Kastrs

Thank you both

Hi Everyone

For the DS160, does anyone know if a work based visa for the UAE would be considered permanent residence? Not sure if the answer for "Are you a permanent resident of a country/region other than your country/region of origin (nationality) listed above?" should be yes or no based on a work based visa

On 4/8/2021 at 7:25 PM, Paula&Johnny said:

I never told that AP just apply for Pakistani people.

Her case was about a person from this country and that was my comment. 

Everyone that apply to a US visa will have to pass for the same steps, doesn't matter where we are from. Period!

Right, so exactly like I said everyone is in AP for at least a brief period while the visa is being issued

But your statement, that I quoted "He will be in AP after his interview like all the others Pakistani and the waiting time can be days, weeks... even years." implies that all Pakis will be in "real" AP, the AP that is actual checks and not just visa issuing which is incorrect and the statement I was looking to clarify

20 hours ago, Paula&Johnny said:

The case will be send, at the NVC fase, to the US Consulate from the country your future husband is a resident. 

Unfortunately for Pakistani citizens the process time doesn't depend of the Consulate you choose. He will be in AP after his interview like all the others Pakistani and the waiting time can be days, weeks... even years.

Patience will be needed!!

Good luck 

HI There

Just want to clarify 

EVERYONE goes into AP for at least a brief period while a visa is actually being issued

as for being in "real" AP, it is true that it seems more likely for Pakis especially men, but not ALL Pakis or all Pak men go into AP, I would say the majority do not go into AP, and it is misinformation to imply that all Pakistanis go into AP

Yes your wife could get an ITIN in normal times

there is form that needs to be completed to apply for the form, your wife would need to complete the form and then attend the US embassy to get the form notarized 

she would then mail the form to you, and you would need to file a paper return along with the itin application

she would also need to sign a statement to indicate that she would like to be treated as a resident alien for the tax year 2020

Brother, at this point you have gotten many comments, I understand it is quite difficult to be apart from your spouse and even more so when you have your first child on the way

That said, at this point your choices are to either have her fly back to Pakistan VERY soon and have the baby there/wait with you there until the visa is issued- but be aware you would then need to do something for baby to immigrate either apply for CRBA assuming your wife is eligible to pass on citizenship or apply for immigrant visa for the baby OR she will go on to have the baby in the US and can fly to meet you after the baby is born and has been issued a passport OR you will have to be patient and endure the separation

No one can predict when your visa will be issued, there is no timeline for completion of AP, your visa could be issued tomorrow assuming the embassy has everything they need or it could take weeks, months, or even years more

the longest I know of someone being in AP is 7 years, of course that is by no means normal, but a long AP is possible, particularly if you are from certain areas, have any questionable education/have held questionable jobs, or if you have a common name

Best you can do is try to think positively, and decide which from the options available to you and your wife would best suit your family situation

I think most people just do not fill out timelines, or do not complete them accurately

I would not say Pakis are worse compared to other nationalities on filling out timelines 

19 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

You can report your suspicions, however, everybody lies. Especially on the internet. 

 

Focus on YOUR case and don't hype yourself too much on strangers' stories.

 

no I am pretty sure if it is on the internet is HAS to be true!

12 hours ago, Kali2015 said:

This is Condition to remove section. Go to the right section for help 

for future reference, you could just report the post and ask the mods to move the post

that is preferred as opposed to asking the op to make a duplicate post

On 8/17/2019 at 5:30 PM, Aleena_Ar said:

I would like to know any of my paki fellows recently got their k1 visa? Please share some details of your interview and AP time? Thankyou ♥️

your flag says Oman, you are asking about Pakistan

Can you please clarify if your case is being handled in Oman or Pakistan?

On 8/17/2019 at 5:39 PM, missileman said:

***Topic moved the Asia: South regional discussion area****

doesn't this belong in MENA? just going based on the Oman flag I am interpreting that to mean the interview will be in Oman

1 hour ago, Loren Y said:

She should have did a " Visa run" as it is called. Went back to Canada for a few hours, then reenter with another 90 days. You can only pull that off a few times before they get wise, but it would have been better than overstay.

 

The ban will probably be over by the time she gets a H4 visa, and then the waiver approved. 

A visa run as it is called does not necessarily reset your time

Not solid advice there and definitely NOT something people should rely on to rest your time

after biometrics expect another year maybe a bit longer before you get the GC

2 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Your Lawyer was wrong in advising you to send pictures with a family gathering. I don't know what the overall picture of the gathering suggestions but from the questions you received from your call from the embassy I suspect they see it "maybe" as a wedding celebration. Keep in mind this is only my speculation. You did do a smart thing my correcting her on the "husband" reference as I think that was the path she was heading down.

 

There have been may cases that what you see as a "party" to what the CO sees as a possible "wedding". I would hate to see you come all this way and get denied because of an innocent picture. Here are some examples and from there you'll need to make your own decision. If you want more information than in the upper right corner of this page is a search box. Use the words "marriage ceremony" and you will have more examples. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/641345-k-1-visa-wedding-ceremony/

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/690759-k1-interview-denial/

 

From <http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/677434-july-2018-noa2-nvc/?page=32>

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/690759-k1-interview-denial/

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/665760-221g-confusion-where-is-my-fiances-case/

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/639695-k-1-visa-denied-what-now-appeal/

All of this!!!!

OP you definitely should not have had a celebration or party or anything that would resemble a wedding 

Hopefully it works out for you, but if not be prepared for a real wedding and a CR1

sounds like you are in administrative processing

not much you can do, there is no way to speed it up

57 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

 5 years for 2016 is 2021.

So yes, July 2021.

Edited to give you a realistic timeline....

• You can apply for citizenship 90 days before July 2021 to get your case started.
• Naturalization may take anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. So late's play it safe and say 9 months (so April 2022 you will be a citizen).
• You file for your mother April 2022. It takes 1 - 1.5 years before gets her visa
• So your mother is looking at somewhere in 2023 or early 2024 before she is able to immigrate to the US.
• Again, that is IF everything goes well.

or longer for naturalization depending on where you live

around me timelines are about year or even slightly longer

Make sure that your english nikah nama translation has the appropriate translation statement or it will not be accepted 

22 hours ago, Moses Bee said:

The embassy in Islamabad will send you a package containing interaction for any documents you will have to bring with you at the interview.

Yes you do need a police report to clarify your background check for any criminal activities in your past.

However , about the Affidavit originality , in Ghana and Nigeria for example and other African countries , the US Embassy want you to bring the Original Affidavit to be signed by the petitioner send through by post , I don't know about Islamabad.

As for the originality of the affidavit look at the package containing interaction from the US Embassy ,you will know how to handle about it.

Good luck.

this is incorrect

OP a police cert is NOT needed for Pakistan

4 hours ago, steveblue said:

What does "side-loading" the petition mean? How do I do that?

that was my bad, it isnt something that can be done for K1, but if you do decide to get married and pursue a CR1 instead, then there is the opportunity to submit additional relationship evidence along with other paperwork at the NVC stage

1 minute ago, Pakyman said:

I am telling you what my same-sex K1 interview experience was like.  I never was given any opportunity to add anything at the NVC level even after several discussions.  They tell you, the K1s move quick at this point because all the are doing is entering info and sending your app right back out.  

That is right, this is a K1 

in that case OP, be super thorough up front, NVC i just a stop through

9 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I have read reports of early stages being carried out by indigenous staff.

 

Affidavits are pretty low down on the list of valid evidence btw.

 

 

that is true, there are people who work in the embassy who are locals

but the ones who actually conduct interviews are USC

8 minutes ago, Pakyman said:

Hi Steve,

One thing you need to know, the consulate will only consider what was presented in your original application nothing more.  They don't care about anything that has happened since then.  I had signed affidavits from both families testifying my relationship was real ready for the interview, and they totally scrubbed their nose.  Have all your question's answers ready and the short list of requested documents on hand.  I went for our interview, and it didn't make any difference.  They will already be prepared to make the decision their going to make.  

 

Good luck

Cary & Basit

 

not entirely true, I side-loaded my petition while at the NVC, and the information I sent was reviewed 

as for presenting additional at the interview, that is the time they do not want to see anything additional unless asked

9 minutes ago, steveblue said:

I do have perhaps a basic question. Or most of the consular officers who interview applicants American or are they Pakistani? We would do the interview in English I don’t know if that makes any difference?

The people performing the interview are USC

I would say an interview in English makes a difference in cases where the petitioner is American/does not speak Urdu as it demonstrates that you and your petitioner can clearly communicate with each other

On 5/3/2019 at 10:15 PM, steveblue said:

Hi, I’m looking for people who actually have experience dealing with this issue. Not for conjecture. I appreciate everyone’s interest but conjecture is not very helpful.

As you can imagine, this is not common at all through the Islamabad Embassy

I have been on this forum for quite a few years now and have never seen another same sex couple post, so I am not sure how much feedback if any you will get that is specific to your case

that said the best you can do is what any couple going through ISB does, prepare, collect everything, fill out your paperwork completely and provide a complete application, make sure you have well documented your relationship and prepare for hurdles that may come your way

wishing you the best of luck!!

Editing to add, I would always suggest the petitioner attend the interview, although it could be a bit complicated for OP to get a visa to visit Pakistan

4 hours ago, NikLR said:

Even if they're allowed in, they're not allowed to be interviewed.  So regardless the USC can't explain anything even if they're allowed in!  Anything that needs an explanation should either have one attached or not be included if it can be misinterpreted.  The CO will be fluent in English and able to read everything provided to them.  They do not have to look at anything brought to interview however so everything should have been included at the USCIS or NVC stage.  

I think this might actually be embassy dependent

When I attended with my husband, the CO encouraged me to provide answers and in the end I would say I probably did more speaking at the interview than my husband did

To the OP, I would always encourage you to go to the interview even if not allowed inside the embassy, it can never hurt to be there