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My husband has a interview 7/15 for his CR1 in Kyiv can anyone offer any help or suggestion to make this event easier for him What kind of paper work should he take with him if any

[USSR 1]

Can anybody tell me how they went about obtaining airline tickets online for their fiance, with the flight originating in Kiev and ending at a U.S. destination? Any problems or things to watch out for, and what website did you use? Thanks in advance.

Don

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Can anybody tell me how they went about obtaining airline tickets online for their fiance, with the flight originating in Kiev and ending at a U.S. destination? Any problems or things to watch out for, and what website did you use? Thanks in advance.

Don

I used a travel agent (Shipka Travel) to assure that all flights were coordinated properly.... We had no problems.

My husband has a interview 7/15 for his CR1 in Kyiv can anyone offer any help or suggestion to make this event easier for him What kind of paper work should he take with him if any

Start by d/l'ing the required document checklist from the embassy website

[Scott and Iryna 2]

Can anybody tell me how they went about obtaining airline tickets online for their fiance, with the flight originating in Kiev and ending at a U.S. destination? Any problems or things to watch out for, and what website did you use? Thanks in advance.

Don

It depends on which US destination. Will you be meeting her at the POE, or will she need connecting flights?

For instance, if she will arrive into JFK from Kiev (non-stop flight), you can typically get cheaper tickets going directly to Aerosvit, and booking it. For a connecting flight from JFK, you can use JetBlue, and you'll get $100 off the price from Aerosvit. Personally, I like British Airways (Kiev->London->Boston). For other POE's, you can check out Expedia for options.

- Scott

[zqt3344 21]

In all honesty, she will probably be able to buy a cheaper ticket in Ukraine than you can here, do not know why but that has been the case every time for us. I have checked all of the travel sites and agents in USA, but for some reason Ukrainians can get a better price by booking their flights on their own in Ukraine coming to the USA or round trip. So that is what we did. Otherwise you can use any travel agent or site in USA but you will see what I am talking about the prices will be a lot higher doing it that way. Good luck.

Can anybody tell me how they went about obtaining airline tickets online for their fiance, with the flight originating in Kiev and ending at a U.S. destination? Any problems or things to watch out for, and what website did you use? Thanks in advance.

Don

[Muddy 0]

Anyone with a fiancee from Ukraine heard about these cards you can purchase for about $12USD? It's a prepaid card of some sort that gives you exclusive contact to the consulate in Kiev to set your appointment for an interview. My fiancee told me about this today. She purchased a card and she's calling tomorrow to set her interview. I don't know much more about this prepaid-type card. I'll let you know if I find more about it. If you know more about it, I'd definitely like to hear more!

Have you searched the Embassy website? While the info is a little difficult to find, it is there.

http://kiev.usembassy.gov/visa_iv_petition_eng.html

The $12 PIN allows you to contact the call center (loocated in Poland) to schedule an interview. The USC can do it from the states as well via an 800 number and credit card. The PIN's are purchased at a branches of ProCredit bank. This is the new procedure since the end of March.

So, this means I can call the call center, pay the fee, and make the interview appointment for my fiancee, correct? She does not have to call

Just want to make sure, I read this on their web site last week too

[payxibka 10,047]

Anyone with a fiancee from Ukraine heard about these cards you can purchase for about $12USD? It's a prepaid card of some sort that gives you exclusive contact to the consulate in Kiev to set your appointment for an interview. My fiancee told me about this today. She purchased a card and she's calling tomorrow to set her interview. I don't know much more about this prepaid-type card. I'll let you know if I find more about it. If you know more about it, I'd definitely like to hear more!

Have you searched the Embassy website? While the info is a little difficult to find, it is there.

http://kiev.usembassy.gov/visa_iv_petition_eng.html

The $12 PIN allows you to contact the call center (located in Poland) to schedule an interview. The USC can do it from the states as well via an 800 number and credit card. The PIN's are purchased at a branches of ProCredit bank. This is the new procedure since the end of March.

So, this means I can call the call center, pay the fee, and make the interview appointment for my fiancee, correct? She does not have to call

Just want to make sure, I read this on their web site last week too

Either can make the appointment..... Cost is the same

[Muddy 0]

Hello,

I have a question could you give me the link from where I could download the info paket to start to get ready and my second question for how long is police certificate is valid?

Thanks

Natasha

http://kiev.usembassy.gov/visa_K1K2_eng.html#top

police certificates are valid for up to one year

all the forms on their site are expired

Is this okay to download and complete?

[Muddy 0]

In all honesty, she will probably be able to buy a cheaper ticket in Ukraine than you can here, do not know why but that has been the case every time for us. I have checked all of the travel sites and agents in USA, but for some reason Ukrainians can get a better price by booking their flights on their own in Ukraine coming to the USA or round trip. So that is what we did. Otherwise you can use any travel agent or site in USA but you will see what I am talking about the prices will be a lot higher doing it that way. Good luck.

Can anybody tell me how they went about obtaining airline tickets online for their fiance, with the flight originating in Kiev and ending at a U.S. destination? Any problems or things to watch out for, and what website did you use? Thanks in advance.

Don

May I ask how did you book yours in Ukaine?

what airlines? What agency?

[Muddy 0]

Read the information below on the KEV1 document.

It does not make sense, first says I must pay the fee at the bank and then it says "Please, do not pay your visa fees at the bank."

So, what should I do??

The total fee for EACH K and V VISA APPLICANT (including children) is $131 payable in Ukrainian Hryvnya equivalent only.

Beginning January 01, 2008 the fee for K and V visa can be paid only at the bank.

ProCredit Bank currently offers this service at the following branches:

• Kyiv, Pavlivska Street 26/41 (closest to the Consular Section)

Monday-Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Kyiv, Chervonoarmiyska Street 24

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Kyiv, Bozhenka Street 86

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

• Kyiv, Baseyna Street 17

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Kyiv, Mykhaylivska Street 19

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

• Lviv, Mitskevycha Street 5

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

• Ivano-Frankivsk, Sichovykh Striltsiv Street 11

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Odesa, Bunina Street 33

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

The total fee for EACH IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANT (including children) is $400 payable in U.S. cash only. You can pay immigrant visa fee only at the Consular Section. You do not need to pay additional immigrant visa fee if it has been already paid at the National Visa Center.

Please, do not pay your visa fees at the bank. The erroneously paid fees are not refundable.

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The total fee for EACH IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANT (including children) is $400 payable in U.S. cash only. You can pay immigrant visa fee only at the Consular Section. You do not need to pay additional immigrant visa fee if it has been already paid at the National Visa Center.

Please, do not pay your visa fees at the bank. The erroneously paid fees are not refundable.

This is for immigrant visa only

[Muddy 0]

So my faincee must pay the fee in Odessa:

• Odesa, Bunina Street 33

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

So, she pays the fee, the bank gives her a reciept, and she must take the reciept with her to the interview, correct?

Regards

[Muddy 0]

Recieved this email from the US embassy in Kiev, I had asked them if they have recieved my file from the NVC so that I can call them and schedule the interview:

We are in receipt of your email message of June 18, 2008. The Consular Section is pleased to inform you that currently your case has been loaded electronically into our database. However the hard copy of the case has not been received yet. Therefore we cannot take any action on the case until we receive the hard copy of the approved petition from the National Visa Center (NVC). Upon the receipt of the hard copy of the case the instructions on how schedule an appointment will be mailed to the applicant. Meanwhile you may familiarize yourself with the Informational package on http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/visa_K1K2_eng.html. If we can be of further assistance in this or any other matter, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail.

[Scott and Iryna 2]

Recieved this email from the US embassy in Kiev, I had asked them if they have recieved my file from the NVC so that I can call them and schedule the interview:

We are in receipt of your email message of June 18, 2008. The Consular Section is pleased to inform you that currently your case has been loaded electronically into our database. However the hard copy of the case has not been received yet. Therefore we cannot take any action on the case until we receive the hard copy of the approved petition from the National Visa Center (NVC). Upon the receipt of the hard copy of the case the instructions on how schedule an appointment will be mailed to the applicant. Meanwhile you may familiarize yourself with the Informational package on http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/visa_K1K2_eng.html. If we can be of further assistance in this or any other matter, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail.

Yes, this is normal. When the NVC approved your case, they electronically sent info to the Embassy that the petition was approved. You must wait for DHL to deliver the physical package to the Embassy, and then the Embassy must "process" the package (which will take about a week), then you can setup the interview. As I have mentioned in prior posts to you, first determine when DHL has delivered the package, then wait 3 or 4 days, then start calling the Embassy directly every day, and ask if the KEV # is complete. Once they tell you it is ready, you can then call for the interview. In the mean time, you should contact the Call Center and purchase a PIN code with your Credit Card (this will be required in order to schedule the interview). You should also download that Information Packet, and begin getting all the specified documentation ready.

- Scott

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So my faincee must pay the fee in Odessa:

• Odesa, Bunina Street 33

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

So, she pays the fee, the bank gives her a reciept, and she must take the reciept with her to the interview, correct?

Regards

Yes, she must present her proof of payment to the consular section