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Question: I have a Pakistan NAME_1, what are my options to get him visa appointment?
Context: so far, NAME_1 has told me he has not found any available slots and i have asked him to keep checking back to see if any become available. the visa appointment for family reunion for his spouse needs to be requested and it currently takes approx. 6 months or longer for family members in pakistan to receive an appointment. that would mean NAME_1 and his spouse may need to relocate separately.visa being issued: processing and subsequent issuing times range from approx.  it's great that you're already up to date on the fast track process (that would have been my next question and bulk of information), so i'll outline the time frames for the regular process below:getting visa appointment: this can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks or longer, as the NAME_1 needs to check the online appointment availability and book a slot as soon as an appointment becomes available. so far, NAME_1 has told me he has not found any available slots and i have asked him to keep checking back to see if any become available.  permit type assessment hi hr name,i hope you're well. depending on which type of work and residence permit the NAME_1 is eligible for, we need to file for a pre-approval with the federal employment agency. it takes approx. 3-4 weeks to receive thi