US Immigration from Pakistan

Hi folks, I know people are going to see this post and roll their eyes given the amount of similar posts.

I couldn't help but make this post to see if anyone had any thoughts.

I had my interview for EB3 at the embassy in Islamabad in mid November last year. It has now been around 70 days (I know, this isn't too long but feels like forever) since I was put into AP without any additional documents being requested.

As for my case, I am being sponsored by an employer with whom I have been working since graduating from a US college in 2020. I worked on my OPT till 2022 and then left the US to wait for my case to process (been working remote as a contractor with the same company since then).

I hadn't even thought of the possibility of AP, but as I read about it, it seems like Pakistani males usually go through extensive security vetting? I've had a US tourist visa since I was a kid and had an F1 student visa as well as I attended college in the states, which I had hoped might have made things easier since I was living in the US from 2016-2022.

Any insights or ideas on what to expect or what might have caused AP? If not, I'd appreciate some good vibes and tips on dealing with not knowing where life is headed lol.

Thanks as always

Can IR1 visa holder (first time) travel to the US if their spouse is not present at the moment in the US?

Also, is it advisable to apply for re-entry permit after receiving physical green card? Or we can apply for the re-entry permit while my green card is on the way? Actually I am in the middle of the contract and can't stay in the US for long time, so I am thinking to save some time and apply for re-entry permit and get it ASAP.

Thank you

I received email from NVC in which it stated my mother interview is in March and bring this letter to embassy and medical center. But I am confused because there is no interview letter attach to the email, The interview date is in writing at the end of email but no PDF letter is attached. When I tried to schedule medical exam, they asked to upload interview letter but I dont have it.

Can anyone please explain passport pickup or delivery procedure in Pakistan. I am trying to register on UStraveldoc for delivery but I don't know what should I put in mail status and it's saying mail code is not valid for delivery.

My sister-in-law has a multiyear visit visa, she went to the US in December last year and is planning to come back in Feb to attend a friend's wedding, she is concerned that she might have an issue because of the short turnaround time. Feb visit will be her 3rd visit in the past 12 months. 1st visit was in April last year for 2 weeks, the second visit was in December for two weeks, and then this upcoming one. She does not want to have issues because she wants to keep traveling to meet her family here in the US and she thinks that turning around within two months is not a good idea. I think her fear is unfounded as there is no intent for her to stay because she has her kids, husband, etc in Pakistan. but again I thought I would ask the people who might have gone through this.

thanks to all in advance.