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B2 - Ukraine( Kiev)

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Dakine10 Mentor

Dakine10   5,452

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what do you mean "there is no we" ?

As far as qualifying for the visa, she will have to qualify based on her own merits. I think that is what Boiler is referring to.

For filling out forms, gathering evidence etc., there is definitely a "we". The more help you can give with this, the better I think.

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Dakine10   5,452

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the single thing we didn't mention on her application is that she is retired. Should we?

I'm not sure about this really. Gary (or Alla) posted above that older people seem to have more luck.

In my inlaws case, using the first B2 responsibly is a positive factor for getting a second one so I'm not sure how much influence being retired had. I was actually apprehensive that being retired would give them less ties to the Ukraine, but I'm not sure how USCIS see's it. Maybe there is demographic evidence that retired or elderly people are less likely to remain in the USA.

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I'm not sure about this really. Gary (or Alla) posted above that older people seem to have more luck.

In my inlaws case, using the first B2 responsibly is a positive factor for getting a second one so I'm not sure how much influence being retired had. I was actually apprehensive that being retired would give them less ties to the Ukraine, but I'm not sure how USCIS see's it. Maybe there is demographic evidence that retired or elderly people are less likely to remain in the USA.

Not so much luck, but if you are of retirement age, then that takes away the issue of you being able to work.

Walmart excepted.

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Joe_&_Nadiya   1

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As far as qualifying for the visa, she will have to qualify based on her own merits. I think that is what Boiler is referring to.

For filling out forms, gathering evidence etc., there is definitely a "we". The more help you can give with this, the better I think.

yes, that's what I meant.. she couldn't do it by herself. We all try to help her to come over.

K1

09/11/08 - I-129F Sent
09/16/08 - I-129F NOA1
02/06/09 - I-129F NOA2
02/13/09 - NVC Received
04/06/09 - NVC Left
04/09/09 - Embassy Received
05/18/09 - Interview Passed/Visa Approved
05/21/09 - Visa Received (picked up at Fedex in Kiev)
05/28/09 - Entered U.S. via JFK
05/29/09 - Applied for SS#
06/08/09 - SS# Received in the mail
06/12/09 - Applied for a Marriage License
06/19/09 - Wedding Day
07/03/09 - SS# under new name received in the mail

AOS/EAD/AP
07/27/09 - I-485, I-765 & I-131 Sent
07/31/09 - Package arrived in Chicago
08/03/09 - NOA for all 3 forms
08/27/09 - Case transferred to CSC
09/02/09 - Biometrics appointment - Done
09/03/09 - EAD touched
09/04/09 - AOS touched
09/14/09 - AP & EAD approved - Card Ordered
09/18/09 - AP Received in the mail
09/21/09 - EAD Card received in the mail
09/25/09 - AOS Approved
09/29/09 - Green Card Sent
10/02/09 - Green Card Received.
12/18/09 - Got my Drivers License.

ROC
06/27/11 - I-751 Sent.
07/01/11 - NOA.
08/15/11- Biometrics appointment.
03/17/12- ROC Approved - No Interview.

Naturalization
01/21/15 - N-400 Sent

04/15/15 - Became a US Citizen

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Joe_&_Nadiya   1

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Not so much luck, but if you are of retirement age, then that takes away the issue of you being able to work.

Walmart excepted.

that's true. That what we were thinking about.. but she is retired and still working.. we.. well, she didn't mention about her retirement on the application, just work.

K1

09/11/08 - I-129F Sent
09/16/08 - I-129F NOA1
02/06/09 - I-129F NOA2
02/13/09 - NVC Received
04/06/09 - NVC Left
04/09/09 - Embassy Received
05/18/09 - Interview Passed/Visa Approved
05/21/09 - Visa Received (picked up at Fedex in Kiev)
05/28/09 - Entered U.S. via JFK
05/29/09 - Applied for SS#
06/08/09 - SS# Received in the mail
06/12/09 - Applied for a Marriage License
06/19/09 - Wedding Day
07/03/09 - SS# under new name received in the mail

AOS/EAD/AP
07/27/09 - I-485, I-765 & I-131 Sent
07/31/09 - Package arrived in Chicago
08/03/09 - NOA for all 3 forms
08/27/09 - Case transferred to CSC
09/02/09 - Biometrics appointment - Done
09/03/09 - EAD touched
09/04/09 - AOS touched
09/14/09 - AP & EAD approved - Card Ordered
09/18/09 - AP Received in the mail
09/21/09 - EAD Card received in the mail
09/25/09 - AOS Approved
09/29/09 - Green Card Sent
10/02/09 - Green Card Received.
12/18/09 - Got my Drivers License.

ROC
06/27/11 - I-751 Sent.
07/01/11 - NOA.
08/15/11- Biometrics appointment.
03/17/12- ROC Approved - No Interview.

Naturalization
01/21/15 - N-400 Sent

04/15/15 - Became a US Citizen

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Never heard of that before. There is no limit in Kiev. My MIL applied in 3 consecutive months the 1st time she got a B2 (in 2001).

From the US embassy website - "The Consular Section no longer has a separate application procedure for applicants who have been denied recently. Anyone who wishes to apply for a U.S. visa may request an appointment at any time, regardless of the outcome of or time elapsed since his or her last application. Applicants who have been denied a visa should follow the normal application procedure."

certain countries have that were one person can only apply certain time and if they get rejected in those interviews, they have to wait for some time.

Thats wht I meant was not sure if ukraine has any such law.

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Harsh_77   716

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I had the same problem with my mother in law. I called my US Senator and he sent an email to the Embassy. Next interview approved in 5 minutes. Maybe I got lucky.

Sorry to burst the bubble but in tourist visa / student / H1 or any of those are not influenced by Senator. If USC wife is being held back for immigration then yes Senator can do something as its USC's right.

For non-immigrant visa its not applicant's right to get a Visa.

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that's true. That what we were thinking about.. but she is retired and still working.. we.. well, she didn't mention about her retirement on the application, just work.

Hi! I was wondering what happened to your case? We also invited my parents from Ukraine to visit 3 year ago, to come see me since it's been too long, to meet my new family and my husband in person. We were the sponsors, sent all necessary paperwork and they went to the interview together. The interview was horrible, the officer was also rude and did't look at any of the paperwork they brought with them. At the end he asked my mom if I were her daughter. (What kind of question is that?! )Oh well, she said yes, and her visa was approved. :dance: At the same time my dad's was denied! :bonk: Apparently, he didn't have enough ties to Ukraine... SO for the last 3 years we are inviting him again and again ( well, unlike some people, who go to the embassy 5 times/year he only goes once, but gets denied :crying: )

How to change the situation? Ahhhhh

I-130 for Dad

19 Feb 2014-paperwork sent to Chicago

24 Feb 2014- NOA1 ( sent to NSC)

14 March 2014- expedite request

30 March 2014- case approved NOA2

4 Apr 2014-case sent to NVC

21 Apr 2014- case received by NVC

10 May 2014- expedite request

19 May 2014-case# and IIN received

21 May 2014- DS-261 filled out

22 MAY 2014- AOS ready

23 May 2014-AOS PAID, AOS paperwork sent out. Expedite request approved

30 May 2014- DS-261 checklist, DS-261 resubmitted

31 May 2014-AOS checklist response sent

5 June 2014-AOS accepted

23 June 2014-IV invoice

24 June 2014-IV paid, paperwork sent

30 June 2014-DS 260

2 July 2014- Case complete

21 July 2014-INTERVIEW

I-130 for Mom

3 March 2014- paperwork sent to Chicago

10 March 2014 NOA1 (sent to NSC)

14 March 2014-expedite request

28 March 2014- case approved NOA2

4 Apr 2014 -case sent to NVC

16 Apr 2014- case received by NVC

19 May 2014-case# and IIN received/wrong embassy

20 May 2014-embassy changed, DS-261 filled out, AOS ready

22 May 2014-AOS paid

23 May 2014-AOS PAID, AOS paperwork sent. Expedite approved

30 May 2014-DS-261 Checklist, DS-261 resubmitted

31 May 2014-AOS checklist sent

5 June 2014-AOS accepted

23 June 2014-IV fee invoice

24 June 2014-IV fee paid, paperwork sent

30 June 2014-DS 260

2 July 2014-Case complete

21 July 2014-INTERVIEW

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Mariya   0

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Hi guys,

I am trying to get my Urkainian parents to visit. They have ties to Ukraine etc.

My only concern is that answered YES for my dad on DS-160 to the question: did you ever break the law? etc.

It happened 20 years ago, my dad got in a fight and was on probation, never been to jail.

Does it mean he is likely to get a denial? He is 62 now and never had a problem with law except that fight 20 years ago.

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