Visit Visa Issued in Islamabad after 6 months Name Check Delay

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marooned

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Hi All,

My Dad got his visit visa application approved on second week of May, 2006. He was told that the passport will be sent for administrative processing which may take 3 to 4 weeks.

Well, it took about 6 months, and finally in second week of November they issued him 5 years multiple visit visa.

Lesson Learnt: Patience is the key; I know on some days I felt like going to the senator's office and have them do something about it and go through all the processes which we all can think of. I did not do any of those things and had faith that it will work out without any of those efforts, and it did.

I think each case is different, in my dad's case it took them 6 months; in some others it may take more or less.

Wish you all good luck.
 
Marooned

congratulation on dad's visa. Would you please tell me followings?


1. Was this first time visa for you dad?

2. Did you sponsor your dad? If yes then what documents did you send?

3. What kind of questions he was asked during interview?

I am planning to apply for my dad and any information will be a great help.

You can also email me at uqureshi02@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance
 
Hi,

Q1. Was this first time visa for you dad?

Yes That was first time visa.

2. Did you sponsor your dad? If yes then what documents did you send?

Yes, I did sponsor my dad, and the documents are as follows:

1) Affidavit of Support
2) Bank Statement ( That was a letter from the bank) Stating the total amount deposited to the accounts since the accounts were opened ( the amount was mentioned for each year). An the current balance in the account.

2) 401 K, 457, and Some other Retirement investments account statements, and stock investments statements.

3) Life Insurance Policy (Although it was not required).

4) My dad is retired, so I asked him to mention that to the visa officer. The visa officer asked about it and he showed him his pension slip too.

5) On Affidavit of support form I mentioned that I own a car and mentioned approximate woth of the car, and my total bank balance.

6) I also sent the quoted for Traveler's insurance for my dad, and in the comment box i made a comment addressed to the visa officer that I am planning to buy the traveler's comprehensive health insurance to cover any medical expenditures for my day while his stay in USA, and in the case insurance doesnot cover any medical charges, I would pay those from my own pocket.

That is it.

Let me know if u need more info.

Thanks

3. What kind of questions he was asked during interview?

The visa officer asked my dad:



a) When did your son go to USA?

Answer: six years ago - Completed MS in two years and working for last four years

b) Where is he working

Answer: He is working at ABC Inc as XYZ engineer.

c) For how long he is working in this capacity?

Answer: 4 to 4.5 years i guess..

d) Where did you work before retirement?

I worked for XYZ Inc. for 35 years retired as director operations. I am enjoying life now. I am also getting pension from my employer. Here is the pension slip.

e) Have you ever been out of Pakistan before?

Yes I have been to many countries in europe before but that was 15 years ago. I could not go anywhere in between because of my professional responsibilities.

f) When did your son last visited with you.

He visited with us this January i.e. Janujary 2006. He visit us every year in Dec/Jan for two or three weeks.

Last Statement: Your visa application has been approved, but u will have to wait for two to three weeks for administrative processing before you get the passport.

One last thing: My dad preferred to be interviewed in Urdu, although he could have spoken English very well.

+++I am planning to apply for my dad and any information will be a great help.

I wish you all the best, should you need more info, please let me know.

You can also email me at uqureshi02@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance
 
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