The Kyiv Beat......

[1HappyGuy 45]

When my wife obtained her visa, it took five days for them to issued it after the inteview. She lived in Kyiv so she was able to pick it up at the FedEx office. I would give more than 7 days just to be safe. Remember, if there are any holidays either US or Ukrainian, these will delay processing.

We all know the heartache of separation, but waiting a couple of more days is not really that much more. Especially if you have to pay for a change.

[Ana&D 0]

We just received our approval for K-1 I-129F on Sep. 26 and looks like it left NVC on the 30th (Oct. 1 by my DHL tracking attempts). So, should reach Kiev any day now. Anybody can advice how soon should we contact the embassy to find out if it's in the system yet? And what is the best way to contact them? Is there a general number to call or should we use the pin option? Thanks for sharing the wisdom!

[payxibka 10,045]

We just received our approval for K-1 I-129F on Sep. 26 and looks like it left NVC on the 30th (Oct. 1 by my DHL tracking attempts). So, should reach Kiev any day now. Anybody can advice how soon should we contact the embassy to find out if it's in the system yet? And what is the best way to contact them? Is there a general number to call or should we use the pin option? Thanks for sharing the wisdom!

It can take the consulate a couple weeks to log the file... e-mail them at kyiviv@state.gov and and ask them when it is logged they will advise

[Ana&D 0]

We just received our approval for K-1 I-129F on Sep. 26 and looks like it left NVC on the 30th (Oct. 1 by my DHL tracking attempts). So, should reach Kiev any day now. Anybody can advice how soon should we contact the embassy to find out if it's in the system yet? And what is the best way to contact them? Is there a general number to call or should we use the pin option? Thanks for sharing the wisdom!

It can take the consulate a couple weeks to log the file... e-mail them at kyiviv@state.gov and and ask them when it is logged they will advise

Thanks a lot!

[1HappyGuy 45]

Make sure to include the new case number from NVC so that they can identify your case. Congratulations. You are almost finished the first big step.

Your time line is similar to the one my wife had three years ago. You should be celebrating the holiday season in America.

Welcome!

[Ana&D 0]

Make sure to include the new case number from NVC so that they can identify your case. Congratulations. You are almost finished the first big step.

Your time line is similar to the one my wife had three years ago. You should be celebrating the holiday season in America.

Welcome!

Thank you so much! I am really hoping to be there by Thanksgiving. All in the hands of the embassy now!

[Ana&D 0]

Looks like I'm back with yet another question. Apparently, new medical requirements call for a TB skin test. Does anybody know if they do it in Kiev? (I just assumed no, since results of the medical are given out the same day). Thus, my question. If I go to my local clinic and have a TB skin test and take the results to the clinic in Kiev do you think they will include it on my I-693? Anybody did that before?

[payxibka 10,045]

Looks like I'm back with yet another question. Apparently, new medical requirements call for a TB skin test. Does anybody know if they do it in Kiev? (I just assumed no, since results of the medical are given out the same day). Thus, my question. If I go to my local clinic and have a TB skin test and take the results to the clinic in Kiev do you think they will include it on my I-693? Anybody did that before?

I really do not know the answer other than I am certain it will not be on the I-693 since the medical clinic in Kiev does not preapre that form. The foreign medical is prepared on the DS-2053 for the exam results & DS3025 for the vaccinations.

[1HappyGuy 45]

I know that a TB test was required for my wife when she applied for adjustment of status, but I haven't heard about a TB test before your interview at the embassy. Have you looked into the requirements from the U.S. embassy website or is this where you saw/heard the new requirement?

[Ana&D 0]

I know that a TB test was required for my wife when she applied for adjustment of status, but I haven't heard about a TB test before your interview at the embassy. Have you looked into the requirements from the U.S. embassy website or is this where you saw/heard the new requirement?

TB test requirement is explained on USCIS website, as well as in the instruction manual for the civil surgeons. The thing with Kiev embassy is that they are not very up to date with changing medical info. I just re-downloaded the info packet and they still list old vaccination requirements. I guess I'll talk to the clinic when booking my medical and see what they advice. Worst thing that can happen, we'll have one extra thing to take care of before filing AOS.

Thanks for the input guys!

[1HappyGuy 45]

I just checked the state department website and didn't see TB listed as a required vaccination. Here is a link to their site that might help you. I still think the TB test is after you arrive, get married and apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident.

I hope this helps: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html

[Ana&D 0]

I just checked the state department website and didn't see TB listed as a required vaccination. Here is a link to their site that might help you. I still think the TB test is after you arrive, get married and apply for adjustment of status to permanent resident.

I hope this helps: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html

Oh, I know it is not needed for the embassy. I just thought if I'll cover all AOS requirements for tests/vaccinations in Ukraine we'll have less stuff to worry about after the wedding. I know, I'm a bit of an overplanner

[payxibka 10,045]

[SeanAndNatalia 0]

Hello everyone - couple of hopefully easy last minute questions before Interview.

First - some encouraging news for anyone getting ready to schedule interview.

We were finally able to schedule our interview on Wednesday (Oct 22) - and got an Interview Date of November 7 - just 2 weeks and 2 days out!!

(6 months and 1 day from submission of petition - not too bad I guess..)

Okay, questions.

1. Stupid question here - but just to confirm - the interview is held at the 'Consular section of the embassy, yes?

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy to Ukraine

vul. Mykoly Pymonenka 6

Kyiv 01901 Ukraine.

2. Has anyone been required to show the original petition, or an updated 'Letter of Intent to marry' or a copy of the 'NOA2' at the interview?

(I've seen somewhere that suggests bringing these things to the interview.)

3. I asked this question before awhile back, but I am still freaking out about it.

-The spelling of my Fiancee's name on her petition is different than her international passport

(I used the petition spelling when scheduling her interview as well.)

Petition/interview = Natalia Udovichenko

Passport = Nataliia Udovychenko

-I was told that I shouldn't worry about it, but I am still worrying - would they maybe be stupid and not even let her in, since they will check

her passport against who is scheduled for interviews for the day??

- should I call and change the spelling I gave when scheduling the interview - or is too late for this?

(I emailed the embassy and asked if this might cause any problems, but have not heard back yet.)

For her DS156 - if I have her fill out in English, I will spell her name to match the passport, or I will probably have her fill out in Ukrainian

(any opinions here??)

4. Arriving in USA for first time - Port of Entry

-Probably another stupid question - but, do we need to enter USA via a specific Airport (like JFK) - or will whatever airport we enter via serve

as her Port Of Entry? (I live in Minnesota, and we would be coming in via the Minneapolis/St. Paul internation airport if it is okay)

(our flight would probably be Kiev to Amesterdam to Minneapolis)

Also - (I am assuming 'No'), but if we had an overnight in Amsterdam, would she be able to leave the airport, and go out into the city?

That's it - thanks much for any help - This has been an incredibly long journey, good luck to everyone out there, I don't post here alot, but I do read all the posts.

Oh, another note that might help others - her petition seemed to be taking forever to get entered at the embassy - it was sent from NVC on Oct 6th, and it still wasn't entered as of Friday, Oct 17th - so I sent an email to the embassy on Sunday, the 19th (saying that I was concerned...yada, yada.) - and I received a reply on Tuesday, saying that 'be assured that her information would be entered within 2 days, and that I could schedule her interview in 2 days.) - So did they go out of the way to enter it, or would it have been entered anyway - I don't know - but this could help someone else in future.

-Payxibka (FWAGuy) - hopefully we can all get together for a drink after Natalia arrives??

Thank again!!

Sean (and Natalia)

[payxibka 10,045]

1) Yes

2) No

3) No worry they understand the transliteration differences between Russian and Ukrainian

4) All Ukrainians are required to enter via Anchorage.. Actually, any POE can be used and it does not need to be pre-determined... MSP will be just fine

3 weeks from NVC is about typical to get into the Consulate system

Beers will be great idea..... Sveta will however have to drink non-alchoholic beverage