renewal of F1 visa
I just read this threat and decided to post my case as well.
I arrived in Pakistan on May 14th and applied on May 16th for renewal of my F1 visa. I had my interview on May 26th at Islamabad. The officer did not ask any question. He started the conversation by saying that he is approving my application, pending "additional administrative processing."
I had a friend call the DOS on June 6th and according to them they had sent the clearence to Islamabad the same day. According to DOS, I should wait to hear from ISB asking for my passport or expect to receive my passport if I left it with them.
I called ISB on Thursday, June 9, and was told that the process is nearly complete and I should hear from them within a week. Well, it has been a week and no contact yet.
After reading this thread, it appears the process is not that simple. What could ISB possibly be doing with my passport for over 10 days, I have no clue. I suppose they have either sent for another clearance or just sitting on it. Calling ISB is useless as they give the same canned response.
I'll keep posting the progress of my case and hope others get their visas soon!
-Zubair
I just read this threat and decided to post my case as well.
I arrived in Pakistan on May 14th and applied on May 16th for renewal of my F1 visa. I had my interview on May 26th at Islamabad. The officer did not ask any question. He started the conversation by saying that he is approving my application, pending "additional administrative processing."
I had a friend call the DOS on June 6th and according to them they had sent the clearence to Islamabad the same day. According to DOS, I should wait to hear from ISB asking for my passport or expect to receive my passport if I left it with them.
I called ISB on Thursday, June 9, and was told that the process is nearly complete and I should hear from them within a week. Well, it has been a week and no contact yet.
After reading this thread, it appears the process is not that simple. What could ISB possibly be doing with my passport for over 10 days, I have no clue. I suppose they have either sent for another clearance or just sitting on it. Calling ISB is useless as they give the same canned response.
I'll keep posting the progress of my case and hope others get their visas soon!
-Zubair