How important is it for me to be at the interview?

[A.V 13]

1 minute ago, biotex said:

In my opinion there is no red flag. The woman returned to Kiev within 90 days. To me this shows that both parties had nothing but honorable intentions. Same as now! I wouldn't worry about it.

thank you:) maybe I overthinkning this fact 

[Shiran 1,134]

9 hours ago, A.V said:

We also thinking about my fiance attending my interview in Kyiv, though it will be very complicated for him because of the busy season at work. I know Kyiv is rather easy embassy, but we have a red flag. He previously applied to K1 in 2015 (she was Ukrainian too if it matters). They never got married and she returned home within 90 days. Do you have any ideas how big and significant this red flag is? 

We had 5 personal meetings during last 2.5 years, so obviously have a lot of evidence. 

Thanks for any advice. 

It is not a red flag, but be prepared to be asked about it during the interview. They approved him already on 129F stage so USCIS didn't see a problem with that. Kyiv Embassy might want to confirm with you that you are aware of this fact, and might ask if are aware of the details due to violence/abuse concerns. 

[Lenchick 133]

9 hours ago, A.V said:

We also thinking about my fiance attending my interview in Kyiv, though it will be very complicated for him because of the busy season at work. I know Kyiv is rather easy embassy, but we have a red flag. He previously applied to K1 in 2015 (she was Ukrainian too if it matters). They never got married and she returned home within 90 days. Do you have any ideas how big and significant this red flag is? 

We had 5 personal meetings during last 2.5 years, so obviously have a lot of evidence. 

Thanks for any advice. 

I had a friend with the same experience. He applied for a fiancée visa but his fiancée got scared and changed her mind. When he petitioned for his new fiancée, he wrote an explanation and added to his petition. They got approved and it was actually quite a long time ago. 

[A.V 13]

9 hours ago, Shiran said:

It is not a red flag, but be prepared to be asked about it during the interview. They approved him already on 129F stage so USCIS didn't see a problem with that. Kyiv Embassy might want to confirm with you that you are aware of this fact, and might ask if are aware of the details due to violence/abuse concerns. 

Thanks! We are not approved yet, he just sent an RFE for not checking a box, but hope we will be soon.

I am prepared to any questions, I know more than enough ☺️

[biotex 4]

7 hours ago, A.V said:

Thanks! We are not approved yet, he just sent an RFE for not checking a box, but hope we will be soon.

I am prepared to any questions, I know more than enough ☺️

Yes, that is very frustrating to get your form kicked back to you for such a minor thing. It adds a month to your timeline. I had it happen to me. For this reason, we decided to have a consulting company in Kiev handle the paperwork on Her end. Couple hundred dollars well spent IMO. No more delays. I am so ready to see my girl!

[A.V 13]

1 minute ago, biotex said:

Yes, that is very frustrating to get your form kicked back to you for such a minor thing. It adds a month to your timeline. I had it happen to me. For this reason, we decided to have a consulting company in Kiev handle the paperwork on Her end. Couple hundred dollars well spent IMO. No more delays. I am so ready to see my girl!

Yes, very frustrating to wait another month...
I work with very serious documents all the time so I hope we do not need any help but unfortunately my sweetheart didn't let me help or check the l-129 😂 

 

[HP+IC 292]

5 hours ago, biotex said:

Yes, that is very frustrating to get your form kicked back to you for such a minor thing. It adds a month to your timeline. I had it happen to me. For this reason, we decided to have a consulting company in Kiev handle the paperwork on Her end. Couple hundred dollars well spent IMO. No more delays. I am so ready to see my girl!

This is absolutely impossible when filing DS-160. An applicant files it online and the server will not let her proceed to the next section and/or save what has been filled in already if there is a discrepancy, even a minor one. The system is very smart and effective (though sometimes is overloaded so better wait until the US sleeps, which is easy in Ukraine). Paperwork in Ukraine is quite simple. However, let your fiancee specifically request that the company prints out her copy of DS-160 because it will be further incorporated in I-485 almost in full. 

[HP+IC 292]

5 hours ago, A.V said:

Yes, very frustrating to wait another month...
I work with very serious documents all the time so I hope we do not need any help but unfortunately my sweetheart didn't let me help or check the l-129 😂 

 

Kiev often makes the approved I-129F available to the Beneficiary by emailing it with the confirmation of readiness to schedule the interview and IMBRA pamphlet. The idea is that IMBRA requires that the Beneficiary must be well aware of the Petitioner's history, including sensitive information like previous filings and criminal history. They check this box pretty easy by mailing the whole scanned petition with approval stamp. However the mail goes to the Petitioner and it is up to them whether or not forward it to the Beneficiary. The mail is in the Beneficiary's name so it normally should be forwarded in full. 

[Shiran 1,134]

Certain checkboxes they are very particular about. IMBRA one, all the criminal ones. You will get a copy of 129F once your case transferred with checkmarks of where CO were going through it. 

[Prizm123 1,086]

On 4/26/2019 at 1:27 AM, A.V said:

Thanks! We are not approved yet, he just sent an RFE for not checking a box, but hope we will be soon.

I am prepared to any questions, I know more than enough ☺️

be prepared for other random questions. The interviewer doesn't always just ask from the list. It just depends on your circumstances.

[A.V 13]

4 minutes ago, Prizm123 said:

be prepared for other random questions. The interviewer doesn't always just ask from the list. It just depends on your circumstances.

Thanks! Yes, I know they are being creative sometimes. Many years ago I had 2 interviews for J1 visa and I remember some questions were like: “What is your English teacher’s name?”.... this process is much more serious than student visa but it always can be something you don’t expect..  

[Just Paul 4,595]

On 4/18/2019 at 8:42 AM, biotex said:

Our Kiev interview is upcoming. The plan is for my fiancee to go to the interview alone, then I will fly there to escort her to the US aprox. 1 month after her visa is approved. I can certainly fly there on expensive last minute tickets if I thought it could make the difference or not of her getting approved or not. What are your thoughts?

The CO asked questions my wife had a hard time answering and my wife said he is here(at the hotel) with me.  There was also a mis-calculation of my wife's time in Mexico.  

 

If I wasn't there she would have gotten a 221(g)