DATV Visa, went to fedex office and they told me that despite if u had an US immigrant visa u required a DATV visa even u transit in UK and not to leave the airport so will u pls give some information on it they also show me a form for applying DATV visa.

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;

Notes:

A valid U.S. immigrant visa packet (form 155A/155B) is a 'valid visa' for DATV exemption purposes.
An expired I-551 Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 21 April 1998 when accompanied by an I-797 letter issued by the Bureau of Citizenship authorizing its extension, exempts the holder from the DATV requirement.
Holding either an I-512 Parole letter or an I-797C (Notice of Action) instead of a valid U.S. visa; or a Transportation Letter instead of a valid U.S. Permanent Residence Card issued on or after 21 April 1998 does NOT qualify for exemption from the DAT visa requirement.
Holding a valid travel document with a U.S. ADIT stamp worded – “Processed for I-551. TEMPORARY EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE VALID UNTIL…. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED” does NOT qualify for exemption from the DAT visa requirement.
Whether holders of non-national (including refugee travel documents) require a DATV depends on their nationality and whether they qualify for one of the exemptions listed above. So, for instance, the holder of a non-national travel document (e.g. a refugee travel document) who is a national or a citizen of one of the countries listed on the DATV list (e.g. Afghanistan) will require a direct airside transit visa if they are traveling to the UK to transit on to a third country.

Link: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/UKVisasD...cation=Pakistan

I paid 55,680Rs. for PIA ISB to JFK. I think it is because of holiday season. My wife came to US few months ago and the fare was around 46,000rs.


Zaki

Salaam... I hope everyone is doing good,

How long is the K3 visa valid for? meaning once it is received from the embassy, when is the latest the spouse needs to enter USA by?

Thanks

CONGRATSS TIME FRAME! Hope u have a safe journey insha'Allah.

I had a quick question, I just moved yesterday. my husbands interview was successful (july 25,2007) but he is now on AP. Do I still need to update my address? Phone Number?? And where should I update it??

Thaks in Advance!

I finally bought the ticket for 61,000 and its confirmed by PIA. I would like ask a quick question here that I also received a brown envelope with my passport which is sealed but on top of that it has a sheet attached with my picture and all of my biographic details. In that sheet they put my previous US address where I use to live 6 years ago as my final address in the US, now no one lives there what should I do to change that coz I think they will mail my 10years G.C at that address. Can I change that address at the port of entry by explaining the situation or not?

Thanks!!!!

I would not suggest changing anything that embassy has put in that envolop. I do not know which city are you in. You may want to call or email the embassy and discuss this issue with them. By the way, didn't you write in your IV Application where u want them to mail your green card?? I believe that is where they will mail it. Ok, Have a safe journey and Congratulations again!!! regards, kim

its suppose to be free, we did not pay anything.

Congratulations. Welcome to Ammrica, Have fun.



Doesn't PIA go through London or Machester? Why not try Pacific route? Singapore airlines?



It'll only cost if you want it to be....

just some information if you don't want to take malaria pills----- take vitamin b complex. start taking this 2 weeks before you go and through your time until a week or so after. misquitos do not like the smell of your skin when you are taking this. i did this when i went to malaysia and never saw a misquito the whole time i was there.

What is the EAD stamp ?? I mean what is EAD stands for ??



Zaki

Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)

Thanks, on my passport there is stamp of home land security and a number written with pen on the stamp with IR1.


Zaki

Stamp for cr1 is also used as an EAD

Thanks Khurram



Zaki

When can i receive Employment Authorization Card ? or Social security card is same thing?




Zaki

Since you have a CR1 visa you don't need EAD, you can just apply for you social security card in the bases of the stamp you received at the POE.
EAD is for the non-immigrant visas like K1 and K3

Ok thank you Khurram

Hi
My wife has been approved (thanks to God) for the K-3.
I am trying to call the AMEX lahore office
at
Lahore
U.S. Visa Services Centre
112, Rafi Mansion
Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam
Tel: (042) 627-9230

but I cannot get ahold of them. Does anyone have a good number for AMEX Lahore?
2nd, does AMEX call you one day before you receive the passport?

thanks
boat786

Happy Birthday Laney and Aisha! have a wonderful day.

Thanks Mary!!

I almost forgot - 37 is pretty un-eventful!

A quick update. My wife and daughter received their visas today and will be flying to US on Friday.

Sufi

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
Maranello K3 (female) interviewed 12/01/2006 on AP, visa in hand around June 20, 2007
DESPERADO K-1 INTERVIEW ON 27, MAR,2007 ON AP and Visa in hand July 12, 2007
Chicago CR-1/IR-1 (Female) Interview June 2007 and on AP and Visa in hand July 19, 2007
SAEED/NIDDY CR-1/IR-1(FEMALE) INTERVIEW ON 05 JAN,2007 on AP and Visa in hand July 20,2007
A1V K-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON O9, JUNE 2006 ON AP and Visa in hand July 20, 2007
GHATTIYA CR-1/IR-1 INTERVIEW ON 20, APRIL,2006 ON AP arrived in USA July 8, 2007
nnn K-3 (Female) - Interviewed June 2007 - Visa in hand July 23,2007
ZEYAD K-3 (Female) Interview July 10, 2007 - Visa in hand July 24, 2007
Kjan CR1 (Male) Afghanistan - Interviewed March 2007 and on AP Visa in hand on July 31,2007
TIMEFRAME CR-1/IR-1 INTER VIEW ON MAY,2006 ON AP and visa in hand on August 2, 2007
SUFI CR-I/IR-1 (FEMALE), and kids interview July 31, 2007 and visa in hand August 6, 2007

ADMINSTRATIVE PROCESSSING OR REVIEW

Saeedeh/Ahsan CR-1/IR-1 (Male)Interview Sept 2006,Second AP March 2007
SABAHK99 K-3 INTERVIEW ON 15, SEPT,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
FOOKI CR-1/IR-1 (Male) INTERVIEW ON 07, DEC,2006 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
.NetFan CR-1 (Male) Interviewed March 15, 2007 on AP
Khurram Seraj K-3 (Female) interview 05/29/2007 on AP
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
XStrangerX2007 CR-1/ IR-1 (Male) interview July 25, 2007 on AP
Depre K-3 (male) Interview on 2/6/2007 on AP/Field Investigation on 6/14/2007/All security checks completed.

AWAITING INTERVIEW(S)

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
Kim_786 CR-1/IR-1 (Female)
Boat786 (K3) Female - Interview July 31, 2007 approved awaiting visa via courrier.
Asmo (K3) Female

Congratulations!!

Sufi, Congratulations and know you are excited about your family's homecoming.

Congrats SUFI, your family got visa and BOAT786 congratulations to u also for being approved.

The AMEX number is 111-786-111 and AMEX call you when they receive the passport and envelope from the embassy

God bless us all

My heartiest congratulations!!

You have had your share of wait, but with Allah's blessing it's now over.

Salaam...

How long is the K3 visa valid for? meaning once it is received from the embassy, when is the latest the spouse needs to enter USA by?

Thanks

Shon, I've been reading to catch up with your case and I'm sorry to hear your bad news. I have a friend who's also been trying to go thru that embassy for the past 5 years with no progress. The last they heard was that the visa was approved but they lost the file and can't issue it. :sigh: I will keep you in my prayers.

Sufi,

I'm glad that your wife received her Visa within a weeks time from the courier, after she had her interview date. However, what I don't understand is why are some females put under AP. I always thought that AP was only being done to male applicants (beneficiaries). Have they changed that now? I am noticing a lot of posts where females are also waiting 3 to 4 months for the AP to be completed.

AP is now more common for females and there is a new security check called "Material Support" that has hit the ladies now. It is mentioned on Amensity International's web site and went into effect last fall. In a nutshell it effects any foreign country that the person(s) coming to the USA the embassy has to rule out that the family knowingly or unknowingly donated funds to any terrorist groups. Example after the earthquake last year alot of groups opened shop to supposedly aid the victims and they were not doing this, they kept the funds, foods, etc and some may of been unsavory groups.

People wishing to come to America like the Amerisan widows and or persons claiming persection from their government are also having their cases slowed as well. 9/11 commisions changed their terms of what is considered terrorism and it widened so much the definition that is why Amensity International and other groups were concerned over the new security check.

Ladies are also being checked more closely depending on their schooling, job, and if they have traveled extensively.

Mary

Hi MaryAndMian,

My wife have travelled couple of time to islamabad just for vacation...You think that she might go through AP?

Thanks
AsMo

Hello AsMo,

Your wife should be fine as I was referring to traveling to Malaysia or other country.

Hi MaryandMian,

Thanks for a quick reply. I also got ur AP info.. one question though..last point regarding Justing meeting and..(?).. what do u mean by that? I am just concern about.. we got married in very short time and i didnt know her much before the wedding.

Thanks
ASMO

Couple K3 ws denied yesterday from another consulate. They met like September 2006 and married in October 2006, he was USC and she was from Poland I believe. They did not have any time or history between them and the embassy looks at real close marriages after meetings as for fraud intent.

Edited to reply to edited post above.

Most Desi or Asian couples have arranged marriages so the consulate/embassy acknowledges this so you should be fine.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81889

Here is the link to the poster I mentioned above. Consulates usually want to see a timeline or story for the couple.
1. How they met?
2. When they met and when in person?
3. Proof that the realtionship is legitimate.

How long is the K3 visa valid for? meaning once it is received from the embassy, when is the latest the spouse needs to enter USA by?

k3 visa is valid for 2 years, you should enter US within 6 months,

Mary, thanks for your response. My co-worker's wife will be flying to Pakistan to attend her IR interview which is scheduled for December. She already reunited with her husband in the U.S. on a K3 Visa a few months after their marriage (this was a few years ago). After her K3 interview, she received her passport via courier within a weeks time.

What troubles me is that instead of doing an AOS, they decided to follow through on the I-130 (when it got approved) at the Islamabad Embassy, which is why she is going to Pakistan. Hopefully, and this is what I told him, she will not be on AP after her December interview since she already was cleared before on the K3. But you never know.

Thanks again.