Ukraine embassy question

[Brent and Vika 3]

Just got our NOA2 approval tonight. Celebrated a bit but now we Have work to do for the interview. I've read the reviews about The embassy in Ukriane. It seems it gets very high ratings. Anything anyone wants to share about their interview process would be appreciated. I've read that most interviews are only a few questions and read where some people barley had all the paperwork the brought as evidence looked at. Thanks for all your help!

[vbtwo 54]

Didn't have the interview yet as I just got my case number today, but from what I've read Ukraine is really one of the easiest consulates regarding K1 visas. One of the fastest ones too. No need to wait for packet 3 / packet 4. Get medical results the same day you have your medical (unless they require sputum cultures). Just pay and schedule your interview. No need to even pay extra to have them ship back your passport.

From what reviews I read, you're right, they only ask a few basic questions (how did you meet? did you meet parents? do you have a wedding date set?) and that's pretty much it. Hopefully that's how it'll go for all of us.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Just got our NOA2 approval tonight. Celebrated a bit but now we Have work to do for the interview. I've read the reviews about The embassy in Ukriane. It seems it gets very high ratings. Anything anyone wants to share about their interview process would be appreciated. I've read that most interviews are only a few questions and read where some people barley had all the paperwork the brought as evidence looked at. Thanks for all your help!

Kiev has never been a difficult consulate to deal with. Very few people report any problems and then it was always for something very unusual.

They DO require that you have all your documentation. Do not expect to get away with not providing some needed document. They generally are very lenient in reviewing proof of relationship. For us they looked at four photos and nothing else. We had -0- questions asked at the interview. We were called up and told we were approved. More often some easy questions are asked..."How did you meet?" "Where does your fiancee work" or sometimes they ask biographical questions "What are your parents names?" to see if it is the same person that filled out the form...if you get the drift.

That said, I brought a lot of evidence of relationship and went to the interview myself. Better to be overgunned than trampled by an elephant.

They like to see one year's (most recent) tax return. Bring one.

A couple of sticking points to be aware of...be honest with your fiancee. If there is a marriage you "forgot" to mention to her and provided documents for (OH YES, it has happened!) they may ask things about your previous marriages. Did you meet her while you were separated? Before a divorce was final? Make sure you tell her. These things are not a problem IF she knows everything.

One example...One woman was asked "Did you know your fiance was still married when he started communicating with you?" Her answer. "Yes, so what? So was I." Approved! Another was asked the same question and her response was ... They got AP and eventually approved. People in a legitimate relationship just need to be honest. I know enough about Ukrainian women that they will pretty much accept anything that went on before you met them...pretty tough to shock a Ukrainian woman...but they want you to be honest about it. After you are theirs....you are subject to "Death and Dismemberment"

Ukraine has no unusual traditions, morals, standards or other nonsense to get in the way of an approval like some MENA and far East countries.

[Brent and Vika 3]

Kiev has never been a difficult consulate to deal with. Very few people report any problems and then it was always for something very unusual.

They DO require that you have all your documentation. Do not expect to get away with not providing some needed document. They generally are very lenient in reviewing proof of relationship. For us they looked at four photos and nothing else. We had -0- questions asked at the interview. We were called up and told we were approved. More often some easy questions are asked..."How did you meet?" "Where does your fiancee work" or sometimes they ask biographical questions "What are your parents names?" to see if it is the same person that filled out the form...if you get the drift.

That said, I brought a lot of evidence of relationship and went to the interview myself. Better to be overgunned than trampled by an elephant.

They like to see one year's (most recent) tax return. Bring one.

A couple of sticking points to be aware of...be honest with your fiancee. If there is a marriage you "forgot" to mention to her and provided documents for (OH YES, it has happened!) they may ask things about your previous marriages. Did you meet her while you were separated? Before a divorce was final? Make sure you tell her. These things are not a problem IF she knows everything.

One example...One woman was asked "Did you know your fiance was still married when he started communicating with you?" Her answer. "Yes, so what? So was I." Approved! Another was asked the same question and her response was ... They got AP and eventually approved. People in a legitimate relationship just need to be honest. I know enough about Ukrainian women that they will pretty much accept anything that went on before you met them...pretty tough to shock a Ukrainian woman...but they want you to be honest about it. After you are theirs....you are subject to "Death and Dismemberment"

Ukraine has no unusual traditions, morals, standards or other nonsense to get in the way of an approval like some MENA and far East countries.

Thanks Gary, we are open books so she knows everything about me. We did meet while I was still legally married but had been separated for over a year. Divorce in Louisiana is not a quick process when children are involved. But I didn't propose until after I was legally divorced, just didn't feel right.

I agree about Ukrainian women not being shocked easily. I think RUB's are like that in general actually. There is a great clip on Youtube form John Stewart show about how Russians are not shocked by anything. It is one of the funniest things I've seen. Ill insert a link, it is pretty darn funny, and Vika says "It's very true"

Enjoy

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-19-2013/how-i-meteored-your-motherland

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks Gary, we are open books so she knows everything about me. We did meet while I was still legally married but had been separated for over a year. Divorce in Louisiana is not a quick process when children are involved. But I didn't propose until after I was legally divorced, just didn't feel right.

I agree about Ukrainian women not being shocked easily. I think RUB's are like that in general actually. There is a great clip on Youtube form John Stewart show about how Russians are not shocked by anything. It is one of the funniest things I've seen. Ill insert a link, it is pretty darn funny, and Vika says "It's very true"

Enjoy

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-19-2013/how-i-meteored-your-motherland

This can be an issue in some consulates, even resulting in denials in some. No kidding! One of the issues I have with this process is how much the standards vary from one country to another. The issue of your previous marriage is a "non-issue" in Ukraine, but would get her a denial in Morroco, for example.

In general, yes, nothing much shocks a person from the FSU. They are bluntly logical, completely NOT politically correct and have no squeemishness about discussing what is "normal and natural". I always found it refreshing.

There are plenty of successful Ukrainian fiancees whose US fiance filed the I-129f the day the divorce was final. As long as she can answer questions directly and honestly (if they are even asked) you are good to go.

Also, she should not be surprised if the consulate puts it in less than delicate terms...they deal with Ukrainians daily. They may ask something like "Are you aware your fiancee was having sex with another woman when he met you?" She just needs to pass that stuff off if it happens. "Yes, his ex-wife, so what? He waited to propose until he was divorced."

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks Gary, we are open books so she knows everything about me. We did meet while I was still legally married but had been separated for over a year. Divorce in Louisiana is not a quick process when children are involved. But I didn't propose until after I was legally divorced, just didn't feel right.

I agree about Ukrainian women not being shocked easily. I think RUB's are like that in general actually. There is a great clip on Youtube form John Stewart show about how Russians are not shocked by anything. It is one of the funniest things I've seen. Ill insert a link, it is pretty darn funny, and Vika says "It's very true"

Enjoy

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-19-2013/how-i-meteored-your-motherland

Brent I am peeing my pants!

You HAVE to post this in the Russia/Ukraine/Belarus forum.

[Brent and Vika 3]

On its way to RUB forum. Didn't even think about that. Forgot about it until you said RUB's are not easily shocked.

[Hilt 1]

Interview is tomorrow morning, medical went relatively smooth, although it sounded pretty involved and took a good part of the day to get the form for the interview. Daily Show video was great!