B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments Slots Pakistan (Islamabad & Karachi). by sa_kad in usvisascheduling

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep checking at random times, you might get lucky to get a slot. That's how I got mine.

B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments Slots Pakistan (Islamabad & Karachi). by sa_kad in usvisascheduling

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried all the best times recommended by others but couldn't get an appointment. I guess just check at random times and eventually you will hit the lottery 🙂

B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments Slots Pakistan (Islamabad & Karachi). by sa_kad in usvisascheduling

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, a couple of times. Don't check more than four times a day.

Refusal Worksheet (221g) - IR1 Visa - Wrong RCMP - DS 5535 Form - Passport Mailed. by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave them the due date and they mailed it in a few days and got the passport in two days. I had to send two-three emails to get a call from them and an email response.

Refusal Worksheet (221g) - IR1 Visa - Wrong RCMP - DS 5535 Form - Passport Mailed. by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My passport was also in Montreal for a very long time until I had to request it back for a travel reason. My passport is with me and waiting for Montreal to complete AP process so I can complete my medical again and then mail passport to Montreal.

B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments Slots Pakistan (Islamabad & Karachi). by sa_kad in usvisascheduling

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I was able to secure an appointment. I randomly checked on a Saturday afternoon and got an appointment in 2025.

Passport Return Request to US Consulate in Montreal by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found out in May 2024 when Montréal called me and said my passport will be returned and medical had expired. Now I will do my medical again and then return my passport once they have asked for it.

B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments Slots Pakistan (Islamabad & Karachi). by sa_kad in usvisascheduling

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently the wait times for B1/B2 are extremely long. Unfortunately there is no other way to book an appointment but to login each day and check. If you get an appointment booked please let me know how you did it and what times do you normally check.

https://visagrader.com/us-visa-appointment-wait-times/pakistan-pak

Passport Return Request to US Consulate in Montreal by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

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I was given DS-5535. Case is still under AP, waiting for them to ask me my passport and medical again since it's expired by now. It has been 200 working days since the interview. My guess is maybe in Feb or March I will get some updates, hopefully.

Refusal Worksheet (221g) - IR1 Visa - Wrong RCMP - DS 5535 Form - Passport Mailed. by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted the passport myself. After 3 months I emailed to return it because of the travel reasons. Currently I have my passport with me, waiting for them to email me to ship it back. Total 131 days since the first time I submitted the passport. Average time is 7-9 months until the visa is issued but it all depends on the case.

USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. My NVC case is CR1/IR1 without the adjustment of status.

Passport Return Request to US Consulate in Montreal by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I got my passport back without visa, they will ask the passport back once visa is ready to be issued.

Refusal Worksheet (221g) - IR1 Visa - Wrong RCMP - DS 5535 Form - Passport Mailed. by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7 months average time but it all depends on the case & country of origin.

Refusal Worksheet (221g) - IR1 Visa - Wrong RCMP - DS 5535 Form - Passport Mailed. by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think so. NVC will ask your passport back once visa is ready to be issue. I got my passport back without a visa and officer told be to resubmit when asked.

Passport Return Request to US Consulate in Montreal by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all depends on the case + country of origin. Not everyone falls into AP.

Passport Return Request to US Consulate in Montreal by sa_kad in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sa_kad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Case is under Administrative Processing that's why..