Revived

Congrats!

Embassy will contact the beneficary via packet 3 w/in few weeks.

good lucks,

Congrats Sibtain!!!!. Just stopping by to say hello and hoping everybody gets out of AP soon. Havent been on lately, Just an update on our case my husband got his Green Card in hand last week. We are done with immigration for 2 yrs!!!!!

WOW! that was fast!

congrats !

I am in the process of compiling my AOS application packet and had a couple of questions.

1.) Some of the various applications ask for the same evidence, do I have to submit the evidence more than once for each application or can I submit it once for the whole packet (ex. if both of the G325a, I485 and I765 ask for a photo ID can I submit just 1 copy or do I have to submit 3, one for each)

2.) Can someone please review my AOS packet to make sure I'm not missing anything? I'm including a list of everything that will be in the packet below:

 Cover Letter

 Table of Contents

 I-485

o Payment Check

o Copy of Birth Certificate

o Copy of Visa

 I-864, Affidavit of Support

o The last 3 years of tax returns

o Proof of employment letter

 G-325A

o Copy of the passport

o Two passport-type photos of the Non US Citizen Spouse

 I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

Supporting Evidence

 Copy of the k-1 visa (and NOA2)

 Copy of the I-94 form (both sides)

 Certified copy of marriage certificate

 I-131, Application for Travel Document

Thanks

Make sure you attach the required supporting evidencs for I-765 (i.e. another set of pics, copy of pssport or any other form of bio info, and i dun recall exactly but i-94? read the instructions.) you might have to attach the supporting docs twice, once for I485 and then for I765

Also how r u applying for AP? don't u need your NOA1 from I485 or a valid excuse ??

Yeah I would suggest getting your PCC Sibtain, since we all know it is such a hassle getting them...as for the medical, I know nothing about them. Not sure if you need a new request form from the embassy to get a new one, or if they will let you just make an appt.

Feisal--10 days and counting.......

medical is validfor 1 yr

they need all docs prior to visa? now our personal exp. , my fiance visa was 'issued' on 2/26 (per DOS); we submitted our expired docs n passport on 4/1, ISL took 3 weeks to contact us. i guess all they needed to do was put the visa on passport; so they returned the passport w/visa exactly 2 weeks after submission. Thus visa culd b issued prior to submission of docs. but obviuosly you will not get your visa in hand until you submit the required docs.

Also, visa issuance date was 2/26 on the passport, thus one culd conclude that visa could be issued w/out the expired docs.

good lucks,

m'A ... congrats ! ! !

Yes, i don't think this is true transformer, My whole family has been coming through JFK forever, and doesn't matter which airport you come through you will interrogation. And also my husband doesn't have a beard, and is only 21 years of age, so i don't think he will have many problems. But it is all in ALLAH hands, but i thank you for trying to help. Thanks, also if anyone knows, from which airline should he come through? From karachi or Kandahar?? Which airline will give him the least problems???? PLEASE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP>>>>>

my husband has a beard he is in his 20s ... he didn't have any problem @ JFK ... in fact he said the immi officers were v friendly.

Now my bro-in law almost always get stuck even though he has been a USC since 4ever... cuz he has a common name he has traveled through all the airlines and to many islands and countries he almost always get stuck in security check at every airport.

if u have a common terrorist name you will b stuck at any airport. the system red flags you and u must go through the checks, having a beard or airline doesn't have much impact on security checks.

Qatar airways is a pleasant ride.

your others r clean even if interrogated they will be let go, there is nothing to hide.

good lucks,

you are right some people get more security checks than others for a lot of reasons.

trust me having beard a huge problem.the way people look at you and you are always in their eyes.a man with beard is always taken as or suspected as a terrorist.

having a beard is a problem.

thats pr

I am going to stop w/this back n forth dicussion.

I would rather have my significant other b interrograted and then proven innocent than blame the sunnah (Beard) for it. if not beard, then your name, if not your name then your orgins... America has taught me to be what I am and freely practice what i want...

Again, if you have a common terrorist name, you will b stopped at any airport bearded or not!

I am done w/ISL n @ AOS i m sure others will serve here.

Good lucks 2 every1.

Yes, i don't think this is true transformer, My whole family has been coming through JFK forever, and doesn't matter which airport you come through you will interrogation. And also my husband doesn't have a beard, and is only 21 years of age, so i don't think he will have many problems. But it is all in ALLAH hands, but i thank you for trying to help. Thanks, also if anyone knows, from which airline should he come through? From karachi or Kandahar?? Which airline will give him the least problems???? PLEASE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP>>>>>

my husband has a beard he is in his 20s ... he didn't have any problem @ JFK ... in fact he said the immi officers were v friendly.

Now my bro-in law almost always get stuck even though he has been a USC since 4ever... cuz he has a common name he has traveled through all the airlines and to many islands and countries he almost always get stuck in security check at every airport.

if u have a common terrorist name you will b stuck at any airport. the system red flags you and u must go through the checks, having a beard or airline doesn't have much impact on security checks.

Qatar airways is a pleasant ride.

your others r clean even if interrogated they will be let go, there is nothing to hide.

good lucks,

So, what do you think is the best place for less scrutiny and strictness to POE? I am just curious because my husband is really scared about this part. Not that he has the visa yet but trying to prepare. We been on AP 4 months now. What is the time now for AP these days? We were told 3 months at the interview but now we've surpassed that level of time. Starting to get worried since some people coming off AP in days, weeks, and less than 4 months. I know it varies case by case but why can't we get any information about where we are in our process of AP? This is crazy and extremely overwhelming for all of us who have to endure it. While I realize 4 months of AP is less than others I have also been married longer than some who have had less AP so, therefore, I feel this has been very lengthy for me. How come the embassy never writes me back when I email them but they write my husband back when he emails them? Also, my lawyer says that the embassy has tried to contact us for more information but as far as I know they never have. He said they will close the case if they do not get the information. If my husband calls will they tell him what information is needed? I am scared if they close our case because I am pregnant and I need my husband here for the birth of our child. Is it true they will close the case if they do not get this inquiry fulfilled? They never even sent us any emails or mail requesting anything. Any advice you can offer is well needed!

~Farah~

I would have your hubby call the embassy ASAP. If they need info, of course they will tell him when he calls. Sometimes they ask for a new medical or updated police certificates or something right before they issue the visa. Just have him call and find out whats going on...

Medical expires in a yr and police cert some in 3mons others 6mons. So if expired they request you to re-submit these otherwise you need to submit your passport. At times they want the applicant's updated bio info.

if ISL needs anything they will contact themselves via phone (in most instances)

as for 3 mons thats the standard line.. we were told 6 weeks.. no1 knows how many months/days.... if u call them and say 3 mons they will only tell u oh wait more it's not done yet !

Farah, they dont reply to your emails because they can only reply back to the applicant who is your husband.

They do reply to petitioners! they replied to mine when were in AP only if your case is done. They r not obligated to respond to AP inquires. it use to be that one must wait 10mons .. i dunno whats the deal now!

Pregnancy or any other reason will not excuse an applicant from security clearance. 4 mons is nothing try waiting for 16/17 mons w/out a clue =) but u know there will b day when ISL will call for visa. Fortunately ISL has been processing AP at a much faster speed now days.

I traveled via etihaad it was cheap but such an uncomfortable ride.. plus i lost my luggage too.. my fiance said Qatar was pleasant. PIA is not bad!

Yes, i don't think this is true transformer, My whole family has been coming through JFK forever, and doesn't matter which airport you come through you will interrogation. And also my husband doesn't have a beard, and is only 21 years of age, so i don't think he will have many problems. But it is all in ALLAH hands, but i thank you for trying to help. Thanks, also if anyone knows, from which airline should he come through? From karachi or Kandahar?? Which airline will give him the least problems???? PLEASE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP>>>>>

my husband has a beard he is in his 20s ... he didn't have any problem @ JFK ... in fact he said the immi officers were v friendly.

Now my bro-in law almost always get stuck even though he has been a USC since 4ever... cuz he has a common name he has traveled through all the airlines and to many islands and countries he almost always get stuck in security check at every airport.

if u have a common terrorist name you will b stuck at any airport. the system red flags you and u must go through the checks, having a beard or airline doesn't have much impact on security checks.

Qatar airways is a pleasant ride.

your others r clean even if interrogated they will be let go, there is nothing to hide.

good lucks,

Hey Guys my wife had the interview on August 3rd, and she got approved, they gave her a confirmation # and told her that passport will arrive in 10-15 days through american express.

Questions they asked her:

3 questions:

1. When was your marriage (date)

2. What does your husband do?

3. Where does he live?

Question How long is the visa for?

I most likely travel to pakistan in december and on the way back do our honeymoon. is it ok to travel to another country before entering the US?

congrats !

most visas r valid for 6 mons u may confirm once you receive your passport w/visa.

k-3 is a multiple entry visa, so even if you want to come to US and then go on to your honeymoon u shuld b fine. otherwise, if u wish to go b4 entering US go ahead and enjoy

mabrook !

how strict is ISL embassy in checking income? i just got a job rite now and hav been working for one month. so only one pay stub to show plus letter of employment. i dont have anybody for sponsor either

so for ppl who have been thru the embassy can you give me advice. thanks

Hey

ISL has to following their income thresholds.u didnt provide enough information ,were u working before,did u ever file tax.One pay stub n letter of employment is fine but u still need ur tax returns.

If u dont meet the requirements,a co-sponsor will be needed.

Indeed, you must meet the poverty level.

you need to also include at min. copy of your recent tax return w/W-2 or 1099 or tax return acct. transcript.

See instructions for I864/I134 which ever is applicable.

If you meet the income req. pay stubs, employer letters are all optional and not required.

Just be aware that this is a V V impt form, if not complete visa will not be issued!

hey thanks...i hav tax return from last year but since i was student i didnt work much. i only made about $2,000 in 2008. but this july i started working where i am making 1600 a month which will add up to a little more than the required poverty level. thats why all i have to show for my current income is one pay stub and employment letter. i cant find any co-sponsor so really confused

:blink:

enclose your t/r. and in your instance it might help to include employer letter and pay stubs.

letter should state nature of your job, dates, and salary info.

good lucks,

how strict is ISL embassy in checking income? i just got a job rite now and hav been working for one month. so only one pay stub to show plus letter of employment. i dont have anybody for sponsor either

so for ppl who have been thru the embassy can you give me advice. thanks

Hey

ISL has to following their income thresholds.u didnt provide enough information ,were u working before,did u ever file tax.One pay stub n letter of employment is fine but u still need ur tax returns.

If u dont meet the requirements,a co-sponsor will be needed.

Indeed, you must meet the poverty level.

you need to also include at min. copy of your recent tax return w/W-2 or 1099 or tax return acct. transcript.

See instructions for I864/I134 which ever is applicable.

If you meet the income req. pay stubs, employer letters are all optional and not required.

Just be aware that this is a V V impt form, if not complete visa will not be issued!

Well yes i meant leaving from karachi. sorry, lol. Umm he has not bought a ticket yet, because he has to renew his pakistan visa, and i was also wondering how far along they will issue him a ticket, i hope a week or two before ramadan... But honestly I dont care when he comes as long as he arrives here in ny safe and sound. I thank you all for your help. YOU ARE ALL IN MY DAILY PRAYERS. THIS IS A GOOD MONTH, SO HAVE SOME FAITH AND YOUR PRAYERS WILL BE HEARD. AMEEN.

a piece of advice:

if you want to save your hubby from strict security checks and interrogation/investigation(that might happen at the POE and can last for hours), mean behaviour of the immigration officers at the POE.DO NOT enter through JFK.JFK is the worst place to enter.everyone suggests not to enter america through JFK.my uncle who has been US citizen for 20 years had a tough time at JFK and another uncle who has a beard got stuck for 6 hours being interrogated.since you are from new york if you have another choice i will suggest you a different port of entry but if you dont have another choice(since he is probably coming from PIA and it lands only in JFK) then get ready for a tough time.sorry to disappoint you but its true in general after 9/11.but dont be scared everything will be fine. but be prepared and get all your documents.

this is completly FALSE! my fiance landed at JFK after SIXTEEN months of AP (security checks) and his immigration was about 10mins or less. and he has a V V common name. this is back in April of this year. If you are coming as an immigrant i m sure they do the checks before giving you the visa. It is different if you r a PR or USC.

I recommend you come on week days.

Iwent through ISL. We took about 3 weeks to submit our packet 3.

As for your petition expiring, ISL extends it automatically

good lucks,

guys plz help...i have applied for K1 Visa and am confused as to what the Islamabad Embassy requires for packet 3. Do i send ds156 and ds156k now? also, is the I-134 to be included in the packet 3? if so, do i need to send her my pay stubs and letter of employment now or at the interview?

thanks a lot

ISL will mail your beneficary the packet 3 w/detailed instructions on what needed to be submitted and when.

I wouldn't recommend you gathering the information on your own before you get that packet.

As for I-134 yes, it needs to be submitted w/packet 3, form will be included in the booklet. if you want to gather all the required evidences b4 time... to know exactly what will be required go on to uscis website and read the instructions for I134.

packet 3 is not that difficult to complete, don't panic.

Good lucks,

you all remind me of our AP journey which lasted SIXTEEN months=) but let me assure you all there will b a day when ISL will call for the passport.

Faisal, trust me i searched the entire world for AP info. Do not go by DOS if your beneficary is a Pakistani. Avg AP in pakistan is 6-10mons however there is no definite time period. Fortunatley, recently they are processing checks at a much faster phase.

As for common names being stuck in AP for long is not always the case what security checks to request is totally upto CO's. I knew of some common names like Ali who cleared in 2 months or less, others w/no AP time while some where stuck for a year +. AP is totally unpredictable and mysteriously unkown.

Why it happens after the interview, as i said it's CO's call AFTER conducting the interiew he is able to make a prudent judgment.

Good lucks to you all, it is v v difficult to wait but trust me there will come a lucky day when your phone will ring and ISL will request passport=)

duas,

congrats fire n wind

Here is update.

I called today USEM islamabad and they told me that your case is in final review we will contact u in 2 to 3 weeks.

I think it will be over soon now.

Pray for me and i m praying for all who are in AP.

Best of luck!

lucks n duas

congrats ! ! !

Hello everyone.

i filed a petition to bring my fiance from pakistan to california in mid july of last year. my family and i are working with an immigration lawyer as well.

Here is what has happened:

-all the necessary paperwork were filled out and were sent to the islamabad embassy.

-The petition was approved on dec 31, 2008...he (my fiance) then got a packet in the mail with info he needs to fill out and return to the embassy in order to get an interview. Again, our lawyer filled it out and sent it.

-He got the interview date on may 4th, 2009.

-The agent said that he needed to turn in a police report and to fill out the ds forms again b/c the ones that the lawyer sent did not have the barcodes on them.

-He filled out the forms and turned in the police clearance/report on may 23 and got confirmation that the embassy got them on may 25. they kept his passport and have it until this day.

we havent heard from the embassy since may25th. we were tolled by our lawyer that it takes about a month to process everything. it has now been OVER two months and still havent heard anything. I called the Washington DC office about 2-3 weeks ago to get the status and the lady said Administrative processing.

What is taking sooo long? i knwo people from the same country whose fiance has came from within 6 months of filling the petition, without a lawyer. We are paying a lot of money for them to help us, but looks like it isnt doing any good.

i have called the lawyer and basically was frustrated. He said it is weird it is taking so long but if there was an issue they would not have still have his passport.

i am going to call the DC office again tomorrow and see whats up. its pissing me off.

please help me...im going nuts.

he might be stuck in name check.. It culd take from few mons to year +.. this is v v common w/pakistani beneficiaries.

we had to wait SIXTEEN months after the interview to rec'v visa in hand.i'A you won't be waited this long

good lucks,

Islamabad does not have a place to check for interview dates or AR/AP status like other embassies/consulates have. Also, you should have your interview within one or two months. Just be thankful you are processing now and not when I did back in 2005 where you had a 6 month wait on an interview.

sniffs yes we had to wait FOUR months ....=(

My wife's friend is not getting along with her landlady. She is renting upper portion in the house and thinking of moving out. She is waiting for NOA2. She asked my wife if the landlady can be a problem as far as visa processing is concerned. I thought it is so stupid to even think about it then i start thinking if us embassy actually go to people houses and get information that way. I thought I can on this forum if somebody know anything about it.

Thanks

Cheers

Landlady wont answer the door she maybe renting out the apt illegally so dont worry.

embassy in many cases does a field investigation and go to the beneficiary's neighborhood/jobs/school to confirm the marriage/relationship.

I assume you are petitioning for your wife and she resides in pakistan? If so, there 'MIGHT' be a field investigation.

As for renting illegally, it is none of ISL business to determine this. There job is to determine the legetimacy of your relationship.

good lucks,

Thanks again Revived. Is this field investigation for everyone or maybe for cases who are in AP? I just want her to feel better because we have applied around the same time and we are approved and she will be approved sometime this month.

Cheers

No, sometimes they do a field investigatin prior to the interview. I know of one female case where she had the field before her interview her neighbors told her that some guy came to ask about her.

You both are married, you have your marriage cert and other evidence, one landlady can't ruin the whole thing! there is no lie so tell her not to fear and trust God.

Tkc n prayers,

You are right about ditching the lawyer. I was thinking the same thing.

I have another question. Recently I got a job and before that i was looking for a job this year. My yearly salary is more than enough to be able to sponsor my wife on my own. My this year income is not enough. Do you think I need a co-sponsor or not?

Thanks guys for help me here.

Cheers

I am confused you are saying " your yearly salary is more than enough" then you are saying your 'this year income is not enough"? I think you are saying you have not earned enough so far? I thought you were suppose to put your 'annual salary' in that box not what you have earned to date. Anyhow, I suggest you get a letter from your employer which should state your postion and your annual salary.

good lucks,

My wife's friend is not getting along with her landlady. She is renting upper portion in the house and thinking of moving out. She is waiting for NOA2. She asked my wife if the landlady can be a problem as far as visa processing is concerned. I thought it is so stupid to even think about it then i start thinking if us embassy actually go to people houses and get information that way. I thought I can on this forum if somebody know anything about it.

Thanks

Cheers

Landlady wont answer the door she maybe renting out the apt illegally so dont worry.

embassy in many cases does a field investigation and go to the beneficiary's neighborhood/jobs/school to confirm the marriage/relationship.

I assume you are petitioning for your wife and she resides in pakistan? If so, there 'MIGHT' be a field investigation.

As for renting illegally, it is none of ISL business to determine this. There job is to determine the legetimacy of your relationship.

good lucks,

Called DOS yesterday...

they simply said that the only info they have is that our case is in AP...nothing else.

Be patient ! you just had your interview a week ago=) try to distract yourself and keep yourself busy w/ other matters though it is hard to =)

i'A you will hear something soon =)

duas,