Wow, Awsome news many congratulations. Enjoy your time with your family.

I am so happy for you, Dude!

Baby daughters are a blessing, I tell you.

Many Congratulations on reunion and baby daughter. Perfect timing.

Masha'Allah... congrats... on your reunion and being blessed with a baby girl...

Hello everyone,

I just have one other question. When the Islamabad Embassy finally sends the passport back via courier after an IR interview, are they still using a wet red ink stamp for the visa ? The K3 visa is actually a computerized sticker and I was wondering what the IR will look like.

I just saw this on the PIA Website:

All passengers travelling through United Kingdom and holding the following documents require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV):

Passengers travelling to USA

Alien resident card (green card) issued before 21st April,1998.
I-551 stamp (red colour wet stamp). This stamp is issued to passengers whose alien resident card is under process.
Refugee passport. However, passenger doesnot require DATV if also holding permanent resident card issued after 21st April,1998.
Transportation letter.
Letter of parole.

BTW, someone told me PIA has further reduced the baggage weight requirements for people traveling to the U.S. It using to be approximately 60 lbs and I believe now its 50 lbs per suitcase (maximum 2 per person). I will have to confirm that with PIA.

Welcome to america... and congratulations!

See post 4313 in this thread for the requirements of DAT visa.

Well, I am back in the US and found the date on DS-230 cover letter is acutally July 30th.....I am GOOOOOOOD
Back to daily grind..........no more Mangoes and home cooked meals.....

I have problem going to the Islamabad thread. Why is it oofline?? Plesae help

This is from PIA's website. And yes, its true, 2 pieces of checked luggage, 50 lbs each.

http://www.piac.com.pk/PIA_Experience/pia-...gagesvc.asp#RBA

"Revised Baggage Allowance
New security rules at various airports have compelled PIA to revise its free baggage allowance for Europe and US destinations to improve baggage service to its valued customers in current scenario.

Checked baggage allowance to and from USA/Canada has been revised to 23 Kgs. per piece , two pieces per person allowed from August 1,2007, although the passengers ticketed till 31st July,2007 shall be allowed a baggage allowance of 28kg per piece"

Hi,

Well IR or CR visa look like same as K3 so they all computerized sticker with photo on it, the only diff you see is each will have diff on visa category so like K3, CR1 or IR1 but they all look same and wich you good luck

Thanks

Thank you Infinit. That's exactly what I wanted to know.

I apologize if this question has been asked before. I am trying to search within this thread but that feature is not allowed. And this thread is toooo long for me to browse hundreds of pages.

I want a cheap (but clean) hotel to stay in Islamabad only for 1 night. The last time I stayed in the Marina International (Blue Area) only a few years ago and it was not such a great place. The bathroom was dirty and the sheets not so immaculate. I definately want something close to the Embassy but reasonable as well. I wouldnt mind a guest house either. One thing I noticed is that if you tell the hotel that ur going to the Embassy, they tend to raise their rates.

I would appreciate any replys on this matter.

Thanking you in advance.

Humera.

How is everyone doing?

I have a question. A friend of mine, a US Citizen, likes to know if someone has experience sending some sort of "Sponsorship" in order to help his/her brother get visit visa in Islamabad?
What documents are required?
Is there any sample letter to accompany the documentation?

Please share any info you might have. Thanks

Humera:

Define cheap! I stayed at PC in Islamabad. it cost me $75/night for a deluxe room.

The Marina International charged me $50 per night.

Good
Just praying and hoping for my husband's interview to go smoothly, very very nervous. A acquaintance of mine tried to sponsor his brother. From what I know he send his taxes, job letter, and also statement of why he would like his brother to come. other things which might help is proof of financial responsibility such as good bank statements which shows steady income on checking and savings accounts from both parties. Because the US embassy wants reassurance that the person going will not become a public charge or illegal immigrant.

good luck for your friend

Allah Hafiz
Farah

Thank you Farah

Best of luck for your husband's interview. Inshallah, he will get the visa and you will be reunited soon, very soon.

Does anyone know how to find out when case leaves NVC for Islamabad? How long it takes ISB to receive the case?
Please share your timeline if your case was recently transferred to ISB.
Our Case Completed at NVC on 8/24/07

2-3 weeks before ISB will contact regarding packet 3.5.

Helllo all!
Jaxguy, Thanks again for your help. I really had difficulty loging in to this forum since last week. I will be very thankful if anyone could answer this question

The form DS3032, Choice of Address and Agent, will NVC send it to me(the petitinor) in the US OR to my wife in Pakistan OR to both of us??

Did anyone receive it here in the US?? Please Reply! Thanks. Regards, kim

Hi Humera,

I stayed in Crown Place when I took my wife for her interview back in March, its not very great but not too bad for the price, I paid about 1500.00 rupees for one day

Thanks

Inifit, now that's a very reasonable price. Do you know where they are located? Blue area? I would appreciate any sort of contact info u have for them. Thanks again. I appreciate it.

Humera,

I lived in ISL for over 6 years back in early 90's and never came across this hotel. Is it new?

Welcome back to the forum.

Both of you will get DS3032. See my message for detail.

What is the fees of NY state ID ?? Any site link ?


Thanks

Zaki

Zaki, a long-term NYS ID is about $14.

I don't know if its new. I stayed there in 2004. Here is their address :

Marina International
109-E Jinnah Avenue
Blue Area
Islamabad

hey guys salaams,

My husband just had the interview at the Islamabad embassy and they said in four weeks they will email him wether they approve it or not for him to pick up his visa.
He had gotten in line at 5am and was out by 10:30am
my husband said that there were two other couples both from NY whose wife's received visa right there.

Questions asked:

What language you prefer: Urdu or English

Does your wife live alone in the US, date of her last visit with you in Abu Dhabi, repeatedly asked date of marriage, what he does, then again date of marriage, name of petitioner, Date of marriage, where your spouse works, saw all of the pictures,

Since my husband came from Abu Dhabi they asked why he didn't just apply from there. Because our marriage had taken place in Pakistan so he had to have his interview in Pakistan for a K-3 visa.

ok take care,

good luck to everyone
Farah

Farah, he was put on administrative review. As for those other people from NY, they probably got approval for their visas, but the passport will still be sent via courier in 1 or 2 weeks time. I wish you and your husband a speedy reunion.

http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/

Farah,

Did they say anything about AR? did they keep his passport? or gave him a pink slip?

If he lived in Abu Dhabi then name check is must for all men. What surprises me that they didn't mentioned anything about AR to farah's husband.

Hang in there!

Humera,

not sure if I still have the address but I have look in my old papers so if I find any then I will let u know but all I know is that it was like 10 min away from embassy and area called Apara or something like that

Congrats DUDE !!!!! on new baby and blessed reunion.

Thanks,

No the lady just said in 4wks they will email him regarding his visa, they didnt not keep his pspt cuz my husband had to fly back to abu dhabi to attend his work the same day. So there was no way they could have kept the pspt cuz it had his UAE visa on there too. No they did not mention anything to my husband they gave him a white paper explaining to him what AP is about so i dont know what that means> Very lost just praying everything goes well.

farah

My case was sent from NVC to Islamabad last week. I emailed the Embassy and they told me that they sent the Packet 3.5 to my husband. My question is how long does it take for him to get it? What is in the Packet 3.5 and how soon after does he get his interview? Please advise. Thanks.

Faree

Good Luck Farah. Hope for a speedy AP/AR process.

Here is what I have seen in this forum, not sure how accurate it is now. Someone with recent experience please confirm.

Requirements for packet 3.5 (CR-1):

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).

Thanks Jaxguy,
now im just back on VJ looking through ppl's duration for Ap/AR

No the lady just said in 4wks they will email him regarding his visa, they didnt not keep his pspt cuz my husband had to fly back to abu dhabi to attend his work the same day. So there was no way they could have kept the pspt cuz it had his UAE visa on there too. No they did not mention anything to my husband they gave him a white paper explaining to him what AP is about so i dont know what that means> Very lost just praying everything goes well.

farah[/quote]

Good Luck Farah. Hope for a speedy AP/AR process.
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yea your rt I finally spoke to my husband in detail abt the interview etc.
Thanks
I wish the same for all VJ's



Do you have the phone number for Crown Plaza, i owuld greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Farah

Do you have the phone number for Crown Plaza, i owuld greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Farah


Best of luck in your husband's AR. Hope he gets the visa soon.

Here is the Crown Plaza info

Phone: +92 51 2277890 (20 lines)
Address: 99E, Near Citi Bank, JInnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad
Website: http://www.hotelcrownplaza.com
Other Contact: +92 51 2273967

Also, please check this link.

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/5dd71/140988/3/

Someone said that he paid only 1500 Pak Rupees, but it seems that there rates are much higher than that, but check them out. Regards, kim

Actually, Kim, I think Infinit meant Crown Palace...........NOT Crown Plaza. I spoke to someone on another forum and they stated that its a reasonable cheap place to stay. Thanks to InfinitBoy for the heads up.

My wife alhamdolillah alhamdolillah got her passport today with a K-3 visa.
Originally she interviewed on July 31st and was told she would get her passport within 7 days.
boat786

I wanted to ask 2 things

1.) - when my wife arrives in the US (at the airport), what can she expect. What does Customs and Border Patrol do to new K-3 arrivals? Do they conduct and interview? What papers does she need to bring?
2/) Also, for people moving to the US, I have read that customs allows some items to be imported duty free. HAs anyone had a problem with customs and paying duty?
thanks
boat786

I got here in the US on IR-1 through PIA and brought 5 peices no customs at Karachi or in the US, I just paid for the extra pieces.

She needs to fill out I-94,customs card and her sealed visa packet for the immigration officer at the port of entry.

I was interviewed at the airport even though I have been married for over 6 years and have a 5 years old daughter in the US.

By the way I forgot my X-Ray in Pak but they didn't ask for it, took 10 minutes for the entire process besides the 3 hours wait to reach the counter.

Any one else with luck getting the visa?? We are still waiting for security clearance

Happy Reunion

I guess the question from OP is more along the lines of whether you pay additional customs fees above what is the regular CBP duty-free personal exemption if you are an immigrant landing for the first time.

I think the regular allowence is something like $800. Did you have more than $800 worth of possessions when you landed the first time?

NVC auomated system suggests our Case was transferred to Islamabad embassy on 8/29/07
Does it mean electronic file of the case?

Yep. First the electronic file, a week or two later they will receive the papers.