ShahBabbar

Hey guys,

Checked my husband's case status online about a week and half ago and his NIV visa applicaton was refused. All my plans went out the window so I'm feeling really down. After a year of AP resulted in a denial. Guess it wasn't his time.

Hey y'all,

Alright, I need some advice here...my husband applied for a B1/B2 tourist visa last year, had his interview in May '12 and of course was put on AP. Almost a year and still no word, checked his case status online and it shows his interview date and the 'administrative processing' message. A little background now (alert me on any red flags) We are both Pakistanis, however I was born and raised in the states and came to Pakistan to marry my husband, got pregnant and figured I'd visit my family with my hubby (who all live in the states). We were planning to stay in the U.S. for about 4 months and come back here to Pakistan because my husband's vacation time would be over, he is an attorney and manages a law firm so he cannot be away from courts/office for too long. So being the moody pregnant person that I was (I had horrific cravings for Taco Bell and Sonny's Bar B Que, among other things), I went to the states alone thinking my husband's visa would come at any time (how naive was I!) Time passed and lo and behold I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy, without my husband being there. I'm not even going to into the emotions that my husband felt, not being able to hold his newborn baby because of this AP douchebaggery (you'd think they have a better system in place). Anyway, now I'm thinking about changing his status to a K3 visa, I want to attempt to visit my family with my husband and child this summer. He will eventually need some kind of visa issuance to the U.S., whether it be non-immigrant or immigrant. Should I wait for this tourist visa to come through, or apply for the K3 visa or whatever else is required? Also I need details on what the process is, do you apply for immigrant visa then K3?

I'd appreciate any help, thanks.

Has any male applicants who has done their non-immigrant/immigrant visa interview this year gotten approved on a visa?

Nothing for my husband in Pakistan as of yet, seriously considering going back to Pakistan after I have my baby..miss and need him too much. Y'all pray for me please.

By the way, When you call the DOS, what info would you need for your case...name, DOB and?

Im sorry for the AP but you can contact your senator as CArolyn suggested. They can't get you out of AP but they can get better answers for you. There are loads of us in the same situation and the best thing for you right now is not to stress too much and have a healthy pregnancy and baby. They do care about your situation but they care more about the safety and security of USA and that's what they are working on.

I'm in a similar situation except my daughter has a brain tumor but all we could do is send the medical records and let the senator inquire about our case. We know they are working on it but it just takes time. If you look at the volume and not just here on VJ but the volume of applicants at the embassy you will see it takes time to check each person wishing to come here and its a long process. Sometimes longer for some as the checks they do can be different.

It sounds like they are just checking his background and once that is complete then the visa can be issued. Stay strong and dont stress too much... your baby is counting on you and your husband and will be here whether or not your husband gets the visa so focus on that. Wish you the best and our prayers are with you.

Well, reading this thread..and doing some research online, I knew trying to get out of AP or expediting the process is pretty much impossible, but a girl can hope..right? As far as the process being long , I kind of expected it...but I thought me being an American citizen ( which, apparently doesn't do ####### to help )and my husband showing proof to the CO that he plans to come back a couple of months after(to take care of his law firm, and that his holidays from high court would be over) would help? Naive as it sounds.

I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter, I can't imagine the amount of patience you possess in order to be able to get by each day without your husband. It's really difficult, and May god bless you and your family! My prayers and best wishes are with you as well.

Too bad we just had to fall in love with men who come from one of, if not the most hated countries in the world.

I'm sorry your husband has been in AP so long and you are due next month. There is not a whole lot you can do to get him out of AP. You can always contact your Senator or Congressman and ask for their help. You can also fax the ambassador of the embassy and ask for his assistance.

Thank you, I think I'm going to contact my senator and explain the situation...hopefully I'll get something positive out of it.

Hello everyone,

Okay, so I need some advice/information/consolation (if, at all possible). I am 8 months pregnant, born and raised in the U.S. My parents are Pakistani, and last year went to visit family in Pakistan. Long story short, fell in love with a Pakistani lawyer...got married to him and I chose to live in Pakistan with him and his family for about 5 months. But I missed home...and wanted my prenatal care and birth of the baby to be in the U.S. ( plus my mom was ill). So I applied for a visit visa for my husband, which we decided that we can spend time here (a couple of months) with my family...and he can be here for the birth of the baby and then we would go back to Pakistan together. Well, didn't quite turn out as well as we planned. He had his interview on May 9, 2012, CO kept his passport and asked him about his brothers and sisters' names and occupations and gave him a white piece of paper notifying him that his case was placed under administrative processing. In the application, and in person..my husband stated that his wife (me) is an American citizen and we would be traveling together (eventually I came alone, can't travel during the third trimester of pregnancy). So now, it's been past 90 days and we are still waiting for that phone call... He can't come here and I can't travel there...and I am due next month in September. I have a sneaking suspicion I am going to have this baby without him (our first baby!!).

I miss my husband and as each day passes I'm getting more stressed out with the thought of my husband not being here to hold his baby when the time comes ( Only possible solution to him being present on delivery day would be Skyping...when I'm in labor). I don't know what to do as this point, should I call my senator? I mean, my husband has to be here to sign the baby's certificate and we have to register our marriage...doesn't that count for anything?

Need suggestions please! Would appreciate ANYTHING at this point.