Embd

3 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

going to depend on the date of the new interview 

your medical is good till August 5th but will the interview and visa be issued by then?

 

as far as the other requests ( other than the passport they already have),,   when immigration (any office) asks you to bring or upload a document ,  do so

as all will be held in limbo till they get what they want

 

 

 

Date of interview is 28th May ! Just around the corner . 

1 hour ago, Chane S Steele said:

Hi there, currently here where we are we are doing a "E-medical". I did mine 3 weeks ago, do you not have the same? they said I don't need to worry about taking the medical results with me , that is will be loaded in to the system. 

Yes It was E-medical and was sent to Embassy during my first INterview on 10th Feb, 2021. So it is always valid for six months and will expire on 5th august, 2021. secondly, DS-260 is not open for updation/change, and we are unable to make any changes/update, then how they are asking for updated DS260 Aand medical report. thanks

4 minutes ago, BRAVO WALKER said:

Were your original birth certificate was missing when you had your first interview?

I had all my original documents at my first interview . after looking into , they gave me back. Yes my medical was on 5th FEB 2031 ' also e medical & sent to embassy. So all their demand seems irrelevant to me. 

22 minutes ago, BRAVO WALKER said:

When did you had your first interview and when did you got this email?? Second how was your first interview,?? Did it went good and why did they refused for the first time?

My first interview was 10th February , and was refused with seeking additional information . My first interview went very well.  I dont know why did they refuse. But put me undrr 221G. I received one email for reoath and fingerprints and then intervew rescheduled with asking some additional documents and passport. 

Dear members! After 70 days in AP/ refusal , first embassy asked to visit for reoath & fingerprints , then send an email with asking for some original  documents,  and  passport, which is kept by the embassy at first interview. Also asked for medical test which is just 3 months old , and updated Ds260 , which is already closed. So not sure what is happening ? Does anyone has somewhat similar situation ? 

On 12/29/2020 at 5:04 PM, 2019 said:

Hey, were you able to fix the mistake in your ds-260?

Just now, 2019 said:

Thankyou for your reply

Did you guys face any issues regarding the mistakes in your interview?

Our interview is yet to be scheduled . so we are documentarily qualified since 14th May 2020. Lets hope it is completed soon enough. 

On 12/29/2020 at 5:04 PM, 2019 said:

Hey, were you able to fix the mistake in your ds-260?

sorry for late response. there were many mistakes made by their intern in DS-260 form submission and it was an awful experience of making over dozen of mistakes. But attorney made a letter of corrections to the NVC by highlighting these mistakes and corrections and stating that these mistakes were occurred by them unintentionally. 

Hi All,

My husband is immigrating from Pakistan to the U.S., hopefully in the next couple of months, fingers crossed and lots of prayers. Thankfully our paperwork we submitted to the NVC was approved so, now we're waiting for the embassies to open back up for his visa interview to be scheduled. As we prep for his visa interview, we have noticed a few people had questions about their previous marriages during their visa interviews. One alarming trend is visa interviewers asking for proof of previous marriage besides the divorce certificate. Our questions are:

1.) Why would the interviewers ask for further evidence, is there something in the case that may flag this?

2.) How did you answer these questions (did you have photos, affidavits, etc.)?

3.) Would you recommend having more evidence, besides a divorce certificate, for a previous marriage?

Our concern is that my husband only has a divorce certificate as proof for his previous marriage. His first marriage was an unhappy one, they took no photos together, and the wedding was more of a tribal/religious ceremony with no paperwork being filed, we truly only have the divorce certificate as evidence. We are debating whether or not to gather some of the attendees and the mullah who presided over the previous marriage to write an affidavit for my husband to take to the interview. We want to make sure we cover all bases, this probably seems like small peas in the grand scheme of a visa interview but, you never know. Would love advice from folk's who experienced this themselves. 

Thank you!

4 hours ago, Lexushim said:

Hello,

My experience has been, DO NOT hire a Lawyer until absolutely necessary. Try to read instructions and fill it out yourselves and/or ask friends/relatives to help you with it. My friend hired a lawyer, and he told her that her mother's income would be enough to support her husband. It gave her a few troubles (since often they try to lure you for money)... However, It's been almost 2+ years now after Interview, no update for her husband's case. (2020) I filled my husband's application with the help of my Uncle and he has guided me so far and now the case is in DQ, Alhumdullilah. (It's just my experience) 

I agree. Lawyers concentration is very low on individual case. They don't care about your miseries of long distanced relationship and pain you go through. They are just there to see their $$. Our experience has been not very good so far. 

13 minutes ago, Stein said:

The question is, you had to print and sign it so didn't you even read it?

Nope, its online submission not in hard form/copies. So there is no question of print or signing the application. but the lawyer should have given us opportunity to review before its submission. Thanks

8 hours ago, ayestaci said:

I made a mistake in my DS260 and called NVC, who advised me to send a case inquiry to them and also email the embassy. I did both, and both the embassy and NVC told me to bring it up at the interview.

 

It's worth asking them since for you, there are more mistakes but for me, they wouldn't unlock it. 

 

Sorry about your lawyer.  

Yes, I agree, I hope they do this time. But you never Know. Due to COVID, they may or may not. Hope for the best. 

8 hours ago, Valeri22 said:

You should send an email to NVC and request them to re-open the DS260s to make corrections. Just explain that you want to make corrections in DS260 and they will unlock it for you to make the corrections. Good luck.

Thanks, I will 

5 hours ago, aphr0dite said:

I am so sorry to hear this. I cannot offer much advice but just wanted to send my thoughts and well wishes. I am appalled that your lawyer didn't have you look it over before submitting it. I thought that was standard. 

Dear aphrOdite, your comments made my day. It is very nice of you for your well wishes  to have some moral support in the COVID isolation. Empathy does wonders. Stay safe. God bless you. 

5 hours ago, user555 said:

Hopefully your attorney is doing pro bono work. 

You need to contact the NVC at (603) 334-0700 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/nvc-contact-information.html

Dear user555, nope they are charging us $3500. but their work is more frustrating rather than a relief. carelessness at their best. Thank you so much for sharing this resource . We will try. Thanks 

7 hours ago, NikLR said:

I would call thr NVC and ask for the DS-260 opened again and fill it out yourself.  Explain there are a multitude of mistakes made by your lawyer. 

They may not do it but document the mistakes and upload it on CEAC. 

Dear NikLR, Thank you for your suggestions. it is a worth try to make the things right now. 

Dear VJ Family, 

I am nervous while sharing that my attorney submitted the DS-260, but when i reviewed it , there were almost a dozen errors/mistakes they made into DS260" as follows:

-Mistakes in previous marriage divorce dates. 

-Mistakes in residence addresses. 

-Mistakes in schools attendance dates.

-Mistakes in passport issuance & ending dates. 

-Mistakes in showing me over-staying for 2 month in US , after finishing training, which I stayed for 1 months and thats allowed to J-1 visa holders.

-Mistake in Visa refusal question. Instated of saying "Yes" she said "NO."

-Current job nature: "Fiance" instead of Finance.  

-Wrong name of degrees/diplomas

I am not sure what to do, the attorney said they will write a letter to NVC for 2-3 important corrections to make e.g. visa refusal, last marriage annulment dates, or not over staying in US etc but will leave the rest of the mistakes as raising others could murky the water for the officer looking over your application.

GOD , help us. 

Please give us your valuable input/suggestion.

PEACE & LOVE

8 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Probably not additional documents.  Once you have a successful interview, you will undergo extensive additional security checks.  That is where your government work may cause delays, but maybe also help avoid delays.  It's impossible to know.  Be prepared for several months to a year or more delay after the interview.

Thanks man, Well, It is not that typical bureaucratic or sensitive nature assignment except it is a non-profit. But I agree , you never know. 

Thanks

Dear VJ Members, Our case has been approved by the USICS & sent it to NVC in December, and now we are in the process of submitting our DS-260 in the coming weeks.

Currently, I am working for the Government of Pakistan.

Does that have any effect in the case ? Do i require additional documents or anything else? 

Thanks

Emb

1 hour ago, Az&Naz said:

So basically. You will need to get a new birth certificate issued from NADRA. Secondly you will need to make sure the dates on your NADRA divorce certificate match the dates of the Union Council divorce decree(stamped ruppee paper) stating the reason for divorce and attested by a lawyer. They will ask for you to submit your divorce decree, divorce certificate at NVC. You need to make sure all the dates on the union Council divorce decree match the dates on the final NADRA certificate. 

All  dates on UC certificate are correct but NADRA made an error, so I am trying to fix it before the interview. 

17 hours ago, CH Saab said:

Yes you need birth certificate NVC will ask for Birth Certificate and Previous marriage termination documents so make sure you have these 2 documents before interview date 

Thanks I will

Dear VJ family,

We got our I-30 approval last week on 28.10.2019 and now its in transit to NVC. 

I have two quick questions: 

first I don't have a Birth certificate except it was mentioned in my educational documents, CNIC and passport. Do I need one to get from Union council or NADRA? 

Secondly, my attorney find out there there is an error of dates by NADRA in my termination of earlier marriage i.e. Divorce certificate from NADRA, which needed correction to match it with Union council certificate dates, So what course of action should be adopt as our case is already approved and en-route to NVC? Should I apply with NADRA  to fix it? Should we convey NVC  to replace it with rectified document, after due process from NADRA? Any thought?

Thanks

Embd

Well, we also submitted our case on these dates in May , 2019, so we are expecting some outcomes in next first quarter of 2020. So we have to be patient about the lengthy process.  

Thanks. I will 

2 hours ago, Ahmed&Freda said:

Was your prior marriage to a Pakistani?  If so  the certificate from your Union Council is enough through NVC but the embassy "may" require the original decree on rupee paper and copies of the notices sent.  

 

Who is the petitioner and who is the beneficiary?   

Thank you Ahmed & Freda, Yes, the first marriage was from Pakistan. Petitioner is my wife from US and i am the beneficiary. 

10 hours ago, LilyJ said:

Is that all that you sent? Did you include your proof of citizenship? Marriage certificate? Evidence of bona fide marriage? All the required documents listed in the I130/I130a instructions?

Nope, we sent almost 20 plus our relationship, wedding pictures and marriage certificate , Nikkah Nama and and proof of citizenship. Thanks 

Dear members, 

We have submitted our case in VA and it was routed to Texas center and received its acknowledgement on 6th May 2019. Our attorney had asked for my previous marriage annulment document, so I submitted my "NADRA Divorce Certificate" from previous marriage. 

My question is this good enough or other documents if any,  have to be shared with NVC in the future? If any, what other documents NVC or US Embassy in Pakistan requires? 

Thanks