K1 Visa 2019

9 hours ago, Unlockable said:

Unfortunately, nothing can be done. A visit to an embassy will hardly get you anywhere. And any involvement from anyone outside of the org (such as lawyers, senators, and congresspersons) can not have any say so on a decision as it would open up bribery and tampering issues. Everything involved with cases are tightly controlled. They have to do their jobs completely to ensure everything is sufficient.

 

Remember, they are dealing with multiple entities...your country, your partner’s country, medical backgrounds, criminal background checks, family history, financial, etc, etc..  All that takes time.

I hope they do not take as long as many people say it will. Your answer makes sense. Thanks!

9 hours ago, payxibka said:

Nothing can be done to expedite an approval from ap.  You can expedite a denial but not an approval 

In case of denial, what could be done?

Hey guys,

       As you guys know, i am stuck in AP since july 9th. Since then, no update on ceac website and i sent an inquiry, but they kept giving me more time such as 60 days, 60 to 90 days, or even told me to wait 180 days. Should I visit embassy to open up my case? Should I contact my senator? (Also, they didn't ask me for any additional documents). Any suggestion would help. Thanks

25 minutes ago, Ahmed&Freda said:

 

He's in a few facebook groups I'm in and is still AP.  

Oh okay. Thanks a lot

On 7/28/2019 at 9:53 PM, Ahmed&Freda said:

This happens a lot at this embassy.  There have been quite a few who thought the visa was approved but then ended up getting stuck in a long AP.  One in the Ds5535 thread received a questionnaire sometime later.   One was told the system was down and has been in AP over a year (no questionnaire).  I'm not sure if it's a miscommunication issue,  something comes after the interview, or it's a backlog issue.

 

All cases go though AP it could just be taking them a little longer to process and print the visa.  You just have to be patient.   You can send an inquiry  to the IV unit but at this point you just have to be patient.  There is really no way of knowing how long it can take...all cases are so different try not to worry InshaAllah you'll hear something soon!

Hey, I need your help. Who was that person who "One was told the system was down and has been in AP over a year (no questionnaire)." What was their experience and what they ended up with?

 I would appreciate your help. Thanks

I agree with Ahmed&Freda. You should get married instead of applying for k1 visa. I did the same mistake and I am regretting right now.

1 hour ago, wenger said:

Can you message me as well please?

Can you message me as well please?
Thank you

Yeah

7 hours ago, AandH said:

Can you actually email me with the questions too?  My fiancée will be scheduling his interview shortly 

Yeah sure.

My case has been on AP since 12th july, no update till today. No docs was asked to submit either.

32 minutes ago, shawn1990 said:

Any update on your case?

Nop, no update!

12 minutes ago, opendoor said:

That is nice, it will be issued soon i think, i am in AP for more then a month been very worried. Pray for me too.

I don't know what to expect, i habe been in AP since 12th july and no update till today. InShaAllah i will pray for you as well

3 hours ago, opendoor said:

AOA... How much time did it take to change your status from Immigrant to Non-immigrant ?

Ws, it changed the very next day after intervew

On 8/8/2019 at 6:19 PM, Aj3 said:

Hi guys, my wife is an AP since 2017, case updated only I or senator inquired. Asked for the passports which they reuturned. Last week,  case updated by itself. I have no idea what else we can do.

It's a good sign that they updated your case. It might update serveral times before the issue your visa. 

10 hours ago, Going through said:

The reason previous answers haven't been "good" is because no one can accurately predict the timeline for you.  Everyone's mileage with AP varies.

 

As mentioned in all of your previous threads---- it can be weeks, months, some have waited (uncommonly) even years in AP.  

All you can do at this point is continue to wait and hope for the best that you'll hear something (either way) sooner rather than later.

Good luck.

Yeah i am aware of that, but i am asking if it is normal that they haven't updated my case at all after the 3rd day of interview.

Hi!

   I have started a lot of threads related to my case, but haven't received any "good" answer for it. My case has been updated only once after the interview which wad on 3rd day, july 12th where it was put in AP. After that, no update on ceac website. My question is that has anybody had this experience where it wasn't updated for 1 month? Is it normal that they are not opening up my case? Also, i was approved but later was put in AP, but no update on CEAC website after that. Please help

On 8/10/2019 at 4:52 AM, RaheelS said:

I really need some help from individuals that have specifically done the whole interview process at the U.S. embassy in Islamabad,Pakistan. Is it normal for them to not contact the beneficiary and send them the interview letter or Packet 3 or 4? Do I have to call them to get the letter? My case status on CEAC says ready since July 18, and I have already scheduled the interview and trying to schedule the medical at Clifton Medical Services in Karachi. Please help!!! Whatever help or knowledge I can get from anyone who has gone through the whole process in Islamabad would be appreciated!!

Well, if you are applying for k1 visa then you can go ahead and pay the visa fee, do your medical exam and schedule an appointment. Also, they do not send you packet 3 or 4, they will just send you an email stating that nvc forwarded your case. They will also mail you that letter which reaches after a month or so. Do not wait for that letter, you can just print it from your email. When you schedule your appoinment, they will send you confirmation page with things that you need to provide. I have just been through the whole process of k1 visa so I am aware of recent process. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck.

1 hour ago, Zainan said:

Your fiancé is white American or Pakistani American?

Pakistani American

34 minutes ago, Teacake said:

Oh, really? My status also changed to AP yesterday and it went from Immigrant to Non-immigrant, so I hope that’s true!

I hope that is true, but status changed the other day after interview. I am still in AP though. Hoping for the best.

3 hours ago, Aleena_Ar said:

Can u please give me the detail about questions that were asked? 

Yeah i will send you email with those questions.

6 minutes ago, shawn1990 said:

I think the average time to receive back the passport in Pakistan in 6 weeks.

If everything goes well, you'll get the good news in next 2 or 3 weeks. 

I hope so

34 minutes ago, Aleena_Ar said:

What questions does they asked to you in the interview? Does they saw your engagement pictures?

They asked about 15 questions related to me and my fiance. Yes, CO did see our engagement pictures.

1 hour ago, shawn1990 said:

People in this forum say that it doesn't takes long once it changes to non-immigrant category. That is a good news at least.

I hope so too, but what I am concern about is that they haven't updated the case even once afted putting it into AP. It will be a month tomorrow since they updated the case.

1 hour ago, Zainan said:

Hey don’t worry AP generally takes two months in many cases. May you will get it soon. 

InShaAllah i hope so too

4 hours ago, shawn1990 said:

Does it says Immigrant visa application or nonimmigrant visa application when you check the status on CEAC website?

It changed to nonimmigrant visa on 11th July

Hi guys,

    So, as you guys know that my interview was on 9th july. I was approved but then I was put on AP on july 12th. After that, no update on CEAC since then. What does it mean? Why are they not updating my case at all?

Hey guys, 

   So previously I told you guys that my fiance's interview was on July 9th, but because the system was down, they told him to come back on July 10th. His interview went very well, they didn't really ask him to provide any documentation, and asked him about 15 questions. At the end, the CO approved his visa and said he will get his passport back in 2 weeks. The case was created on july 10th, and on July 11th, the status was received and on July 12th, the status was put in AP. Ever since, no update from that case. I sent an inquiry to embassy and they replied back saying that his case is under the refusal of 221(g). I also called ustravel and the lady escalated the case to post and it's been a week, I didn't get any reply from them. His case in still under AP, and they didn't email him for any documents. Please give me your opinion.

1 hour ago, Innocent devil said:

yes sure. it was K1. Yes interviewed in ISB. Experience was good. They told me the same as they told you. Then I had to wait for one and a half month before getting my passport with visa. 

Oh okay, hopefully they would do the same with me. Thank you!