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To x_driven_x:

We filed 2.5 months after you, received on 2/26/18. Also kiev. I would love to hear about the interview since we will be close behind. Are you planning to attend? What have you heard about the embassy?  Regards

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On 7/14/2018 at 7:05 PM, Dale/Mila said:

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If you put an @ in front of someone's username when mentioning them in a post, they'll get a notification. 

K-1                             AOS                            
NOA1 Notice Date: 2018-05-31    NOA1 Notice Date: 2019-04-11   
NOA2 Date: 2018-11-16           Biometrics Date: 2019-05-10    
Arrived at NVC:  2018-12-03     EAD/AP In Hand: 2019-09-16     
Arrived in Moscow: 2018-12-28   GC Interview Date: 2019-09-25      
Interview date: 2019-02-14      GC In Hand: 2019-10-02
Visa issued: 2019-02-28
POE: 2019-03-11
Wedding: 2019-03-14

ROC                             Naturalization
NOA1 Notice Date: 2021-07-16    Applied Online: 2022-07-09 (biometrics waived)
Approval Date: 2022-04-06       Interview was Scheduled: 2023-01-06
10-year GC In Hand: 2022-04-14  Interview date: 2023-02-13 (passed)
                            	Oath: 2023-02-13

 

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@Dale/Mila what do you need to know about the embassy interview...I attended it with my now wife, in Kiev? She is from Ukraine also

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8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

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x_driven_x   1,778

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9 hours ago, TM92 said:

@x_driven_x OP forgot to add @

 

On 7/13/2018 at 9:05 PM, Dale/Mila said:

To x_driven_x:

We filed 2.5 months after you, received on 2/26/18. Also kiev. I would love to hear about the interview since we will be close behind. Are you planning to attend? What have you heard about the embassy?  Regards

We have not yet scheduled the interview. We just finished the medical exam, and will work on scheduling the interview next, and will probably schedule it for early August, as the remaining portion of July is busy for us.

 

I am not planning on attending the interview, though I know my fiance is planning on going to Kyiv the night before and finding a nearly hotel to stay in. 

 

I see @Alabamak1 has responded, and he's been through this and attended the interview if I am not mistaken. He'd be great to help answer your questions! 

K1 / K2 Visa

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Kyiv, Ukriane

 

I-129-F mailed to USCIS 2017-11-10

Case Status received (NOA1) by USCIS: 2017-11-14

Check cashed: 2017-11-17

Case Received Email Notification: 2017-11-17

Case status available on myUSCIS: 2017-11-20

NOA1 Hardcopy received by mail: 2017-11-24

NOA2 Approval (204 days): 2018-06-06

Approval status updated on  new website: 2018-06-08

-- no updates on old website, no text, no email --

NOA2 Hardcopy received by mail: 2018-06-12

NVC Case Number Generated (21 days since NOA2): 2018-06-27

Case Left NVC: 2018-07-10 (13 days at NVC)

Case Received by Embassy: 2018-07-12 (2 days travel time!)

Medical Exam: 2018-07-16

Interview: 2018-08-08 (Approved)

Entry: 2018-09-19 (Chicago POE)

Marriage: 2018-10-12

 

"New" Case Status website: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

"Old" Case Status website: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

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Dale/Mila   0

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Hello @AlabamaK1,

 

We should be having the kiev interview in early October,   did you find the people there pleasant?

Do you know if they accept assets in lieu of income for financial responsibility?

Do you have a significant age difference, and if so  what is your opinion on how they perceive this?

Can you schedule the interview once you get the KEV number?  I believe they are 4-6 weeks out on interviews, is this correct?

How long did yours take, were they interested in evidence of an ongoing relationship?

Regards

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2 hours ago, Dale/Mila said:

Hello @AlabamaK1

@Alabamak1 Ping link might be case-sensitive?

Your Input Is Appreciated On This VJ Guide Proposal: 

 

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2 hours ago, Dale/Mila said:

Hello @AlabamaK1,

 

We should be having the kiev interview in early October,   did you find the people there pleasant?

Do you know if they accept assets in lieu of income for financial responsibility?

Do you have a significant age difference, and if so  what is your opinion on how they perceive this?

Can you schedule the interview once you get the KEV number?  I believe they are 4-6 weeks out on interviews, is this correct?

How long did yours take, were they interested in evidence of an ongoing relationship?

Regards

yeah, the CO and the ukranian lady, who took our paperwork, where very nice

 

I don't know that. I assume they do. I showed a I-134 affidaivit of support with tax returns and such. I also had handy bank statements, employment letter and 401K statements. They did not ask for 401k and never saw it, since the I-134 was sufficient they said

 

No, my wife is only 6 years younger than i am. The age wouldn't be a major problem, unless it is significant like 20+ difference and it's clear there is not much in common and bonafide relationship is barely proven

 

The interview was short about 10 minutes or less. The bonafide ongoing proof of relationship is absolutely scrutinized. We had plenty of it. 4 clear and established holidays together of almost 2 weeks each and my presence at the interview in Kiev. 

 

Hope this helps out

 

 

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

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Alabamak1   688

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7 minutes ago, Dale/Mila said:

What link

 

I think what he means by that....trying to tell me to respond to your questions soon.  I myself just got the notification from TM92

8/7/2017                    NOA-1

3/1/2018                    NOA-2

3/15/2018                  NVC case received

3/22/2018                  NVC case assigned

3/23/2018                  Consulate ready

4/11/2018                  Medical

4/17/2018                  Visa Approved

4/24/2018                  Visa on hand

5/23/2018                  Point of Entry ATL

5/24/2018                  Marriage license, officiant and certificate / applied for SS#

5/31/2018                  AOS/AP/EAD

6/7/2018                    email notification of NOA-1

6/11/2018                  NOA-1 hard copies for AOS/EAD/AP

6/27/2018                  Biometrics for AOS/EAD

7/7/2018                    ready to be scheduled for interview

7/11/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (email from USCIS)

8/22/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (same email again)

9/5/2018                     We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is getting boring!!!)

10/3/2018                  We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time (this is insanity, 4th time while some got GC)

10/17/2018                After 136 days of wait in HELL, finally EAD in production

10/21/2018                Card was mailed to me, and yes it said so on a Sunday night, while Vj-ing

10/22/2018                Card was picked up by the USPS

10/24/2018                EAD in hand. F%^&& finally

12/28/2018                Interview has been scheduled. Waiting for notification with date by snail mail

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On 7/23/2018 at 8:04 AM, Dale/Mila said:

ok thanks, as I understand it, NOA2 is taking about 180 days now, correct?

6 hours ago, Dale/Mila said:

You submitted mid Jan, and still no NOA2?

Ensuring @Alabamak1 and @YulenkaF get notifications.

Your Input Is Appreciated On This VJ Guide Proposal: 

 

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