Ahmed&Freda

On 5/18/2021 at 1:23 PM, Kashan.01 said:

Can u Please! Explain lil further. 
have u got visa?

what they ask u?

after filing when u got visa ?

when your case start updating ?

how much lawyer charged u?

after how much AP you filed mandamus ?

 

Sorry I haven't been online in a while:

My husband has the visa he received it 8/6/20

Nothing was really asked the last time a few basic questions.  He had two interviews prior to the one on 8/6.

We filed the Mandamus in February they were required to answer by April 18th but the department of state asked for two extensions.

Our case updated many times throughout the time in AP, sometimes several days in a row then would stop again.  Don't pay attention to updates everyone has a theory but its not always the same.  

I don't remember the exact amount...maybe 3500.

About 16 months.

I agree with what others have said above:

You don't apply..they do.  They must show strong ties that they will be returning home.  

As others have said those documents stay home.  We don't vacation with them.  

In regards to the support - Unfortunately this is the belief in Pakistan that is very difficult  to deter them away from.  Partly because a sponsorship is required for a Pakistan visit visa coupled with ALL advisors there claiming this is a requirement.  No matter how many times you tell a Pakistani its not needed they won't believe you.   IMO I'd be more concerned of it possibly hurting the case.  They need to prove strong ties home Not here.

Follow the steps to applying for the visit visa.  That's it..don't throw in extras.

I'm so very sorry to hear this.  I know this has been a long road for you so far.  I agree with what others have already mentioned refiling will do nothing if these items in question are not overcome.  Unfortunately because we  read these horror stories on here we tend to go overboard with certain proof that may not even be necessary.   Gifts and affidavits are not nearly as helpful as proof of a husband and wife relationship. 

I would do what I can to spend more time together (either by living together or a consistent visits every few months).  Take as many pictures you can of doing normal  things together.   Even screenshots of your daily video chats  to show how you live your daily life apart.  A few chats may be ok but more important would be the amount of communication.  Show logs of how many times a day you spend together.   

A husband and wife relationship is like no other.  There should be a connection between you two.   This is what they need to see.

I know its frustrating and disheartening to know you may have a few more years of this dreadful process but you can get through it.   

Hang it there!

22 hours ago, Ranii said:

Can I ask you what did they ask him in his interview? I’m in a similar boat. Did they keep his passport? 

Hi Rannii,

They had my husbands passport since 2018 actually not many questions asked just basic questions he has been asked at the other interviews.  How long was the marriage, how we met an so on.  

5 hours ago, Rkhan@123 said:

In your Mandamus also asked extension and this is worried point or just ask for Pandemic reason pressure work on them?

We filed in February of last year just before the pandemic shut down so I wasn't surprised they asked for 2 extensions.

11 hours ago, Rkhan@123 said:

I made Mandamus for my case which going on and lawsuit due date is March 28,2021. But today I got email from my Lawyer defendants ask for extension due date is May 10,2021. My question this is  common thing they asked for extension?

Yes they commonly ask for one and may even ask for two.  You have the option to deny the extension but I wouldn't yet.

12 hours ago, numlian said:

Plz call to uscis & nvc rather than checking ur status.

I think you quoted the wrong person.  

On 3/18/2021 at 10:59 AM, Far.han said:

Ur case was also returned??

Yes but my husband is home now.

17 hours ago, MzAllen said:

Just wondering how many people were "duped" into thinking they were in a actual relationship, just to find out shortly afterwards you were not....and were essentially used for a green card.

There is a possibility of preventing this from happening to anyone else....if we brainstorm and work together!!!!

Naysayers, please keep in mind that we petitioners spent considerable amounts spent time, energy and money, so be kind. And finally, any negativity is not appreciated here. If you haven't been in our shoes...how would you even know how we feel????

Even if you married someone here there is always a possibility of being "duped".  There is no guarantee that any relationship will last.  We as individuals have to know what we are getting into.   Keeping your eyes and ears open and thinking things through  before making a decision.  It can be extra difficult when you start to develop feelings... but love is a chioce.  Usually there are signs in the beginning we ignore.  There are lots of information on sites about getting involved with someone internationally and red flags to look for but at the end of the day you have to do your own research of your love interest.  As others have said spending lots of time in person is crucial to help you both to understand each other.  

Marriage is hard!   It takes a lot of work from both sides and is a life long commitment that you both have to be in for.  

Good luck on whatever you decide for your future!

I don't know if its much help since it was over 6 months ago but My husband was there at the end of July.   His appointment at Aziz was on July 28th he went back August 5th to pick up his CD and paperwork for his files everything was already sent to the embassy.  His interview was on August 6th.   So it was about a week.

7 hours ago, Khan Vez Ahmad said:

Yeah many people say that the spouse visa interviews are going on but my friends are waiting for it from a long time and the interview date has been changed 2 times in a row. the following is screenshot of fixing a new appointment for a fresh tourist visa.

A friend of mine was DQ'd in April and her husband had his interview last month.  Unless the case is a reaffirmed petition all spouse interviews would be scheduled through NVC so the appointments available online would not play a factor.

29 minutes ago, imijourney said:

Hi Friends,

 

I got RFE for my father's IR5 case for late registered Birth certificate. they are asking for evidence that establishes parent-child relationship.

has anyone gone through the similar experience? if so, what are the documents that were submitted to satisfy the ask?

 

They are looking for the following document. since Pakistan doesn't have established system to track any of the listed asks, it will be not easy to get any of the documents from 1986 (my birth year).

1.Religious documents

2.Early school records

3.Medical records

4.Census Records

5.Affidavits: Written statements sworn to or affirmed by two persons, other than yourself and the person for whom you are petitioning.

 

 

LATE REGISTERED BIRTH CERTIFICATE The birth certificate submitted on behalf of you was registered on July 12, 2012, 26 years after the actual event occurred. In Matter of Rehman, 27 I&N Dec. 124 (BIA 2017), the Board of Immigration Appeals (the Board) addressed delay-registered births. The Board held that a late registered birth certificate might be sufficiently reliable proof of a parental relationship. The Board provided a non-exhaustive list of factors to consider when making a determination.Even if a birth certificate does not reflect that its registration was contemporaneous with the birth, an adjudicator may conclude that it is sufficiently reliable to establish parentage,depending on the circumstances. In making this determination, the adjudicator should consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, (1) information in the FAM regarding the availability and reliability of birth registrations in the country of birth during the time period at issue; (2) the length of time between the birth and the registration; (3) any credible explanation proffered by the petitioner as to the personal, societal, or historical circumstances that prevented a particular birth certificate from being registered contemporaneously, and any evidence in support of that explanation; (4) any credible explanation for why a particular birth certificate was lost or destroyed; (5) any evidence that the parental relationship was independently corroborated prior to the registration of the birth;(6) the length of time between the birth registration and the filing of the visa petition; and (7)information regarding whether the document was based on facts that were contemporaneous with the birth or on facts that were more recently established. Matter of Rehman, 27 I & NDec. 124 (BIA 2017).

The documents submitted as evidence of a parent-child relationship were executed 26 years after the actual event occurred. When considered in light of the factors listed above and with all other evidence currently in the file, USCIS has determined that the birth certificate is insufficiently reliable and will be accorded little or no weight. Therefore, you must submit additional documentary evidence

 

 

Any help will be highly appreciated.

We never got an RFE but I have seen many others get one due to late birth registration.   My husbands birth was also late registered but I believe we didn't have any issues because I submitted school records, FRC and a copy of his grandfathers ration card (from after the separation).

I do not recommend the affidavits they mention in the list above unless you also submit some of the other documents as well.   I would not be confident that affidavits alone would suffice.   Hope that was helpful!

5 hours ago, sarah6 said:

Hey you said that the security asked your husband for marriage certificate. So they asked for original nadra marriage certificate or original urdu nikah nama? 

 

And did interviewer asked anyone for original nadra marriage certificate and original english translation? 

You will need to bring originals of both to the interview.

You should bring originals of all civil docs that were previously submitted.  

On 2/1/2021 at 10:00 PM, NoName70 said:

The form has been there since forever and it’s been used more often since Trump administration came to power back in 2016. It’s not up to any president deciding to give or not to the visa applicants. I saw some cases in Montreal, Canada going thru that black hole even when they were Canadians, so anybody can be flashed by DHS for extra security checks. 

People being stuck in the black hole of Administrative processing has been around forever but the ds5535 form itself is only a few years old.  

On 12/24/2020 at 4:53 PM, aqz said:

thank you much much for your response. Many congratulations to u abd ur husband. We did submit an inquiry but they sent us qn automated response. So, they won’t allow petitioner inside in an interview? Thank u again for ur response 

They did not allow in August and the website still says only one of the following two are allowed to enter: an interpreter or if the applicant is special needs and needs assistance.

On 12/18/2020 at 3:03 PM, Far.han said:

If case returned to uscis so its better to wait for there responce or file a new petition??

Thanks. 

Better to wait for the NOIR.   Filing a new petition before you rectify the issue is a waste of time for you and them.

The "typo" on the document (even though you fixed it now) was submitted incorrectly.  Married and Divorced is more than a typo but makes a significant difference in the detail of your case.  Were all the petitioners divorce documents submitted as well?   If so I'm surprised the question didn't come up sooner.   

Be prepared to explain why the document was submitted with that error in the first place along with all your corrected documents. 

17 hours ago, aqz said:

Hi Everyone,

   Our case got reaffirmed back in July 2020 and sent to US Consulate Islamabad in Nov, 5 2020. We are told to wait and response when receive any email from Islamabad Embassy. Anyone who went through same situation, what to expect next? Any info will be appreciated!

 

 

It could take about 2 months from the time the embassy receives the file until you get an email from them.  You can send them an inquiry to check on the status.  

They will send you instructions on scheduling an interview and any additional documents you may need (i.e. updated ds 260, medical  and new I 864)  you should also bring all prior paperwork submitted in case any questions come up during the interview.  

I don't know if there will be anything new with COVID my husband was there in August and the only difference was the petitioner was no longer allowed inside in addition to wearing a mask.

Hope that helps!

On 12/20/2020 at 5:16 AM, jamesbond123 said:

Any update on your list?

See your messages.  Hopefully the formatting carried over correctly.

16 hours ago, MattyUKtoUS said:

Hi there.

 

 

I was hoping for a little advise as I have still not received my SS card, I did tick that box to request it during the CR1 process. I have also not received my residency card which should be a 10 year card based on me moving on our 2 year marriage anniversary. 

 

I believe I need to visit the Social Security Administration office but I am not exactly sure what I should be asking for and at the moment they are all closed but I can call them. 

 

Can anyone offer any suggestions on this?

 

Kind regards, Matt

 

 

 

After 3 weeks of not receiving my husbands card we made an appointment at our local SS office.  They filled out the necessary paperwork and we received the card 10 days later.   They told us it happens from time to time and sometimes communication doesn't get where it needs to go.   We went during Covid so you must have an appointment to enter the office and not all offices were taking appointments so you may need to call around.

The green card was another issue.   I contacted USCIS because we heard nothing.  Once I reached out to the our status on USCIS changed to card was issued and mailed but weeks later we still didn't get it.  Then I sent a] another message through the site where I was told the card was returned undeliverable.   Even though they have my correct address and I have lived here for 16 years .  I had to fill outa online form that the card was not received and they resent it.   This time when the card was sent we were given a tracking number.   I honestly don't think the card was ever sent the first time again some kind of clerical error.    Contact them they should at least give you the status of the processing of your card.  

Good luck!  

16 hours ago, JVal91 said:

Hello,

I’m wondering if I can get an outsider perspective on whether my relationship is as real as I think/hope, please. 
A Moroccan man liked me on a dating site I’m on and reached out to me on Instagram in April 2020. He’s 27 and I’m 29. We started messaging and hit it off. We speak every day via text and audio calls, and video call often. He was married to an American lady (not sure how old she is) but before he did the visa application to go to the US she decided she wanted a divorce because her family/friends said he would leave when he arrived. He left his job at a government owned fitness club to be with her in the states and now is trying I make money as a self-employed private fitness trainer because it’s difficult to get a job there. They divorced a year before he knew me. He didn’t tell me he loved me until after 3 months of us talking. He’s Muslim but not very religious and I’m Catholic. We talked about our views on marriage and kids (we both want these). I said I would want my kids to be baptized, etc and he said he agreed with that. He’s never asked me for money. Very respectful and caring. He communicates with my mom on social media (after asking my permission/how I would feel about it). He even posted/told people on his social media I’m his girlfriend. His older brother is married to an Australian woman and lives with her in Australia with their 2 kids and he is apparently an atheist. We haven’t met yet because of COVID. He has tried searching a few times other ways to immigrate outside the marriage route. At about 4 months he was showing links of options that he found and one mentioned marrying a citizen. My response was there are other ways and if he were proposing to me at that time I would say no. He expressly said that’s not what he meant. He wasn’t angry or anything like that. We have been talking for over 7 months now. 
I’ve never been married, no kids. 
 

*Trying to give as much info as I can.*
I love him and I believe he loves me, and I do trust him but posts on the internet and comments from a couple of family members are really starting to get to me. Your honest perspective is really appreciated. Thank you for your time! 

A few concerns I have right off the bat:

"said I would want my kids to be baptized, etc and he said he agreed with that"  This is not a normal response coming from a Muslim man starting a family.   Please Please  even though you won't be converting study Islam to better understand him (even if he isn't very religious) children born from interfaith relationship are still usually expected to be raised Muslim.  Although it may be accepted in some families this is not normally accepted.  

"He has tried searching a few times other ways to immigrate outside the marriage route. "   Sounds like visa shopping..this comment makes me most concerned.  

Marrying someone outside your religion and culture is not easy.   It something it takes so much more time and energy that many are just not cut out for.   There are lots of sacrifices and comprises to be made.   Please think these things through thoroughly.  In addition to  along visa process the cultural clash can be very taxing.   I don't regret my decision one iota but have seen so many failed attempts along the way that I hate to see someone get involved in something they are not ready for.   Don't rush it.  Do you research.  

On 11/26/2020 at 1:23 AM, Google said:

Congratulations. I was watching your case in 2018. Very happy to find out today! 

Thank you!  

That Google docs was open to edit and even my entry was changed by another member so I started ny own.  Its also all ds5535 vj members I only focused on Pakistan.

I have included in mine members from Facebook and whatsapp as well so I would not be able to share it.  I just cut out visa journey members for you to start. 

I can send to you at least my notes as well to add to yours when I get on my laptop later today.

This was only a snippet of my spreadsheet.  I could not post all the data.  

Keep researching and adding new members it will at the very least keep your mind busy.

15 hours ago, jamesbond123 said:

 

Thanks, I m already a member in that FB group. No responses to my ds5535 post. I searched that group, I saw old post form 2018, 2017. Maybe one in 2019. If they are handing these out randomly 1 person per son consulate each month then I would expect to see more posts, like AP topic on missing docs etc. I don't see any discussion on this topic.

 

 

I think there were more given out in 2018 for some reason.  Everything was very active back then.  Did you ever find the other wives given ds5535 from Pakistan?  I did a quick search and found https://www.visajourney.com/profile/270367-rafiq-akhtar/content/page/3/?type=forums_topic_post  

I was keeping a spreadsheet but have not updated it quite sometime but here are some Pakistan VJ members given ds5535 unfortunately many disappear and we don't get to hear their end result.

Two on this list had cases returned.  

To get the information for those filed WOM use the facebook and what app groups  I wish more people came back here to update but unfortunately just not enough to have accurate data.

15 hours ago, jamesbond123 said:

Did you receive a letter in mail that your case is refused for so & so reason?

We received a 221g at the interview