biggish data

Would this cause any problems..?

Scott,
I think that your fiancee can visit Thailand either prior or after the interview (it'd be rather hard to do it after because they may need ten business days to print the visa and deliver the passsport; however, the visa is for six months, so she'd have six months to enter the US.) In any case, I don't think that the US Embassy cares about where people travel before the interview, and why would they? Just get everything ready for the interview, make it all well-organized (they love it well-organized there

!) And of course, if her interview will be scheduled, say, for Monday, she shouldn't fly back to Ukraine on Sunday, the flight delays may happen, etc... Just usual precautions, that's it!
Good luck

!
Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-03-11 10:30:00

1-Way or 2-Way Ticket Required?

QUOTE (BlakeandOlha @ Mar 19 2008, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Mar 18 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

K-1 is an immigrant intent visa, it does not require a round trip ticket, get whatever is less expensive, we used a one way ticket.

This is a very frequent question.

It is nice to meet another person who has had to make the trip to Zaporozhje like I have - My fiancee and I will be travelling from here as well (hopefully in August). I am very interested in knowing your experiences. My fiancee will also be travelling with her son - she has a court order of sole custody, as the father is long gone, and no where to be found. I am fearful that the Ukrainian border control people will make some difficulty for us as well. How old is your fiancee's child?

Two other questions I have - where did your Fiancee request the police report from (IP-1) do you have an address of the ministry? And secondly, can you also recommend an official translator to my fiancee? I hope you do not mind if I mine you for information, but I am very excited to find someone with a fiancee in the same city as mine lives in. Any help and guidence you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

In order to get the police record, your fiancee has to contact the Departments of Information Technology at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Here is the link and, if to scroll down, she'll see the "Adresses of Departments of Information" line. She'll find a phone number she can call in Zaporozhje. It's there. The police record costs around $15 and it takes 2-3 weeks to get it.
http://dit.centrmia.gov.ua/pos.htm

I don't have any info about translations since I did mine in Kiev but I'm sure there are many companies that provide that sort of service. It also may take 1-2 weeks and it usuall about $15 for 2-3 copies of the certified translation.

Good luck

Edited by mariapoe, 23 March 2008 - 06:36 PM.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-03-23 18:35:00

Document Translations

SORRY - I MEANT: DON'T LET HER TO FORGET TO TRANSLATE AND NOTORIZE THE POLICE RECORD.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-03-28 10:47:00

Document Translations

QUOTE (HarryandAlena @ Mar 18 2008, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Will Alena have to have her birth certificate translated into English for her interview at the Kiev Embassy? If so, what is the acceptable format and is there somewhere I can download this format?
Thanks in advance for your responses

I see it's a bit an old post but I have contact info in Kiev for translations. However, I agree with a previuos post that there way too many agencies where she can go in any city/town in Ukraine and get her birth certificate translated and notorized. Is she in Kharkov?? Don't let her to tranlate and notorize the criminal record document, too. I hope you'll get your interview date soon.
Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-03-28 10:40:00

US Entry Questions

hey yuriy,
i've been just reading last night reviews of ports of entry. check the POE in the menu and choose JFK. i found it really interesting

.
http://www.visajourn.../poereviews.php

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-01-17 13:59:00

Is it legal?

J-1 visa for work? It's an exchange student visitor visa and everybody who is granted this type of visa must go back to their home country after they finish their studies; it's called two-year Foreign Residency Requirement. Then, they have to spent two years in their home country before any other types of visa can be issued. I know that many J-1 students can apply for a waiver but not everyone is granted it.

I guess that if a person already in the US and meets someone, falls in love, decides to get married and then files for AOs, that's one thing but coming to the US on J-1 visa and getting marrired shortly afterwards, that may raise some red flags.

Doing everything the right way - K-1 in your case is long but it puts your mind at ease and the only thing you'd worry about is time - nothing else. We've all been there. Best of luck

!!!!

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-01 19:43:00

Is there interest and will you help

I will

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-06-06 11:13:00

Family photos a help?

QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ Jul 1 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Don't all the pics get sent to the Embassy? I thought we could bring more recent pics, email, etc. to the interview. I assumed the consular officer would have looked over everything in the packet before we sit down.

I don't know about the pics, but they definitely send the whole bunch of paperwork that you've submitted with your original application. While being interviewed, I remember seeing a big, fat folder in front of the Consulate officer with Nick's I129f form that had big red letters APPROVED stamped on it. I guessed there were pictures there as well but I had some photos as well.
Good luck

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-07-02 14:37:00

I'm glad to hear that you got an appointment with the lawyer and that you and your fiance go together. I hope he'll make a right decision and, if you still want to be with him, you guys will get married and you will avoid that three-year ban. Good luck!

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-15 12:49:00

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 14 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Then you need to start showing that other wonderful quality of Ukrainian women: stubbornness.

Don't let him get out of talking with you. It's too important. Sit him down, get in his face, and don't back off until he gives you an answer.

That' s the problem, he never gives me a strict answer. It is always vague and not clear. It's absolutely impossibl to talk to him

But you need the answer RIGHT NOW! Don't let him push you around anymore! He seems doing what is convinient FOR HIM and discussing important issues like visa when HE decides to. Honestly, do you really want a husband like that - promising but not delivering, just talking blah-blah-blah but not doing anything what a real man would do for the woman he loves??? Did you tell him what the lawyer said on the phone? I think it'd help to take him to a real meeting with the lawyer - real facts said right in his face by a professional may be an eye opener.
Udachi girl! Good night:)!

Edited by mariapoe, 14 February 2008 - 06:32 PM.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 18:29:00

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 14 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mariapoe @ Feb 14 2008, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Tashyta is not only Ukrainian, she's a Ukrainian woman. And I know how we are, especially when we're a bit younger.That loyalty man... I've been there, I'm speaking from experience... It's just me though; got tough on irresponsible men and fellow ladies who are sweet but a bit too romantic:) -- WHICH IS GOOD in the right place at the right time

Don't tell my SO that I said this, but Ukrainian women are some of the sweetest and faithful women in the world.

I've known two women from Ukraine, and both exhibited these traits and much more. Tashyta you are a sweet girl for being so loyal to your man. But listen to mariapoe. You need to start thinking of yourself too.

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oh, he will find reason not to talk about it today, for ex. - St. Valentine's Day. Plus I am constantly pushing on him... So all our conversations keep shifting till the moment I blow up!

Then you need to start showing that other wonderful quality of Ukrainian women: stubbornness.

Don't let him get out of talking with you. It's too important. Sit him down, get in his face, and don't back off until he gives you an answer.

Thank you mox for complementing Ukrainian women. We're nice! My fiance would strongly agree with you. He'd back you up on the stubborness comment as well; he said we'll start working on it as soon as I'm there... He better be kidding!!!

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 18:15:00

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mariapoe @ Feb 14 2008, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 14 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think I should decide myself what I want more...

You're a smart girl.

Smart and young (read: naive...

What do you mean by that? I'm not naive... just trying to believe in people again...

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I just think that you deserve to be treated much better that you're considering what you've done to protect your and your fiance's feelings. I hope he'll make a right decision.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 18:08:00

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 14 2008, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mariapoe @ Feb 14 2008, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Smart and young (read: naive...

Help your fellow Ukranian make up her mind, Masha.

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What do you mean by that? I'm not naive... just trying to believe in people again...

Waiting around for 3 years for your man to make up his mind to marry you, letting him get you in trouble with immigration. Little naive hon, sorry.

(I mean no disrespect. I just think you are being way too easy on him.)

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 17:57:00

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mariapoe @ Feb 14 2008, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I hope you'll work it out. FOR YOU. He seems impossible to rely on. Do you really want to get married to the person who treats you like that? Is it your Russian/Ukrainian nature coming out? We sometimes tend to sacrifice yourself to our men no matter what. You've clearly devoted yourself to this guy and he's suggesting you to take care of your problems on your own. Sorry but I'd leave the dude. He definitely doesn't appreciate you and doesn't care about what you have to go through - both legally and psychologically. I wonder what he's saying in his defense?
Take care and good luck!

Well, I think I'm just trying to understand his problems. Plus I've been asking him to let me go already several times, he is asking me to wait a bit more and give us one more chance. He asks to wait till he'll solve all his problems... As far my nature, I do love him and I really want to help him (I see how stressed he is!). But I'm really ready to go back home! I'm not one of those women who are trying to stay by any means in any counrty but their own! I am young and it's still not late to start life from the beginning

But everytime we are talking to him I want to give him one more chance. I think I should decide myself what I want more...

If you're so loyal, stay strong then:) I don't think it'll be easy to resolve your situation, I agree with others that everything won't be just OK. Your nature is sweet and, of course, you're free to love him and give him one more chance, I just wish for you to be more rational and more selfish (as he seems being all along.) Your legal status is in jeopardy and it's crucial for you to get down to earth, talk to a lawyer, and decide what to do asap (also, imagine an unpleasant scenario if you give your fiance one more chance and he fails again?.) Love is good if only two people make decisions which benefit both. Beri vse v svoi ruki and go ahead!!! Good luck!

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 17:47:00

QUOTE (mox @ Feb 14 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (tashyta @ Feb 14 2008, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think I should decide myself what I want more...

You're a smart girl.

Smart and young (read: naive...

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 17:17:00

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 15:30:00

I'm sorry to hear about your situtaion. About your fiance, I agree with mox and others that you have to talk to a good immigration lawyer as soon as possible. I wonder though, why do you want to stay in the US that bad? Is it for him, or for you?? You say you want to work. Speaking from experience, I"d tell you that a foreigner himself cannot apply for a working visa, it always must be a company who applies for a working visa for you. Another option would be a student visa but it's complicated because you have to be admitted to the university, etc. And for this, you'll probably have to return to Ukraine (you're Ukrainian, right?)

In any case, talk to your man, and if he doesn't understand how important it is for you, just push some buttons, woman! Don't let him to treat you like this, don't tolerate this. He'll find more and more reasons not to get married, and you don't have a luxury of time, do you? I also had an episode with my fiance long time ago (he was my boyfriend then.) He was stubborn and didn't see my situation as seriuos as it was. We talked, we fought, and I left. I said either you treat me the way I deserve, or I'm not here anymore. It took him some time to come back to his senses but, in the end, everything has worked ouf fine for us. You may have more complecated case, of coure, I hope that your fiance and you will collaborate on it.

Good luck!

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-14 12:33:00

G-325a - what if no middle name

I left it empty. I had a middle name but it wasn't in my international passport, so I put nothing in the field

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-02-05 18:38:00

Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

What's your favorite Russian Food?

QUOTE (mox @ Mar 15 2008, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (shikarnov @ Mar 15 2008, 05:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sour cream is an interesting sauce choice. I'll have to try it sometime.

Do you think you can PM me with your specific recipe? I do adore palmeni, but can't find any here in the states. And neither Ira, nor her mom, know how to make it from scratch.

Wow, I thought knowing how to make pelmeni was a right of passage or something. Bizarre!

Here's my pelmeni recipe:

For the dough:

1.5 cups flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp salt

Mix all the ingredients and then let it sit. If you're not used to making dough (and I'm not) then you'll notice it's a sticky, gooey mess. Use plenty of extra flour to coat your rolling surface and pin.

While you're waiting for the dough to set, make the filling:

1 pound of meat. I prefer a mixture of 2/3 beef, 1/3 pork. The pork gives it a really nice flavor.
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced garlic to taste (at least a tbsp, more if you really like garlic)
1 or 2 small onions, diced super fine

Mix the filling ingredients together. Now roll out your dough as thin as you can make it without it tearing. Using 2-inch diameter cookie cutter or a metal shot glass (mine is 2" exactly in diameter), cut out a bunch of circles from your dough. Drop some filling into the middle (not too much or the dough will tear, but not too little or it'll taste too doughy) and then fold the dough in half and pinch the edges closed. Then join the two corners and pinch them together. You'll end up with a little flying saucer shaped pel. Now make about a thousand more of those. I find it easiest to sit them on wax paper, and put them in the freezer. Once they've hardened you can move them to a bag or tupperware or whatever.

When you're ready to eat them, drop them into lightly salted boiling water for about 7-10 minutes. Drain, put in a bowl, and top with salt, pepper, and sour cream. You can also boil them in a chicken broth and eat like a dumpling soup.

Hey Mox,
I got into the reading of this thread somehow and wanted to share how to make that pelmeni dough less sticky, easier to deal with, and better tasting too:)

You gotta use kefir instead of water; you call it buttermilk here. It goes - 1 kefir cup - 1 egg. So, for a fair amount of pelmeni (50-50) you take
2 cup kefir (buttermilk)
2 eggs
1/2tbs salt
2-2.5 cups flower

The doughg should be nice and soft but not sticky. You still would use lots of flower to roll that dough but it tastes so much better and it doesn't really shrink when you cut it. My sister's mother in law gave me this recipe. It's actually for 'vareniki' - do you guys know them, a bit bigger then pelmeni and usually stuffed with mashed potatoes+mushrooms/farmer cheese/cheeries/etc? But I use them for pelmeni, too; the same thing.

Anyway, I cannot wait to make some of those for my new husband. Got married last Friday

! So, I'm officially the missis now; first time in my life. Cheers,

Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-03-24 15:14:00

Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

help. ukraine wedding in krivoy rog. need wedding planner.

Congratulations on your official marriage!

I'm not sure though if such a thing as a wedding planner exist in Ukraine, especially in Krivoy Rog or any other city ouside Kiev. Unfortunatelly. On the other hand, even if they had such a thing, it'd be a totally new type of service and I honestly don't think it'd be a great one

.

Good luck! In any case, I'm sure it'll be fun to take care of the wedding preparation!
Sorry I wasn't of any help.

Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-13 09:00:00

US Significant Other learning Russian (or any other language)?

My husband doesn't seem in a hurry to learn any Russian. I know that he wants to but he's so busy that I don't want to push him so hard because learning any language is an exercise that requires concentration and can be tiring and don't want to tire him. He knows about fifty words like cat, car, road, pillow, some verbs, etc, etc, he can name some parts of my body

but, in the end, whatever he knows, it wouldn't help him to understand if a person started talking to him in Russian.

Although yes, I'd like him to learn more. My parents/sister/brother-in-law just got their visas yesterday, so they are coming to visit us in August and we're just joking around that, may be, he'll have to get that Rosetta Stone Software to speed up his language studies

I wonder if it works.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-30 17:22:00

Kyiv Medical Interview Question

QUOTE (Grid @ Jul 1 2008, 03:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello Everyone,
I am happy to say that we are scheduled for our interview in Kyiv on July 21, but I have a question about what we will need to present at the medical exam. Specifically my question is about the KEV case number. The information that I received from the embassy document indicates that we only need to present the KEV case number (see below),

Each applicant must present the following documentation:
• Passport or other photo-bearing document as ID (both for children and adults)
• 3 full frontal view photographs 50 x 50 mm
• Military service card
• Vaccination chart with the seal of the issuing clinic (mandatory for immigrants, optional for K visa applicants)
• Embassy case number beginning with KEV

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-07-01 09:29:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (fwaguy @ Jul 7 2008, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Muddy @ Jul 7 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My fiancee says she caled the clinic today and they told her she can come in anytime between 9 and 12, they did not give her a time, an appointment time

I thought all of you had an appointment time when you went to the clinic

An appointment time as is "loosely" defined in Ukrainian culture....

It is first come - first served. While they attempt to serve everyone who presents themselves, if you arrive at 11:00AM and the line is out the door, you may not get processed...

I agree. Your fiancee has to arrive as early as she can because, if she comes in as late as 11am (as I did), she may not be able to register before 12, and then she'll need to come back some other time. Luckily, even though I came in late, I was the last one to register (I didn't worry a lot, either; my interview hadn't been scheduled yet.) Then, it took about three hours to take all the tests. I was given my medical's result shortly after I talked to the last doctor, around 3.30pm, and got out of there.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-07-07 13:24:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (johnichka @ Jul 7 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Called the Call Center again this morning. 800 number not able to go into English. Called the "in Ukraine" number and again spoke to Thomas. He said yes, in fact our petiton was logged into the computer and we could schedule an interview. The first available date was August 19th and they had only one slot left for that day.

So, we are on for August 19th in Kiev.....

John

John,
Congratulations on your interview date! I'm sure it's going to be easy as it's been in Kiev for many of us. Good luck

!
Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-07-07 09:44:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (SeanAndNatalia @ Jul 1 2008, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Muddy @ Jul 1 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (johnichka @ Jun 26 2008, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can anyone tell me how many digits the PIN code is. I called this morning from the US and had extremely bad connections, but succeeding in paying for and obtaining a PIN. I then called to try and see if the case could be scheduled for an interview, but the connection is very poor and once I enter 6 or 7 digits, the reponse is that I have entered an incorrect pin, then i try again and the line goes dead - tried twice already. The PIN code I received is 12 digits long.

Also, I called the embassy in Kiev on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, had a terrible time getting someone to pick up the phone each time, but all three times the individual answering the phone appeared to actually look in the computer & tell me the case was not logged in yet. I call today, a women answers the phone, I ask the same question - she says they cannot answer that question over the phone, send an email. When I said they did it the last three days for me, she said someone had broken the rules and they are not allowed to asnwer that question over the phone........

Thanks

Hello

All was great today, not like last week
The 800 number is working fine
I tried the 12 digit PIN that the female operator gave me last week, the PIN that did not work last week, the PIN worked today believe or not
A very nice man not the female operator answered the phone and I scheduled the interview for August 13

Stay away from the female operator name Karina or Galina, I cant believe she told me the information regarding downloading the information packet is incorrect and that my fiancee must wait until she gets the packet in the mail and all the documents before she can call the embassy and schedule the interview.

hey 'muddy' - glad to hear you finally got through, and for the warning aoubt Karina/Galina..

Was August 13 the earliest date you could get an interview, or just the date you chose?

Also - how did you (or anyone) get your timeline to show on the bottom of your responses.

thanks,
Sean

Sean,
To have your timeline on the bottom of the response, you have to go to My Assistant -- then to - Edit My Forum Signature. You have to type it in there, Save, and then we'll see that.
What I couldn't figure out, how to have your picture next to your nickname on forum? I can see you did that no problem. Any advice??
masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-07-01 09:25:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (johnichka @ Jun 26 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Why don't you just let a person in Ukraine to phone the number? I guess it'd be easier and they speak Russian/Ukrainian, too.

I honestly have never had any problems with the pin code but with those losers who were answering the phone, i.e. their extreme incompetence.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-06-26 22:18:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (Scott and Iryna @ Jun 17 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Scott and Iryna @ Jun 16 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (johnichka @ Jun 16 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Scott,
I have a question for you. My petition was received at the NVC last Thursday, June 12th. I assume it will go out to Kiev today or tomorrow. Were you able to schedule an interview date in Kiev yet? Just curious as to how far out they are scheduling interviews?

Thanks
John

No, we have not scheduled an interview yet.

Our petition was delivered to the Embassy late on the 9th. I have been calling the Embassy every day (I somehow got someone to cough up a direct line to the visa consulate), and they still haven't entered it into the system. He told me it can take 10 business days before the petition could be in the system and they send out the Information Packet. I was hoping today was the day, but it's a public holiday, and they are closed! So hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday she will be able to schedule her interview. We will see...

But I spoke to a very nice fella by the name of Gerald (Gerald and Vinera), and they recently set up their interview for July 9th, which means the interviews are currently being scheduled about 30 days out. I'll post again when we get our interview date.

- Scott

At 4 o'clock this morning (EDT), I was able to finally schedule her interview. She has it the morning of Friday, July 18th, so they are a full month out. It sucks that we have to wait yet another month, but at least now I know the dates, and I can begin preparing for my final trip to go get her. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...

- Scott

Scott,
Good that you've been able to schedule the interview! That's a bit of a long wait but summer is always a busiest season - with people trying to get tourist and student visas... Good luck for the intervew!
Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-06-17 10:01:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (SeanAndNatalia @ Jun 17 2008, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mariapoe @ Jun 16 2008, 09:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Muddy @ Jun 16 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mariapoe @ May 28 2008, 06:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (SeanAndNatalia @ May 27 2008, 07:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Masha and '1 happy guy' - thank you very much for the information and also the validation of what I do know.
-I really appreciate it.

Regarding the 'Police Report'
-We just talked about this yesterdady, and I just told her to talk to a local police office, and ask them where she should apply for the 'Police Report'.
-I am assuming they can tell her - but Masha, if you know where to go in Kherson, it would really help us out.

-'fwaguy' - we seem to have a lot in common, both in Twin Cities area, and both with ladies from Kherson.
(granted, if the age you have listed on your profile is right - we are just slightly different in our ages...)
-Do you think 'Mrs. fwaguy' would be interested in talking with my Natalia once she gets here?

Thanks much,
Sean (and Natalia)

Here is the link (it's in Ukrainian only.) In the bottom of the page you'll find "ADDRESSES OF THE INFORMATION SERVICES... ("?????? ????????????? ?????...."). Click on it and the list of regional offices will pop up. They have one in Kherson.
If it won't work - the phone number in Kherson is (0552)22 31 36.

http://dit.centrmia.gov.ua/pos.htm

Good luck

!
masha

Masha, my fiancee is from a city in the Odessa reion called Belgorod -Dnestrovskiy
Do you have any idea where she must go to get her Police Report? I dont see it here http://dit.centrmia....eps/regions.htm

Sean,
I guess you're right. Just let her call Odessa and make sure that is where Natalia will need to apply for a police certificate. I'm afraid she'll have to travel to Odessa because they require a national passport.
masha

hi Masha - That was user 'Muddy' (not me) asking about his fiancee in the 'Odessa Region called Belgorod - Dnestrovskiy'
-Natalia was able to order her police report in Kherson with no problem - she lives in Kherson.
(at least that is my understanding of what she told me - we do have communication problems quite often....)

thanks much,
Sean

Oh sorry then

I'm glad that Natlia was able to get her police certificate. Good luck with the rest!
masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-06-17 09:57:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

QUOTE (Muddy @ Jun 16 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-06-16 21:43:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

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masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-28 08:56:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

Somehow I just realized that I've typed Donetsk instead of Kherson

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-26 15:37:00

Newbie - questions about Kiev Embassy Intervew/Info Packet

Sean hi,

Nice to hear that another Ukrainian girl has found a love of her life

! I hope you'll get a fast approval. We had to wait five months back in Fall but it seems that everything moves much faster now.

You got everything right. Yes, as soon as your petition approved, it'll be mailed to NVC but they process them very fast. I'm sure that the Embassy will receive it not later than three-four weeks after the approval date. They will send you two letters in mail - one after they receive it and one after they'll send it to the Embassy. I started calling the Embassy after two weeks; I figured, if they charge me $12/8min, it's all on me, so I kept calling once a week and asking if my petition had reached them. I'd advice you to do the same thing. But it's still a bit to far.

If you go to visit your fiancee in summer, you'll have to bring her filled and notarized form I-134, Affidavit of Support plus all supporting evidence you can. She'll need it for the interview. On a top of it, my then-fiance sent me detailed phone bills and copies of his plane tickets and boarding passes when he's visiting Ukraine (in our case he also sent me my bank statements with the address on it showing that we'd lived together for about a year before I left to Ukraine to wait for K1). Your fiancee will need to obtain a police certificate and to do the medical. People who are not from Kiev usually schedule the medical a day prior to the interview but if your fiancee's willing to travel to Kiev before that, she can do it too. The instructions say that she'll need to have a NVC # to schedule the medical but they don't really require that. If you need the info about where to apply for police certificate in Donentsk, I can email it to you (she'll also to need to obtain police certificates from all countries where she lived 6 months or longer from the age of 16.) Also, the birth certificate needs to be translated and notorized.

Mostly important for Natalia to start gathering the documents way before the interview. Police certificates are valid for one year. I'd do the medical closer to the interview anyway but it's still not a problem. You've found a right Information Packet; use it. It's an exact copy of what the Embassy will send you via regular mail after getting you case from the NVC. Just keep checking for updates; the fee may change or how you pay for the interview, but the list of required docs will remain the same. To fill DS-156/K is the last and the easiest step. To gather everything else is what requires more time

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Good luck!
Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-26 15:08:00

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

Tax Return 2007/Affidavit of Support

Thank you all guys. It's been very helpful. I don't think I need the transcript from the IRS if he can photocopy his tax return for 06, 05, and 04. And yes, I thought to have his 2007 tax return forms, too.

I appreciate your comments:)

masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-01-11 12:41:00

National Visa Center (Dept of State)

Tax Return 2007/Affidavit of Support

Hi everyone,

Here is our dilemma. May be somebody can help us with this.

Our K1 petition was approved on Jan7:) and I hope our NO2 will be in the Embassy (Kiev, Ukraine) in the end of January. If my interview is scheduled as soon as, say, mid-Februray (which is possible, I've looked up few similar cases,) we'd like to clarify two things asap. First, for I-134, Affidavit of Support, does my fiance need to necessarily have 2007 tax return filed before preparing it or we could use his 2006 tax return? He says he'd do 2007 as soon as he can but, to save time, I though may be we could photocopy his 2006 tax return and that'd be it? This way he'd start preparing I-134 right now and wouldn't be waiting till Jan30 when all 1040s are due -- he's self-employed and has to collect five forms since he worked with five different companies in 2007.)

My second question is about the assets. (I've seen people talking about it here and there affirmatively but only in I-864 I found that it's true ideed.) If my fiance's income is over $50,000, does he still need to add any assets to our I-134?? It doesn't really matter since he has some and we can put it in but it'd be good to now for sure.

I'll appreciate any comments. Thank you.
Masha

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-01-10 14:52:00

Processing time USCIS questions

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This has bothered me for almost 5 months now and I am going to finally ask. On the USCIS website, processing times.

What is the green and yellow mean??? I've looked for an explaination, but can't find it.

Also for I-129f why does it say k1/k2 - not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child. That is the one I am following but we are already married and are doing the k3. But there isn't a line for the k3.

I may be mistaken but I don't think that green or yellow coloring means something. It's just how all these tables are usually structured, so we - who read these tables - don't get confused. This visual separation intends to help. So, every next type of form is given a different color, this is it!

As for the K1/K2 versus K3, you can see that right below the I-129F line there is a bunch of I-130 which you're supposed to be using if you're already married. I believe that's exactly yours. Who knows why they don't verify that this type application goes for K3 visa as they do for I-129F form??? Just messy....

I hope that other users will back me up with it:)

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-01-05 19:32:00

Medical Exam

In Kiev, they do X-Ray for tuberculosis and a blood test for HIV/syphilis. They also check your weight, vision, blood presure, etc. They also check your hand wrists and all your body on a subject of suspicious scars. They ask questions if you've ever was treated for phsychological disodors, if you've ever taken drugs, etc... All routine, boring questions. The medical takes around four hours and you pick up the results the same day at 3-4pm.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-03-23 18:11:00

medical/police/packet 3

Dr.Bill,
You could have applied for the police certificate long time ago. It may take up to a month to get it. If your SO in Kiev, I can give you the contact info, they do it in 7 business day for about $10. The same with the medical. I've done it after our I-129F was approved but before it reached the Embassy. They say you need your Embassy case number to schedule the appointment but I got mine done without it. In any case, I think you'll be able to schedule it a week-two in advance.
Good luck

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-16 15:42:00

Affidavit of support fee

Did you just file both 129 and 130 to just see what would be faster? I never knew you can do it...

And yes, if they had your paperwork in the Embassy by May 5, you could schedule the interview as soon as you knew that? What's you progress on that??

Good luck anyway

! You're almost there. I had my interview only a week after my paperwork got into the Embassy. I'm sure you'll be able to have yours soon.

mariapoe

Female

Ukraine

2008-05-19 08:46:00