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4 hours ago, HDia said:
Does anyone know if I (the petitioner) can fill out DS-260 and sign it (sign with my name) for my wife?
Yes. I the spouse filled the form for my wife. It had a question in the end asking if someone helped the beneficiary fill the form.
I asked her for information I didn't know and made sure to review the form with her before submitting it.
The screenshot below is from the printout of the DS-260 I filled for my wife.
I used the following question for reference when deciding what to do.
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3 hours ago, Arewa said:
Hello VJ families, i am filling my DS-260 form now, and i am asked if i have documentation to establish that i have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S law... it's a yes or No answer, I'm confused because i am yet to do my medicals ... should i just click yes anyway. Since it will still be done. Thanks for your response
I selected no for my wife. I put this in the explanation, "The applicant is in the process of reviewing vaccination records and will obtain the required vaccinations on or before the date of the medical exam."
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51 minutes ago, LilyJ said:
I’m not sure if the marriage certificate is really needed, I just submitted it the first time under both our document sections just in case. I don’t think it’s a requirement though
It is listed as a required document under the Civil Documents Tab on CEAC.
It is not needed for the Affidavit of Support.
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37 minutes ago, CamChad42 said:
Is there a reason you are having to resubmit a marriage license? The marriage license should have been sent over with your file from USCIS, right???
It should be. It is not though. From what I understand, NVC will usually not let you move forward until you have provide them everything they ask for.
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41 minutes ago, stech786 said:
This is not correct.
my brother had to submit 3x. There is another doc. What you posted is marriage certificate which I know is English + Urdu. They are asking for Nikkah name in Urdu + English
they want this translated.
I mentioned three things in my reply to KnightGame.
Marriage documents needed for Pakistan are: 1. Nikah nama Urdu (similar to picture you posted) 2. Nikah nama translation (translation of above) 3. Nadra marriage certificate (I posted a sample picture)Did I miss something?
The reciprocity page for Pakistan says the same
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11 minutes ago, Knightgame185 said:
yes I have this but I never submitted because didn't know we need to. ill go ahead and do this tonight. thank you.
You're welcome. Wishing you the best of luck and a quick DQ.
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1 hour ago, Knightgame185 said:
nooooooooooooo!!!!!
my three documents were reject have to re upload them again
everything else was accepted!!!!
I have to resend my 184ez again because it was password protected
and did not know that.
and it says I need more then one marriage certificate like what heck is that ?
if I resubmit again how long will it take again to review?
Here is an excerpt from the NVC reciprocity page on Pakistan:
"For U.S. immigration purposes, Pakistani Muslim applicants must present both an original, signed Nikah Nama (with its English translation) and a NADRA-issued marriage registration certificate. Note that while both documents reflect similar information, each on its own does not constitute sufficient proof of marriage"
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1 hour ago, Knightgame185 said:
Pakistan I did upload two certificate im not sure why it still rejected.
I did english translation
Urdu original one
not sure how many....
man I am very upset
so it will take a whole two months again...
Did you submit the nadra marriage certificate? I think you get it from the Union council where your marriage took place. It's a bilingual document.
Marriage documents needed for Pakistan are:
1. Nikah nama Urdu
2. Nikah nama translation
3. Nadra marriage certificate (bilingual: no translation required)
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57 minutes ago, Sea Leslie said:
OHHHHH YES!!! I remember that now. This is were the visa bulletin comes into play. Great job @SaeedA
I have a friend whose LPR wife filed for him before we filed our case. Last we talked he was still waiting for his approval from USCIS.
USCIS prioritize cases in the unlimited category as the limited visas cannot be processed by NVC before a certain date anyway.
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1 hour ago, Sea Leslie said:
Does the NVC still use the priority date? I thought it was only used by the USCIS
I don't think it matters for IR1\CR1 cases.
It does matter for visa categories with yearly limits. People applying for limited visas have to wait for their PD to become current even after their file has been approved and sent to NVC.
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33 minutes ago, A&S2019 said:
Hi everyone,
I've seen mixed advice regarding the police certificate requirement for Pakistan. The last thread on VisaJourney is from 2018 and says you can put "not available" for NVC, and that would be fine. However, since everything is digitally uploaded now, I'm wondering if anyone else who's applied from Pakistan has gotten approved/DQ'd by selecting 'not available' for the police certificate? It clearly states on the reciprocity site that it's not required, so I'm confused why NVC even asks for it.
Thank you!
I have submitted my documents without the police certificate. I have heard from people who said they were approved without the police certificate. However, there are not guarantees with NVC.
The reason I made my submission without the police certificate is because getting the PC was taking too long.
I have asked my wife to get one made in case we get rejected at NVC because of the missing police certificate.
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3 hours ago, Narmeen said:
All three versions of marriage documents and police certificate
Did they ask for a police certificate from Pakistan?
Looking at your history it seems you submitted a police certificate originally. What was wrong with it? How did you fix it?
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3 hours ago, Rosie91 said:
Those numbers are really high.. Ive never met some one who spends over 5000 here in the Netherlands. Maybe with a familie of 4 (18+ kids)
I think those numbers show total healthcare cost of the country divided by the total number of people in the country.
I'm guessing, the healthcare costs are covered by the government (your taxes) which is why you do not have to pay 5000 separately.
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2 minutes ago, canadavisa22 said:
Right, which is what I said. Great in your healthy years because of savings compared to taxes but an issue when problems arise.
I read your comment again. I missed the last part "BUT I'm sure it's more of a headache to deal with when issues arise." when I replied originally
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4 hours ago, canadavisa22 said:
That's not bad at all then when you consider the tax savings (depending on the state you live in) compared to countries like Australia and Canada. You'll put a lot more back in your pocket each year BUT I'm sure it's more of a headache to deal with when issues arise.
It's great when you're healthy. Not so great when you fall sick and actually need health care.
Found this article claiming US healthcare is the most expensive in the developed world https://www.businessinsider.com/cost-of-healthcare-countries-ranked-2019-3:
"According to data from OECD, the US spent $10,209 on healthcare per capita, or per person, in 2017. That's more than any other country in OECD's 36-country consortium, and over $2,000 more than Switzerland, the second-highest spending country."
Another link showing similar data https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries/#item-average-wealthy-countries-spend-half-much-per-person-health-u-s-spends
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20 minutes ago, Hilde said:
Could you add assets to your AOS?
Probably not.
The I-864 instructions state:
"Part 7. Use of Assets to Supplement Income (Optional)
Only complete Part 7. if you need to use the value of assets to meet the income requirements. If your Current Annual Household Income (indicated in Part 6., Item Number 15.) is equal to or more than needed to meet the income requirement as shown by the current Federal Poverty Guidelines (Form I-864P) for your household size (indicated in Part 5., Item Number 8.), you do not need to complete Part 7."
I submitted AOS and IV to NVC already. I plan on updating my i-864 when I file my taxes for 2019.
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Just now, NikLR said:
I can move it if you'd like?
Sure. That'd be nice.
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6 minutes ago, NikLR said:
I'm sure you would have found it on your own if you'd looked a little
You're welcome.
Probably would have. Thanks nonetheless.
Knew about the reviews link already. Would have looked for AP after I got put in it.
Should have posted this in the region specific forum. My bad there.
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4 minutes ago, NikLR said:
Here is a several (174) page thread regarding Pakistan AP
Here are the reviews for that embassy
https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Pakistan&cty=&dfilter=5
And here is the appropriate regional forum
Thanks. This is helpful.
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3 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:
If you want a targeted audience you should post in the regional forum, not the general IR one (especially if you just dismiss answers from people who do actually know what they’re talking about).
Okay
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2 hours ago, JFH said:
Why? Are you saying I’m lying that you don’t need one? Or that the Department of State website is lying that you don’t need one?
You. Don’t. Need. A. Police. Certificate. From. Pakistan.
Or do you want someone else to say it also? What difference will that make?
Didn't mean to offend you. Have a great day.
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It would be nice to hear from someone who has gone through Islamabad recently. Whether they submitted a police certificate from Pakistan or not.
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1 minute ago, JFH said:
They are not required. Instead, you will need to be prepared for a lengthy AP time.
That is regardless of the police certificate I presume.
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The two links below say police certificates are not required from Pakistan. Can someone who has been processed through Islamabad recently confirm this? Did you you have to submit a police certificate from Pakistan at NVC or Islamabad embassy?
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If you are older than 16 years of age: Police certificates are not required from Pakistan. However, an original police certificate is required from any countries where you previously lived. For more information on obtaining these certificates, visit Reciprocity by Country. If the first three items are all true, or the fourth item is true, you must obtain and bring a more recent police certificate to the interview:
- You are older than 16 years;
- Your stay in that country was more than a year; and
- You obtained a police certificate and submitted it to NVC more than one year ago; or
- You still live in the country that issued the police certificate and you submitted it to NVC more than one year ago.
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"Pakistan does not have a nationwide system to track criminal activities. Police Character Certificates are available for a fee from District Coordinating Offices. However, they are not an accurate reflection of an individual's criminal record. An applicant who has committed a crime in one district may be able to obtain a clean Character Certificate from that district or another. Given the inaccuracy of these certificates, they are not required for consular processing."
NVC Filers - January 2020
in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Posted · Edited by SaeedA
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