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[WaitingStill 24]

Just wanted to share this with anyone who will be dealing with the embassy in Kiev.

our interview date was exactly six months and four days from the initial filing of the I-129F package. It could have been sooner but it took us an extra couple of weeks to get a document that we needed from another country.

The embassy was pretty empty. There appeared to be only three other interviews scheduled. And the interviews occur at the window, not in any kind of private room. First there is a "pre interview" where a person checks your forms (DS230, DS156, DS156) and takes your proof of support and relationship documents. It's also here where you tell them how you want your passport and visa returned. We chose to pick up the docs ourselves at the TNT Express office on Medova Street. (NOTE: This office is in the terminal building at Zhuliany Airport.)

Then you wait. You are called to the window (#13 was where all the interviews were held this day). You are given an oath to tell the truth "under penalty of perjury." The consular officer then asks several questions. If everything is ok, he tells you that you're approved and gives you back your proof documents.

They tell you that it takes two to three days to get your docs back. Our interview was Monday morning and we got our docs back Wednesday afternoon.

The people at the Kiev embassy are very good. They know what they are doing, they will spot any mistakes you made or places where you forgot to sign, and they treat you professionally and courteously.

I can't believe that it's finally over...good luck to all of you out there who are still waiting.

[spectec 12]

Just wanted to share this with anyone who will be dealing with the embassy in Kiev.

our interview date was exactly six months and four days from the initial filing of the I-129F package. It could have been sooner but it took us an extra couple of weeks to get a document that we needed from another country.

The embassy was pretty empty. There appeared to be only three other interviews scheduled. And the interviews occur at the window, not in any kind of private room. First there is a "pre interview" where a person checks your forms (DS230, DS156, DS156) and takes your proof of support and relationship documents. It's also here where you tell them how you want your passport and visa returned. We chose to pick up the docs ourselves at the TNT Express office on Medova Street. (NOTE: This office is in the terminal building at Zhuliany Airport.)

Then you wait. You are called to the window (#13 was where all the interviews were held this day). You are given an oath to tell the truth "under penalty of perjury." The consular officer then asks several questions. If everything is ok, he tells you that you're approved and gives you back your proof documents.

They tell you that it takes two to three days to get your docs back. Our interview was Monday morning and we got our docs back Wednesday afternoon.

The people at the Kiev embassy are very good. They know what they are doing, they will spot any mistakes you made or places where you forgot to sign, and they treat you professionally and courteously.

I can't believe that it's finally over...good luck to all of you out there who are still waiting.

Congratulations!

[Phil & Alla 26]

Can't wait for you to get back so we can all meet!!!! Have fun and eat a bit of salo for me

[C-ma'am 684]

Congratulations

I moved your post to the Regional forums, so other people going through the Kiev Embassy can read your experience. Don't forget to write an Embassy Review (if you haven't).

[tom&tanya 48]

Can't wait for you to get back so we can all meet!!!! Have fun and eat a bit of salo for me

Congrats on the visa!

(My wife really likes "American salo" ... I like to call it bacon.... and cook it first before I eat it.)

[1HappyGuy 45]

Congratulations.

The Kiev Embassy has had a pretty good reputation since it began to accept visas back in 2003. There have been some bumps for people over the years but generally it has maintained a high level of professionalism.

Again, congratulations and get ready for the best party of this journey, life together here in America.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thank you. Seems Kiev is about the same as they have been. Get your docuements in order and you are good to go!

Congratulations!

[PhilC 5]

Congratulations. Thanks for the review. I hope my wife finds when her interview soon.

[Sveta & Ron 23]

i wonder if during interveiw something minor was missed like someplace need signed or a date was missed if they will allow be corrected on the spot?

[baron555 934]

i wonder if during interveiw something minor was missed like someplace need signed or a date was missed if they will allow be corrected on the spot?

Major issues are given an RFE during the USCIS process; minor issues can be corrected at the interview or are overlooked altogether.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

i wonder if during interveiw something minor was missed like someplace need signed or a date was missed if they will allow be corrected on the spot?

Generally yes. I made an error on a birthdate and they allowed Alla to correct it...lined it out and wrote in the correct date.

[Brad and Vika 129]

Congrats

[jimnlena 8]

Congrats!!

[Lena and Igor 5]

Congratulations!

[highlander08 9]

:dance: congratulations I am very happy for you guys.