The Kyiv Beat......

[etripke 0]

Our life is like a zebra. After having a black stripe period there will be a white one for sure. so after having some bad luck get ready to meet and welcome your good luck!

You're right. Check my timeline. We're both shocked. Someone must have cancelled and I called at the right time I guess.

[LvivLovers 39]

Our life is like a zebra. After having a black stripe period there will be a white one for sure. so after having some bad luck get ready to meet and welcome your good luck!

You're right. Check my timeline. We're both shocked. Someone must have cancelled and I called at the right time I guess.

Nice! Congratulations!

[John and Luda 0]

Our life is like a zebra. After having a black stripe period there will be a white one for sure. so after having some bad luck get ready to meet and welcome your good luck!

You're right. Check my timeline. We're both shocked. Someone must have cancelled and I called at the right time I guess.

Congratulations!!! Did you end up spitting over your left shoulder 3 times? If so, maybe that's what did it.

[etripke 0]

Our life is like a zebra. After having a black stripe period there will be a white one for sure. so after having some bad luck get ready to meet and welcome your good luck!

You're right. Check my timeline. We're both shocked. Someone must have cancelled and I called at the right time I guess.

Congratulations!!! Did you end up spitting over your left shoulder 3 times? If so, maybe that's what did it.

No, but I certainly prayed alot and have been asking family to do the same. I'll make it a habit to do the spitting when I leave for work tomorrow.

Thanks for the Congrats, we can't wait for this to end and to start our life together.

[payxibka 10,045]

No, but I certainly prayed alot and have been asking family to do the same. I'll make it a habit to do the spitting when I leave for work tomorrow.

Thanks for the Congrats, we can't wait for this to end and to start our life together.

Better get the house clean... Oh wait, it won't matter, cuz no matter how well you do it it won't be good enough....

[Cantankerous 0]

I am a little confused on a few things and I would greatly appreciate a little help.

Have my NOA2 and I guess my petition is on it's way to the NVC or is there and they have not told me or whatever.

I think the NVC provides the KEV number when they send it to the Embassy, is that right?

Do you need the KEV number for the Medical? (I know you need it before calling to schedule an interview.)

The Guides here say you need the I-134 Affidavit of Support for a K-1 and the I-864 Affidavit of Support is for a K-3; however, the info in the download of Packet 3 from the Embassy website has a checklist with both the I-134 and I-864 on it. That's confusing to me???

Many thanks!

[natashenika 0]

I am a little confused on a few things and I would greatly appreciate a little help.

Have my NOA2 and I guess my petition is on it's way to the NVC or is there and they have not told me or whatever.

I think the NVC provides the KEV number when they send it to the Embassy, is that right?

Do you need the KEV number for the Medical? (I know you need it before calling to schedule an interview.)

The Guides here say you need the I-134 Affidavit of Support for a K-1 and the I-864 Affidavit of Support is for a K-3; however, the info in the download of Packet 3 from the Embassy website has a checklist with both the I-134 and I-864 on it. That's confusing to me???

Many thanks!

yes you certanly need your KEV number for medical

but it doesen't take that log to make an appointment Called for mine a week in advance

Just make sure you have all the shots and recent Rubella

[payxibka 10,045]

I am a little confused on a few things and I would greatly appreciate a little help.

Have my NOA2 and I guess my petition is on it's way to the NVC or is there and they have not told me or whatever.

I think the NVC provides the KEV number when they send it to the Embassy, is that right?

Do you need the KEV number for the Medical? (I know you need it before calling to schedule an interview.)

The Guides here say you need the I-134 Affidavit of Support for a K-1 and the I-864 Affidavit of Support is for a K-3; however, the info in the download of Packet 3 from the Embassy website has a checklist with both the I-134 and I-864 on it. That's confusing to me???

Many thanks!

The checklist is a dual purpose checklist for the non-immigrant visa K-1/K-3/\ and the immigrant visa IR(CR)1 so you will need to read it carefully and look for the qualifiers. For example,

3. . evidence of support for K visa applicants - from your American fiancé(e)/spouse – tax returns, pay stubs, letters from employers, bank statements, Affidavit of Support I-134;

4. . for immigrant visa applicants – I-864 Affidavit of Support

So for K-1/K-3 the I-134 is the form, for the IR(CR)1 then the i-864 is the form.

[Cantankerous 0]

Thank you, I have a problem with that immigrant / non-immigrant language... I appreciate the clarification.

[etripke 0]

No, but I certainly prayed alot and have been asking family to do the same. I'll make it a habit to do the spitting when I leave for work tomorrow.

Thanks for the Congrats, we can't wait for this to end and to start our life together.

Better get the house clean... Oh wait, it won't matter, cuz no matter how well you do it it won't be good enough....

Actually I'm moving, so there will be plenty of work for me to do, but I agree, it will probably not be good enough. I have even been told the white glove treatment will given

[etripke 0]

I need a quick opinion here from those who have been through the interview. Is it safe to say that when the Embassy says we have an approved Visa, that we could book a flight 2 weeks from that date? I figure that since she interviews on a Monday, that she'll have the passports back by the end of the following week.

Also, what is everyone's experience at booking flights on short notice? Can I assume that it will be cheaper to book a flight at least one week in advance of departure, or would it be better still to book two weeks or more in advance.

Thanks in Advance

[payxibka 10,045]

I need a quick opinion here from those who have been through the interview. Is it safe to say that when the Embassy says we have an approved Visa, that we could book a flight 2 weeks from that date? I figure that since she interviews on a Monday, that she'll have the passports back by the end of the following week.

Also, what is everyone's experience at booking flights on short notice? Can I assume that it will be cheaper to book a flight at least one week in advance of departure, or would it be better still to book two weeks or more in advance.

Thanks in Advance

As far as I can tell... All visa approvals for a week are "batched" together and printed and couriered the following Monday. So in a perfect world with a Monday interview approval she should see her visa in 10 days (since Lena is in Kiev I would say 1 day sooner). The courier will only deliver the package to the named addressee on the package so Lena will be "home" stricken until the visa arrives. We had Sveta's package delivered to a friend who we knew would be at work when the package was delivered. This allowed Sveta the opportunity to go and visit her parents and was not "stuck" at home waiting.

As far as tix pricing, late October and early November is a good time to travel. Whatever you do about a tix before the visa is in hand is a risky proposition. I did what you are thinking and I sweated bullets until that package arrived. Lena should try to source her tickets locally and then compare to what you can do yourself.

[etripke 0]

I need a quick opinion here from those who have been through the interview. Is it safe to say that when the Embassy says we have an approved Visa, that we could book a flight 2 weeks from that date? I figure that since she interviews on a Monday, that she'll have the passports back by the end of the following week.

Also, what is everyone's experience at booking flights on short notice? Can I assume that it will be cheaper to book a flight at least one week in advance of departure, or would it be better still to book two weeks or more in advance.

Thanks in Advance

As far as I can tell... All visa approvals for a week are "batched" together and printed and couriered the following Monday. So in a perfect world with a Monday interview approval she should see her visa in 10 days (since Lena is in Kiev I would say 1 day sooner). The courier will only deliver the package to the named addressee on the package so Lena will be "home" stricken until the visa arrives. We had Sveta's package delivered to a friend who we knew would be at work when the package was delivered. This allowed Sveta the opportunity to go and visit her parents and was not "stuck" at home waiting.

As far as tix pricing, late October and early November is a good time to travel. Whatever you do about a tix before the visa is in hand is a risky proposition. I did what you are thinking and I sweated bullets until that package arrived. Lena should try to source her tickets locally and then compare to what you can do yourself.

Thanks I'll do that (check locally and over there). We did stop at a travel agency in August and have some ideas on prices for the two of them, it seemed about the same cost as I would pay here.

So, if Lena has a family member at her place, they will they still deliver and not require just "her" signature? She may be more in the mood for not working during that week anyway, she has things she has to take care of prior to departure.

[payxibka 10,045]

Maybe others will comment but my understanding is the package is delivered to the named addressee only and ID is required to be shown...

[Mariya 0]

Also, what is everyone's experience at booking flights on short notice? Can I assume that it will be cheaper to book a flight at least one week in advance of departure, or would it be better still to book two weeks or more in advance.

Thanks in Advance

As for tickets pricing - check out Expedia site. You can compare prices for Nov and Oct there.

The link is:

expedia.com

my hubby always buys airplane tickets through expedia.com

Edited October 9, 2007 by Mariya