A Nightmare from Kyiv

[TBoneTX 45,092]

Dude, one suggestion: Wait until she's INSIDE the U.S. before blowing up at or in regard to anybody. Plenty of time thereafter to do what you need to do, si man.

[Robert&Karen 264]

Has a "CO" ever been put through the ringer like this process does to people? I doubt it. Has a "CO" EVER walked in the common man's shoes and had to endure and suffer the dealings with the US Government, not likely.

Highly likely. As a former Embassy employee, even the application for the job can be daunting. The I-129F and AOS paperwork here is a walk in the park!

Is there any real benefit for the "system" to work like this, not really because it is corrupt, fallible, inefficient, time and money wasting.

It used to be as simple as "Come on over, welcome to the USA" until some people violated the spirit of intent. Every single piece of paper we fill out now is because someone ruined it for us.

I'd enjoy standing toe to toe or sitting eye ball to eye ball on "even ground" with some of these SOB's that think they are so smart and doing such a great job "serving America". All they do is perpetuate their jobs and careers. Generation after generation.

Those types don't last long, and if they do ensure it's likely because they have some amazing deed in their files that guarantee their career.

Don't hand me all this ####### about how dedicated these State Department people are if they conduct business and their jobs this way.

That's a generalization. I am proud of my overseas work and those I served with.

Just because something is done a certain dysfunctional way or something is "legal" DOES NOT MAKE IT RIGHT. That is the whole problem, no one "thinks differently and more efficiently", they just fall in line and perpetuate the clusterf**k.

Remember, we have these hoops thanks to those who abuse the spirit of the law.

Then they can climb the ladder in government service, get promotions, perks, benefits and privileges the everday taxpayer has never imagined.

So if it is so lofty them how come we see pay scales around $30-$40k? I hope you apply for one of the many DoS jobs out there!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Dude, one suggestion: Wait until she's INSIDE the U.S. before blowing up at or in regard to anybody. Plenty of time thereafter to do what you need to do, si man.

Good advice TBone, and Tbone is the expert on getting hosed! A dubious honor, si man!

Congratulations on getting the visa

The person to talk to eventually, is the Inspector General for that part of the government. They handle investigations of incompetence or law violations. It sounds as though there may have been at least some incompetence (it is a government agency) Not sure if it rises to some level to do something about. But that would be the way to go. If nothing else an IG inquiry gets them all riled up and they may make some internal changes for everyone's benefit.

I would gather all your thoughts, document everything, put it writing and put it away. Take care of your business with your soon to be wife, get her the things she needs here, get her green card and then go after this. They aren't going anywhere

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

And I think I have mentioned before the Kiev consulate has a high degree of satisfaction among people that used it, for the most part. Your case is extremely unusual for that consulate and my considerable dealings with them have been very pleasant

Not making excuses for them because I do not know why this happened, but it happened for a reason. In addition they may have made some errors which one could call imcompetence or simply human error, it happens.

Good news for you and yours. I hope your life is happy together and please, never forget what you did to be together.