Calling everyone going thru Islamabad Embassy, version 2.0

[Waheed and Kris 0]

My goodness ... What is wrong with these people Do not let these people get to you browneyedgirl.

Thank you all for the well wishes.... I got my fingers crossed too.

It is a good feeling to know that they are working on our case.

Well wishes to everyone and thank you.

peace

~kris

[Popcorn Henry 0]

Hello! Are we able to prepare and send in Packet 3 before they send it out or do we need to wait until they have actually sent it out?

Mahitab

Edited January 16, 2009 by ~Dream~Love~

[Popcorn Henry 0]

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Hi, thanks.

So does that mean that if I am bringing my WIFE from Pakistan, we might not experience the same AP delays?

I'm a Pakistani male as well but I've also been a citizen for a decade, and my name is dissimilar from both general Pakistani names and the kind of stereotypical "oh he must be a terrorist" names the US may filter for.

Which names do they filter for? Like can you give me about 10 of the major ones that are surely singled out?

[FaisalShirin4eva 0]

Hello! Are we able to prepare and send in Packet 3 before they send it out or do we need to wait until they have actually sent it out?

Mahitab

If you can get police certificate without Packet 3 then I say why not?

[SA-&-BA 0]

Congrats on your approval - I think what you are asking is if you can send the P3 to consulate in Islamabd w/o waiting for them to send you check list? If that's you question, the answer is 'NO'.

As part of the P3 that is sent by USEM, they have an official letter that AMEX needs. Without that letter AMEX will not accept the (P3 related) documents. So, you have to wait for that letter from USEM. In the meantime, if you haven't already, gather the Police Certificate, Birth Certificate etc.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

SHAH

Hello! Are we able to prepare and send in Packet 3 before they send it out or do we need to wait until they have actually sent it out?

Mahitab

[Sibtain 1]

I was told to contact the USEM islamabad after 2 weeks.I tried to call but as usual phone line was busy then i emailed to them,they even did not reply me back.

I decided to call DOS on thursday and the lady told me that "now they r reviewing the documents".

OMG this is very very late.It means they will again take the weeks to review it.

I m upset...........this is disgusting

[Popcorn Henry 0]

Congrats on your approval - I think what you are asking is if you can send the P3 to consulate in Islamabd w/o waiting for them to send you check list? If that's you question, the answer is 'NO'.

As part of the P3 that is sent by USEM, they have an official letter that AMEX needs. Without that letter AMEX will not accept the (P3 related) documents. So, you have to wait for that letter from USEM. In the meantime, if you haven't already, gather the Police Certificate, Birth Certificate etc.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

SHAH

Hello! Are we able to prepare and send in Packet 3 before they send it out or do we need to wait until they have actually sent it out?

Mahitab

Hello! Thank you Shah for advice! So, we must wait for the letter from AMEX and that is in the packet 3? How long did your wife's take? Did you go K3 or CR1?

Edited January 16, 2009 by ~Dream~Love~

[Popcorn Henry 0]

I was told to contact the USEM islamabad after 2 weeks.I tried to call but as usual phone line was busy then i emailed to them,they even did not reply me back.

I decided to call DOS on thursday and the lady told me that "now they r reviewing the documents".

OMG this is very very late.It means they will again take the weeks to review it.

I m upset...........this is disgusting

Wow Sibtain so sorry about this. It is very upsetting news. I hope everything works out for you soon.

[SA-&-BA 0]

Yes that is Packet 3 - It took us 7 days to get the packet but be prepared to wait for 2 to 3 weeks (its normal) - Ours is K3.

Hope this helps.

SHAH

Hello! Thank you Shah for advice! So, we must wait for the letter from AMEX and that is in the packet 3? How long did your wife's take? Did you go K3 or CR1?

[SA-&-BA 0]

BTW: While sending the P3, USEM generally does not use AMEX, they use TCS. So, once you receive P3 (from any courier service), it will have the letter. Once you have the letter, you will take that letter along with all the requested documents (list will be provided in P3) to AMEX and pay them Rs. 1000.00 to have the documents delivered to USEM. USEM will than take 2 - 3 weeks to issue Packet 4, which is nothing but another letter stating your appointment date and time. And P4 is sent via AMEX - AMEX will call you to come and pick it up once they get P4 from USEM. Hope this helps.

[ybutt20 0]

The process is as it is as mentioned above, thats what happened with me in aug2007 but before Amex use to charge Rs600/- may be they raised the fee,

and SA_&_BA , Best of Luck for your interview

Edited January 17, 2009 by ybutt20

[Morning Sunshine 0]

The process is as it is as mentioned above, thats what happened with me in aug2007 but before Amex use to charge Rs600/- may be they raised the fee,

and SA_&_BA , Best of Luck for your interview

Ok, thank you everyone! What is that in USD so that I can get an idea as to how much he will be paying? Also, from the time they get the K3 at the embassy how long does it take to get the Packet 3? How long from your own experiences? Also, is it definite that my spouse will be put on AP?

[Waheed and Kris 0]

OMG Lots of activity from the Embassy in processing Waheed's visa this past week.

Please Pray for us.

peace

~kris

[Lonely heart 0]

Fianlly i got sum good news but still long way to go , i got approval letter of my i129 n 131 soon it'll b sent to nvc thank God for sum improvement in my case but now i have question to ask everyone should i b there with my hubby in time of his interview or what since embassy ppl r so weird if u r there they say y r u here n if ur not present they ask where is ur spouse????????????? Need good advice Edited January 18, 2009 by Mrs Saiff

[KandD 1]

OMG Lots of activity from the Embassy in processing Waheed's visa this past week.

Please Pray for us.

peace

~kris

Kris,

Hopefully, it will be over soon. That is great!!! Hope the visa is coming soon. We havent heard a peep yet.

Fianlly i got sum good news but still long way to go , i got approval letter of my i129 n 131 soon it'll b sent to nvc thank God for sum improvement in my case but now i have question to ask everyone should i b there with my hubby in time of his interview or what since embassy ppl r so weird if u r there they say y r u here n if ur not present they ask where is ur spouse????????????? Need good advice

Mrs Saiff,

You can attend if you like, its not required but can have a good influence on your case. Good Luck to you.