Michael and Ganna

Filing from abroad = sending your CR-1 package from Moscow to lockbox in Chicago

DCF = Direct consular filing......Look it up for Moscow

WOW...you have some options here. File from abroad and it will save you some months in the process.....Or you could do a DCF in Moscow if you are going to be there a couple months

The new form has a bar-code that is generated as you fill it out. I have read about case delays if you don't use the bar-code

Are you using a Mac or Apple product? Or change the browser....see what browser is supported for the forms

For safety reasons......set up a profile in the STEP program

You should receive something soon. Remember it is the holiday season and the already slow government runs even slower

We entered Nov 6......I never pay attention to the electronic status. It has never been right in 1 1/2 years for us

I think what you are seeing is normal. We paid the GC fee in July or August and arrived @ POE Nov 6...System says we are locked out. Called last week to get a tier 2 officer, but they were all busy....I was told to call back

Michael and Ganna, any word on your GC yet? Please provide an update if possible. Thank you.

Hutchy984, may I ask how many days it took from POE to GC in hand?

Thank you!

Called.....All tier 2 officers busy. Was told to call back......Tracking system is junk and sucks....Said our case was locked

From the government website:

Social Security restrictions Social Security restrictions prohibit sending payments to individuals in Cambodia, Vietnam or areas that were in the former Soviet Union (other than Armenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Russia). Generally, you cannot receive payments while you are in one of these countries, and we cannot send your payments to anyone for you. However, exceptions can be made for certain eligible beneficiaries in countries with Social Security restrictions in place.
To qualify for an exception, you must agree to the conditions of payment. One of the conditions is that you must appear in person at the U.S. Embassy each month to receive your benefits. Contact your nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate for additional information about these conditions and whether you might qualify for an exception.
If you do not qualify for payment under this procedure, you can receive all of the payments for which you were eligible (but which were withheld because of Social Security restrictions) once you leave that country and go to another country where we can send payments

The online system sucks....Also the holiday season is upon us.....Be patient things will work out

Thanks again. Unlike your situation, we are in the very early planning stage of relocating permanently. Seems that she should become a US citizen first then take our chances of her holding both, US and Ukrainian passports. At least (she) we would have an out if things get worse in E Ukraine. I realize that I would then only be able to obtain SSA checks by monthly pick-up in Kyiv. Where did you cash SSA checks when you previously received them from the Embassy? Bank account in Kyiv?

Igor

I married a high level banker

I hope I can help on the issue here.

My wife and I are now in USA, we will stay here until April 2017....Then fly back to our home in Kyiv...spend 5 months and fly back to USA.

To keep green card status you must spend the majority of your time in the US.

To get your checks, set up electronic deposit for SSA checks....go to your US bank, they will set it up for you.

We always maintain a US address so I don't know how you will get new cards....It is illegal to send bank cards in the mail to Ukraine (and other things).....and customs are getting better in their jobs.

See my post on dual citizenship.....but if you are going to use this path, here is the method used now

Enter and exit the US on the US passport.....Enter and exit Ukraine on Ukrainian passport.......Just remember, sometime you will be questioned on where you are coming from and why you don't have an exit stamp.....food for thought

Obligations to Your Other Country of Citizenship

Dual nationality has no effect on your rights or your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen, or on your obligations to the United States (i.e., payment of U.S. taxes if required to do so; registration with Selective Service). The dual national may also have obligations to his or her other country of citizenship. Failure to fulfill any such obligations may have little adverse effect on the dual national as long as he or she is in the United States. However, if the dual national travels to his or her other country of citizenship, he or she may be forced to comply with those obligations. In addition, if the dual national encounters difficulties in his or her other country of citizenship, the ability of the U.S. Embassy to assist the person may be very limited since the other country may not recognize the dual national's claim to U.S. citizenship.

Dual Nationality in Ukraine

Ukraine does not recognize dual nationality. Local authorities will treat dual nationals entering the country on Ukrainian passports as citizens of Ukraine. This may include fulfilling requirements for mandatory military service. In addition, individuals who do not relinquish their Ukrainian citizenship upon acquiring U.S. citizenship face potential fines.

Robert what is taking so long in getting the notary document? I thought you could do that the same day.

Robert, If she was married at ZAGS, yes your passports get married as well. Now they will not place the stamp in American passports....You indicated that she spent some time in Turkey.....They do not place a "marriage stamp" in the passport....

I think the Embassy is suspicious that there is a prior marriage....If a notary letter to that fact is requested it will be on file that she lied....and banned for life. She raised her hand to take a oath to tell the truth....now why are asking for a letter stating the same...I don't know, but I am smelling fish

We are in the same boat...entered the US on the 5th....it will not let us log in

Does your father work for HRC?

I hope this helps....this is what we sent

Michael XXXXXX

P.O. Box XXX

XXXXXXX, Mi 49XXX

231-6xx- xxx

+38 050 385 xxxxx

National Visa Center ATTN: DR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Re: Submitting Affidavit of Support I-864 for NVC Case Number KEV20XXXXXX

To whom it may concern:

Enclosed please find the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for my wife, GANNA XXXXXXX, and supporting documents as follows:

I-864 Coversheet (with barcode)

Form I-864 (Signed and dated)

2014 Tax Transcript

2013 Tax Transcript

2012 Tax Transcript

2014 Federal Tax Return, 1040

2013 Federal Tax Return, 1040

2012 Federal Tax Return, 1040

2015 SSA 1099

Proof of relationship (photos, boarding passes, car insurance, real-estate quick claim deed, rental agreement, misc letters)

Proof of US status ( Copy of petitioners passport bio page)

Proof of assets (The following documents provided)

Wells Fargo investment portfolio summary

Wells Fargo money market (checking account) statement

Charles Schwab IRA account statement

Charlevoix State Bank checking account summary (with both names as users)

Please process my petition at your earliest convenience and I am looking forward for an early approval. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,

БЦЖ и Стобняк....was one of them. She also told me that because of her age she had to have them all. She also said the clinic has to administer them. They will not except a letter from a Dr

Okay I just had a discussion with Anna...My mistake, it was 5 vaccines but only 2 needles. She just told me to call and get 1 injection wait a couple days and then get the other....We could not do that. Medical was on Friday and Interview was Monday am. She can tell you what the vaccines are...But she will write in Ukrainian....I couldn't understand her and she doesn't know the English words......She said something about what a dog gets...LOL

If you need to know the names of them I will have her write it here

Robert, I forgot to mention....The place is over crowded...I had to wait outside. They do medicals for many countries...When you get in the door walk straight in and the USA desk is on right...it took about half a day to get through it....then you come back in the afternoon and pick up results to take to interview.....my wife needed shots and you have to walk down the street for them....they gave her 6 injections and she was sick as a dog for 3 days....There are places to eat at the next corner ( turn right leaving the medical compound)

I just asked my wife and she said it took about two weeks to get in......That was in June

Congrats