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Good Luck InshAllah your visa is done ...please pack your bags

Bhai Allah aap ki zuban mubarik karay aur na sirf mera balkeh sab logon ka visa issue ho jaye takeh woh apnay apnay

khandan ka sukh aur araam hasil kar sakain.

Ameen.

Is the US embassy open during eid holidays? Mine got updated 16 july.

Eid holidays were from 17th July onwards.

My case got update on 16th July and that was last working day before eid holidays.

But again my case got update on 18th which was yesterday and Eid Day.

So dont know about it.

May Allah make things easier for all married people. Ameen.

so they asked fresh stuff in Feb 2015 n when was ur 2nd oath or still to come or its done.?.n ur waiting for visa now?

Bhai they asked me to visit US Embassy on 23rd along with the documents.

My case status got updates few times during July and latest was Yesterday on 18th which is Eid day.

So lets hope for the best in sha Allah and see what Allah has destined for me.

sorry its A N F who got 2nd oath call...

Brother I sent my second medical examination report in 2013 and after that Embassy asked us for different things which we kept on submitting during 2014.

In June 2014 my passport got expired and despite many emails, they didnt return it. However my case got frequent updates.

In February I got call to collect my passport, renew it, fill DS-260 and Embassy would tell me a date to visit along with documents.

I am not sure what would happen but I make Dua to Allah that I get a visa so that my stand still life can move on.

So with fingerpeints I have to take oath of allegiance or what? I need to know what is this procedure since I never heard of it before from any VJ member in spouse category.

As Salamu Alaikum and Hi to all my friends.

Sorry I had been very busy so couldnt participate in discussion for a long time.

US Embassy called me on Wednesday but I couldnt attend the call. Then after sending an email they have asked me to come for oath and fingerprints along with some documents.

I want to know, I had my interview in 2011 and then I had my fingerprints. What is the purpose of re-taking fingerprints. What is Oath in IR-1 visa?

In sha Allah I would provide them everything they demanded.

But as a general rule, I asked that if my previously submitted documents are convincing then why to submit.

Nevertheless I am waiting for all the documents and I would submit them In sha Allah.

I want to ask something from all of you folks.

In 2011 when my wife's income was not adequate, my brother in law was joint sponsor. He is alone and his income is way above poverty line.

When few days ago, US Embassy called me, the Pakistani lady told me few things. One of it was that your wife's income was less so you need to send an AOS by a joint sponsor.

I told her that my brother in law was already a joint sponsor. She didnt know that and said, wait let me check. After few minutes she found that but I could see that she doesnt have any clue of the facts. Then she said that you need to send tax returns of your brother in law for year 2012. But the information I found on department of state is quite confusing. Here it is

If the poverty guidelines change between the time the petitioner signed the I-864 and the issuance of an immigrant visa, must the petitioner/sponsor and joint sponsor, if required, submit a new I-864?

The reason I am asking this is because I dont want to ask my brother in law for arrange his tax returns for the year 2012 or any other year as once he gave AOS, its valid indefinitely. If something is already confirmed then why to ask for another evidence again and again? The lady who was a Pakistani locally employed staff might not be that much aware of laws and regulations. Also cant they check on their own about the figures of tax returns as they both are federal agencies. So please experts reply me about this.

My father had same illness you are in my prayers. Praying for your Heath and of course your visa!

Thank you very much Natasha&Noor and I also make dua for both of you getting united In sha Allah.

Bhai I am OK Alhamdolillah just I need to go to hospital for dialysis twice a week some precautions and just OK.

Yes I was OK when I went for visa interview in August 2011 but after I was put into AP it was way shocking for me as I was not expecting that after all that they would not issue a visa.

2 and half months later I got severely sick and my friend took me to hospital where they performed tests and told me that my kidneys are damaged and either hemodialysis or kidney transplant is the solution. Then 9 months later my loving mother also died to exacerbate the situation.

But nevertheless, its life and its going on. I make dua to Allah SWT that he make me successful in this test. You all also pray for me?

Why u working on kidney transplant? Are you sick ?

Yes Nick I am sick with failed kidneys or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) that developed due to too much stress of the visa process.

I called NVC and I talked to the representative and told him my details I think in last week of January 2015. I was a bit annoyed that US Embassy is not issuing me a visa and my married life is being screwed. I asked him to return my passport as that was expired since June 2014 and tell me what do you guys have found in my investigations by FBI, DHS and other federal agencies. My life is crystal clear and I am confused that you guys are doing my background checks and havent finished in 4 years.

I told him that I want US Embassy to return my passport. I told him that calling US Embassy is wild goose chase as the operator connects me to the other authorities and they never pick up the phone and I hear a rhetoric voice message. Fax of US Embassy is always busy as I tried since ages from my office and email gets a monotonous reply that your visa is undergoing neccesary AP. So return my passport as expired passport is useless.

That rep was very nice and helping and I dont know whether he forwarded my message to the US Embassy or it was some kinda recording that authorities heard. No doubt it was Allah's help that soon US Embassy updated my cases consecutively and returned my passport.

I just came to know that US Embassy staff came to my place during those days and asked my neighbours about my marriage. Me and my sister were at our workplaces. My many neighbours are invited on the wedding and after getting information Embassy staff went back. Few of my neighbours told me that they got intimidated that they might be Taxation authorities or some agency guys and we were reluctant to talk as if they might cause problems for them or for myself. Nevertheless there were people who have had met my wife and they told them that they have seen my wife when she came to Pakistan etc.

Now I am working on my kidney transplant and also at the same time I am going to renew my passport and get the required documents in sha Allah and would go to US Embassy. I hope you all guys would get updates soon as US Embassy is working on everyone's case. In sha Allah my duas are with you guys. Be happy, have patience and always think positive. There are days when I lost hope but you all were my hope and as long as I wont get a visa I would get inspirations from all of you brothers and sisters in sha Allah.

Hello guys, I was in Lahore for some family related matters and came back today. In sha Allah i would be in contact wtih you guys later during the day.

3 auto updates last one month and all docs r expired since year and half..i have full record..n no clue whatsoever where its heading..as i have had many many updates in past..

did they gave you a date for an interview or you will be submitting all docs along with new passport and then they will schedule it??please clarify

They didnt give me any date for interview as for the things which I need to provide can not be time bound like passport renewal, my family sending their tax returns after they get from IRS and then medical examination time may not be available soon. Therefore its not possible to give a pre-planned date for interview and in case if they would give such a date then maybe a person would visit US Embassy with nothing that was required from him.

So after getting all these things I would send them email and they would THEN schedule an interview and who knows for fingerprinting and oath taking but lets not expect too much as its not hard and fast that US Embassy would definitely give a visa even after the beneficiary provides everything 100%.

Thats what I have been thinking, they want to make decision on case, so have been on it actively, and also our medical is expiring soon, so they have been very active since last week

thank you for your prayers.

Sarah we all know that you married your husband not for giving him immigration benefits and as long as its not a sham marriage then you dont need to worry.

Keep your nerves stable and act accordingly. Maybe they want to check whether the marriage is bonafide or not. So I would say that live one day at a time. They would know it from field investigation in sha Allah.

Also make dua to Allah as its not any human who can do anything negative or positive rather its only will of Allah that controls everything. I make dua to Allah SWT that Allah let you and your husband unite soon so that he can be with you in the US.

I am going to make my passport In sha Allah next week and during that I would have the required papers from my wife and then would give medical and would proceed In sha Allah.

congrats..things seems finally rolling...bohut mubarak ho..i suppose US tax returns would be from 2014 only ...did they gave you a date for interview or its going to be after u send them medical and ds260??please confirm and also didnt you submitted tax returns when u filed the case??

Bhai, when I submitted I-864, I submitted all the required things and that was in 2011. Then they put me in AP since then.

Now there is some movement in my case. So I guess they want to know about the financial situation of my sponsor and Joint sponsor.

Sponsor's and Joint Sponsor's tax returns are not a big deal as they are my family alhamdolillah.

Main issue was US Embassy which I guess in sha Allah would streamline the process and I would get a visa in sha Allah.

Tax Returns Of Pakistan ?

Pakistani tax returns have nothing to do with US Immigration.

They meant Tax returns of sponsor/joint sponsor.

My wife and my brother in law are my sponsors. When my wife gave affidavit of support, her income was not enough so my brother in law was joint sponsor. Now my wife's income is also sufficient. But I would not complicate things and would send tax returns of 2013 and 2014 of my brother in law as the lady asked me for 2013 only but I know 2013 would not suffice.

The lady on the phone said that after you would fill online DS-260 u need to send us barcode and we would give you a date for interview. You would come with medical, passport and required documents and we would decide about the visa on same day.

What I perceive is that after I would send them barcode they would schedule an interview and there after seeing the documents they might give me the visa OR might put me back on AP LOL.

Yesterday I got call from American Express but I was driving so couldnt attend. Today I went there and took my expired passport for renewal.

Then I got call from the US Embassy for new DS-260, medical, photographs and latest tax returns and appear for another interview.

I have so much to do all alone so going to accomplish these tasks soon in sha Allah. Hope after that they would give me a visa if Allah SWT would be willing.

Congratulations Mueed.

Alhamdolillah for your wife's visa. Masha Allah your family is complete now and I pray that Allah SWT let everyone join their loved ones and myself also.

Thanks to Allah SWT and thanks a lot mueed as you were a very helping companion to the VJ community who are in AP. Remember us in your prayers and also when you would enjoy happy times with your wife then dont forget us and make dua to Allah SWT for all of us.

My case got an update today on 8th February (Sunday) as I had updates on 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th February.

I cant understand the reason for update on two off days (5th February National Holiday) and Sunday (weekly off day).

Can any of you guys share your experiences regarding what happens when case get updates on off days?

I am so very proud of all of you. You have not let the embassy make you lose your faith in God or break up your marriages. I know the wait is hard and the embassy not answering emails makes it even harder.

I am praying for all of you. Pakistani men and women deserve to be treated so much better than they are by the embassy. I always asked myself how they could sleep at night knowing they are hurting so many people.

Indeed sister Carolyn, If you are hurting someone then its so hard to feel inner peace no matter who you are and wherever you live.

agree bro........as i tried all possible efforts like contacting senator, lawyer etc. ........but all things useless.......and after all that i am fed up i am the man who always follow the rules i dont even send regular emails to embassy......i followed each and every thing but last year exact after an year gap i sent an email to

embassy but they did not even bother to reply, after few weeks my wife also sent an email but no reply not even case updated.

i tried all possible efforts like contacting senator, lawyer etc. ........but all things useless.......and after all that i am fed up i am the man who always follow the rules i dont even send regular emails to embassy......i followed each and every thing but last year exact after an year gap i sent an email to

embassy but they did not even bother to reply, after few weeks my wife also sent an email but no reply not even case updated

Bhai dont worry. In sha Allah you would have your visa soon.

I am in AP for 3 years 4 months and 27 days to be very precise. I am optimistic about my visa and I make dua that we all get visas and be with our loved ones soon in sha Allah.

Sometimes like every human being I have episodes of frustration but we all can orient our emotions towards happiness by thinking that dawn comes after the darkest hour.

One thing you all must remember that INJUSTICE done to anyone is always returned by God. Anyone doing injustice to us would no doubt suffer in one way or another but few understand that. We all were destined to this test so we are facing it.

Thank you for your prayers, I hope you also get it soon as well as all my brothers and sisters in VJ

That is just plain cruelty, senators sometimes cant do anything much but u should have them inquire every few weeks so the embassy knows that they are being monitored.

Senators cant force US Embassy or any Federal Agency. They can merely enquire and US Embassy would simply give them the same reply which they give to us. Involving senators too often can irritate the US Embassy staff so if you have invovled senator or congressman once then dont repeat that. You would likely get the same result and it wont impact your case positively.

My prayers are with you all. May Allah SWT bless us all and we all get a visa and our AP ends soon.