The Kyiv Beat......

[JoeMama 0]

Anna asked about documents being sent back to her and they handed her the documents she was concerned with. I believe she also paid and additional 40 RPH to have the rest shipped back with her Visa.

I am leaving August 2nd to Kyiv and returning August 6th so "joemama" if you have last minute stuff you need sent let me know.

We also have the name/phone of the lady that we rented an apartment from a 3rd person. This is so that we could pay less in the future by leaving out the middle man. So if your looking you can PM me and I will get you that phone number and you can call. Anna stated it was a great place, we will most likely be in that same one during our Aug. 2 through 6th stay in Kyiv.

Good luck on your interview!

T

T, thanks for the offer about the last minute stuff and apartment referral. Yesterday, Karolina received the last of the documentation she needed from me for her interview. The company Karolina's mother works for has an apartment in Kiev they get free-of-charge. We stayed there in February. I'm glad you're going to be in Kiev during the summer months. This past winter was the coldest weather I'd ever experienced! My damn ears just about fell off. And I was wearing a cap over my ears too!

[payxibka 10,045]

Anna asked about documents being sent back to her and they handed her the documents she was concerned with. I believe she also paid and additional 40 RPH to have the rest shipped back with her Visa.

I am leaving August 2nd to Kyiv and returning August 6th so "joemama" if you have last minute stuff you need sent let me know.

We also have the name/phone of the lady that we rented an apartment from a 3rd person. This is so that we could pay less in the future by leaving out the middle man. So if your looking you can PM me and I will get you that phone number and you can call. Anna stated it was a great place, we will most likely be in that same one during our Aug. 2 through 6th stay in Kyiv.

Good luck on your interview!

T

T, thanks for the offer about the last minute stuff and apartment referral. Yesterday, Karolina received the last of the documentation she needed from me for her interview. The company Karolina's mother works for has an apartment in Kiev they get free-of-charge. We stayed there in February. I'm glad you're going to be in Kiev during the summer months. This past winter was the coldest weather I'd ever experienced! My damn ears just about fell off. And I was wearing a cap over my ears too!

I was in Kherson in January and it was pretty darn nice weather....

[RobandTania 1]

Tania's here! We arrived at JFK July 17, immigration was overcrowded but noneventful. Since it's been about 100F in Kiev for days, she loves the Michigan weather.

We spent several days in Chicago with a friend of mine from Chicago and a friend of hers from Odessa. Tania and I also celebrated our coincident birthdays last Saturday.

More news later, but we must go now.

Tania offered to email or talk to anyone who wishes to learn about her experience.

More later, as well as timeline updates.

Rob and Tania

[JoeMama 0]

Congrats Rob. Welcome to the US Tania!

[karolina 0]

Tania's here! We arrived at JFK July 17, immigration was overcrowded but noneventful. Since it's been about 100F in Kiev for days, she loves the Michigan weather.

We spent several days in Chicago with a friend of mine from Chicago and a friend of hers from Odessa. Tania and I also celebrated our coincident birthdays last Saturday.

More news later, but we must go now.

Tania offered to email or talk to anyone who wishes to learn about her experience.

More later, as well as timeline updates.

Rob and Tania

congratulate Rob and Tania

[bcartr 0]

Congrats Rob and Tania, glad she made it safe to the US.

Did she get a work stamp on her visa upon arrival?

T.

[RobandTania 1]

Congrats Rob and Tania, glad she made it safe to the US.

Did she get a work stamp on her visa upon arrival?

T.

T.,

There was never any discussion with USCIS or Dept. of State regarding work in this process for us. I don't think it's an issue. I recently read that an SS# is not immediately needed for work. However, Tania has a VERY independent personality, and does not like to be taken care of.

Tania is rather self conscious in general, and shy about her mediocre English skills. Getting her enrolled in structured English classes is a priority, work will follow in a few weeks to a few months.

Rob

Edited July 25, 2007 by SkyMas

[payxibka 10,045]

I recently read that an SS# is not immediately needed for work.

Where did you read this?

[bcartr 0]

I am happy to report that Anya called me early this morning to let me know she received her documents back from the Embassy today July 25th via Fedex. Her interview was July 16th so that is 8 business days from the time of her interview to documents in hand. (Passport/Visa).

Rob, the question on the work authorization is to help those that would like to work when then come to the US. Anya I believe is like Tanya when it comes to work. She wants to work however she feels she needs to study more English.

When we arrive on August 6th through JFK I still want her to ask for the Work Authorization stamp to see if she gets it or what is the process to report back here for those folks that are interested. If she gets it, I don't think she will put it to use her first 90 days here.

But my understanding for anyone in the US to work, they have to have a SS# due to the I-9 form they fill out when accepting a position. So the SS is needed however this does not give you Authorization to work unless you have a green card (after doing AOS) or she gets that stamp at JFK on her Visa/Passport which is only good for 90 days. Same time as K-1 Visa.

Regards,

T.

[payxibka 10,045]

Rob, the question on the work authorization is to help those that would like to work when then come to the US. Anya I believe is like Tanya when it comes to work. She wants to work however she feels she needs to study more English.

When we arrive on August 6th through JFK I still want her to ask for the Work Authorization stamp to see if she gets it or what is the process to report back here for those folks that are interested. If she gets it, I don't think she will put it to use her first 90 days here.

FYI, When we came through JFK in May, we did not have to ask for the stamp, it was simply provided....

[RobandTania 1]

I recently read that an SS# is not immediately needed for work.

Where did you read this?

I recall it was on the SSA's site in a section regarding how new immigrants apply for an SSN. There were a few FAQs listed, one was "Do I need a SSN to work?" The reply was not immediately.

[payxibka 10,045]

I recently read that an SS# is not immediately needed for work.

Where did you read this?

I recall it was on the SSA's site in a section regarding how new immigrants apply for an SSN. There were a few FAQs listed, one was "Do I need a SSN to work?" The reply was not immediately.

Interesting...

Here is what I got from the FAQ's from SSA:

Without exception, legal aliens, resident and nonresident, must have a Social Security number to work in this country. As an employer, you are required to get each worker's name and Social Security number and to enter them on the employee's Form W-2. Your employees are required to show their Social Security cards, if available.

Now many employers will stop reading after paragraph 1.....

[aikorob 0]

A SSN IS required; but if you look at the guides provided here, there is a notation on there from the Social Security Administration that a K1 visa recipient does not require the EAD stamp to beginn work once they have a SSN

However, since the K1 expires after 90 days, so does the implicit work authorization--she will then need to file for a formal EAD.

BTW--I can verify the SHORT interview from Kiev---they only asked Nataliya 1 question at her interview in March

Edited July 26, 2007 by aikorob

[RobandTania 1]

Interesting...

Here is what I got from the FAQ's from SSA:

Without exception, legal aliens, resident and nonresident, must have a Social Security number to work in this country. As an employer, you are required to get each worker's name and Social Security number and to enter them on the employee's Form W-2. Your employees are required to show their Social Security cards, if available.

Now many employers will stop reading after paragraph 1.....

I'll see if I can find what I referred to. Ocheen bizzy now.

[RobandTania 1]

I haven't had time to track the source of my comment about a K-1 beneficiary not needing an SSN to work. Moving, wedding plans, English lessons, health insurance, so on.

Monday, we went to the local social insecurity office to file Tania's app. The form is short and the procedure was very simple.

I asked the SSA interviewer about Tania working before her SSN# arrives. She told me it is legal for Tania to work since her visa was marked eligible to work at immigration a couple weeks ago. But the employer should withhold pay until he has an SSN from her.

It makes sense, but sounds like a sloppy way to run things, FWIW.

Rob and Tania