Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[pakmani 0]

Hi guys,

Can someone who has gone through the interview process at ISL explain how it works. My wife's interview is scheduled for 2nd week of July.

Whats in the interview package that NVC sends to the petitioner and applicant?

How long would it take for me to receive my copy here in the US?

Do they send you a list of approved doctors for physical?

What questions were asked during the interview?

I have already paid the visa fee here so would my wife have to pay anything at the embassy?

Has anybody been issued a visa on the same day as the interview, assuming no AP?

I am really hoping that she would not be put on AP, hopefully they are easy on females, she has never traveled outside of the country either so I hope that helps.

Thank you so much!

[Sky2k 0]

Hi guys,

Can someone who has gone through the interview process at ISL explain how it works. My wife's interview is scheduled for 2nd week of July.

Whats in the interview package that NVC sends to the petitioner and applicant?

Applicant will receive the package with interview letter and information about the medical.

How long would it take for me to receive my copy here in the US?

could take up to 3 weeks

Do they send you a list of approved doctors for physical?

Yes, they do. Which city you need it for?

What questions were asked during the interview?

I have already paid the visa fee here so would my wife have to pay anything at the embassy?

Applicant would pay for finger prints at the embassy, and medical cost when goes for medical around RS: 8,000 to 10,000. If they have vaccination records, cost would be less.

Has anybody been issued a visa on the same day as the interview, assuming no AP?

Not anymore, a person could pickup the visa after 4-5 days or they mail it to applicant city for pickup.

I am really hoping that she would not be put on AP, hopefully they are easy on females, she has never traveled outside of the country either so I hope that helps.

Thank you so much!

I hope this helps

Edited June 5, 2008 by Sky2k

[pakmani 0]

Thank you so much! This definitely helps. I found a list of approved docs on state dept's website so I dont need that.

What happens if my wife doesn't have vaccination records? Does the doctor give her shots or just make an assumption she got them as a child?

Thanks

[fkh 0]

hello everyone

v finally submitted our ds 230 a few days back and was hoping to hear 'case complete' but instead got the RFE on the automated messaging, so i talked to an operator and found out that the original marriage certificate is missing...

i submitted a certified copy of the marriage certificate issued by the proper authority as per the guidelines on nvc's website...so i am confused why i got the rfe??? did this happen to anyone else?...wud i HAVE to wait for the checklist letter to send the original (if so how long will this delay the case?) or should i again talk to the operator and tell them its a certified copy and that it shud be ok according to their rules!

plz help...thanks

[pakmani 0]

I don't think they will accept the certified copy. Problem is that what you consider 'proper authority' may not be acceptable by NVC. Its always a good idea to submit originals, there should be two copies of the marriage certificate. If you don't have both, you can get another one easily by talking to nikah registrar or whoever keeps the records for your city.

Did you use Jame's shortcuts to send DS230? If yes, you can do the same to send the marriage certificate. Checklist only takes about a week to week and a half to come so it won't take as long as your original package did.

Hope this helps!

hello everyone

v finally submitted our ds 230 a few days back and was hoping to hear 'case complete' but instead got the RFE on the automated messaging, so i talked to an operator and found out that the original marriage certificate is missing...

i submitted a certified copy of the marriage certificate issued by the proper authority as per the guidelines on nvc's website...so i am confused why i got the rfe??? did this happen to anyone else?...wud i HAVE to wait for the checklist letter to send the original (if so how long will this delay the case?) or should i again talk to the operator and tell them its a certified copy and that it shud be ok according to their rules!

plz help...thanks

[fkh 0]

thanks pakmani!

i didn't use JSC for anything, so i'll just wait this out too and send in the original.

hope ur wife's interview goes smoothly . do post her experience here.

[hafiz 1]

well mashallah, my wife gave birth to a baby girl last week.

[Amy B. 0]

well mashallah, my wife gave birth to a baby girl last week.

Mashallah that is wonderful news!!!! Congratulations to you and your wife

[Overin2911 0]

That is great Hafiz! Congratulations to you and your wife.

well mashallah, my wife gave birth to a baby girl last week.

[Amy B. 0]

Just wondering ..........How many are waiting for an interview date @ ISL embassy?

I just called and still no interview date and was told to try back on Friday.

[Imran's Wife 2B 0]

Hi Aisha. We are waiting on an interview date.

Just wondering ..........How many are waiting for an interview date @ ISL embassy?

I just called and still no interview date and was told to try back on Friday.

[pakmani 0]

Hi guys,

Is there a way to find out before the interview if the applicant will be put on AP? I called NVC and there automated system says that my file was forwarded to ISL. Not sure if it would say something different if file is pending AP?

Thanks!

[Amy B. 0]

Hi guys,

Is there a way to find out before the interview if the applicant will be put on AP? I called NVC and there automated system says that my file was forwarded to ISL. Not sure if it would say something different if file is pending AP?

Thanks!

Hi Pakmani,

As far as I know and have read here , I don't think you would know or them for that fact. You just have to wait for that interview date and see what the officer says. ( I could be wrong and if so, please someone correct me on this)

When in July is your interview date?? Hoping everything goes smoothly.....

Aisha

[pakmani 0]

Interview is 7/11.

[pakmani 0]

I heard a while ago on NPR (maybe) that most of the people with CR1 should not go through the name check/AP process becasue they are conditional residents and would go through more thorough background check when they apply for 10 year green card after being in the country for 2 years.

I have also noticed on VJ that most of the people who are going through AP are not I-130 but 129F when they apply for perm. status in the States.

Is it also true that applicants who have traveled outside of PAK before are more likely to be selected for AP?

Thanks for your input!