Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[infinitboy 0]

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.

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

[Humera 1]

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

[Humera 1]

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.

[jaxguy 0]

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

[Dood Wala 0]

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.

Humera:

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

[Humera 1]

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.

[fareash 0]

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

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

[jaxguy 0]

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

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.

[jaxguy 0]

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

[scarlethawk 0]

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.

[kim-786 0]

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

Edited August 27, 2007 by kim-786

[infinitboy 0]

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.

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

[Humera 1]

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.

[Dood Wala 0]

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.

Humera,

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

[jaxguy 0]

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

Welcome back to the forum.

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