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| Ukraine |  Review on June 13, 2010: |
A and S
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Medical was on June 7th in what we affectionately nicknamed the "Hall of Horror". What a completely unorganized mess. The only thing I can say about this medical process is this. You do not have to do the tasks (blood test, x-ray, etc) in any certain order. So after you are given the list of tasks, just go and do which ever one you can get into first.
The interview was great. We had tons of worries. We had met almost 6 years ago and had lost touch about 5 years ago (she moved, I changed jobs and emails) and then reconnected on FaceBook about a year ago. We were afraid they we going to ask many questions about what happened 6 years ago (we never applied for a visa) and question if we loved each other even after losing touch. But when we got to the window she was very nice, summed up our relationship in about 2 sentences. She asked me for my passport, made some comments about my photo and told me she needed to talk to Alyona alone. I said OK, kissed Alyona and went to the children's room to play with our son. After about 5 minutes she walked in and said, "Ok, we need to go to FedEx!!! to get the visa delivered" And that was it.
VERY PROFESSIONAL. and very easy. You would not believe how much me and my Alyonushka have worried about this interview. I even took an apostatized copy of my divorce papers with me so we could get married in Ukraine if we were denied. Amazingly easy.
I found one thing interesting. I had told Alyona to be very honest with the officer who would do the interview. I told her that they are trained to look for people who are lying. At the end of the interview the CO confirmed this. She said, " I can tell when people are lying, and I can see that you really love Steve. I hope you have a wonderful life together. Your story of love lost and love found is truly amazing."
I am the luckiest man to have my Allie.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #6202