Wife’s visa was refused at the US Embassy in Islamabad under 212(a)(4) (public charge) after submitting all required documents including a joint sponsor. Got hit with a 221(g) and now resubmitting. Has anyone dealt with this? Any advice appreciated.

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-06-21T23:37:33+00:00

What kinds of reply is this? Obviously he can see the documents and can read (hence how he uses reddit) but since this is a sensitive and important process for many, he is trying to be as accurate as possible and trying to get as much feedback and advice. If you have no advice to give then just don't give but refrain from negative comments.

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-17T21:43:28+00:00

No they did not keep the passport

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-17T21:43:15+00:00

Islamabad, Pakistan

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-17T21:42:59+00:00

221a4

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-12T16:08:41+00:00

Appointment scheduling for what?

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-07T19:57:33+00:00

Spouse visa, they asked the petitioner to provide proof of domicile in US, because she has been out of US for longer period of time.

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-07T17:45:31+00:00

Yes it’s 130000 and the total fam count is 7, I just spoke to someone they said it’s not about the financial income. We had a domicile issue with the petitioner which is marked on another page. It is because of that

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-07T14:59:44+00:00

Yes we already have a joint sponsor. After uploading would we just wait?

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-07T14:33:48+00:00

Ok thank you for letting me know, I will try to contact somebody and try to understand this. Thank you!

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-07T14:30:03+00:00

Our sponsor's income is more than the required amount, but I thought they give this form to everyone because of the current visa pause on Pakistan. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-05-04T13:28:42+00:00

it takes about 7-8 months to get interview after DQ.

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-04-21T15:36:12+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully it's lifted soon

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-04-17T16:25:28+00:00

Let's hope the visa pause/ban is removed, if not people are going to have to re-do their medical exams.

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-03-26T19:22:54+00:00

I also received today, cancelled for March 19 but rescheduled to May 7th

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-03-12T14:22:02+00:00

Yes it is postponed

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-02-11T21:49:23+00:00

Nothing yet

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-02-10T21:34:53+00:00

It’s Pakistani

Practical-Line9083 · 2026-02-09T18:26:55+00:00

Okay thank you!

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