Kiev embassy problem

[collegeboard 0]

My petition went through the NVC and was sent to Kiev on Dec. 28. The embassy was closed from Dec. 25-Jan. 8 for vacation. I have called repeatedly and have been told the petition "is lost" although, after pressuring the Ukrainian clerk admits that hundreds of petitions are yet to be entered into the system. So I can't get assurance that they have the petition much less an interview date. At this point all I want is certainty that the petition is there and is in line for processing. I am currently in Odessa for another week or two and want to resolve this before I go.

Any advice? Anyone experiencing the same thing? Should I simply trust in the process or get fiery and insist on seeing a consular?

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

My petition went through the NVC and was sent to Kiev on Dec. 28. The embassy was closed from Dec. 25-Jan. 8 for vacation. I have called repeatedly and have been told the petition "is lost" although, after pressuring the Ukrainian clerk admits that hundreds of petitions are yet to be entered into the system. So I can't get assurance that they have the petition much less an interview date. At this point all I want is certainty that the petition is there and is in line for processing. I am currently in Odessa for another week or two and want to resolve this before I go.

Any advice? Anyone experiencing the same thing? Should I simply trust in the process or get fiery and insist on seeing a consular?

You can call the Dept. of State in the US at 202-663-1225, press 1, then 0, then 0. Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. They can tell you the current status of your case and if you have been scheduled an interview date.