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RobertM54   36

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less than 7 days to our interview. OK - her interview.

I cannot find anything about what she should bring. Am I missing anything? The online DS-160 is all?

We'll have a package of K1 type information in case the CO asks for it,

I'm going to tell her to be completely honest and transparent. It is a 1 in 1000 chance so do not worry about being denied.

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More a question what you should not take, some Consulates do not allow electronic devices.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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RobertM54   36

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More a question what you should not take, some Consulates do not allow electronic devices.

Got that covered. I will hold everything except the clear plastic envelope filled with stuff the CO will not examine.

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Sounds like you are good t go.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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less than 7 days to our interview. OK - her interview.

I cannot find anything about what she should bring. Am I missing anything? The online DS-160 is all?

We'll have a package of K1 type information in case the CO asks for it,

I'm going to tell her to be completely honest and transparent. It is a 1 in 1000 chance so do not worry about being denied.

Read the Guides. She needs your 134 signed form and documentation. Your signed updated Letter of Intent. Her BC. Her updated Letter of Intent. More evidence of ongoing relationship.

Now is not the time to get sloppyl You're an engineer, you know what she needs. Plan it out, make the plan and work the plan!

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Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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This is for a visitor visa....

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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The presence of the Amcit at a nonimmigrant-visa interview can sometimes backfire, if the CO perceives that the Amcit is there to try to influence the decision. Keep that in mind.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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The presence of the Amcit at a nonimmigrant-visa interview can sometimes backfire, if the CO perceives that the Amcit is there to try to influence the decision. Keep that in mind.

I will not be at the interview itself - I think it is not allowed for tourist visas anyway. I [now] understand all of the negatives associated with an American BF associated with a tourist visa.

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Then you're ahead of the game in that way. :thumbs:

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Well, the appointment confirmation and the DS-160 are required. But it's not enough to support your B1/B2.. ok, her visa application :)

here is the link.

http://ukraine.usembassy.gov/ask-the-consul/nonimmigrant-visas4.html#19

read the question #19.

Usually for B1/B2 interview (in Kiev) people bring a lot of other documents. You may be asked to present them, or not - you never know. Once I've been asked for Employer's Letter. The second time - nothing, approved at the spot.

List of docs you may have to support your application:

1. Titles - house, apartments, cars, land, etc..

2. Employer's Letter with statement on it that your working place will be saved for you while you are on your vocation.

3. Bank statements for the last 6 months.

4. Bank letter that shows the balance

5. The document that shows your salary for the last 6 months

6. ...what else you have to show strong ties with Ukraine.

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RobertM54   36

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Well, that was anti-climatic. She shows up without DS-160 and without passport photos. Not sure what to think. She was almost hysterical when she finally understood these were her responsibilities. The rest of the weekend was nice despite the miserable weather - we did not get out much. My work travel schedule was brutal since returning. Finally have a weekend to relax. My Kiev dance instructor friend has a good vibe about her.

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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The most promising aspect is in your last line above.

Keep us apprised on how things go.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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