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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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I arrived on CR-1 visa.

And you are right I indicated I wanted DHS to notify SSA automatically. Does that mean I get it sometime without applying?

You will receive a two year greencard and you will need to apply to remove conditons 90 days prior to its expiration.

The SSN is suppose to come automatically, I would wait for two weeks after receipt of your greencard before I would possibly consider a trip to a local SSA office.

YMMV

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We did it! AOS approved yesterday! :dance: I want to wish all the Ukrainians a speedy process and say thanks again for all the help as we were going through this! Best of luck!

Wife's visa journey:

03/19/07: Initial mailing of I-129F.

07/07/11: U.S. Citizenship approved and Oath Ceremony!

MIL's visa journey:

07/26/11: Initial mailing of I-130.

05/22/12: Interview passed!

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Does anyone has any idea how long it usually takes for the consulate to review additional documents ( bank statements, police certificate and DHS correspondence)

I dropped all that off last Thursday Apr 24

I'm wondering when approximately I'll hear from them :whistle:

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Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Ukraine

Marriage : 2006-11-02

I-130 Sent : 2006-12-11

2008-05-16 CR-1 visa issued

2008-05-20 recieved visa

2008-05-31 I arrived at JFK (took me 1hour and a half to be out of the airport with a stamp in my passport)

10 year GC

2010-03-06 I-751 sent

2010-03-09 NOA-1

2010-03-10 check cashed

2010-4-12 Bio (done early 3-29)

2010-6-3 card production ordered

2010-6-19 10 year GC recieved

N-400

2011-3-28 application sent via express mail to LEWISVILLE TX SC

2011-3-29 application recieved

2011-4-20 early BIO

2011-6-16 interview

2011-7-29 Oath

LvivLovers Proficient

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How long does it take to get a green card after arrival to US?

Where can I get a visa for my American citizen baby to stay in Ukraine longer than 3 months? Do you think Kiev embassy can issue it?

We filed our AOS on Dec. 3,2007 and got approved for the green card on Apr. 23, 2008, but as usual your wait time would depend on your individual case as well as the apparent complete randomness of USCIS processing!

If you are needing a visa for an American citizen to stay in Ukraine, that sounds like a matter for the Ukrainian government. So I don't think the US Embassy in Kiev could help with that. They might be able to tell you who to contact in Ukraine though.

Wife's visa journey:

03/19/07: Initial mailing of I-129F.

07/07/11: U.S. Citizenship approved and Oath Ceremony!

MIL's visa journey:

07/26/11: Initial mailing of I-130.

05/22/12: Interview passed!

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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Where can I get a visa for my American citizen baby to stay in Ukraine longer than 3 months? Do you think Kiev embassy can issue it?

From inside the USA you would need to contact the Ukraine Consulate to the United States. They have one in Washington DC, New York, Chicago and San Francisco.

Is not your American citizen child also a Ukrainian citizen as well?

YMMV

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Is not your American citizen child also a Ukrainian citizen as well?

Well, our American citizen child has a ukrainian birth certificate too since he was born in Ukraine.. as for his Ukrainian citizenship - I am not sure as according to Ukrainian Law no one can have a dual citizenship.

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:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

Great

I'm so happy for you!!!!

:dance::dance::dance:

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Ukraine

Marriage : 2006-11-02

I-130 Sent : 2006-12-11

2008-05-16 CR-1 visa issued

2008-05-20 recieved visa

2008-05-31 I arrived at JFK (took me 1hour and a half to be out of the airport with a stamp in my passport)

10 year GC

2010-03-06 I-751 sent

2010-03-09 NOA-1

2010-03-10 check cashed

2010-4-12 Bio (done early 3-29)

2010-6-3 card production ordered

2010-6-19 10 year GC recieved

N-400

2011-3-28 application sent via express mail to LEWISVILLE TX SC

2011-3-29 application recieved

2011-4-20 early BIO

2011-6-16 interview

2011-7-29 Oath

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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Well, our American citizen child has a ukrainian birth certificate too since he was born in Ukraine.. as for his Ukrainian citizenship - I am not sure as according to Ukrainian Law no one can have a dual citizenship.

I think the law is that dual nationality is not recognized by Ukraine. In other words, you are treated as if you are a Ukrainian citizen when you are in Ukraine. When entering Ukraine, you must present your Ukrainian passport, if there is conscripted military service you are still obligated, and other things like this.

I really want to understand this 100% as this will be a question my wife/child will face shortly. I will want them to understand 100% what it might mean to them if they opt for US citizenship.

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If you were not able to locate original vaccination records in the Ukraine, what do people do?

Dale

Feb. 27 2008 Petition mailed to VSC via USPS

Mar 3 Delivered VSC

Mar 28 2008 2nd Petition mailed to VSC via USPS first one must be lost.

Mar 31 2008 VSC Received.

Apr 9 Check Cleared.

Apr 9 NOA1

Apr 13 Touched.

Apr 14 Touched.

May 6 Touched

May 7 Touched

July 14 NOA2 (4 months 2 weeks 3 days after it was sent)

July 16 Received NVC.

July 18 Shipped NVC

July 21 DHL Received.

July 23 Delivered Kiev Embassy.

Aug 1 In embassy system, assume they sent packet, can schedule interview.

Aug 4 Schedule interview earliest date is Sept 22.

Sep 22 Interview Date (Approved)

Sep 25 Visa arrives in mail.

Oct 6 Alyona Arrives Dallas.

Nov 28 Married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Total days waiting for our future, 7 months 1 week 3 days.

Dec 16,2008 AOS Sent Fedx to Chicago

Dec 17,2008 AOS Recieved.

Dec 22,2008 NOA2 Date

Dec 23,2008 Check Cashed.

Dec 26,2008 NOA2's arive in mail.

Dec 31,2008 Biometric arives in mail.

Jan 14,2009 Biometric Appointment.

Apr 10, 2009 Interview

Apr 20,2009 Conditional green card production ordered.

Apr 28,2009 Green card arrived.

Citizenship

2012-01-19 Applied

2012-01-28 NOA

2012-02-13 Bio.

2012-04-19 Interview

2012-04-19 Oath

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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There is very little one can do. There are one or two tests that can be done to avoid a couple vaccinations, but others that are required will simply be re-done. This can be done at the medical in Kiev or be done after entry in the USA. It typically will be cheaper to do it in Ukraine unless your health plan covers immunizations.

YMMV

 
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