Update on interviews in Pakistan

[I.A 8]

Hi everyone. I have read in a lot of forums that US Embassy in Pakistan has started calling people  for interviews whose intetviews were cancelled due to Covid. Is it true? Can anyone give information on that?

 

[Crazy Cat 39,267]

****I moved this to the Asia: South regional discussion area where you might find answers specific to that consulate***

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

@jamesbond786 may be able to offer advice.

[Raza329 22]

Yes please, you heard it right. I had my interview today at Islamabad embassy and approved. Also I have seen a lot people on interview, whose medical were near to expire, or they were previously on administrative process. Good and positive vibes from all applicants who had their interviews today. 

[I.A 8]

5 minutes ago, Raza329 said:

Yes please, you heard it right. I had my interview today at Islamabad embassy and approved. Also I have seen a lot people on interview, whose medical were near to expire, or they were previously on administrative process. Good and positive vibes from all applicants who had their interviews today. 

Hi. Congratulations. When was your last interview. Hope to get an idea of when i can have my turn. My documents qualified in may.

[Raza329 22]

18 minutes ago, I.A said:

Hi. Congratulations. When was your last interview. Hope to get an idea of when i can have my turn. My documents qualified in may.

Previously my interview was scheduled for 02-April-2020. Medical was expired on 13th September, but I received call from embassy last week and they scheduled me for 15-sep-2020 with one month medical extension.

[I.A 8]

1 minute ago, Raza329 said:

Previously my interview was scheduled for 02-April-2020. Medical was expired on 13th September, but I received call from embassy last week and they scheduled me for 15-sep-2020 with one month medical extension.

So happy for you. The relief. I just hope they begin new interviews too.

[Raza329 22]

6 minutes ago, I.A said:

So happy for you. The relief. I just hope they begin new interviews too.

Thank you, I wish you best of luck and pray that you can meet with your loved one soon. Inshallah.

[SL & TB 9]

I initially had my interview date on 2nd April, 2020 but it was cancelled due to Covid. I got the cancellation email 2 weeks before the appointment but I had already done my medical exam a few days before that.

On 8th September, 2020 I received a call from the embassy telling me my medical expires soon(mid September) and if they extend it one month, will I be able to travel before the extended period expires? I said yes I can travel. I was told that my interview will be scheduled for next week and then two days later, I got an email to appear for interview on 14th September, 2020.

The wait was long but the interview itself was very short. ~10 mins total. Out of which questions/answers would have been 3-5 minutes maybe, rest of it was the CO typing on computer. I was mainly asked questions about my wife, the marriage, how we met and then asked to show the wedding photo album. They didn't ask me for photocopies of anything, not even passport photocopy. At the end of the interview, CO gave me my original documents(Marriage certificate, birth certificate, nikkah nama with English translation) back and said "That's all. You'll receive your visa in 2 weeks. Good luck. Bye". They kept my passport.

I didn't actually ask if my Visa was approved but since I wasn't given any form and the CO said 2 weeks, I just assume that means approval. My CEAC status currently shows Administrative Processing.

[I.A 8]

4 minutes ago, SL & TB said:

I initially had my interview date on 2nd April, 2020 but it was cancelled due to Covid. I got the cancellation email 2 weeks before the appointment but I had already done my medical exam a few days before that.

On 8th September, 2020 I received a call from the embassy telling me my medical expires soon(mid September) and if they extend it one month, will I be able to travel before the extended period expires? I said yes I can travel. I was told that my interview will be scheduled for next week and then two days later, I got an email to appear for interview on 14th September, 2020.

The wait was long but the interview itself was very short. ~10 mins total. Out of which questions/answers would have been 3-5 minutes maybe, rest of it was the CO typing on computer. I was mainly asked questions about my wife, the marriage, how we met and then asked to show the wedding photo album. They didn't ask me for photocopies of anything, not even passport photocopy. At the end of the interview, CO gave me my original documents(Marriage certificate, birth certificate, nikkah nama with English translation) back and said "That's all. You'll receive your visa in 2 weeks. Good luck. Bye". They kept my passport.

I didn't actually ask if my Visa was approved but since I wasn't given any form and the CO said 2 weeks, I just assume that means approval. My CEAC status currently shows Administrative Processing.

Wow. Congrats. Did you submit additional proof such as pictures, tickets or chats on ceac before appearing for interview? 

[Vaqar Malik 13]

2 hours ago, I.A said:

Hi everyone. I have read in a lot of forums that US Embassy in Pakistan has started calling people  for interviews whose intetviews were cancelled due to Covid. Is it true? Can anyone give information on that?

 

Yes its true

 

[SL & TB 9]

1 minute ago, I.A said:

Wow. Congrats. Did you submit additional proof such as pictures, tickets or chats on ceac before appearing for interview? 

No I did not. I only submitted the required documents but I took pictures and screenshots as proof with me. They only looked at wedding album and didnt ask for any logs or screenshots.

[I.A 8]

Just now, SL & TB said:

No I did not. I only submitted the required documents but I took pictures and screenshots as proof with me. They only looked at wedding album and didnt ask for any logs or screenshots.

Great. Good luck with this new phase. I hope they reach the may candidates soon. Do pray.

4 minutes ago, Vaqar Malik said:

Yes its true

 

Hi. What is your dq?

[SL & TB 9]

Just now, I.A said:

Great. Good luck with this new phase. I hope they reach the may candidates soon. Do pray.

Thank you. Good luck to you as well

[Vaqar Malik 13]

3 minutes ago, I.A said:

Great. Good luck with this new phase. I hope they reach the may candidates soon. Do pray.

Hi. What is your dq?

29 june.. waiting for interview date 🙄