GoharRabia

March 25, 2008

congrats.. you can rest assure the visa has been granted. by the way what is NC?

Ayaz,

thanks Hard to rest easy without the visa in hand! still interested in what they are going to be doing for 6wks or so.

NC - North Carolina --------- thats where I live

gohar

March 25, 2008

This is normal for several of the consulates, they interview before final checks are done and have to hold for a few weeks for the name checks.

What are the checks being performed? and on who? The petitioner or the beneficiary?

That would be great to know! to whom the checks are being performed! in this case, I think the checks will be on me, becuase of how much I have traveled the past year and how my pay doesn't equal my deposits for the past year. Deposits are much great b/c company trips are paid for by the company so its not income, its a deposit as Travel Expense. So my deposits are more than DOUBLE my salary!

Anyways, hope soon its over!

below is what I posted on the ISL forum incase people here are curious! hope others find this helpful

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Sallam,

First thing she did was FINGERPRINT.

Here are the questions they asked my Fiance:

Pakistani Visa Officer asked the following:

How did you meet your Fiance?

Were you ever involved with Terrorist organization?

30-minutes later a US (White) Visa Office asked the following:

What does your Fiance do for work?

What does his compnay do?

What University did your Fiance go to?

What did your Fiance study?

What has your Fiance told you about NC?

Then a lady gave my Fiance a BLUE Slip and told her Congratulations, you have received your Visa but it will take a MAXIMUM of 6 Weeks to complete "SOMETHING", my fiance doesn't remember exactly but I'm sure its a background search of some sort. She said the AMEX will call you in about 6 weeks to let you know that you need to mail your passport back to the Embassy.

Thanks for all the support. I will keep you all updated!

gohar

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March 25, 2008

Sallam,
My Fiance had her interview today. It didn't go as well as we had expected. The Visa Officer ask her a few simple questions and then told her it would take an additional 6Wks for processing and they would ask her to mail her Passport to the Embassy at a later date when they are finished with the case.

I know back in Feb. they said there was a huge delay in FBI Name Checks, could this be the possible reason for the delay?

She answered all the questions fine and when she attempted to show more evidence of on-going relationship, the VO said we have enough proof we just need to wait for another 6Wks. So, this tells me everything on our end is good they are just waiting for there internal/FBI process to be complete. Any info would be helpful.

I was only able to have a short convo w/ my fiance but will talk more in detail this afternoon and will update you all.

gohar

Sallam,

First thing she did was FINGERPRINT.

Here are the questions they asked my Fiance:

Pakistani Visa Officer asked the following:

How did you meet your Fiance?
Were you ever involved with Terrorist organization?

30-minutes later a US (White) Visa Office asked the following:

What does your Fiance do for work?
What does his compnay do?
What University did your Fiance go to?
What did your Fiance study?
What has your Fiance told you about NC?

Then a lady gave my Fiance a BLUE Slip and told her Congratulations, you have received your Visa but it will take a MAXIMUM of 6 Weeks to complete "SOMETHING", my fiance doesn't remember exactly but I'm sure its a background search of some sort. She said the AMEX will call you in about 6 weeks to let you know that you need to mail your passport back to the Embassy.

Thanks for all the support. I will keep you all updated!

gohar

March 25, 2008

Gohar sorry to hear about your fiance AP/AR. I hope she gets her visa very soon inshallah. Just curiosity, Did she travel outside the country lately like dubai or middle eastern states?
asmo

Gohar, Hang in there it will be all fine. Let them do wotever they need to do. These are all security measures they r taking and as long as we have clean records it will be cleared. Please do let us know about the interview questions.

Thanks for all the kind words.

Ayaz,

My Fiance has never left Pakistan. She got her passport in May of '07 and has been in Lahore, Pakistan ever since, except for the 2 trips to Islamabad (1st - medical, 2nd - interview).

The only thing I think could have delayed it is that I have traveled alot the past 2 years for my company. This could have triggered something in the system when they looked at my passport or however they check my history. I have been to London (once), Copenhagen, Denmark (sevaral times), Malmo, Sweden (Several times), Stockholm, Sweden (Several times), and Malaysia (once). This high amount of traveling I think has extended the FBI or whatever Check they do on me. Everyone of these trips has been for Business purposes.

Inshalla, soon this will be over! they say 6wks hopefully it is JUST that! not too much more!

gohar

March 25, 2008

Gohar,
Ladies have been AR/AP since the middle of last year. There is a new security check that is affecting the ladies cases now. The new check is called Material Support and it makes sure that ladies or their families have not or are not supporting terrorists groups. This is very simplified explaination. I hope that her AR/AP is done with soon.

Mary

Thanks alot! I will update with the interview questions as soon as possible.

How long does this usually take?

Her mother and father both hold a US Green Card and have 2 Sisters in the US, 1 of which is a US Citizen and has been in the US for about 8 or 9yrs now and the other has been in US for 2yrs now and hold the 10yr Green Card now. I was hoping with her mother and father status this would be easier, but obviously not! :-(

thanks for your help Mary!

gohar

March 25, 2008

Hi,

My fiance had her Interview for her Fiance Visa this morning in Islamabda, Pakistan. She was told she would be informed of a decision in 6 weeks.

Does anyone know why they are saying an additonal 6 weeks? We have submitted all paper work and they didn't even want to see any additonal "Proof of Relationship" or other documents during the interview. It appears to me as an FBI check is still pending. Which I know has a HUGE back long.

Any help would be appreciated.

gohar

March 25, 2008

Sallam,

My Fiance had her interview today. It didn't go as well as we had expected. The Visa Officer ask her a few simple questions and then told her it would take an additional 6Wks for processing and they would ask her to mail her Passport to the Embassy at a later date when they are finished with the case.

I know back in Feb. they said there was a huge delay in FBI Name Checks, could this be the possible reason for the delay?

She answered all the questions fine and when she attempted to show more evidence of on-going relationship, the VO said we have enough proof we just need to wait for another 6Wks. So, this tells me everything on our end is good they are just waiting for there internal/FBI process to be complete. Any info would be helpful.

I was only able to have a short convo w/ my fiance but will talk more in detail this afternoon and will update you all.

gohar

March 14, 2008

At what stage the following papers are submitted? once u get packet 3.5
1. Copy of the Approval Notice

2. Letter of Intent (same as filed earlier but directed to consulate)

3. Evidence of ongoing relationship.

Packet 3.5 check list does not mentions any of the above. Do we still need to send this out with the packet or take these to the interview?

Thanks

Hey Ayaz,

We submitted all of the above when we submitted Pkt 3.5. I can't recall if we submitted a Copy of Approval Notice, because the only way you can get the pkt is if you are approved. maybe someone else can answer this.

goodluck,

gohar

March 4, 2008

Salaam All,
Is it ok if I do medical 1 month prior to interview??? instead of 2 weeks. Is there a requirement for embassy to have medical done 2 weeks prior? The reason is that I have called 2 physician recommended by embassy and both of them told me to do medical 1 month prior..I am confuse.. Any inputs?

But doesnt the embassy letter say that have your medical done no more than 2 weeks before the interview. I think that the interview letter does say that.

ours said no more than 1 month in advance!! its only a matter of 2wks.... thats the difference btw. 1 month and 2wks! They do that partially becuase if you get put on AP, you wont have to do amedical again if it takes a long time while in AP..... the medical i believe is good for 1 year!

February 25, 2008

We just submitted packet 3.5 to ISL. This is F4 case for family Immigration Visa for Brother and Sisters (including their families).
Do some one know how long it will take to get Packet 4 after you submit packet 3.5 at ISL??

Do you get your interview dates after you submit packet 3.5 or you have to wait till ISL recieve packet 4?

Also can some one tell me what forms or what docuements we will need for packet 4.

We have already sent following with packet 3.5.

DS 230 Part I and Part II (Only Part I is signed)

Birth Certificates Originals plus copies

Police reports original plus copy

Marriage certificate copy

2 Photos of each

Copies of Passport

I-864

Last 3 years taxes 1040's and W2's

Employment Letter

Thanks in advacne if some one can reply on Packet 4 infomation.
AH

Hi Hadam,

My parents applied for an F4 Visa for my dad's brother and they have a priority date of Aug. 1999. Does anyone know how long it will take for them to get the visa?

From what I have read, each month of files takes about 3 months of today's time to complete.

just wondering if anyone has any information on this

Thanks alot

Gohar

February 4, 2008

Hi Gohar,
I was wondering what type of additional proof of relationship you mailed with your packet 3.5 e.g engagement pictures, passport stamps, phone calls? Please explian. What kind of Evidence of Engagement to your fiance they re asking for? What about photos? Did you send 2 U.S size passport photos? Also you mentioned in your previous post that "You need to mail EACH of these ORIGINAL documents IN AND 1 COPY of EACH DOCUMENT". Our direction doesn't say anything regarding copies. By copies you mean copies of Form DS-156, DS1-56K, DS-230 (Part1) and DS-157?

I just receieved this booklet which had all the forms in it and I had to tear all the forms after filling. I am a bit confused. Please help

see e-mail

February 1, 2008

Hi Gohar,
I recently mailed my packet 3.5 stuff to ISL Embassy and hoping everything goes well. I was wondering wether you have received Packet 4 yet. If you did recieve packet 4, could you please let me know how long till you get packet 4 and what's inside packet 4. I am also applying for K1 visa. Thanks

Taufik Hidayat

Hey Taufik (I hope you got my e-mail, haven't been on the thread in a while but here is what I put in the e-mail to you),

I also hope things go well for Pkt3.5. I received Pkt4 on Jan 17. This packet consists of you having to do your Medical and obtaining a Police Certificate. It took a while for me to receive Pkt4 because of the holidays and the Bhuto incident in Pakistan. You should have your Pkt4 back in 2 to 3 wks is my guess but dont worry you will have plenty of time to prepare for things. Just hope Pkt3.5 is right b/c this pkt holds your interview date.

goodluck

gohar

January 26, 2008

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HELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELP

PLS ANYBODY GIVE ME THE ANSWER ,,, MA CASE HAS BEEEN TRANSFER TO ISB EMBASSY ON 29 DEC N TILL NOT I HAVE NOT RECEIVE THE PACKET 3.5,WHENEVER I MADE CALL TO ISB EMBASSY THE JUST TELL ME THAT WE HAVE RECIEIVE UR ELECTRONIC FILE NOT THE PHYSICALL CASE SO WAIT,

HOW LONG DOES THIS TAKE..............THANKS

ijaz -- First of all that font and size is just plain ignoring and not necessary by anymeans. We all understand your frustration but it really wont help get you a response any sooner, if anything, it'll decrease your chance of getting a response.

Also, please create/update your timeline and create a signature as well so the rest of us VJ'ers can see where you stand. It has only been a month since NVC said they have sent your case to the Embassy. I would give it another week and call the embassy. My case only took a few weeks but from what I understand they are really slammed right now after the holiday breaks and everything.... patients is key.

goodluck and i look forward to seeing an updated timeline

January 24, 2008

Does anyone know if ISB embassy requires 3 years tax return or only 1 yr? I have read 1yr is required and the other 2yrs are optional, Which is correct pertaining to ISB?

I submitted 4 years of tax returns, I ordered mine directly from IRS for free and you can order upto 4 at a time! So, I thought I would request all 4 and then submit all 4 so they know as much as possible about me!! more da marrier!

January 19, 2008

Yes you need to mail all the forms and other required documents including pictures/old passport/bank statements/police clearance etc. There is a big list of things needed to be sent (both orignal and one copy of each).
Also make 2 copies of each document that you are sending (one for you and one for your spouse)

......

tyousuf,

Can you please include the complete list of documents that they asked you to send with packet 3.5? I just want to make sure if they have changed or added something that I should get ready for. Also, did they ask for an I-134 Form or an I-864 for Affidavit of Support? I am fairly sure that for a K3 (non-immigrant visa), they need I-134 only but want to check to make sure since they keep changing policies.

Thanks in advance!

Here is the complete list of documents and Items that I sent for K3. For K1 list is pretty much the same but the difference is DS-156K is mendatory.

List of documents that I sent:

Completed Forms:

• Two Forms DS-156

• Form DS-157

• Form DS-230 (Part I)

• Form I -134 (Affidavit Of Support)

Other Completed Forms: (In case if needed)

• Form DS-156K (They did not asked it but my lawyer still asked me to sent it)

• Form DS-230(Part II) (They did not asked it but my lawyer still asked me to sent it)

• Applicant’s Parents Information. (This is new requirement)

• G-28 (Notice of Entry Of appearance as Attorney or Representative). (If any)

• Packet 3.5 cover latter with husband’s email address.

Educational and Professional Records (Original & Copies):

• Applicant’s Mark Sheets of Secondary & Higher School Certificate

• Applicant’s any other qualification ( Diploma / Vocational Training)

• Applicant’s job / Experience latter (If any)

Personal and Proof of Relationship Documents:

• Applicant’s Birth Certificate (Original, English Translation & Copy Of Each)

• Marriage Certificate (Original, English Translation & Copy)

• Applicant’s Police Clearance Certificate (Original & Copy)

• Applicant’s Two Photographs ( should be according to the specificaton)

• Phone Bills ( Important for K1 not very much for K3, they rarely check it on interview time)

• Wedding, Engagement and Honeymoon Photographs. (Very Very Very Important to Send)

• Petitioner’s Old Passport. (They check it to see that proof of if you really arrive pakistan on your wedding).

Proof of Financial Support:

• Copies Of The Sponsors Federal Tax Return “1040” (3 years)

• Petitioner’s Letter from Employer.

• Petitioner’s Pay Slips. (At least 1-2 months)

• Petitioner’s / Applicant’s USA / Pakistan Bank Statements (Preferred US Banks and pakistan joint account)

• Proof of Money Sending (Online remittance reports from United bank New York).

I hope this information will help.

We got interview latter in mail today. They verified and returend all the orignal/copies of documents to us.

What they Kept is following:

• Two Forms DS-156

• Form DS-157

• Form DS-230 (Part I)

• Form I -134 (Affidavit Of Support)

• Only year 2006 Tax Returns.

Amex Instructed that applicant should carry all of these returend documents (Orignal/Copy)

to interview. In latter they also asked for additional proof of relationship. My plan is to send

our wedding movie.

Congrats on the interview letter!!

Could you please share when your Interview DATE is???

Also, it would be great if you could update your timeline!

thx,

gohar

January 18, 2008

Hello everyone i have a question regarding packet 3.5 ma case has already been transfer to isb consulate n its almost a month but till not i have not recive the packet 3.5,yaar which courier service nvc uses cos whenever i made call to islamabad embassy they just told me dat v hav not yet recieve ur case, how long does it take yaar. thanks

Not sure where you are located but it takes about 3 to 4 days to get to Lahore. Our Pkt 3.5 was delivered to us. I can't recall the courier but I'll ask my fiancee tomorrow when she gets up!

You should have received a phone call from them?? They came to my Fiancee's house at around 8am!

good luck

January 18, 2008

Hi Gohar,
Thank you for all the details. If someting comes up now I know who to ask. Anyways I hope everything goes smooth for you. Oh and by the way when you said "be sure your packet is 100% correct because this packet sets your interview date!! " What did you mean by 100% correct??

Thanks

Sky2k -- By the cover letter, I meant the cover letter for the I-134 only. I had a cover letter for this because I sent this information to my fiancee shortly after receiving my NOA2, and I just did it to be thorough because I had done it for I-129F Application. Its not necessary but I dont think it can hurt.

taufik hidayat -- By 100% being correct, I mean that if something is wrong they will request more information from you and if this happens you will not get an interview date 'til Packet 3.5 is 100% complete. At this point they will send you Packet 4 which consists of your Medical (which will be in ISL) and have to obtain a Police Background check and of course the Interview date. Its best to make sure you have ALL the information for Pkt 3.5 when submitting it back to the Embssy. I'm not sure how picky they are with the information like USCIS is. My first submission was good enough for them.

goodluck

January 18, 2008

Hi Gohar,
This question is for you. I just received packet 3.5 from ISL for K-1

Two Forms DS-156 (Should I answer all questions and sign it?)

One Form DS-230 Part I (Should I answer all questions in part 1 only and do I need to sign all of it?)

One Form DS-156K (Should I sign this after answering the questions?)

Which of these documents I need to mail and which ones I need to take with me for the interview.

What other documents I need to send them besides these ones?

Thanks in advance.

Hi taufik hidayat,

Congrat's on receiving Pkt 3.5!! Just a reminder, be sure your packet is 100% correct because this packet sets your interview date!! Also, you need to send in the original forms and 1 copy of the forms to the Embassy. Also make 2 copies of EVERYTHING you send to them (one for you and one for spouse).

DS-156 -- YES!! Answer ALL questions 1-41. If the questions do not pertain to you put "N/A" or if there is no answer put "NONE". Do not leave any box with a number beside it blank because they may think you over looked it. here are some of the answers to some of the tricky/not straight forward questions.

Question: 22. Answer: When Visa is Granted

26. Answer: Permanently

27. Answer: Marriage and Relocation to the US

32. Answer: With work Authorization, Employer Unknown

DS-230 Part 1 -- YES! Answer ALL questions in PART 1 ONLY! Do not write ANYTHING in PART II. ONLY Part 1. You DO have to sign Part 1 on the second page at the bottom where it asks. These questions are pretty easy, just, biography stuff. You should have all this information already in your original I-129F packet you sent first.

DS-156k -- NO!! DO NOT SIGN THIS! Do NOT write BELOW the LINE!!! You willhave to sign infront of the officer according to the directions. Make sure you have all the proper documents they have requested attached.

You need to mail EACH of these ORIGINAL documents IN AND 1 COPY of EACH DOCUMENT! Thats what our directions said a month and a half ago and I'm assuming yours will be the same.

(US CITIZEN has to get this informtion on there behalf)

I-134, Affidavit of Support -- With ALL supporting documents..... Statement FROM Bank, on Bank Letter Head., Statement from Employer on Business Stationary, IRS Tax Returns, Fiance Letter of Intent (Same as before but date will change), Cover Letter for the I-134 (I had it to be thorough).

I also, submitted addional proof of relationship.

I think that is about it, a lot of this information is also available in the GUIDES TAB at the TOP! Check the K1 guides and you will find additonal info!

Make sure you keep COPIES of EVERYTHING you SUBMIT!! VERY IMPORTANT!

Best of Luck!

Gohar

January 18, 2008

Thanks for the reply Gohar, it's true that K1 people have to send the packet, but some K3 people had to take it with them in the past. So, I am wondering has the procedure changed with the new year or what? If some K3 people who had experience with this matter, please reply
Thanks.

Salam,
I just have a question about your K3 packet 3.5. Did the instructions say that you have to mail the forms back to ISB in packet 3.5 or bring it in person?

Thanks

Here is our time-lines for K3 Visa:
Called them yesterday. Was told, we should be getting Packet 4 in one week also they are giving out

mid to end of march interview dates for K3 applicants.

I-129F / K3

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07/03/07 Reciept Date

07/09/07 Notice Date (NOA1)

07/24/07 VCS Transfer Notice

12/05 Case Approved (NOA2)

12/27 Packent 3.5 Arrived.

01/09 Packent 3.5 Sent.

We mailed our packet back VIA the service provider they stated in the packet.

tyousuf: Do you know your interview date?