INSTRUCTIONS FOR SB1 VISA APPLICANTS

GET PREPARED: Obtain all the applicable documents on the checklist of KEV-1 form. Supporting documents from

the U.S. must be sent directly to the applicant so that they may be presented during the visa interview. As you obtain

each document, check the box for each item. You can schedule a visa interview prior to your medical examination.

However, all immigrant visa applicants must present the medical examination during the visa interview; otherwise a

visa cannot be issued.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULING: Most of the immigrant visa applicants are scheduled at the National Visa Center.

number is 703 988 7107. You can use: http://www.ustraveldocs.com.

Your interview will be scheduled as soon as possible under the U.S. legislation and depending on our workload.

The information about the interview date given to you by the call center is final; the Embassy will not be sending any

written confirmation of that date to your address. You will need to follow these instructions, collect all the applicable

documents and complete the application forms sent to you with these instructions.

The total fee for EACH SB-1 APPLICANT (including children) is $205. You can pay visa fee only at the Consular

Section.

Please, do not pay your visa fees at the bank. The erroneously paid fees are not refundable.

REPORT CHANGE: It is applicant’s responsibility to report a CHANGE OF ADDRESS, mistakes in spelling of

given name or last name, or change in applicant’s situation such as marriage, death of petitioner, or birth of children.

If you are aware of any discrepancies in the spelling of applicant’s names or dates of birth, or in cases when not all of

the applicant’s previous last names were included in the petition at the time of filing, please notify the Consular

Section. It is the responsibility of both the petitioner and the beneficiary to keep the Consular Section informed.

Failure to do so prior to the visa interview will lead to a delay in visa processing. The corrections should be e-mailed

to us at: Ky[email protected]. Please do not send any documents to the Consular Section in Kyiv.

COPIES AND TRANSLATIONS: Documents in English, Ukrainian or Russian do not need to be translated. When

you arrive for the interview, you MUST present all the original documents accompanied by a photocopy and, if the

made. The Consulate strongly encourages you not to make any travel arrangements prior to obtaining a visa.

TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION: VISA PROCESSING MUST OCCUR WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM

THE DATE OF THIS LETTER. Section 203(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires that an intending

immigrant pursue his/her visa application within one year from the date the Embassy informs him or her that all the

necessary documents have been received. This is our notice to you that it is now possible for you to pursue your

application for a visa. If you fail to do so within one year from the date of this letter, your application and any visa

petition approved for you will be cancelled.

have their own travel document. If over the age of 5, they must have their photographs attached to a parent’s passport.

If over 18 years old, they must have their own international passport.

NOTE: CHILDREN WHO HAVE THEIR VISAS IN THEIR PARENTS’ PASSPORTS can only travel with the

parent who also has a valid U.S. visa. CHILDREN WITH U.S. VISAS IN THEIR OWN TRAVEL

DOCUMENTS can travel to the United States on their own.

 2. BIRTH CERTIFICATES (original and copy): You must submit an original of birth certificate for each

person named in the petition and who is applying for a visa. The certificate must state the date and place of birth and

the names of both parents. The certificate must also indicate that it is an extract from official records. If you or any

children were adopted, you must submit the final adoption decree.

and date of the applicant's birth, the names of both parents, and the maiden name of the mother. The statement must be

executed before an official authorized to administer oaths or affirmations. In such cases, please bring any secondary

evidence you might have concerning your birth.

TO OBTAIN A VISA FOR A CHILD UNDER 16 ONE OF THESE IS REQUIRED:

- Court decree granting sole custody to the parent applying for a U.S. visa; OR

- Notarized consent letter from the left-behind parent permitting the permanent residency of the child in the

U.S. WITH a photocopy of left-behind parent’s passport ID page (to confirm identity and signature of the person

granting permission); OR

- Death certificate, if the other parent is deceased; OR

- The left-behind parent may appear in person to sign the consent statement.

pronouncing the other parent missing.

3. POLICE CERTIFICATES (original): Applicants aged 16 years and older must submit a police certificate from

the country of nationality and the country of residence at the time of visa application, if the applicant has resided there

for 6 months or more. (For example, an 18 year old Russian citizen residing in Ukraine must present a police

certificate both from Russia and Ukraine). Police Certificates from Ukraine should be “FULL” («ПОВНА»), not

“SHORT” («СКОРОЧЕНА»).

Police certificates are also required from all other countries where the immigrant visa applicant has resided for one

year or more after the age of 16 including the republics of the former USSR.

A police certificate must also be obtained from the police authorities of any place where the applicant has been

applicant’s current name will not be accepted.

NOTE: Police certificates from certain countries are considered unobtainable. To check the availability of police

certificates in other countries, please go to http://travel.state.gov/. The information is located under VISAS – FEES

AND RECIPROCITY TABLES link.

 4. MILITARY RECORDS (original and copy): A military record, if applicable and obtainable, is required.

 5. PHOTOGRAPHS: Two photographs for each applicant with light background on glossy paper,

unretouched, and unmounted, size 50 mm by 50 mm, are required (the photos cannot be more than 6 months old). The

side. No head covering or dark glasses may be worn. Color Polaroid photos are acceptable.

poverty guidelines effective at the time signing. To check the Department of Homeland Security poverty guidelines,

please go to http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-864p.pdf.

certificates. If the marriage certificate from the previous marriage has been submitted to the registrar’s office at

the time of divorce, a change of name certificate must be obtained from the registrar’s office (RAGS).

 8. CHANGE OF NAME CERTIFICATES (original and copy): If the change of surname/name occurred

not through the marriage, the change of name document must be provided.

 9. DIVORCE/DEATH CERTIFICATES (original and copy): Divorce certificate as a proof of the

termination of any previous marriage must also be submitted. If the spouse is deceased, a death certificate should be

submitted. Divorce certificates must be obtained at the local registrar’s office (RAGS). Court decrees terminating

marriage are not acceptable.

The applicants must submit proof of vaccinations. Applicants should also pay attention to the validity of the medical

examination. If the medical examination expires before the applicant arrives in the United States, it must be repeated.

Unless a certain medical condition exists, the validity of the medical exam is SIX MONTHS.

 12. APPLICATION FORMS: The applicants must complete DS-260. This form must be filled out in

English only:

1. Please go to https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx

2. Choose “Principal Applicant” in the first field

3. Enter your NVC/Embassy case number KEVXXXXXXXXXX in the second field

DAMAGED.

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