MasikAndKisya

hey yuriy,

i've been just reading last night reviews of ports of entry. check the POE in the menu and choose JFK. i found it really interesting .

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php

Masha,

Thank you!

Just make sure they do take him off for secondary processing. They tried to let Andre come on through. Luckily, I caught it and questioned it. I can only imagine that nightmare if I hadn't.

Jomo's Girl,

Thank you, in all the excitement we could just breeze through and not even think twice!

They may ask a few questions and explain that K-1 needs to marry within the 90 days or they need to leave the country. They will take a fingerprint, and a picture, open and inspect the contents of the brown envelope. And welcome the K-1 to the USA.

We went through this a year ago, it was painless.

So nothing to worry about? I don't want her getting grilled or sent back, that last part is unrealistic, I know, but I'm just on pins and needles right now. Especially since I won't be able to go in there with her and have to be where the baggage claim is waiting for our luggage.

Hey everyone,

We will be entering the US with a K-1 Visa in hand this upcoming Sunday. I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. What should my fiancee expect when she is greeted by the security people? What questions do they ask? How does it all work? If anyone knows please help out.

It is nice to see that they actually followed up on the complaint.

Twice, i got an e-mail from them as well. It's a problem with their courier service, FedEx. So FedEx is going to be getting a nice nasty gram as well.

Okay,

So I figured out what part of the problem is with the Kyiv Embassy. Maybe this isn't indicative of everyones experience, but it makes sense to me. This is a letter I sent over there, it speaks for itself, but the locals working at the Embassy need a reality check:

Dear Public Liaison Unit,

The customer service that my fiancée and I have received from this sector of the Consular Section has been impeccable, and I thank you for that. However, the service experienced by my fiancée from the Embassy’s locally hired Ukrainian speaking employees has been atrocious. I am absolutely outraged at the way she was talked at while being notified, via phone, of her passport being delivered back to her today. Likewise, I am appalled that the Embassy would even hire individuals who are lacking basic social graces and polite communication skills. I am sure that the Embassy does not need to be reminded that the individuals working for it are the face of the United States government. As an American citizen I am appalled that anyone would criticize an individual over the phone on not picking up on the first ring and continue on to taunt them about not receiving their VISA in the mail in a timely manner because of it. Furthermore, to speak and behave in such a manner with a matter as delicate as a K-1 VISA is simply unacceptable. If the individual is so unhappy with his job then perhaps he should be reminded how wonderful it is to be unemployed in Kyiv. Furthermore, I would expect that this type of behavior is an outlier and is not representative of all local employees at the Embassy. Given the gravity of this situation it would seem that disciplinary measures need to be taken against the individual, as I doubt that this was the first time an act of this nature has taken place. I will assume that the Embassy would have taken this course of action without my suggestion. A written apology will be sufficient to right this wrong. Pending no response an official complaint will be filed with my Congressional representative and my Senator.

Concerned,

Yuriy

Yuriy, I feel sorry that something has made you that angry with a certain Embassy employee. Can you tell me what happened with her passport? I hope that everything else is fine and you'll be here, in Kiev soon enough to see your fiancee.

Warmest wishes,

Masha

Hey everyone,

I got alot of messages on this last post I did about rudeness at the Kyiv Embassy, so here is the updated result. The Embassy ended up calling my fiancee and taking a full report of what happened. They advised her that what she experienced is not a normal occurrence and thanked her for the letter I wrote. They also issued a full apology and explained that the individual will face disciplinary actions. They wished her well on her trip over as well as her upcoming marriage. It worked out pretty well I think.

Hey everyone,

I got alot of messages on this last post I did about rudeness at the Kyiv Embassy, so here is the updated result. The Embassy ended up calling my fiancee and taking a full report of what happened. They advised her that what she experienced is not a normal occurrence and thanked her for the letter I wrote. They also issued a full apology and explained that the individual will face disciplinary actions. They wished her well on her trip over as well as her upcoming marriage. It worked out pretty well I think.

Okay,

So I figured out what part of the problem is with the Kyiv Embassy. Maybe this isn't indicative of everyones experience, but it makes sense to me. This is a letter I sent over there, it speaks for itself, but the locals working at the Embassy need a reality check:

Dear Public Liaison Unit,

The customer service that my fiancée and I have received from this sector of the Consular Section has been impeccable, and I thank you for that. However, the service experienced by my fiancée from the Embassy’s locally hired Ukrainian speaking employees has been atrocious. I am absolutely outraged at the way she was talked at while being notified, via phone, of her passport being delivered back to her today. Likewise, I am appalled that the Embassy would even hire individuals who are lacking basic social graces and polite communication skills. I am sure that the Embassy does not need to be reminded that the individuals working for it are the face of the United States government. As an American citizen I am appalled that anyone would criticize an individual over the phone on not picking up on the first ring and continue on to taunt them about not receiving their VISA in the mail in a timely manner because of it. Furthermore, to speak and behave in such a manner with a matter as delicate as a K-1 VISA is simply unacceptable. If the individual is so unhappy with his job then perhaps he should be reminded how wonderful it is to be unemployed in Kyiv. Furthermore, I would expect that this type of behavior is an outlier and is not representative of all local employees at the Embassy. Given the gravity of this situation it would seem that disciplinary measures need to be taken against the individual, as I doubt that this was the first time an act of this nature has taken place. I will assume that the Embassy would have taken this course of action without my suggestion. A written apology will be sufficient to right this wrong. Pending no response an official complaint will be filed with my Congressional representative and my Senator.

Concerned,

Yuriy

Concerned,

Yuriy

I can see something really objectionable happen to make you write these words, but let us know if there will be any reaction from their side.

I hope, that your complaint will be considered.

It was very objectionable. Certainly this is why the Embassy has a bad reputation, not for the American representatives working there but for the local jerks who think they have a right to insult people and push their buttons. I will definitely post a response.

Okay,

So I figured out what part of the problem is with the Kyiv Embassy. Maybe this isn't indicative of everyones experience, but it makes sense to me. This is a letter I sent over there, it speaks for itself, but the locals working at the Embassy need a reality check:

Dear Public Liaison Unit,

The customer service that my fiancée and I have received from this sector of the Consular Section has been impeccable, and I thank you for that. However, the service experienced by my fiancée from the Embassy’s locally hired Ukrainian speaking employees has been atrocious. I am absolutely outraged at the way she was talked at while being notified, via phone, of her passport being delivered back to her today. Likewise, I am appalled that the Embassy would even hire individuals who are lacking basic social graces and polite communication skills. I am sure that the Embassy does not need to be reminded that the individuals working for it are the face of the United States government. As an American citizen I am appalled that anyone would criticize an individual over the phone on not picking up on the first ring and continue on to taunt them about not receiving their VISA in the mail in a timely manner because of it. Furthermore, to speak and behave in such a manner with a matter as delicate as a K-1 VISA is simply unacceptable. If the individual is so unhappy with his job then perhaps he should be reminded how wonderful it is to be unemployed in Kyiv. Furthermore, I would expect that this type of behavior is an outlier and is not representative of all local employees at the Embassy. Given the gravity of this situation it would seem that disciplinary measures need to be taken against the individual, as I doubt that this was the first time an act of this nature has taken place. I will assume that the Embassy would have taken this course of action without my suggestion. A written apology will be sufficient to right this wrong. Pending no response an official complaint will be filed with my Congressional representative and my Senator.

Concerned,

Yuriy

congrads !! very happy for you 2... Please dont forget to greet her with 13 Roses

I know that odd thing caught me off guard. The first time I flew over to visit her the lady at the flower stand actually schooled me on the whole odd numbers, she said "you're not going to a funeral, odd numbers only". I'm going to be driving the florist here absolutely bonkers lol : )

Just courious what is a round trip ticket is going for through your connection USA KIEV. My wife will go to visit her Mom late feb or early march. Thanks. any help would be great.

I got a round trip for 404 plus tax, total 596.87 USD : )

Works:

USC Ticket: USA -> Ukraine -> USA (USC flies full round trip)

Non-USC Ticket: Ukraine -> USA -> Ukraine (Fiancee only flies first leg of round-trip)

Doesn't work:

USC Ticket: USA -> Ukraine -> USA (USC flies full round trip)

Non-USC Ticket: USA -> Ukraine -> USA (Fiancee flies only last leg of trip) (2nd leg is canceled after first leg is unused, fiancee stuck in Ukraine)

LOL, wow you guys thanks! Okay, the round trip tix were USA-> UA -> USA for both her and I. It wouldn't work unfortunately So I've found another deal, a little more pricey, but as long as she's here! Thanks everyone for the help! Warmest wishes to all!

Hi all,

I need some advice. Round trip tickets are less expensive than one way tickets. I plan on purchasing two round trip tickets to pick Sasha up from Kyiv. Has anyone had any problems with this? As in only using the second half of the round trip ticket? Any experiences with your seat being given away or your ticket being voided. Please let me know, I would like to purchase tickets ASAP. Thanks very much!

Hi everyone,

Here is our dilemma. May be somebody can help us with this.

Our K1 petition was approved on Jan7:) and I hope our NO2 will be in the Embassy (Kiev, Ukraine) in the end of January. If my interview is scheduled as soon as, say, mid-Februray (which is possible, I've looked up few similar cases,) we'd like to clarify two things asap. First, for I-134, Affidavit of Support, does my fiance need to necessarily have 2007 tax return filed before preparing it or we could use his 2006 tax return? He says he'd do 2007 as soon as he can but, to save time, I though may be we could photocopy his 2006 tax return and that'd be it? This way he'd start preparing I-134 right now and wouldn't be waiting till Jan30 when all 1040s are due -- he's self-employed and has to collect five forms since he worked with five different companies in 2007.)

My second question is about the assets. (I've seen people talking about it here and there affirmatively but only in I-864 I found that it's true ideed.) If my fiance's income is over $50,000, does he still need to add any assets to our I-134?? It doesn't really matter since he has some and we can put it in but it'd be good to now for sure.

I'll appreciate any comments. Thank you.

Masha

Hi Masha,

You can use your 2006 return, make sure he attaches the appropriate 1090 forms, since he's self employed he'll know what those are. Those will prove income generated on the 2006 return. As far as the I-134 form goes I still put in assets even though my income is over $50,000. The Embassy is primarily concerned about you being a public charge. That being said the I-134 is not a legally actionable form, you'll get to that when you come to the states. So as long as there is some proof of income you're fine.

Congratulations guys !!!

I selfishly wish that mine (in the same Embassy) is going to be the same easy - hopefully, some time in late February:)

Hey Masha,

It will be, and it will come sooner than you think And, it will be just as easy. Given your story, it has to be. Thank you for your fantastic wishes. And I hope it's sooner than you expect

Поздравляем Ю́рий! Excellent news!

Thank you! Happy new year to you as well!!!!

congrarulatios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy! Just one week until the rest of our lives!!! So happy, so very happy!!!

I am overjoyed, Sasha had her interview in Kyiv today and was approved for her Visa!!!! :dance: :dance:

So, in the interest of science, here is how it happened.

She arrived at the embassy about 45 minutes early and waited outside with everyone else. Once she was let in a lady in the processing window took her paper work and asked her:

"What does he do?"

Sasha said "He's a Technical Trainer"

"How did you meet?"

Sasha said "In Nags Head last July"

She was asked to be seated and the head interview person asked her to come in.

Sasha "Hi!"

Head interview person "Oh thank god, you speak english"

Sasha "Yes, yes I do"

Head interview person "Well, congratulations"

Sasha "No questions?"

Head interview person "No, everything is in order. You'll get your Visa in a week. Oh, you went to school in downtown, any good places to eat down there?"

Sasha "Yes, quite a few......"

Head interview person "Great! thank you"

That was that. I mean really, that was it, nothing more, she walked out got her information processed, paid the FedEx man and she'll be here in a week.

So on that note. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

You may want to clarify, and explain how they are changing it.

its like ...my case completed on 10dec'07......

when i talked to an operator she told that my papers has not been sent to embassy yet and rather ( as NVC is changing its process) NVC may contact me directly without following embassy route

whats this?.....u hv any idea?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1382842

Relax, read my post about it. It's not more complicated, it should be more efficient. It's going to be electronic based. If you have any more questions send over a follow up, I'll be glad to field any concerns you may have.

its all abt NIV ....but .....but mine is Immigrant

now what?

I would go with the advice from the top and ask. The NVC is more knowledgeable of all other agencies, at least that's been the case.

You may want to clarify, and explain how they are changing it.

its like ...my case completed on 10dec'07......

when i talked to an operator she told that my papers has not been sent to embassy yet and rather ( as NVC is changing its process) NVC may contact me directly without following embassy route

whats this?.....u hv any idea?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1382842

Relax, read my post about it. It's not more complicated, it should be more efficient. It's going to be electronic based. If you have any more questions send over a follow up, I'll be glad to field any concerns you may have.

Hi everyone!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! I'll get to my question before I get to the explanation. Has anyone had any experience with a delay in their petition being mailed to their Embassy? Ours was sent out on the 29th to Kyiv Ukraine and has not made it yet. Tracking other similar time-lines, the longest it has taken has been short of two weeks. I'm curious to know can anything be done? Every time I call State I get told amazingly different things, no surprise : ) It's actually fun to play "what should I believe?" Latest tall tale has been that for a K-1 Visa my fiance should hurry up and mail in her DS-230 and set up her interview (the hard copy of the petition has not yet arrived) and did I mention it's a K-1? Today was fun, according to the representative today my petition hasn't even let the NVC. After some digging around, it did leave, and hasn't arrived yet, there was a mis-understanding about what a hard-copy was. Oh the joys of communication : ) At any rate, if anyone can shed some light on what is going on I would greatly appreciate. Thanks so much!!

My fiancee recieved a letter via our lawyer from the Nebraska office saying our file was going to California and that a tracking receipt number has been generated

Is this the NOA - or is that something else again. Also the checks cleared - if thats important to the question

Thanks Glen

You case is being sent to CA for processing, it has gotten to the service center you sent it to, and is now being transferred to another location for processing. Good luck!

So glad I did not call today. They were probably wondering what was wrong as I have called every thursday since May.... or maybe they decided they needed a break from me and took the "fruit cake" and went for a picnic. boy, bet they were suprised. Hey, whoever sent the package you'd better make sure they didn't eat it by mistake.

"Sorry we nevery received (burp) your package."

As Scarlet O'Hara said "Tomorrow is another day."

Yeah, but John McClane said "Yippie kai yay!". When dealing with the USCIS I would prefer that one : )

I'm sure they closed that department down a long time ago, I sent them a heavy package (over a pound) in September and the the only confirmation I have that they did receive it is the signature of the person in the mail room.

Okay, I can't help but make light of the situation at this point : ) Maybe it was your over a pound package? I mean that with the best humor : )

Maybe they think it's fruit cake and they're waiting for the holidays before opening it Damn!!!!

That or they're afraid to do actual work? After all, what are we really talking about here? Looking over paper work and saying "Gee Bosco, looks like these folks sure do love each other"

"Well Earl, I don't know, those real looking photos sure might be fakes"

"Ya think Bosco? Well, let's send em a couple of RFE's just to be on the safe side while we go outside and play"

"That's good thinkin there Earl"

I'm sure they closed that department down a long time ago, I sent them a heavy package (over a pound) in September and the the only confirmation I have that they did receive it is the signature of the person in the mail room.

Okay, I can't help but make light of the situation at this point : ) Maybe it was your over a pound package? I mean that with the best humor : )

Only the government

If only! That happens at my doctor's office fairly regularly! It pi$$es me off!

Finally got through! Apparently they let them out to play if the weather is nice.