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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Presidential Elections in Ukraine
The United States commends the Ukrainian people on the conduct of the February 7 second round of presidential elections, which international observers have assessed positively in their preliminary conclusions.
The election provided a choice among candidates in a calm atmosphere followed freely by the media. We welcome the high turnout of voters. The conduct of both the first and second rounds reflect another step in the consolidation of Ukraine’s democracy.
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U.S. Embassy Kyiv to Implement New Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form (DS-160)
February 8, 2010
Beginning February 26th, 2010, all applicants for U.S. non-immigrant visas except fiance visas (i.e. all tourist, business,
work, student, diplomatic and exchange visitor visas) at U.S. Embassy Kyiv will be required to use a new online application
form, the DS-160.
The DS-160 replaces three forms (the DS-156, DS-157, and DS-158). The new form is a key part of the State Department's Bureau
of Consular Affairs global implementation plan for expanded online processing of visa forms.
The new online DS-160 application will require applicants to upload a visa photograph, fill out the application in English,
and submit the form online via the internet. Upon completing and submitting the DS-160 online form in advance of the
interview date, applicants will print out a single confirmation sheet and bring it with them to the Consular Section on
their scheduled interview date.
The new DS-160 form can be accessed directly online at the following website: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv .
After February 26th, only the DS-160 confirmation sheet for applicants will be accepted by Consular Section personnel.
(Note: fiance (K) visa applicants, however, must provide a filled-out DS-156 form. This is the only exception to the DS-160
process. We send the form for fiancee visa applicants as part of the application packet. It can also be filled out online
and printed from: https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp.)
For more information about the new DS-160 online form, please see the State Department website at
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4401.html.
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U.S. Ambassador Participated in Ceremony Transferring American Equipment to Ukrainian Customs
February 4, 2010
U.S. Ambassador John F. Tefft met February 4 with the Chairman of the State Customs Service of Ukraine Anatoliy Makarenko to hand over high tech customs equipment provided by the U.S. Government Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program to the Kyiv Central Specialized Customs and other Customs agencies. The transfer ceremony took place at the DHL International Ukraine Central Sorting Station in Kyiv.
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Jay Truesdale’s Speech to the Donetsk Economic and Investment Forum
January 29, 2010
In his address to academic, business, diplomatic, and political leaders attending the 16th annual Donetsk Forum on January 29-30, 2010, U.S. Embassy Economic Officer Jay Truesdale discusses efforts made by the Obama administration to stave off the global economic crisis, as well as necessary reforms to be undertaken by Ukraine’s next President to attract investment and stimulate economic growth.
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Secretary Clinton’s Speech on Future of European Security
"We stand with the people of Ukraine as they choose their next elected president in the coming week, an important step in Ukraine’s journey toward democracy, stability, and integration into Europe."
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