K.Syed88

1 hour ago, Shakeel48 said:

My wifes visa got issued finally !

Congratulations to you and your wife!😊

7 minutes ago, Sam1257 said:

Ok, thanks for the information. I’m looking forward to the issuance of visa very soon. My spouse medical expires in the second week of April

Following your time line it looks like my spouse visa will be issued just a day or two before her medical expires inshallah or even before 🤞🏻

Insha Allah, my prayers are with all of you guys waiting to reunited with your spouse.

1 hour ago, Sam1257 said:

My interview date was 10-17-2019 and I didn’t receive any updates since November.

I reached Out to the senator last week with my request and have not heard back yet, how long do they take to inquire and respond?

In my case after senator's inquiry, it took a few days, probably a week! Case was updated twice because of inquiry, then a week and a half after case again updated this time without any inquiry.

Then three weeks later again case was updated twice and in third update the visa was issued.

56 minutes ago, Ahmed&Freda said:

No inquiry it updated February 12 also with no inquiry.

 

Interview was 10/23/2018.

 

 

My interview was 10/18/2019, and after case was updated without an inquiry the visa was issued in just about 25 days.

It seems like if your case is updated without an inquiry you might have a chance to get visa ISSUED soon!😊

9 minutes ago, Nidz said:

Congratulations !!

Thank You!

6 hours ago, Neemo said:

Did you do that ? And got the same response from the senator that everyone get ? 

Yes I did, They respond to Senator that they did not review the requested docs yet and embassy need some more time .

14 hours ago, Sam1257 said:

Ok, that makes sense. I’ll surely do that if I don’t hear back in a few days... So after booking the appointment, sign and just give all the details to the senator and they’ll work with the embassy to inquire about my case? 

Yes, they will do.

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

Thanks, You can call and set up an appointment or u can walk into the office also.

First you will have to sign "privacy release form" then discuss with the Senator ...that way senator will be authorized by u to discuss your case with embassy.

 

I'm the petitioner, I came back to USA after I attended the interview, one month later.

5 minutes ago, Sam1257 said:

 

Wow, great news. Congratulations and my interview was on the same date, needed additional document that was uploaded on CEAC. Had one update in November, sent total 4 inquiries and didn’t hear back until now or any updates on the case. 
 

I haven’t contacted the senator yet, and to contact is that done via call or application/email? Please confirm. 
 

Did the petitioner stay with you after the interview or left back to USA?

Thanks, You can call and set up an appointment or u can walk into the office also.

First you will have to sign "privacy release form" then discuss with the Senator ...that way senator will be authorized by u to discuss your case with embassy.

5 minutes ago, Youcantseemee said:

Congratulations, my case also had 3 case updates in February before final 4th one for visa issued. 

Awesome, congratulate to you and your family 😊 God Bless!!!

31 minutes ago, K.Syed88 said:

Hello Everyone 👋,

Today's news is, with the blessings of almighty Allah💐, the "VISA IS ISSUED"😄

"Visa ISSUED" Today February 28th 2020.😄😄😄

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

I prayed for everyone in this forum, Inshallah with the help and blessings of Allah, everyone will meet their spouses very soon.

My Timeline is as follows:

October 18th 2019 Interview Cr1 

Forgot Urdu "Nikkah Nama" attended interview with wife,

Sent "Nikkah Nama"

October 25th 2019 case updated

November 12th 2018 case updated.

January 25th 2020 contacted Senator,

January 27th 2020 Senator did  inquiry,

January 28th 2020 case updated,

January 29th 2020 reply from embassy to Sanetor...that they still need to review the requested docs, and need more time, and they don't need anymore docs from me.

February 4th 2020 case again updated,

February 26th 2020 case updated,

February 27th 2020 case updated,

February 28th 2020 "VISA ISSUED"😄😄😄

Good luck to Everybody, Pray to Allah and be patience, and time for your success will come Inshallah 😊😊😊

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

Hello Everyone 👋,

Today's news is, with the blessings of almighty Allah💐, the "VISA IS ISSUED"😄

I prayed for everyone in this forum, Inshallah with the help and blessings of Allah, everyone will meet their spouses very soon.

31 minutes ago, Youcantseemee said:

Just to give you guys some hope my wife got visa in hand this week, after 5 months of administrative processing. interview was middle of September 2019. Was given the 221g to submit additional documents and proof of relationship, which she did a a few days later by courier as well as uploading it to CEAC website.

 

My case is relatively simple first marriage for both of us and no need for co sponser. I mailed the i130 in November 2018 so total time from initial application was close to 16 months. I submitted everything myself, no attorney.

Hello Everyone 👋,

Today's news is, with the blessings of almighty Allah💐, the "VISA IS ISSUED"😄

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

I haven't see anyone getting a visa yet, if they were interviewed in October... especially if missing documents and previously married.

CO kept all the documents, pictures and passport and told us to mail missing documents.

 

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

I haven't see anyone getting a visa yet, if they were interviewed in October... especially if missing documents and previously married.

CO kept all the documents, pictures and passport and told us to mail missing documents.

 

14 hours ago, Sam1257 said:

Yes October 18 was my interview which I attended with my wife, the only issue outta all was that we were missing the entry exit stamp at the time of wedding so he gave us a 221g form with first option ticked and listed that issue. We were told to upload it on CEAC which we did two days later. I have sent 4 inquiries have not heard back but one update in November. What may cause to take this long? Also, i haven’t gone back since the interview. The CO kept the passport along with the wedding photos and returned all the other documents. Please advise. 

I would say to do another inquiry perhaps through congressional inquiry, because they are not replying when you did the inquiry on your own . 

But again you might get the same answer like myself and others that " we need a little more time to review the documents"

So waiting and praying that is all we can do so far ☹️

Good luck to you and keep us all posted if you hear any news!!!

14 hours ago, Sam1257 said:

Yes October 18 was my interview which I attended with my wife, the only issue outta all was that we were missing the entry exit stamp at the time of wedding so he gave us a 221g form with first option ticked and listed that issue. We were told to upload it on CEAC which we did two days later. I have sent 4 inquiries have not heard back but one update in November. What may cause to take this long? Also, i haven’t gone back since the interview. The CO kept the passport along with the wedding photos and returned all the other documents. Please advise. 

I haven't see anyone getting a visa yet, if they were interviewed in October... especially if missing documents and previously married.

CO kept all the documents, pictures and passport and told us to mail missing documents.

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

That they need little more time to review the documents which I had provided to them, and also they don't need anymore documents from me.

Its easy to get hold of Senator of your state by calling or by visiting to their office.

Was  your interview on 18th October 2019?

And what were you told on your interview?

1 hour ago, Sam1257 said:

What did they respond to you after senator got involved? How did you get in touch with the senator?

That they need little more time to review the documents which I had provided to them, and also they don't need anymore documents from me.

Its easy to get hold of Senator of your state by calling or by visiting to their office.

1 hour ago, Sam1257 said:

Why weren’t you given a visa? Don’t you need to wait 180 days before you can contact a senator? Because I’ve been waiting four months now and they haven’t responded to any of my queries either. What is your case type?

Cr1 is the case type,  it has been 4 months and two days since the interview.

I involve senator because they were not replying mine nor my attorneys inquiry.

I was given 221g because I did not bring "urdu Nikkah Nama" on the interview.

Just now, K.Syed88 said:

I have on same day interview Oct,18/2019. Still no visa. First update was October,25th...then nothing till Senator from my state inquired about the case, and then case was updated 24th January and January 28th . The last update I have February 4th.

Nothing after that.

It seems like mine and yours interview was on same day and same month(October 18th,2019).

I sent in three inquiries by myself, and my attorney also Inquired about the case but no response from embassy.

But when my state's Senator Inquired they replied in 3rd day.

On 2/18/2020 at 4:11 PM, Sam1257 said:

I’ve sent in 4 inquiries and have not received one response but one update in November. They just ticked on first option n asked for entry exit stamp which I provided on CEAC two days after the interview (Oct 18-2019) I’m not getting why it is taking this long.

I have on same day interview Oct,18/2019. Still no visa. First update was October,25th...then nothing till Senator from my state inquired about the case, and then case was updated 24th January and January 28th . The last update I have February 4th.

Nothing after that.

It seems like mine and yours interview was on same day and same month(October 18th,2019).

On 2/1/2020 at 10:10 AM, Meryemabbasi said:

Anyone know if a US citizen spouse is allowed to attend with spouse for the visa interview for IR1 CR1 at Islamabad embassy ? I’ve heard recently they don’t allow spouses anymore and also on the website it doesn’t say anything about spouse being allowed or not. Wanting to hear from others experiences lately thanks. 

I'm US citizen and my wife had interview on October,18th. I was not required to be there but I attended the interview with my wife without any problem.

The interview was at "US Embassy Islamabad"

On 1/16/2020 at 9:32 AM, Neemo said:

Exactly my first update was on 11th dec. rest of the updates was because i sent them inquiry. 
Good luck to you as well !

I have got an update on January 28th, after the Senator's office from my state put an inquiry for my case...and another update today January 31st.

I hope there will better outcome!!!

16 hours ago, Neemo said:

Let me know if you recieve any updates. Since we are of the same months maybe our turn for the review will come together 

Sure, I would post updates on my case. So far I have only two updates, First one was when I submitted requested docs, October 25th, and second one was 12th December. Nothing after that. I guess Embassy staff went for a long sleep and we all have to wait till they get up and start working again...lol

Good luck to you!

8 hours ago, Nidz said:

U should also submit via courier original urdu nikkah nama.. they asked me in email submit urdu nikkah nama n previous wedding pics.. I uploaded n courier both 

Hey buddy,

I did submit through courier though but did not uploaded, they asked me send it through courier so I did that.

Question for you,..were you previously married? Because you mentioned that you uploaded previous wedding pics.

In my case I was previously married. I'm trying to figure out if someone was previously married in that case they take longer then usual or this procedure is for everyone whom has the interview at Islamabad embassy?