When to fill DS-160 and schedule Interview after NOA2

[VFittipaldi 30]

Hi,

At what point exactly do we have to fill out the DS-160 and schedule an interview at the consulate?

Is it once we have the case number from NVC? (I know for Ukraine it starts with KEV)

Or do we have to wait for the embassy to receive the case before we can schedule an interview?

Thank you in advance!

[chiggins82 88]

I waited for my status to say Ready on the Dept of State site. You can check status once you get your case number.

Once the status is changed to ready, I believe it means that the consulate has your case and will be issuing the packet 3.

[vbtwo 54]

Yes, wait until it says ready at the Dept of State site. You can fill out the DS-160 and pay for the visa before that though (payment is valid for a year, not sure on DS-160 but should be a while too). Also get the police certificate ahead of time (also valid for a year). Do not schedule interview until it says ready though. There is no packet 3 in Ukraine. For the medical, you can do it the day before the interview if you want or do it early (valid for 6 months I believe, you will need the KEV number to do it though).

Edited October 20, 2014 by vbtwo

[VFittipaldi 30]

Yes, wait until it says ready at the Dept of State site. You can fill out the DS-160 and pay for the visa before that though (payment is valid for a year, not sure on DS-160 but should be a while too). Also get the police certificate ahead of time (also valid for a year). Do not schedule interview until it says ready though. There is no packet 3 in Ukraine. For the medical, you can do it the day before the interview if you want or do it early (valid for 6 months I believe, you will need the KEV number to do it though).

Thank you so much for the clear answer. I finally now understand the step by step process.

My fiance called today and they told her that the police certificate is done already. It took 12 days. We got our NOA2 a week ago so i will call NVC at the end of the week to see if we already have our KEV# so we can track it online. I think she would like to schedule the medical and the interview the same week if of course it works out that way. Its a long 800km commute to Kiev from her home town.

Thanks again!!!