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Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia Bride, K-1 vs K-3

 

Once again, don't take me wrong, but just yesterday you were saying you might be better off just staying pen-pals. Please think about it seriously before taking any further steps. It's not obvious to me that you want to spend your life with this woman.

 

I'd say he's getting something out of it. Most people here are literally desperate to be with their loved ones.


AmyWritesFemaleRussia2013-09-28 13:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia Bride, K-1 vs K-3

Hi folks,

 

@ AmyWrites & HollyDay ... you folks are Un-Selfishly Sharing Your EXperience and Info with a Total Stranger ... LIL OL ME ... so, I don't take anything YOU say to me, wrongly ... you folks are my Online Friends ... almost like a Family Member ...

 

@ JFT ... Thanks for the Tips and Words of Encouragement ...

 

OK ... so, I was wondering if I could do the following if I am DEAD Set on me NOT going to Russia ...

 

1) I send her and her mother an Invitation to come to US as Visitors ... this will take care of my seeing her within 2 years.

2) Get married to her in my City's City Hall.

3) They go back to Moscow.

4) I do all Wife Visa REquest thru US Embassy in Moscow.

 

Q1: Is this Doable?

 

Thanks,

 

Z! smile.png

 

I don't get why you don't want to go to Russia....

They probably won't get a tourist visa. Meet in a third country  and marry there.


AmyWritesFemaleRussia2013-09-28 00:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia Bride, K-1 vs K-3

Hi HollyDay & AmyWrites,

 

I hope you guys won't take this wrong ... but after Reading posts here and Looking thru various other Russian Consulate and US Embassy mumbo jumbo ... I am almost deciding on saying The Heck with this Dog & Pony Show ... and just Staying Pen-Pals ...

 

It seems the "Iron Curtain" is still Totally Up and Strong.

 

I will be doing a little Soul-Searching today and deciding what the heck I am going to do.

 

THANKS for YOUR Knowledge and Help!

 

Z! cray5ol.gif

 

No offense, but, I hope you normally put more effort into relationships with people you "love".


AmyWritesFemaleRussia2013-09-27 12:24:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia Bride, K-1 vs K-3

 

Hi AmyWrites,

 

Why do I need 30 Days in Russia!?!?  I was thinking more of the line of 1 week ...

 

Thanks,

 

Z! smile.png
 

 

You saw her last two years ago and only want to spend on week with her now...?

 

Because from the time you submit your info to ZAGS to actually getting the wedding date is about 30 days.


AmyWritesFemaleRussia2013-09-26 21:24:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia Bride, K-1 vs K-3

Hi Darnell & AmyWrites,

 

OK ... So, change of Tactic ... I am going to Pursue ... CR-1 Route.

 

So, now I have to scour the VJ pages to see what is needed for me to do BEFORE I fly to Moscow and get married ...

 

1) Like, what will I need to do or take with me so my Marriage over there is all LEGAL and Validated.

 

2) What I need to Brign Back with me from there ... while I am in Moscow with Her and Her Family ... Parents and all.

 

Any pointers here would be appreciated.

 

Thanks again!

 

Z! smile.png

 

Read the guides, it'll tell you what docs you need from her.

 

I'd say, at this point, gather evidence. Chat logs, phone call logs, pics of you together, vacations you've taken together, etc. Document everything. If you have a joint bank account, by all means inslude some evidence of that too.

 

To get married in Russia, you need 30 days and your passport.


AmyWritesFemaleRussia2013-09-26 19:50:00
CaribbeanCr1 visa denied
I must ask why is everyone advising she get a lawyer? Is a CR1 denial a non-DYI type of situation?
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-03 08:18:00
CaribbeanCr1 visa denied

Once the original petition dies (which it probably will) what exactly is preventing her from refiling?


As I understand marriage petitions don't expire.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-03 06:00:00
CaribbeanCr1 visa denied
High fraud consulates require an extra effort. Any more evidence you can provide for the next time around? Affidavits from family/friends? Do your pictures include only yourselves or you and family members? Financial co-mingling is a huge one too
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-02 20:41:00
Australia and New ZealandThe big move - is it really going to be worth it????
If I had no obligations at home or no language barrier, I'd stay in Russia at least till we had even more money saved up. I won't find work in the USA at all. In Russia I make $40 for a tutoring job I'd make $15 a in the States. I can understand the economic practicality of staying somewhere abroad while you get enough savings or a job guarantee or something; things are real tough in the States right now.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-03-19 09:34:00
VietnamPossible Red Flag

Somehow I just happened to stumble on this thread and I am a little bit curious, because I am learning a 2nd language ( arabic), and as I learn to write it, I also am reading it, and learning to speak I am not sure I understand how one can write in English very well but not be able to talk on the phone or in person on even remotely the same level? To me this is a huge Red Flag for the CO, and your gut is telling you the same since you asked for it. How do you guys work out your future plans? Is she using a translating system to write to you? I really am just confused and wonder how that all works really for any couple with such big language barriers. Just being in Morocco and trying to talk to those around me with my small amount of Arabic was hard enough asking for a glass of water.. I am lucky that Hicham speaks English well and was able to translate things between his family and I. But if he and I had such a language barrier I just don't know how we would genuinely hash out some of the
major topics we discuss as a couple. I am just trying to get a better understanding of this problem and how couples like you deal with that :)



Sarasusan


It's not that unheard of. People learn languages on different levels... my writing/reading Russian is very good, but speaking is much more limited. Some people are opposite.

She will have a translator. I wouldn't worry too much if I were the OP.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-14 08:20:00
VietnamBad News
I'm from the tropics, it's very common, very few people die of this. Tell her to not take any aspirin for any reason whatsoever. It's just a really horrible cold, kinda. She'll feel bad for a while but be okay in no time.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-03-11 07:00:00
VietnamK1 visa denial - File CR1 - Pls. help!!!
Where are you from? By your language it seems like English isn't your native tongue... so maybe if you're a naturalized USC or something and you brought someone else on a K-1, divorced them, and now this it'll look more like fraud.

Otherwise, is it really such a big deal to have previously brought someone over on a K-1? People divorce all the time.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-05 11:11:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Deported back to Nigeria...
You didn't obey the law of the country who gave you the privilege to immigrate to, you need to go back home.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2011-10-19 03:51:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)2.5 months in AR followed by denial

And I thought Russia is in the number 1 spot when it comes to scam issues followed by Nigeria. :)

Hi all, this is Macdre's fiance, and I really appreciate the above comments. Some are REAL advices (Thank you jameugiexavi, and others who suggested that we take the spousal route) but for some who just made "plain" comments, uhmm.. heres a cookie for you guys, but thanks for the advice anyway. :) I think y'all need to know the whole story first than just make your own guess. :)


Actually Russia is pretty low fraud in comparison to the Philipines. My SO got a tourist visa easily, I can't say the same about the Philipines, sadly.

Fact is, 2 days of being with someone will raise eyebrows in ANY situation... your CO is no exception. Regardless of whether or not this case is true or not, you need more time together to convince the CO to give you a visa. It's nothing personal against you as a couple, it's just how things are. These types of visas require proof of a relationship. Few people have a relationship after two days, so the odds are greatly against you. Spend more time together, more pictures, wait a bit. Your chances seem too little otherwise.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2011-11-27 16:59:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)2.5 months in AR followed by denial

Actually I met her 3 days before I left the Philippines and We spent 2 of those 3 days together, which the requirement's state, Meet in person within 2 years, pictures, e-mails, facebook screen shots, wedding band receipts submitted. I would agree with You except I didn't come back and file in 1 week or even 1 month more like 10 months later I filed after getting to know her. Relationship as defined is involvement, I'm helping to support her 100% so there's a clear relationship, submitted all receipts, If they would have denied it based on there belief of immigration purpose I would except that more than not having a serious relationship. 2 scenarios #1.I'm handicapped and can't travel but I met My fiancee online I can file a hardship waiver so time spent together is not relevant. #2. I go to the Philippines meet My fiancee there stay for 1 month come back file a K1 visa what is the reason they give You 90 days to marry and see if it's going to work when she gets here? True it may not get approved, but it was a horrible reason and I will return there in March 2012. thank you for you comment


I really don't want to say this, but when I read that you met her for three days and you "support her 100%", first reaction is SCAM.

And this is us VJers, the CO probably thinks this, only worse. You really need to spend more time with her in order to get approval.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2011-11-27 13:09:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)LARGE AGE GAPS, PRIOR MARRIAGES NEED NOT APPLY
Actually, CO's are well trained. That's exactly why in some consulates this is a big red flag... because in some consulates this is a big indicator for fraud, because most people don't want to marry an older person in general, add to that other cultural factors, etc. In other consulates, it's different factors. It's up to us to prove that our relationships are real.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-03-10 00:58:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)A Nightmare from Kyiv

I used the term "rehearsed". It was a figure of speech to describe our going over the facts of what might be asked and discussed. My main point in this statement was to indicate that she is and was totally and completely familiar with me, my background, work, past, present, family, everything and that nothing was left out. Marina is not a person who would have spoken like it was a rehearsed discussion. She was relaxed and was comfortable, but a bit puzzled at the brevity of the "interview". When she told me of the recent phone call, she indicated the woman was abrupt, terse and it was like an interrogation. I asked Marina how she answered and I asked her if she was shaken up or upset by the intial tone and questions. She told me she just answered the questions of the lady and did not let the person upset her or get her nervous. She indicated the phone call ended with the woman being at ease and seemingly satisfied. There was a much more pleasant tone at the end of the phone call coming from her. Marina just handled it all as any person would who knows the facts and speaks the truth. There is nothing to hide or fear.

Since you and Robert&Karen both have or do work for the Foreign Service and seem to light up with suspicion on the same things, let me point out that it is a sign on your parts of initial skepticism in your demeanor. Another thing about affidavits. If they don't mean "squat", why did my attorney who is Board Certified to practise Immigration Law, a member of high standing in AILA and frequently gives lectures and writes columns about Immigration Law, tell me to get these affidavits and have them notarized? I guess he thinks they were a good idea to include. I will tell him that they are viewed with little or no validity in these petitions the next time I see him.

What is more is that you are viewing the situation from the side of the Consular Officer. I understand that fact and what motivates you. You need to be aware of the way this all comes across to the average US Citizen or even a potential immigrant who is truthful and honest. It can be intimidating and scary and it can put you off balance because there is so much at stake from the outcome.

Consider this scenario: Your doctor calls you with the latest report from you last bloodwork. He/she says they need to see you right away and can you come right away to their office.
How does the doctor handle this situation which may be serious or may be routine? You have no idea what is going on but it has the potential to be bad and the outcome is serious one way or the other, good or bad.

And you further state that any documentation can be "faked somehow". If that is the case and I provided the documentation as required to the letter by the guidelines, what is the purpose of providing certified, original, translated, notarized, etc. documentation if it is viewed as probably faked? You are giving off some negative vibes and skepticism I addressed in one of my posts about US Government employees with discretionary authority. A pre-determined mental attitude of "this deal can't be good" from the beginning.

This situation is like most things in life, it involves "communication". The protocol of handling a petition in 221g does not involve communication with the parties involved between themselves. It is like being tried in a court and you are not allowed to be present, your information you provided as required is questioned as if it was all fraudulently prepared for fraudulent purposes. And the basic decision to approve or disapprove has already been made before it even goes to court. You were never given the chance to set things correctly.


Is your lawyer a CO, or ever been one? Then, yes, his opinion matters, but not so, and more importantly, he can be wrong.... I won't get started on "immigration lawyers" who end up further screwing up petitioners or slowing things down. In fact I don't understand why people hire lawyers for easy cases in easy consulates, but many feel a sense of security with a lawyer.

Affidavits help very little, since they are so, so easy to fake. Try it out yourself. Write a letter on word, print it, and trace your son's signature on it. Done. Getting it notarized is better, but it's still not huge. They help, but they are not primary evidence, and people should rely more so on other forms of evidence.

But the point is, your fiance is in AP, and there's a reason for that. They want to finish these cases as soon as possible, keep it moving, it's easier. They don't decide to keep it for no reason, and it might be a very stupid, small, minute reason, maybe not even your own fault, but something caused this. Good news is you WILL in all likelihood get approved, and this is just a small obstacle that sadly you have to wait it out. It'll pass, it sucks, but it will pass, and then you will bring her here, and get married, and start the second part of this process most people come to despise at some point. No amount of whining will quicken this, and instead you could talk to your fiance about how wonderful it'll be when she goes to the US, your wedding, your future, your family.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-03 07:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)A Nightmare from Kyiv

I used the term "rehearsed". It was a figure of speech to describe our going over the facts of what might be asked and discussed. My main point in this statement was to indicate that she is and was totally and completely familiar with me, my background, work, past, present, family, everything and that nothing was left out. Marina is not a person who would have spoken like it was a rehearsed discussion. She was relaxed and was comfortable, but a bit puzzled at the brevity of the "interview". When she told me of the recent phone call, she indicated the woman was abrupt, terse and it was like an interrogation. I asked Marina how she answered and I asked her if she was shaken up or upset by the intial tone and questions. She told me she just answered the questions of the lady and did not let the person upset her or get her nervous. She indicated the phone call ended with the woman being at ease and seemingly satisfied. There was a much more pleasant tone at the end of the phone call coming from her. Marina just handled it all as any person would who knows the facts and speaks the truth. There is nothing to hide or fear.

Since you and Robert&Karen both have or do work for the Foreign Service and seem to light up with suspicion on the same things, let me point out that it is a sign on your parts of initial skepticism in your demeanor. Another thing about affidavits. If they don't mean "squat", why did my attorney who is Board Certified to practise Immigration Law, a member of high standing in AILA and frequently gives lectures and writes columns about Immigration Law, tell me to get these affidavits and have them notarized? I guess he thinks they were a good idea to include. I will tell him that they are viewed with little or no validity in these petitions the next time I see him.

What is more is that you are viewing the situation from the side of the Consular Officer. I understand that fact and what motivates you. You need to be aware of the way this all comes across to the average US Citizen or even a potential immigrant who is truthful and honest. It can be intimidating and scary and it can put you off balance because there is so much at stake from the outcome.

Consider this scenario: Your doctor calls you with the latest report from you last bloodwork. He/she says they need to see you right away and can you come right away to their office.
How does the doctor handle this situation which may be serious or may be routine? You have no idea what is going on but it has the potential to be bad and the outcome is serious one way or the other, good or bad.

And you further state that any documentation can be "faked somehow". If that is the case and I provided the documentation as required to the letter by the guidelines, what is the purpose of providing certified, original, translated, notarized, etc. documentation if it is viewed as probably faked? You are giving off some negative vibes and skepticism I addressed in one of my posts about US Government employees with discretionary authority. A pre-determined mental attitude of "this deal can't be good" from the beginning.

This situation is like most things in life, it involves "communication". The protocol of handling a petition in 221g does not involve communication with the parties involved between themselves. It is like being tried in a court and you are not allowed to be present, your information you provided as required is questioned as if it was all fraudulently prepared for fraudulent purposes. And the basic decision to approve or disapprove has already been made before it even goes to court. You were never given the chance to set things correctly.


Is your lawyer a CO, or ever been one? Then, yes, his opinion matters, but not so, and more importantly, he can be wrong.... I won't get started on "immigration lawyers" who end up further screwing up petitioners or slowing things down. In fact I don't understand why people hire lawyers for easy cases in easy consulates, but many feel a sense of security with a lawyer.

Affidavits help very little, since they are so, so easy to fake. Try it out yourself. Write a letter on word, print it, and trace your son's signature on it. Done. Getting it notarized is better, but it's still not huge. They help, but they are not primary evidence, and people should rely more so on other forms of evidence.

But the point is, your fiance is in AP, and there's a reason for that. They want to finish these cases as soon as possible, keep it moving, it's easier. They don't decide to keep it for no reason, and it might be a very stupid, small, minute reason, maybe not even your own fault, but something caused this. Good news is you WILL in all likelihood get approved, and this is just a small obstacle that sadly you have to wait it out. It'll pass, it sucks, but it will pass, and then you will bring her here, and get married, and start the second part of this process most people come to despise at some point. No amount of whining will quicken this, and instead you could talk to your fiance about how wonderful it'll be when she goes to the US, your wedding, your future, your family.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-03 07:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)A Nightmare from Kyiv

I used the term "rehearsed". It was a figure of speech to describe our going over the facts of what might be asked and discussed. My main point in this statement was to indicate that she is and was totally and completely familiar with me, my background, work, past, present, family, everything and that nothing was left out. Marina is not a person who would have spoken like it was a rehearsed discussion. She was relaxed and was comfortable, but a bit puzzled at the brevity of the "interview". When she told me of the recent phone call, she indicated the woman was abrupt, terse and it was like an interrogation. I asked Marina how she answered and I asked her if she was shaken up or upset by the intial tone and questions. She told me she just answered the questions of the lady and did not let the person upset her or get her nervous. She indicated the phone call ended with the woman being at ease and seemingly satisfied. There was a much more pleasant tone at the end of the phone call coming from her. Marina just handled it all as any person would who knows the facts and speaks the truth. There is nothing to hide or fear.

Since you and Robert&Karen both have or do work for the Foreign Service and seem to light up with suspicion on the same things, let me point out that it is a sign on your parts of initial skepticism in your demeanor. Another thing about affidavits. If they don't mean "squat", why did my attorney who is Board Certified to practise Immigration Law, a member of high standing in AILA and frequently gives lectures and writes columns about Immigration Law, tell me to get these affidavits and have them notarized? I guess he thinks they were a good idea to include. I will tell him that they are viewed with little or no validity in these petitions the next time I see him.

What is more is that you are viewing the situation from the side of the Consular Officer. I understand that fact and what motivates you. You need to be aware of the way this all comes across to the average US Citizen or even a potential immigrant who is truthful and honest. It can be intimidating and scary and it can put you off balance because there is so much at stake from the outcome.

Consider this scenario: Your doctor calls you with the latest report from you last bloodwork. He/she says they need to see you right away and can you come right away to their office.
How does the doctor handle this situation which may be serious or may be routine? You have no idea what is going on but it has the potential to be bad and the outcome is serious one way or the other, good or bad.

And you further state that any documentation can be "faked somehow". If that is the case and I provided the documentation as required to the letter by the guidelines, what is the purpose of providing certified, original, translated, notarized, etc. documentation if it is viewed as probably faked? You are giving off some negative vibes and skepticism I addressed in one of my posts about US Government employees with discretionary authority. A pre-determined mental attitude of "this deal can't be good" from the beginning.

This situation is like most things in life, it involves "communication". The protocol of handling a petition in 221g does not involve communication with the parties involved between themselves. It is like being tried in a court and you are not allowed to be present, your information you provided as required is questioned as if it was all fraudulently prepared for fraudulent purposes. And the basic decision to approve or disapprove has already been made before it even goes to court. You were never given the chance to set things correctly.


Is your lawyer a CO, or ever been one? Then, yes, his opinion matters, but not so, and more importantly, he can be wrong.... I won't get started on "immigration lawyers" who end up further screwing up petitioners or slowing things down. In fact I don't understand why people hire lawyers for easy cases in easy consulates, but many feel a sense of security with a lawyer.

Affidavits help very little, since they are so, so easy to fake. Try it out yourself. Write a letter on word, print it, and trace your son's signature on it. Done. Getting it notarized is better, but it's still not huge. They help, but they are not primary evidence, and people should rely more so on other forms of evidence.

But the point is, your fiance is in AP, and there's a reason for that. They want to finish these cases as soon as possible, keep it moving, it's easier. They don't decide to keep it for no reason, and it might be a very stupid, small, minute reason, maybe not even your own fault, but something caused this. Good news is you WILL in all likelihood get approved, and this is just a small obstacle that sadly you have to wait it out. It'll pass, it sucks, but it will pass, and then you will bring her here, and get married, and start the second part of this process most people come to despise at some point. No amount of whining will quicken this, and instead you could talk to your fiance about how wonderful it'll be when she goes to the US, your wedding, your future, your family.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-03 07:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)A Nightmare from Kyiv

I don't find anything in my posts about "idiots". I am familiar with this type of government bureaucrat, the "career" type with powers over people in daily life or business.

They are known as "lifers". They are in it for life and they handle the job like the robots they were trained to be. Nothing outside of the box, follow procedure letter for letter, think in negative terms first before considering anything objectively, NEVER "think on your feet", make sure you preserve the status quo culture of the job and the department for your own future and security. Enjoy the benefits and power trip you have been given courtesy of the United States Government. Go home to your family and enjoy your personal life which is something you may have denied or maybe destroyed of another person because of your "job". Know that you get ahead in the government culture and system by not questioning anything to do with the job. Know and fully comprehend by finding fault, guilt, non-conformance to government policy or requirement (no matter how small or accidental) or problems with the real world people and their situations, you are a most valued government employee to be given further discretionary powers over the same private citizens in their lives. Your negativity is to be rewarded and you will never be held accountable for doing your job in this manner. You do not even have to show common respect and decency to the private citizen, you are immune from accountability to them.



That's not true, they are highly educated, and work very difficult to get in the Foreign Service. These are not TSA employees. You have no idea what you're talking about (or to who, apparently).

Some of us are on that track for that career or are in it already, and we didn't get here by being "robots" or being bitter. We got here because we want to represent the USA as best as we could, positively, and using our skills and knowledge towards that goal.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-02 13:17:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)A Nightmare from Kyiv

We met on four of my five trips to Ukraine from 2009 through 2011. The second trip in June, 2010 I met her as the second woman I was to meet and from that point forward we were together, I met no other women. The 3rd trip was made in November 2010. For the 4th, I returned to celebrate New Years and Ukraine Christmas in late December 2011. I took my 11 year old son. In May 2011 I made the 5th trip to Ukraine and it was the 4th trip to be with Marina and her family. This was right after filing the K1 Petition in April 2011. Each time I spent about two weeks or more in Ukraine. She has never been outside of Ukraine in her lifetime.

As I told my attorney the other day, if the people at the Consulate have questions about our relationship, all they need to do is look at the package with the documentation. It is in-escapable and irrefutable of a bona fide and genuine relationship. Probably even more evident than at least half of the other petitioners not only in physical proof but by face to face contact time. There are even signed affidavits from my 27 year old daughter and my 11 year old son about their knowledge and affirmation of the relationship and our intent to marry in the USA. Additionally not many men take one of their children to meet their significant other in Ukraine BEFORE they file a K1 Petition as I did.


Affidavits don't mean squat... anyone can make them. Most evidence can be faked somehow.

I agree that if she memorized what to say, it will sound suspicious. Did she take the interview in english or in her native language? The memorization bit will be all the more obvious if she took it in English.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-02 12:28:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)A Nightmare from Kyiv
Don't think CO's are idiots. They are not, and they go through hell to get their jobs. Don't compare them to TSA employees because the TSA employs mainly mediocre people, to be a CO you have to pass through horrible difficult hoops to MAYBE get hired.

Something must be up for it to be put in AP in such an easy embassy. Time to go through every single little thing that could've slipped through.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-02-02 06:15:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)221g Moscow
Call the consulate like NOW or Monday at least

Moscow was never easy embassy, if you never had to deal with except for your own easy case, stay away from this sentence. They never had any information about administrative processing on the site. Few days ago they changed rules and instead of not giving permit for someone to visit interview together now asking to better get petitioners for interview. They almost never answer emails. Administrative processing is a very common thing in Moscow embassy.


They've answered my emails very quickly and well. It's not that difficult, but at least they DID ask me to come to the interview also (different visa though).
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-04 14:24:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Unique situation - please help!
Will it be so easy to live in Canada for you and him?
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-28 13:18:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Speechless!
You need a better lawyer then.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-08 17:50:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Need suggestions for NYC lawyers familiar w/ AP and filing a Writ of Mandamus
I've never heard of anyone using a writ of mandamus if they've been waiting less than 2 years. Just my 2 cents.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-25 16:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)2nd interview and husband still denied spousal visa
I think this might have been a Stokes interview.

Honestly in a case like this I'd look into moving there and after a while applying again.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-07-06 08:06:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Older spouse- denied without US spouse interviews

Perhaps. But the real red flag I see from the initial OP's post is the fact that the CO lied about having interviewed them both separately
and that never happened. So...the CO lied.
That is a very serious matter and I hope the CO will be called on it. They are playing a game. They will lose.

It would not be the first CO on a power trip.
There was one who took bribes, lied, tried to coerce females into sexual favors and was fired.

I have no patience for ####### like that.


I know this might be absurd, but maybe the CO grabbed someone else's file? This situation sounds very strange.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-07-23 13:57:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Older spouse- denied without US spouse interviews

They didn't look at your evidence and lied to you. Simple as that.Happens in Lagos all the time. You have a strong rebuttal if given the chance. You will be approved at one point, even if you may have to refile. Hang in there. No one here can tell you they can't see how it ever would have been approved. That is a ridiculous ASSumption. They clearly did not take his evidence and therefore did not want to see it because their mind was made up.


I think he meant the OP had enough red flags for any high fraud consulate to come to a rash decision, not that they don't have a genuine relationship.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-07-23 03:11:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Older spouse- denied without US spouse interviews
Look this sucks. But when dealing with US immigration, I think the best thing you can do is sit down and evaluate your red flags objectively BEFORE filing. A much older woman with kids meets some guy from a high fraud countr online. They get married after one meeting. This all looks very suspicious and you should've travelled there more often after marriage.

Whats done is done, and the CO was unfair in not letting your husband present any evidence. I would get a good attorney (even if it's expensive) and follow Darnell's advice. If this fails I'd consider moving there, to a third country, or something
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-07-02 04:24:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)I 601 WAIVER FOR MISREPRESENTATION
You don't get it, it already IS a big problem. A waiver isn't something you should do on your own or take lightly... you have to figure out how to prove hardship if he's not with you, why you can't go there instead. A lawyer usually is the only way to do this effectively.

The truth is your husband probably knows. The CO is supposed to tell him. Any chance he forgot, was so nervous he didn't hear it?
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-06-17 00:54:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Applying for US Visa with criminal record in Jamaica
Start planning to move there. There's almost no chance of him ever getting a visa. And go to immigrate2us.net, they're much better at difficult cases, and yours is very difficult.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-09-30 19:06:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Pakistan 221(g) for K1
AP is almost a guarantee with visa applicants who are males from Middle Eastern or North African descent. It can last anywhere from a few weeks to a year. No one really knows exactly what happens with each AP, but it can be background checks usually.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-09-13 20:13:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Fiance visa denied

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This needs to be pinned somewhere on this site.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-12-07 17:12:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Visa Waiver Program Deportation Ban
Wait, isn't denial to AOS when the person came on the VWP such that you can't appeal?
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-12-29 19:12:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Easy US embassy in Moscow

Second interview and second AP without papers asked and without any update again. No crimes from both sides, no marriages, no overstay visa's. Looking for spies, I guess.:-)


Has it been solved already? What years?
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-12 07:02:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Easy US embassy in Moscow

Everyone seems to forget that the VOs may well be less inclined to be overly generous because of the fraud perpetrated against the embassy over the years...do any of you honestly believe that every Russian applicant is bona fide, just because some high priced, self appointed attorney says so? Attorneys whine whenever VOs don't buy what they're selling...and thousands of bogus applicants from Russia have only made it tougher for the honest ones...it is not the fault of the VOs as a group...


I actually understand the reasons behind it and that's why, while I was disappointed, I kinda shrugged it off and said "It's normal", and when I go back to it, the interview wasn't as bad, he asked things I would've asked if I'd been him. It's their job. Heck I want to be a consular officer one day so I should take all of this as a preview. Of course having a job where people lie to you every single day to scam your country will make you more cynical and suspicious of others. I'm just really curious as to why the OP is so hellbent on getting everyone to despise this consulate, because in general I've heard they're not bad, and even with my difficult interview, they've been very polite to me, answer my questions quickly, and have been understanding.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-11 13:52:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Easy US embassy in Moscow

Amy, I'm sorry that you got your a very bad experience in Moscow embassy, this is your topic, right?
http://www.visajourn...86#entry5349586
Your words "Horrible interview"?
And you still keep pleasant memories after you were grilled there? That was easiest DCF process, by the way. And your man was not alone there, with you. You cann't imagine how they talk without US citizen in same case.
Your posts here are opposite your own experience, something is wrong.


It was a real bad interview, but I had a few things that made me a not so easy DCF case. I had a previous I-129F petition. I haven't known my fiance for that long, and lived with him two days after I met, and I also married him very recently, so I would be grilled anyway. Also, because of language, he said some words wrong and the CO misunderstood him, but we sent them the documents required, and I called the embassy and they said they've already made their decision and I'll get the letter next week. I think it'll be approved because I've very rarely heard of I-130's being denied unless it's exceptional circumstances, and the wording the guy used was that it was a final decision and not an RFE/NOID letter.

I'm not disagreeing with you that it was a very horrible embassy. And given some things I've seen in the RUB forums over now requiring the petitioner over here for K1 visas, I think they're getting more difficult. But one thing's non-immigrant visas and immigrant visas. I've never heard of a country where it's easy to get a tourist visa that isn't in the VWP. And given the amount of "Russian bride" scammers, I'd expect them to be weird about K-1s where the people haven't had much in person contact or worse there is a language barrier. And that mandamus thing you cite is from 2005, yet the blog says these changes have been happening since 2009. Again, it's a horrible case, but it seems to be an exception and not a rule. Moscow still isn't Lagos or some Middle Eastern consulate where so many applicants get AP.

If you're able to provide details of what happened to you/your family member, it'd be helpful. You can't hate this consulate without reason and I'm very curious to know. Given my experience I'm disappointed in it too but not hate it as much as you seem to.
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-11 10:31:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Easy US embassy in Moscow
Tell us why you seem to have such a huge problem with the Moscow embassy? You list your country as Romania, so, since you want to convince us it's a horrible embassy, share with us why. Because that post is for tourists visas. I'd like to see stories about immigrant visas.

Also, I've NEVER heard of anyone saying that Moscow is easy for tourist visas. It's always been easy for K1's and immigrant visas, according to folks.

Edited by AmyWrites, 10 May 2012 - 01:31 PM.

AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-10 13:22:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Easy US embassy in Moscow
I call BS on some of this. My SO got a tourist visa, and was given the option to extend it to two years, but he chose not to since we both assumed he'd have a spousal visa to the US by then and thus no need for a tourist visa. The interview for him was real easy; he took loads of evidence... and they only asked for a letter from his employer and his passport. That was it.

However, I would like to know what happened to the supposed easy-breezy DCF interviews in Moscow? Because mine was very... I came home and started bawling.


Other than that, it's all been good. Emails get answered quickly, and when I call the USCIS they respond with great info. I think this blog is a lot of... paranoia. Hell even their "about" page has nothing on it. Don't see why you call them "famous".
AmyWritesFemaleRussia2012-05-10 10:38:00