Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[jaxguy 0]

Salam All,

My kids packet 3.5 arrived on Jan 9th. Case Left NVC to ISB 12/5/07. Embassy sent 2 packets for each kid, one dated 12/18/07 and other 1/07/08. Four packets delivered by TCS guy and cost us Rs 200 each ( Rs 800 in total )

Good new ISB Finally replied back to my numerous emails, and they have consolidated my kids cases with my wife's case.

All three of them will be interviewd on Jan 25th.

My wife is going ISB for medical this week. Masood hospital is Lahore is closed for being involved in "not so legal activities" by court order and US embassy terminated their contract. No new hospital has been contracted in Lahore yet. Stupid Greedy owners of Masood Hospital

Hey Jaxguy!!!

Congrats on receiving the packets and the soon interview date I saw on your timeline. I noticed your original interview date was April 08,2008. I was curious if they automatically gave you the earlier interview date or you had requested it?

TODAY I received an interview date of MARCH 25, 2008!!!

The reason I ask: MY fiancee's mom leaves Lahore for the US on March 1 and we were hoping my fiancee could come with her so she wouldn't have to come alone.

Thanks!

Congratulations on getting interview date.

Yes, I did send embassy an email, requesting earlier interview date. Good Luck.

[Sky2k 0]

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

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07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

Edited January 16, 2008 by Sky2k

[GoharRabia 0]

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

[Sky2k 0]

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply

Thanks.

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

[tyousuf 0]

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply

Thanks.

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

Yes you need to mail all the forms and other required documents including pictures/old passport/bank statements/police clearance etc. There is a big list of things needed to be sent (both orignal and one copy of each).

Also make 2 copies of each document that you are sending (one for you and one for your spouse).

To send them you need to contact american express. (American express told me that I will get all the orignals back.)

I called Consulate yesterday and was surprised that they have scheduled interview earlier then I expected.

The date of Interview is "15 FEB 2008".

Here is the summary of our ISB K3 processing...

*Recieved packet 3.5 on 27th of Dec.

*Sent the back on 9th of Jan ( don't rush and send incomplete documents/ send with a cover sheet explaining list of

documents will be a good thing )

*Consulate recieved it on 14th of Jan.

*Reviewed documents and scheduled interview on 15th of Jan..... I know you will say they are fast

*Expecting packet 4 on 17th or 18th.

WOW!!! Looks like ISB is breaking all the records and picking up the pace. may be they had enough rest in holidays

If any one need template cover sheet with list of documents then I will be more than happy to post.

I-129F / K3

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07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

02/15 Interview Date

[Tareq 0]

Yes you need to mail all the forms and other required documents including pictures/old passport/bank statements/police clearance etc. There is a big list of things needed to be sent (both orignal and one copy of each).

Also make 2 copies of each document that you are sending (one for you and one for your spouse)

......

tyousuf,

Can you please include the complete list of documents that they asked you to send with packet 3.5? I just want to make sure if they have changed or added something that I should get ready for. Also, did they ask for an I-134 Form or an I-864 for Affidavit of Support? I am fairly sure that for a K3 (non-immigrant visa), they need I-134 only but want to check to make sure since they keep changing policies.

Thanks in advance!

[Sky2k 0]

Tareq,

Can you please update you timeline.

Thank you,

Yes you need to mail all the forms and other required documents including pictures/old passport/bank statements/police clearance etc. There is a big list of things needed to be sent (both orignal and one copy of each).

Also make 2 copies of each document that you are sending (one for you and one for your spouse)

......

tyousuf,

Can you please include the complete list of documents that they asked you to send with packet 3.5? I just want to make sure if they have changed or added something that I should get ready for. Also, did they ask for an I-134 Form or an I-864 for Affidavit of Support? I am fairly sure that for a K3 (non-immigrant visa), they need I-134 only but want to check to make sure since they keep changing policies.

Thanks in advance!

[zaidkhan 1]

congr toooooo alllllllllllllllz vj members

today i get the visa in my hand thanks allah and those member who help me

may allah pass every body throgh ap

allah hafiz and take care

[taufik hidayat 0]

Hi Gohar,

This question is for you. I just received packet 3.5 from ISL for K-1

Two Forms DS-156 (Should I answer all questions and sign it?)

One Form DS-230 Part I (Should I answer all questions in part 1 only and do I need to sign all of it?)

One Form DS-156K (Should I sign this after answering the questions?)

Which of these documents I need to mail and which ones I need to take with me for the interview.

What other documents I need to send them besides these ones?

Thanks in advance.

Edited January 18, 2008 by taufik hidayat

[tyousuf 0]

Yes you need to mail all the forms and other required documents including pictures/old passport/bank statements/police clearance etc. There is a big list of things needed to be sent (both orignal and one copy of each).

Also make 2 copies of each document that you are sending (one for you and one for your spouse)

......

tyousuf,

Can you please include the complete list of documents that they asked you to send with packet 3.5? I just want to make sure if they have changed or added something that I should get ready for. Also, did they ask for an I-134 Form or an I-864 for Affidavit of Support? I am fairly sure that for a K3 (non-immigrant visa), they need I-134 only but want to check to make sure since they keep changing policies.

Thanks in advance!

Here is the complete list of documents and Items that I sent for K3. For K1 list is pretty much the same but the difference is DS-156K is mendatory.

List of documents that I sent:

Completed Forms:

• Two Forms DS-156

• Form DS-157

• Form DS-230 (Part I)

• Form I -134 (Affidavit Of Support)

Other Completed Forms: (In case if needed)

• Form DS-156K (They did not asked it but my lawyer still asked me to sent it)

• Form DS-230(Part II) (They did not asked it but my lawyer still asked me to sent it)

• Applicant’s Parents Information. (This is new requirement)

• G-28 (Notice of Entry Of appearance as Attorney or Representative). (If any)

• Packet 3.5 cover latter with husband’s email address.

Educational and Professional Records (Original & Copies):

• Applicant’s Mark Sheets of Secondary & Higher School Certificate

• Applicant’s any other qualification ( Diploma / Vocational Training)

• Applicant’s job / Experience latter (If any)

Personal and Proof of Relationship Documents:

• Applicant’s Birth Certificate (Original, English Translation & Copy Of Each)

• Marriage Certificate (Original, English Translation & Copy)

• Applicant’s Police Clearance Certificate (Original & Copy)

• Applicant’s Two Photographs ( should be according to the specificaton)

• Phone Bills ( Important for K1 not very much for K3, they rarely check it on interview time)

• Wedding, Engagement and Honeymoon Photographs. (Very Very Very Important to Send)

• Petitioner’s Old Passport. (They check it to see that proof of if you really arrive pakistan on your wedding).

Proof of Financial Support:

• Copies Of The Sponsors Federal Tax Return “1040” (3 years)

• Petitioner’s Letter from Employer.

• Petitioner’s Pay Slips. (At least 1-2 months)

• Petitioner’s / Applicant’s USA / Pakistan Bank Statements (Preferred US Banks and pakistan joint account)

• Proof of Money Sending (Online remittance reports from United bank New York).

I hope this information will help.

[jayelz1 0]

As-Salam Alykum

Does anyone know if the Embassy allows the Petitioner to be with the benefactor during the interview?

[GoharRabia 0]

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply

Thanks.

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

ahhh.... that I did not know!! thanks for the info! :-)

[GoharRabia 0]

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply

Thanks.

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

ahhh.... that I did not know!! thanks for the info! :-)

[GoharRabia 0]

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply

Thanks.

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

ahhh.... that I did not know!! thanks for the info! :-)

[GoharRabia 0]

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply

Thanks.

Salam,

I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:

Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

-------------

07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?

ahhh.... that I did not know!! thanks for the info! :-)