Kyiv Embassy interview on K-1 visa. HELP

[stacyt 209]

Hello,

 

Was gonna see if anybody had a similar situation to mine. I've started working on interview docs early after receiving NOA2. By the time my case status changed to "Ready" on CEAC on Sep 7th, I had everything including interview fees and medical done. So I scheduled my interview right ahead for Sep 11th.

 

Now, I've talked to a friend and she said I was supposed to wait for an email with the heads up to schedule my interview. She didn't wait and they almost sent her home from her interview saying she was lucky they accidentally opened her envelope the day before, otherwise, they would have canceled the interview. And she shouldn't have scheduled without an official notice. I wasn't aware it was a strict requirement, as well as CEAC website didn't mention that in the little info box below my status. 

 

So my question is, did anyone have the interview before getting a notice and should I be rescheduling it just to be safe?

 

I have my flights booked for 19th so I'm worried if I go later than 11th, I won't have my passport back on time.

 

P.S. please don't say I shouldn't have booked the flights, there's more to that story and I know it was very risky

 

Thanks!

Edited September 9, 2018 by stacyt

[Lenchick 133]

2 minutes ago, stacyt said:

Hello,

 

Was gonna see if anybody had a similar situation to mine. I've started working on interview docs early after receiving NOA2. By the time my case status changed to "Ready" on CEAC on Sep 7th, I had everything including interview fees and medical done. So I scheduled my interview right ahead for Sep 11th.

 

Now, I've talked to a friend and she said I was supposed to wait for an email with the heads up to schedule my interview. She didn't wait and they almost sent her home from her interview saying she was lucky they accidentally opened her envelope the day before, otherwise, they would have canceled the interview. And she shouldn't have scheduled without an official notice. I wasn't aware it was a strict requirement, as well as CEAC website didn't mention that in the little info box below my status. 

 

So my question is, did anyone have the interview before getting a notice and should I be rescheduling it just to be safe?

 

I have my flights booked for 19th so I'm worried if I go later than 11th, I won't have my passport back on time.

 

P.S. please don't say I shouldn't have booked the flights, there's more to that story and I know it was very risky

 

Thanks!

I would contact them to confirm it is okay that you schedule the interview.

[stacyt 209]

1 hour ago, Lenchick said:

I would contact them to confirm it is okay that you schedule the interview.

Thanks! yup gonna do it tomorrow. The funny part is, the firend I mentioned above scheduled hers over the phone, and even then they haven't told her it was too early.

 

as hoping for some piece in mind before they start working tomorrow so I can call them 😅

[GP1977 288]

29 minutes ago, stacyt said:

Thanks! yup gonna do it tomorrow. The funny part is, the firend I mentioned above scheduled hers over the phone, and even then they haven't told her it was too early.

 

as hoping for some piece in mind before they start working tomorrow so I can call them 😅

Please come back and let us know what they said as we are waiting for the case to be sent from NVC to the embassy and my fiance wants to schedule her interview as soon as the case says it is ready at the consulate. THank you.

 

[stacyt 209]

14 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

Please come back and let us know what they said as we are waiting for the case to be sent from NVC to the embassy and my fiance wants to schedule her interview as soon as the case says it is ready at the consulate. THank you.

 

will do

[stacyt 209]

16 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

Please come back and let us know what they said as we are waiting for the case to be sent from NVC to the embassy and my fiance wants to schedule her interview as soon as the case says it is ready at the consulate. THank you.

 

If she wants to make it quick, be sure to have everything ready sometime soon, once she has NVC#  do medical ASAP, she doesn't need interview appt confirmation for this. Pay visa fees. The receipt is valid for 1 year. Then, once status id READY there will be no delay  

[GP1977 288]

3 minutes ago, stacyt said:

If she wants to make it quick, be sure to have everything ready sometime soon, once she has NVC#  do medical ASAP, she doesn't need interview appt confirmation for this. Pay visa fees. The receipt is valid for 1 year. Then, once status id READY there will be no delay  

Thank you. Yes she has her medical scheduled for Tuesday and is paying the visa fee tomorrow.  I 134 and ds160 are all finished.

[stacyt 209]

Just now, GP1977 said:

Thank you. Yes she has her medical scheduled for Tuesday and is paying the visa fee tomorrow.  I 134 and ds160 are all finished.

perfect! based on your timeline, your case will be sent to the embassy on September 18th. Everything is coming up really soon, good luck  

[GP1977 288]

15 minutes ago, stacyt said:

perfect! based on your timeline, your case will be sent to the embassy on September 18th. Everything is coming up really soon, good luck  

Thank you, you as well!

Edited September 9, 2018 by GP1977

[Alabamak1 688]

i hope you get your visa, because booking flights, w/o VOH is always risky. AP and or denial..... good luck @stacyt

[stacyt 209]

Hi everyone!

 

i called the embassy this morning and they said it’s too late to reschedule the interview at this point. I should come and hope the case is opened. If it’s not, it’s fine and I’ll be able to reschedule for later.

 

But I went on CEAC and saw that my case was touched today and a few hours later I received the email that I can have my interview now.

 

So I’m all set for the interview tomorrow. Took them one business day to process. Ready at 6pm on Friday, email 3pm on Monday:)

[stacyt 209]

10 hours ago, Alabamak1 said:

i hope you get your visa, because booking flights, w/o VOH is always risky. AP and or denial..... good luck @stacyt

No worries it has flexible date 😋

just don’t want to reschedule. Again, got my reasons for that

[GP1977 288]

10 minutes ago, stacyt said:

Hi everyone!

 

i called the embassy this morning and they said it’s too late to reschedule the interview at this point. I should come and hope the case is opened. If it’s not, it’s fine and I’ll be able to reschedule for later.

 

But I went on CEAC and saw that my case was touched today and a few hours later I received the email that I can have my interview now.

 

So I’m all set for the interview tomorrow. Took them one business day to process. Ready at 6pm on Friday, email 3pm on Monday:)

Thank you for the update and Good luck!

[Alabamak1 688]

8 hours ago, stacyt said:

No worries it has flexible date 😋

just don’t want to reschedule. Again, got my reasons for that

as long as you are aware, Kiev is an easy Embassy, but best is always to be prepared for the worst

[stacyt 209]

1 hour ago, Alabamak1 said:

as long as you are aware, Kiev is an easy Embassy, but best is always to be prepared for the worst

Thanks for letting me know. We will see soon enough, the interview is in 6 hours