ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusIs anyone having problems with Skype to Ukraine ?

My wife was on Skype bothe Saturday and Sunday for 4-5 hours like she does every weekend, no problems, except slow due to dial-up access in Ukraine.

 

There are a lot of other prblems over there, with certain web pages, the banks etc. but Skype seems OK>


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-03-17 11:40:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNeed Advice - Fiancee in Crimea

 

You can't take anything that Zhirinovsky says seriously. He's their main clown in parliament. Everything he says is ridiculous and I think the only reason they keep him is so that they can have some fun in politics. I have yet to hear anything remotely normal come out of his mouth.

 

He's been around a while and in Putin's circle. Clown or not, he spreads his own form of propoganda that some will lsten too. Just like reading Pravda - it's the antithesis to what we read here.


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-03-26 09:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNeed Advice - Fiancee in Crimea

 

  Oh from Russia. I never really know how serious to take guys like this, just like I don't take guys like John McCain that seriously. Looks like a lot of them never made it out of the cold war. Still it's disconcerting that there are people out there who think like that.

 

  I originally thought you meant someone from Crimea did that. 

 

Read this link and then scroll down where it talks about Reshat Ametov,. They already are segregating Crimea. http://www.rferl.org...g/25306118.html


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-03-25 23:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNeed Advice - Fiancee in Crimea

 

    Crimea has senators? That's interesting.  

 

    What specifically happened?

 

http://www.reuters.c...N0ML1LO20140324

 


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-03-25 13:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNeed Advice - Fiancee in Crimea

My In Laws are currently about 90 miles from where the troops are, and they are not letting anyone go to Crimea unless you have a Crimean passport and or Russian passport. Even with the Crimean passport, they want you to convert to Russian. And what ever she does, don't say anything about the referendum and that it's not legit etc. Look what happened to one of the Senators that spoke out and sent a few letters to Poland, Hungary, Romania etc. Not good.

 

You also mention you porposed in 2012. Have you been back there since so you are keeping current of your 2 year requirement?


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-03-25 07:08:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTravel to Kharkiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

You might want to llok at LOT (Polish) airlines as another option. They are pretty cheap and you change planes in Warsaw. That being said, I took LOT my first trip 10 years ago, and my wie took LOT last year to see her family. Both lights were late leaving Chicago and we missed the plane in Warsaw to Kiev - but they do put you up in the Hilton at the airport in Poland. Sucks that you lose a day. Not sure if the schedule and departures are more on time out of JFK, but might want to look into it.

 

And like the other post had, remove all tags. I used to take like a portable CD player as a gift. So I would remove the CD player and put them in my carry-on, and the carefully opened package in my checlk-in luggage, so I could re-package. And bringing in a diamond ring is a likely duty item they will notice. I brought a tennis bracelet once and got hit with duties. A friend of mine who went a couple years later had a receipt he did on Photoshop showing it was a cubic zirconia and only $35.00. Not advocating trying to fool thier Customs Agents, but the last thing you want to do is get detained over a gift/ring. I ended up buying an engagement type ring and matching wedding bands in Ukraine. Granted the engagement ring is a lot different looking there, since they really don't use them, but it was cool & symbolic of her country that we bought the rings there and been wearing them almost 10 years now.


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-04-09 08:49:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusBast way to mail documants from Ukraine

All the documents we needed and friends of ours required, we scanned as a color PDF file and printed here for submission to the various agencies. Then on the next trip there, secured and kept the originals.


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-04-09 08:53:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusSending flowers/gifts to Russia

I used Russian Florist's Network (florist.ru) many times between 2005 and 2009. Mostly flowers, but also some gift baskets.

It was cheaper than comparable US prices, and quality was very good. Never had any problems.



I used the same service a few years back - and had a cake (albeit small), delivered to my FIL for his birthday. Was a nice surprise and they said tasty too. Reasonable price and on time service too.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-07-19 18:08:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusInterview In Kyiv This Morning & Strange Request

While it's been a while, we had an issue with my wife's birthday. Her birth certificate says 3/2 and her Ukraine passports and all my paperwork say 3/3. So while we passed the interview, the Visa/Passport was not at FedEx that evening. Back and forth a few times with the Consulate to find out why, since at the time we had no clue, several expensive palne ticket changes & apartments and 3 days later finally got the passport/Visas. Turns out because of this anomaly, they had to go back to the state Dept in the US & NSCIS to see if an Iryna M... born 3/2 ever had a K-1, overstay etc. Once it came back as No, it was approved.

 

There was a similar situation w/ a young girl who was turned away before us. Her dates of employment in Russia didn't match her passport stamps and/or date of issue. She had to go home and provide proof to support the dates and make corrections. Perhaps one of these reasons is why she was asked to provide additional info.


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-03-18 13:03:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDelay after interview

As info, we had a similar problem getting the Passport many moons ago. When my wife was born, the Dr was hammered (surprise) and the date he wrote on the Birth Cert was different than what was filed at the Oblast Registry by 1 day. No one noticed it (including me) until after the Interview. So the Embassy had to go back to the State Dept, ICE etc. to see if an Iryna Maidenname ever had a Visa over stay, K-1 filed before etc. Took an additional 3 days to get word back.  I was there and we had to change plane flights 3 times, rent an apt 3 additional days and way to much time over thinking what the delay was etc. so we went to the Embassy (afterr calling twice) to see what was the delay, they explained the birthday issue, got Passports that night, left the following AM.


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-09-22 07:57:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusInterview language in Kyiv

Thank you everyone! ?????

 

As info for others in the future, I was at the Embassy Interviewe w/ my now wife & daughter. Because I was there, they did pull me up to the window and ask me a few questions, just to alidate the petition. No big deal, but if you plan on attending, you might get asked questions as well.
 


MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2014-09-22 07:00:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)The Kyiv Beat......
They had a copy of the petition when we got there, came from the NVC after USCIS was done with it. They complete their portion, probably make a copy and send it back to USCIS for follow-up. Not exactly sure what that process is.

My fiance' had a copy of the petition as well, along with all the docs you mentioned and a current set of the financials she surrendered to the Consulate. Fortunatly I had spare pictures of them both, because she only brought one of each of them, and they require two. That would have been a pain to get booted and reschedule because we lacked a couple of pictures for the Visas.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2007-02-23 14:49:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)The Kyiv Beat......
They probably spent a whopping 10 seconds on the financials. While I did have the original form, the 3 years worth of taxes were copies. I did not enclose any other financial backup (ie insurance, 401k, whatever) since I was over the guideline requirements. Every other document we used were copies as well, but we did bring some original photos, of course her original passport, sealed medical envelope but copies of the NOA2, petition etc.

During the interview, they brought up my (step) daughter who was 11 at the time and asked her questions. Not normal, but I'm sure they did to take advantage of her being there, me being there, etc.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2007-02-23 13:05:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)The Kyiv Beat......
Well there are two areas inside the Consulate people go for Visas. The first area inside the double set of glass doors is the general visa area for tourist visas etc. It's also where you pick up your FedEx waybill, should you decide to pick it up the same day, etc. These people tend to be short fused because of the sheer # of people that are there at any time (25-35 when I was there).

Down the hall, take a left and proceed to the end is the K Visa area. When we were there, there were 4 other people as well. Even if you go with your fiance', they don't call you up together, she goes first (and foremost) and if you are there, they may ask you some questions. I thought the people to be very professional, but not rude at all. You check in at the main window, they verify your papers, appt. do you have photos etc. then you sit & wait until your name is called. You then proceed to one of two windows where they are on one side of the glass and the fiance' on the other. They look thru the papers, ask questions and just try to validate it is a true and bonafide relationship.

Due to some paperwork glitch, we had to go back to the Embassy a couple of times, but I thought the people we dealt with were great.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2007-02-22 15:09:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)The Kyiv Beat......
Congrats on your approval!! I was with my fiance' (now wife) at the time of the interview - it wasn't as bad as WE think, but so many times THEY are used to bribery to get things accomplished - not very democratic. Assuring them it's all on the up and up may settle their nerves. The questions are pretty straightforward, they are just trying to make sure it is a bonafide relationship. The actual maze at the Embassy can rattle most people, knowing where to go, all the other people in line, the two people at a time etc. is intimidating. For those of you still waiting for the interview, and it's not easy to do, is try to get them to relax, be prepared and be honest. Easier said than done, however.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2007-02-20 16:28:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Ukrainian Customs and engagement ring
Could buy a cubic zirconia in the States and take the receipt with you showing the ring you have is really inexpensive whistling.gif
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2009-02-28 08:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Ukraine, picking up passport in Kiev from Fedex
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 19 2009, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (m&k @ May 24 2009, 11:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, so I understand that you can specify that you will pick up the passport from the office. It's ready in like 2-3 business days. Does anyone know HOW LONG they will hold it for? Like, can we pick up in a week?


Not sure about that. I think it is a FedEx policy matter. Maybe check with FedEx


Granted it's been a while for us, but when we were given her receipt after the interview, as you leave the Consulate main building, there was a man sitting at a desk in the general visa area just inside the double glass dorrs. He was the FedEx rep if you will foir the Consulate. We paid him something like $8.00 and were given a FedEx waybill that we took to the FedEx office that evening, showed the gaurd and was allowed in. There was like 30 people waiting as well and they call the names out one by one.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2009-06-24 12:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of support question again!!
Or if you are self employed, then you need to have copies of your tax return to verify income. In most cases, at the interview, you will have to show more completed financial information, to include tax returns.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2007-03-01 14:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of support question again!!
I got a statement from the bank and they stamp it and signed and attached a biz card - that was it. Beleive they are more concerned about the income level verified by the tax returns than the bank account. good luck
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2007-03-01 14:28:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionChanges in Interview Location

The problem that not all the offices conduct interviews, for example, my office in Cincinnati is in a federal building that also have the other room for interviews (ROC, CITIZENSHIP ETC ), I guess the reason you were scheduled 55 miles away is that this is their office for interviews, IF and only IF this is the case, nothing can be done, you will need to get your self there some how.
Wait and see once they send you back



We have the same issue as No_where_man. The office where we do biometrics, updates etc. is 5 miles away, but for the Citizenship interview, we have to go to the Federal building in DT Chicago. Maybe see if you can schedule an info pass meeting, bring up your pregnancy (if it isn't already obvious) and see if they can re-schedule or give you an alternative. Couldn't hurt.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-07-25 10:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionClasses or Self Study

My wife begins citizenship class next week at local Jr. College. She is not happy with her English but I believe she has nothing to lose. It is free after all.

But as for her ESL studies, she claims that she can do better at home. She knows the language rules very well and many students in her class are close to illiterate even in their own language so some of it seems like a waste of time for her. She is very dilligent at finding and studing English on line. It will be about level 4 for her.

So should she also study for citizenship test at home and on line ? To confuse things more, this year the gov't. has new rule that no enrollement in citizenship classes unles you are enrolled in ESL at the same time.


My wife took ESL classes at a local church out here is the Chicago suburbs. In her words, there were a lot of Spanish people in the class (only 1 Russian woman, and her the lone Ukranian) so a lot of the conversation to teach was done in Spanish. Now it did help her some, from a noun, verb & sentence structure standpoint. But she will tell you the biggest thing that taught her English, sub-titles on the TV. We have a 24 disc English set (Russian & English) and once she got to like CD 3 and the phrase was "I have a dog, but not a cat", that did it for her and she stopped the CD's (anyone want to buy a hardly used CD set?). Wasn't practical in the applications. Watching movies where she knew the plot & conversation, but heard and read it in English made it much easier than discs or ESL.

For her citizenship test, she had it on her Ipod to listen at work, the online tests and the written questions & study material. For her, the Ipod & written Q & A worked best and she went 6 for 6 in her interview question response. BUT, everyone learns a different way. Some people are visual, others require sound and others want to write so whatever seems to be the easiest form for your wife, support her on it and go with it.

Edited by MikeAndIryna, 23 August 2012 - 05:23 PM.

MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-08-23 17:21:00
US Citizenship General Discussionoath taking today
Congrats and way to go!!:dance:

We know how you feel. My wife should have her ceremony next week and we will be done and her a proud citizen. My buddy just got his NOA2 yesterday for his fiance' (friend of my wife). But they have only completed 3 of the 28 steps the rest of us have. Don't envy him, but glad for you and my wife.

Enjoy this special moment & day as a Citizen.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-08-29 08:19:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAPRIL 2012 FILERS N-400

Hubbys interview is finally here!! 9AM tomorrow at the Federal Building downtown. Will post results after were done!!


CONGRATS!! If you want to get a good seat with the kids, might want to get there a little early and sit in the middle section, closest to front. They take the petitioners first a couple of rows at a time, then their family members a couple of rows at a time. I was toward the back, but stood up for the ceremony so I could videotape it. Good luck, and enjoy your ceremony.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-09-10 12:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAPRIL 2012 FILERS N-400
Hope I didn't mess this up, again. Had our Oath Ceremony today in Chicago along with 132 others. Went great, and we are finally DONE. Good luck to everyone else and thanks for all the support.


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USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
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Katiushka............|04/02/12.|04/10/12.|04/06/12.|05/01/12.|--/--/--.|06/20/12.|--/--/--.|Austin, TX..........|
Zee Bee..............|04/03/12.|04/09/12.|04/05/12.|05/08/12.|05/19/12.|06/20/12.|06/29/12.|Dover, DE...........| EB: 04/18
sealedkiss...........|04/03/12.|04/10/12.|04/06/12.|05/03/12.|06/18/12.|07/23/12.|07/23/12.|Newark, NJ..........| Placed in line for interview scheduling 05/07.
RVP10................|04/05/12.|04/12/12.|04/11/12.|05/21/12.|07/14/12.|08/16/12.|--/--/--.|Charlotte, NC.......|
WARPed...............|04/05/12.|04/11/12.|04/10/12.|05/31/12.|06/21/12.|07/26/12.|08/10/12.|Tampa, FL...........|
Duck_Hunt............|04/06/12.|--/--/--.|04/10/12.|06/06/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|West Palm Beach, FL.|
gtg349n..............|04/07/12.|04/17/12.|04/12/12.|06/07/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Atlanta, GA.........|Placed in line for interview scheduling 06/21
Tuchy................|04/08/12.|04/17/12.|04/12/12.|05/02/12.|05/30/12.|07/05/12.|--/--/--.|St. Albans, VT......|
rocks................|04/09/12.|04/16/12.|04/13/12.|06/01/12.|06/13/12.|07/17/12.|07/26/12.|New Orleans, LA.....|US Citizen!
forever_green........|04/09/12.|--/--/--.|04/19/12.|06/08/12.|06/18/12.|07/23/12.|--/--/--.|Newark, NJ..........|
AudreyBella..........|04/10/12.|04/17/12.|04/13/12.|05/30/12.|07/12/12.|08/13/12.|08/24/12|Oakland Park, FL....|US CITIZEN!!

HuggyApple...........|04/10/12.|04/18/12.|04/13/12.|06/04/12.|06/11/12.|07/17/12.|07/17/12.|Mt. Laurel, NJ......|"I'm A United States Citizen"
frali................|04/11/12.|04/17/12.|04/13/12.|05/29/12.|06/08/12.|07/18/12.|07/18/12.|Dallas, TX..........|US Citizen!
VivianNYC............|04/11/12.|04/18/12.|04/16/12.|05/16/12.|06/29/12.|07/31/12.|09/07/12.|New York, NY........|
xeni455..............|04/11/12.|04/20/12.|04/18/12.|05/02/12.|--/--/--.|07/27/12.|--/--/--.|Newark, NJ..........| EB: 05/02
~PalmTreeGurl~.......|04/12/12.|04/19/12.|04/18/12.|05/07/12.|06/12/12.|07/19/12.|--/--/--.|Houston, TX.........|
cave-canem...........|04/12/12.|04/18/12.|04/13/12.|05/07/12.|06/19/12.|08/03/12.|--/--/--.|San Antonio, TX.....|
Damian&Kelly.........|04/14/12.|04/20/12.|04/19/12.|05/25/12.|07/06/12.|08/10/12.|--/--/--.|Philadelphia, PA....|
monagoz..............|04/16/12.|04/22/12.|04/23/12.|06/06/12.|07/18/12, 08/24/12.10/01/12--.| New York, NY........|
Vsp..................|04/16/12.|--/--/--|04/24/12.|06/07/12.|06/25/12.|07/27/12.|08/03/12.|Philadelphia,PA.....|US Citizen!
visaqna..............|04/17/12.|04/19/12.|??/??/??.|06/15/12.|06/25/12.|08/13/12.|08/23/12.|Houston or San Antonio, TX|U.S. Citizen!
cEzYcHiC.............|04/17/12.|05/23/12.|05/26/12.|06/21/12.|07/06/12.|08/14/12.|--/--/--.|Philadelphia, PA....| EB: 06/11
bdp777...............|04/17/12.|--/--/--.|04/18/12.|06/01/12.|07/13/12.|08/09/12.|08/18/12.|Fairfax, VA.........|
teddy000.............|04/19/12.|04/26/12.|--/--/--.|05/15/12.|--/--/--.|07/10/12.|--/--/--.|San Antonio, TX.....|
Dbears...............|04/23/12.|04/27/12.|04/26/12.|06/20/12.|07/05/12.|08/07/12.|--/--/--.|Raleigh-Durham, NC..| EB: 06/05
Harry_Sidhu..........|04/24/12.|05/01/12.|04/30/12.|06/01/12.|07/12/12.|08/01/12.|--/--/--.|Pittsburgh, PA......|
Cloudy9..............|04/24/12.|05/03/12.|05/01/12.|05/23/12.|07/13/12.|08/13/12.|--/--/--.|Oklahoma City, OK...|
manou_and_med........|04/25/12.|--/--/--.|05/02/12.|06/20/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Dallas, TX..........|
Stephen Chu..........|04/25/12.|05/02/12.|05/01/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Dallas, TX..........|
Dagobert.............|04/27/12.|--/--/--.|05/04/12.|06/21/12.|07/14/12.|08/14/12.|08/17/12.|Raleigh-Durham, NC..|US Citizen


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Khushi81.............|04/03/12.|04/10/12.|04/09/12.|06/21/12.|07/05/12.|08/02/12.|09/06/12.|St Paul, MN.........|
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musiclover621........|04/03/12.|04/09/12.|04/10/12.|05/01/12.|06/07/12.|07/16/12.|07/16/12.|Omaha, NE...........|
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BillandNicky.........|04/05/12.|04/12/12.|04/11/12.|06/08/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Detroit, MI.........|
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cleverodra...........|04/12/12.|04/19/12.|04/17/12.|05/08/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Los Angeles, CA.....|
boschev..............|04/12/12.|04/18/12.|04/17/12.|05/18/12.|05/23/12.|06/26/12.|--/--/--.|San Jose, CA........|
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Bogartthexplorer.....|04/17/12.|04/24/12.|04/20/12.|06/20/12.|08/02/12.|09/04/12.|--/--/--.|Detroit, MI.........|
Lady Bug.............|04/17/12.|04/24/12.|04/23/12.|05/31/12.|06/25/12.|07/31/12.|07/31/12.|Sacramento, CA......|"I'm A United States Citizen"
Kailin Husband.......|04/21/12.|04/27/12.|04/26/12.|--/--/--.|06/09/12.|07/10/12.|07/26/12.|San Jose, CA........|The journey is over!
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Mks1981..............|04/24/12.|04/27/12.|04/29/12.|06/20/12.|06/28/12.|07/30/12.|--/--/--.|Seattle, WA.........|
Mommy2ZaidnSalma.....|04/24/12.|04/30/12.|04/29/12.|05/25/12.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|--/--/--.|Chicago, IL.........|
jlogajan.............|04/25/12.|05/03/12.|05/02/12.|07/02/12.|07/16/12.|08/16/12.|09/06/12.|St Paul, MN.........| EB: 06/26
mzagorski............|04/27/12.|05/04/12.|05/02/12.|06/04/12.|--/--/--.|08/07/12.|08/28/12.|Honolulu, HI........|
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MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-09-04 16:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAPRIL 2012 FILERS N-400

My lovely wife had her interview today and passed with flying colors. Since everyone has always been helpful over the years and it seems like us VJ'ers never can have enough info, here is what she experienced at the Chicago office this morning.

Appointment time was 9:45, we got there at 8:30. Form said to go to the 3rd floor, we did and checked in, then were told to go to the 2nd floor and sit by Door #1. Not sure why there are two areas, but where they tell us to go, we go. At 10 AM the nice man called out my wife's name, asked her for her invite letter and off they went. 10 minutes later, she came out with a smile on her face, she had passed. We had taken all of the documents that were requested on the invite letter, original marital documents, divorce papers, birth certificates, translations, you name it. She was not asked for any of that. He only wanted to see her original Ukraine passport w/ the K-1, my passport and her green card. He then told her "I am going to ask you 10 questions, you need to get 6 correct in order to pass". Iryna has been studying and knew them well, and went 6 for 6. He told her she had passed and did not ask any more questions. He then asked her to read one sentence, which she did, then write a sentence, she also did that with no problem. He then asked her what was her birth date (to confirm I guess), that she was indeed divorced before - of course, and would she like her name changed (assuming more Americanized) to which she replied no. He printed out the N-652 naturalization Interview results form stating "Congrats", he shook her hand and told her she would be receiving a letter for her Oath ceremony in 2 weeks. In her opinion, very easy, very polite but man was she glad it was over and done with.

One note, be ON TIME. One couple showed up 5 minutes late, they met their adjudicator and was told they had to wait until the next available opening where someone missed their appointment - so always be early. That was at 9:05 AM, at 10:15 they were still waiting. A couple of other people walked out and did not look very happy, and I overheard one adjudicator tell a family member "she needs to study a little more, then can retake the test". I think the unhappy ones fell into this category.

For those of you VJ'ers who want to know every step, the questions Iryna was asked were:
* Who wore the declaration of Independence? (her reply was Jefferson, the adjudicator asked for the first name as well which she replied Thomas - she forgets everybody's name, glad she remembered this time)
* What is the political party of the President now?
* What are the two major political parties of the United States
* What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
* Name one branch of the Government.

Question she had to read: What are two rights of the Declaration of Independence? Question she had to write: Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Hope this help sooth some nerves for everyone. Just be on time, and study. The people at the Chicago office couldn't have been any nicer and the process was pretty easy overall. Granted it seems like it took forever, but like so many others, it was worth every step. Glad we are DONE!!! And when we have our Oath letter, we'll update the timeline so it doesn't skew the data.


Here's a new twist I'd like to share. So Iryna was approved last week Thursday in Chicago (see above details). We thought we'd get a letter this week and her Oath Ceremony would be in two weeks. She gets a telephone call from USCIS on Monday, asking her if she could come in Tuesday for her Oath Ceremony. Of course I was out of town for business, so we had to pass up this opportunity, which the USCIS contact said was OK, just wait for the letter then. Never heard before of the phone call for an Oath Ceremony, but it looks like it can happen!!
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-08-29 06:59:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAPRIL 2012 FILERS N-400
My lovely wife had her interview today and passed with flying colors. Since everyone has always been helpful over the years and it seems like us VJ'ers never can have enough info, here is what she experienced at the Chicago office this morning.

Appointment time was 9:45, we got there at 8:30. Form said to go to the 3rd floor, we did and checked in, then were told to go to the 2nd floor and sit by Door #1. Not sure why there are two areas, but where they tell us to go, we go. At 10 AM the nice man called out my wife's name, asked her for her invite letter and off they went. 10 minutes later, she came out with a smile on her face, she had passed. We had taken all of the documents that were requested on the invite letter, original marital documents, divorce papers, birth certificates, translations, you name it. She was not asked for any of that. He only wanted to see her original Ukraine passport w/ the K-1, my passport and her green card. He then told her "I am going to ask you 10 questions, you need to get 6 correct in order to pass". Iryna has been studying and knew them well, and went 6 for 6. He told her she had passed and did not ask any more questions. He then asked her to read one sentence, which she did, then write a sentence, she also did that with no problem. He then asked her what was her birth date (to confirm I guess), that she was indeed divorced before - of course, and would she like her name changed (assuming more Americanized) to which she replied no. He printed out the N-652 naturalization Interview results form stating "Congrats", he shook her hand and told her she would be receiving a letter for her Oath ceremony in 2 weeks. In her opinion, very easy, very polite but man was she glad it was over and done with.

One note, be ON TIME. One couple showed up 5 minutes late, they met their adjudicator and was told they had to wait until the next available opening where someone missed their appointment - so always be early. That was at 9:05 AM, at 10:15 they were still waiting. A couple of other people walked out and did not look very happy, and I overheard one adjudicator tell a family member "she needs to study a little more, then can retake the test". I think the unhappy ones fell into this category.

For those of you VJ'ers who want to know every step, the questions Iryna was asked were:
* Who wore the declaration of Independence? (her reply was Jefferson, the adjudicator asked for the first name as well which she replied Thomas - she forgets everybody's name, glad she remembered this time)
* What is the political party of the President now?
* What are the two major political parties of the United States
* What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
* Name one branch of the Government.

Question she had to read: What are two rights of the Declaration of Independence? Question she had to write: Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

Hope this help sooth some nerves for everyone. Just be on time, and study. The people at the Chicago office couldn't have been any nicer and the process was pretty easy overall. Granted it seems like it took forever, but like so many others, it was worth every step. Glad we are DONE!!! And when we have our Oath letter, we'll update the timeline so it doesn't skew the data.
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-08-23 17:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionAPRIL 2012 FILERS N-400
Oops, sorry about that - thanks :help:
MikeAndIrynaMaleUkraine2012-07-19 15:46:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaK1/K2 Process in US Embassy Bogota, Colombia

Hi is there any one that has been approved for a K1/K2 visa in Bogota, Colombia?  It looks like the US Embassy in Bogota has updated their website and no longer provide the required DS forms on their site.  Do they now send them package 3/4 to the beneficiary through DHL (like passport) or would I the petitioner also receive an email with the forms or package3/4 ? 

 

Also the beneficiary is located in Barranquilla which means she would have to fly to Bogota for the medical and interview,  once approved how far in advance can she start with the medical requirements with the panel physician in Bogota.  


Can1221MaleColombia2013-11-14 12:19:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)

 

Yes.. DAS doesn't exist anymore, today im going out so i will check at the police station to confirm. So i'll keep you updated.

 

THANKS!!!


Can1221MaleColombia2014-01-02 11:44:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)

 

Hi Can1221, did you try going to the police station and confirm with them if they maybe have some log criminal history that doesnt appear on the website??

 

Hi wilians.....that's what my fiancee is going to do.....she claims that this used to be handled by DAS??.....that doesn't exist any more.  Just want to make sure that we're taking the correct document to Bogota


Can1221MaleColombia2014-01-02 11:30:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)

HI...Hoping someone can help me out here....I just received my approval (NOA2) from USCIS for my fiancee in barranquilla.......we starting to look at the documents that are required to take to the US Embassy in Bogota,  The police certificate, the National Police has an online search that has the wording in present tense but does not says anything about having a clean past criminal history.  Is this what's being accepted in the US Embassy as the police certificate? 


Edited by Can1221, 01 January 2014 - 05:04 PM.

Can1221MaleColombia2014-01-01 17:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaNo Available Appointment for K1 visa in Bogota

We were just looking in the US Embassy visa payment website and it states that there aren't any appointment available to further notice. 

Does any one have any insite on this?


Can1221MaleColombia2014-01-17 11:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaNeed help my Fiancee VISA expired before coming to states

I think this is the first time I see some one wait to the last minute to use the visa......with all the waiting period involved you would think you would be ready to fly out to the states once you have your interview


Can1221MaleColombia2014-02-06 16:10:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaALMOST NO SEAT TO FLY COLOMBIA TO USA ... AIRLINE almost FULL

I just came back from Colombia last week....I flew Avianca.  The problem with the pilots seems to be only affecting the domestic operations of the airline as my flights from Bogota to Barranquilla and back were delayed over 3 - 4 hours. Pretty much all the flights within Colombia were delayed.  My flights from New York to Bogota and back were all on-time and didn't see any issues in the international terminal in Bogota on other international flights


Can1221MaleColombia2013-12-09 16:59:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)

Hola a todos!

Alguno de ustedes sabe cuànto tiempo le dan a uno para viajar a E.E.U.U. una vez que le aprueban la visa y le mandan los papeles?????

Agradecerìa sus comentarios al respecto.

 

Hola..

Toda las visa "K" le dan 6 meses para entra al territorio Americano.....


Can1221MaleColombia2014-03-14 09:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)

Gracias Bedoyita. Me dicen en inmigracion colombia que la unica manera es iniciando una demanda y el juez de familia me daria el visto bueno de salida para la nina,me preocupa el tiempo que esto tome pues tengo entendido que el proceso para las visas de prometida no exceden los 6 meses y una demanda de estas puede ser larga.

 

Lei un poco de tu caso y me alegra que ya casi puedas estar junto a tu amor, te deseo lo mejor.

 

 

 

Hola Anna,  A mi novia le paso lo mismo con el papa de su hijo.  Antes que el caso llego a la embajada en Bogota, ella le pedio que le firmarla el permiso de salida en notaria y el se lo nego.....Ella puso el caso en el Bienestar Familiar en Barranquilla donde le dieron una cita de conciliacion para que el caso no se fuera donde el juez de familia.  Si en esa cita no hay arreglo, el caso se va al juez de familia que con los abogado del bienestar puede duara 8 meses.  Con abogado en tu cuenta osea privado te dura el processo de 4 a 5 meses.

 

Pero con la presion que le pusimos en que el no le da manuntesion ni ayuda enconmicas al nino, el acordo a frimar el permiso cuando le llego la cita del bienestar.
 


Can1221MaleColombia2014-03-03 16:40:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)

Hoy fue la entrevista de mi promitida....fui con ella y fue aprovada.....la Americana solo le hizo 3 preguntas y no nos pedio prebra de la relacion.......


Can1221MaleColombia2014-02-24 19:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)

Hola a todos,

 

Les contare como me fue en el proceso de la visa.

 

En octubre mi prometido envio a texas services el paquete para pedirme como prometida, al mes nos aprobaron el paquete aya en "Texas services" y lo enviaron a bogota.

 

A finales de diciembre me enviaron el paquete 3 y 4 (es el proceso de lo que debes hacer para sacar tu cita y requisitos que debes adjuntar).

 

Escogi la cita en la embajada el 19 de febrero y las citas medicas que son 2, una me costo 135.000 y la otra 150.000+ 215.000 de 3 vacunas que me envio ese doctor roa, (ke tiene un aliento de mier#$%& ke casi salgo a correr, jajajajaj) Gracias a dios todo salio bien en el examen era de sangre+radiografia+vacunas+mas un chequeo que hace el doctor (toca desnuda)

 

El dia de la entrevista en la embajada lleve mas pruebas adicionales y pasaporte+ds-160+registro civil+certificado de bautizmo+affidavit support (en fin requisitos que te piden en el paquete que te envian.

 

Primero pase a una ventanilla y me recibieron estos documentos, despues espere como 1 hora y me llamo la gringa que me hizo la entrevista (ojala les toque porque es una excelente persona) Mi prometido estuvo conmigo pero ella no le pregunto nada y tampoco me pidio los nuevos documentos que tenia para mas pruebas, Bueno luego me pregunto.

 

Como es tu nombre completo?

Te has casado alguna ves?

tu fiance se ha casado?

tienen hijos entre los 2?

tienen hijos aparte?

donde vive el?

has sido arrestada alguna ves?

has ido a los estados unidos alguna ves?

has ido de ilegal?

como se conocieron?

donde se conocierom?

que dia se conocieron?

 

Eso fue todo, me dijo, VISA APROBADA con su hermoza voz jajajajaa (lambis)

 

CURIOSIDADES

 

-me baje con mi prometido en el hotel embassy park que esta al frente de la embajada la noche costaba 140.000+desayuno gratis

 

-mi prometido me lleva 30 años de diferencia y no fue para nada problema, la gringa ni me hablo de eso.

 

-lo que decia anteriormente una niña que publico aqui!  (LOS TAXISTAS SON UNOS HPTAS ESTAFADORES TODOS!!! TE COBRAN RECARGO TODOS LOS DIAS, LO CUAL DEBEN COBRAR SOLO LOS FESTIVOS Y DOMINGOS. AVECES TE DAN VUELTAS Y VUELTAS PARA COBRARTE MAS. ETC. (no les dirijan la palabra en todo el camino asi no los tumban)

 

-la entrevista duro solo 5 minutos. pero relax pk son preguntas muuuy faciles.

 

 

 

Si tienen preguntas, me avisan y les respondere con el mayor gusto. smile.png

 

 

 

Felicitación!!!!! Yo viajo manana para Bogota para acompañar mi novia a la cita en la embajada.....nos toca a las 730 de la manana el liunes.....Hoy va ella para donde el Dr Roa para los exames....


 


Can1221MaleColombia2014-02-20 11:15:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)

hola chicas y chicos, por fis alguien que me diga..... cuando los llamaron de la embajada para preguntar por su email cuanto demoro para llegarles el paquete 3y4???? graciassClockWatch2.gif 


hola chicas y chicos, por fis alguien que me diga..... cuando los llamaron de la embajada para preguntar por su email cuanto demoro para llegarles el paquete 3y4 ?... gracias


 

Hola mardavi2627......la embajada llamo hoy a mi promitida en Barranquillla.  Le pideron a ella el email y celuar a ella.  Y como en media hora le enviarlo el paquete 3/4 a ella por email con las instruciones


Can1221MaleColombia2014-01-30 16:48:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCOLOMBIANOS CON VISA K-1 (CONTINUACION 7)

Hola can me aprobaron el 13 de diciembre... y el caso llegó el 06 enero aun ya tengo mi BGT aun no me llega el paquete, pero el dia de ayer le escribieron ami prometido pidiendole mi correo para enviarmelo estoy a la espera,  ustedes ya tienen el BGT? y ya apartaron cita o estan esperando el paquete para hacerlo?

 

Si ya tengo mi BGT.   Mi promitida tiene la cita medica el 10 de feb con el Dr Jairo Rao. y la cita el 14 a las 8:30.  Pero no sabemo si cambiar la cita para a fines del mes por si acaso no le llega el paquete untes de la fecha 


Can1221MaleColombia2014-01-29 10:07:00