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Hi everyone, I’m a Ukrainian citizen currently residing in the U.S. I initially entered on a K-1 visa and have since submitted all the required documentation. I got my adjustment of status (green card expedition) and just waiting for be able to apply for my U.S. citizenship interview (couple months left). I have an upcoming international work trip, but unfortunately, my Ukrainian Foreigner passport will expire before that date. I was lucky to secure an appointment at the Ukrainian Consulate in Houston (other consulates had a 3–5 month wait). I will be traveling from another state for this appointment. However, I have a few questions and was hoping someone who has gone through a similar process could help: What documents are required to renew a Ukrainian foreign passport at the Houston Embassy? The embassy website (especially in Ukrainian) is quite difficult to navigate, and I want to ensure I bring everything needed. What is the exact fee? The site lists $130 for the service, but it also mentions there may be additional fees. Do you know what these could be? Payment method: I understand they only accept a money order or cashier’s check and do not accept credit cards or personal checks. Since I can’t update the amount once issued, how should I handle this if the actual total isn’t clear? Name on passport: Can I keep my old surname on my renewed Ukrainian Foreigner passport, or will they require me to update it to match my new married name? Any insight from others who’ve recently renewed their passports at the Houston Consulate would be incredibly helpful. I just want to make sure I don’t make a long trip and end up being turned away due to missing paperwork or fees. Thanks so much in advance! I also want to mention that I've been trying to get in contact with them via email and voicemail's but haven't had a response from anything.

Hi everyone, I’m a Ukrainian citizen currently residing in the U.S. I initially entered on a K-1 visa and have since submitted all the required documentation. I got my adjustment of status (green card expedition) and just waiting for be able to apply for my U.S. citizenship interview (couple months left). I have an upcoming international work trip, but unfortunately, my Ukrainian Foreigner passport will expire before that date. I was lucky to secure an appointment at the Ukrainian Consulate in Houston (other consulates had a 3–5 month wait). I will be traveling from another state for this appointment. However, I have a few questions and was hoping someone who has gone through a similar process could help: What documents are required to renew a Ukrainian foreign passport at the Houston Embassy? The embassy website (especially in Ukrainian) is quite difficult to navigate, and I want to ensure I bring everything needed. What is the exact fee? The site lists $130 for the service, but it also mentions there may be additional fees. Do you know what these could be? Payment method: I understand they only accept a money order or cashier’s check and do not accept credit cards or personal checks. Since I can’t update the amount once issued, how should I handle this if the actual total isn’t clear? Name on passport: Can I keep my old surname on my renewed Ukrainian Foreigner passport, or will they require me to update it to match my new married name? Any insight from others who’ve recently renewed their passports at the Houston Consulate would be incredibly helpful. I just want to make sure I don’t make a long trip and end up being turned away due to missing paperwork or fees. Thanks so much in advance! I also want to mention that I've been trying to get in contact with them via email and voicemail's but haven't had a response from anything.

Hi everyone! I'm new here but wanted to share my timeline and processing updates to help others in the future: On December 1, I overnighted my i-751 petition via FedEx to USCIS Attn: I-751 (Box 4072) 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836 December 3, 2024: USCIS received my Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, and sent me a receipt notice. December 10, 2024: Biometric Reuse.pdf: Received notification of biometric reuse. Receipt Notice.pdf: Received a copy of the receipt notice. My case status updated to "Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS." Hope this helps others tracking their progress!