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Posted by Tatiana B. Durbak on January 04, 2002 at 08:44:09:
In Reply to: Where K-3 interview held for Ukrainian spouse of American posted by DR on January 03, 2002 at 21:04:07:
: Hello everyone!
: I have one quick question. My wife and I were married in the states when she came over on a K-1 visa. Unfortunately, she had to return to Ukraine prior to filing for adjustment of status. Can anyone out there tell me where our K-3 interview should be held? Warsaw? Kyiv?
: The rules state that if married in the states, the interview should be held at the American Embassy in the country of the spouse's current residence. However, I believe I read somewhere that the American Embassy in Kyiv does not process 'K' visas. Any help?
: Thanks in advance...
According to the AILA US Consular Posts Handbook, Ukrainian K visas are processed in Warsaw. However, since K-3s are new, who knows? Check the web page of the US embassy in Kyiv and/or send them an e-mail. I think that it's time that the Ukrainian community in the US took a stand on at least this very minor point and got K visa processing to be moved to Kyiv. Actually, I think that many things about the operation of the US Embassy in Kyiv should be changed (apparently very few people in the Ukrainian community share this view), but we could at least start with something small and non-controversial.
I expect that you do know that it is necessary for you to file a K-3 petition before your wife can file the visa application.
Good luck. I hope that all goes quickly for you.