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| Islamabad, Pakistan |  Review on October 8, 2025: |
HK1
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Interview Time: 8:30 AM
Arrival: 7:30 AM
Date: October 7, 2025
I arrived at the embassy around 7:30 AM and was first asked to show my interview confirmation page before heading to the shuttle area. After boarding the shuttle, we drove to the embassy and went through the usual security checks.
Once inside, I walked to the Immigrant Visa Section, where they collected:
- Passport
- Original birth certificate
- Police certificate
- Proof of fee payment
- Sealed medical
- DS-160 confirmation page
- 2 passport style photos
After submitting those, I received a token number and waited in the seating area for quite a while—about a few hours. During that time, I noticed several K-1 visa applicants getting refused, which made me really nervous.
Finally, my number was called. The Visa Officer (VO) greeted me, took a deep breath before starting (which scared me a bit), but he turned out to be very kind and friendly. He asked if I wanted to continue the interview in English or Urdu; I politely smiled and requested a translator, and one was provided.
The interview lasted about 5 minutes with around 9–10 questions:
1. What is your fiancé’s name?
2. What does your fiancé do for a living?
3. What do you do for a living?
4. How did you two meet?
5. Do you want to work in the U.S.? If so, what kind of job?
6. Have you ever traveled outside Pakistan?
7. Have you ever applied for a U.S. visa before?
8. How many times has your fiancé visited you before the engagement?
9. You and your fiancé are first cousins?
10. Did your fiancé attend college?
I answered everything confidently and truthfully. The VO looked at his screen for a few seconds, then smiled, handed me a white slip, and said “Congratulations!”
I was so relieved and happy — I couldn’t stop smiling. They kept my passport. The VO did not ask for any additional evidence, such as letters of intent, pictures, or call logs, even though I had them ready.
The entire process took about 4 hours total (entered around 7:30 AM, left around 11:30 AM).
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #33797