Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Why K-3s take longer than K-1s?	QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Jun 24 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 24 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (symbiosis @ Jun 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...? Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS? I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy. Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file. I disagree with this statement, to marry someone and know that you will be leaving them to go back home is the hardest thing any husband or wife has to do. Now anyone can get married in any county including the USA without much hassle, but to get married and know you are not going to be together for a period of time, does take a strong person to get thru it. You are 100% right about that. its very hard to prepare yourself for that, especially when all ur thinking about is ur wedding and ur spouse..... Be Bless Roxcie	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-06-24 21:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Why K-3s take longer than K-1s?	QUOTE (ronjie @ Jun 24 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 24 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (symbiosis @ Jun 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...? Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS? I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy. Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file. to be honest, marrying someone in a forien country was anything but easy!!! the 10 business day wait time, round trip flight to the embassey for legal papers, overnight stay in manila,(affidavit in lieu of certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage for american citizens ). then there's the paper work, paper work, paper work,...5 or 6 visits to the church, counseling at the civil registra, ( mandatory ) and the church, etc,...etc.. yea, I thought it was going to be easy too,.. boy did I get a surprise, and oh yea ,.. the 21 day visa barely covers it,. make sure u don't have holidays or ur wait time will be longer !!! so in my opinion, if u travel to another country to get married, you are most likely sincere, but if u contract your marriage locally in your country, that could be another story.. all depends on the situation,..speaking for myself..VERY SINCERE Ohh, I forgot a few things, like leaving work and finding a sitter, ( a firend of 28 years volunteered or It would not have been possible) for my 7 year old son , power of attorney for care of my son. my closest relatives are 1,000 miles away. actually, I think getting my pilots license was easier..	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-06-24 18:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Why K-3s take longer than K-1s?	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jun 24 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (symbiosis @ Jun 24 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...? Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS? I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy. Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file. to be honest, marrying someone in a forien country was anything but easy!!! the 10 business day wait time, round trip flight to the embassey for legal papers, overnight stay in manila,(affidavit in lieu of certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage for american citizens ). then there's the paper work, paper work, paper work,...5 or 6 visits to the church, counseling at the civil registra, ( mandatory ) and the church, etc,...etc.. yea, I thought it was going to be easy too,.. boy did I get a surprise, and oh yea ,.. the 21 day visa barely covers it,. make sure u don't have holidays or ur wait time will be longer !!! so in my opinion, if u travel to another country to get married, you are most likely sincere, but if u contract your marriage locally in your country, that could be another story.. all depends on the situation,..speaking for myself..VERY SINCERE	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-06-24 17:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Got one thumb cut before the interview	QUOTE (Mini1118 @ Jul 1 2008, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I got one thumb cut before the interview. Is it a big problem? It seems that they need to scan 10 fingers. I'm quite worried about that. no kidding,...use crazy glue.. it should work just fine...good luck	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-01 16:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Both approved 129F and I30, Wife is 37 Weeks pregnant	QUOTE (Jason1027 @ Jul 2 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, I am a new member here, but I have been reading this Forum to help me with this Visa Journey for my Wife:) We have just been approved for our I29f and I30 on June 29, 2008 at VSC. I am an American Citizen. My Wife who is currently in the Philippines is 37 weeks Pregnant. Our son will be born in the next couple of weeks:) My question is what is the process for my son to get here as soon as possible? With no further delays... I know that we can report "Report of Birth of a Child" (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwha003.html#Report) ;Form DS-2029 in the US embassy in the Philippines but how long will that take to process? Will my son be a natural born US Citzen? If not, What kind of Visa will they give to my son to enter the USA? I also know that our soon to be born son can be added as a Derivative to the K3 Visa. Derivative- Link (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3236.html), Link - Life Changes that occur while you are waiting for your petition (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3236.html) We are interested in going with the K3 Visa route because we are trying not to have any more delays. If my son gets added as a derivative to the K3, I am assuming my son will get a K4 visa than. Do we have a choice on whether Reporting Birth of a Child procedures or just adding my son as a derivative? I am just trying to get my Wife and soon to be born son here as soon as possible. The estimate time for getting her interview is about 3 months. I am just hoping with our soon to be born son that his papers will not delay us much longer. We also just realized she will need to get a POLICE CERTIFICATE from the Japan embassy because of her being in Japan for more than 6 months while getting her Masters Degree in Japan. The process can take 2 to 3 Months:( This report is needed for her Interview. Any advice is really appreciated...Thanks for your time.. congrats!!!!! please post a timeline as it also helps other people who are waiting for their visa's..thanx's	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-02 12:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Got CFO seminar today	could u kindly put my wife in ur luggage and bring her here with you?... I miss her soooo much!!!! congrat's and best wishes to you both..Ron & Jojie	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-03 18:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	TOUCHED!!! TODAY! VSC! CAN IT BE?!?!?	QUOTE (jonbless @ Jul 7 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Both of my petitions were touched today (July 7). I'm trying to not get excited but I have to admit that I am. Hopefully some good news by the end of the week!! Crossing my fingers. Jon Bless I'm a little new here so maybe i missed something..reading ur timeline, u r way past due. what happened? was there a complication somewhere?if I compare my timeline to yours, it will depress me.. but I do wish you all the luck, fingers crossed	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-07 10:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 visa question	I think you should fill in your timeline and you will get alot more responses, just put the info that you already know about your timeline. your next question might be how long does something take. and if the timelines aren't filled in it wouldn't be possible to predict... I believe all they need for the I129F is the reciept num	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-08 16:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	USCIS New dates posted	try waiting 5 days and looking at july 15th..but ur probrably right anyway.......	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-15 08:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approved??????	congrats...u got it !!!!!!! oh-yea	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-15 08:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Approval finally after 375 days!	congrats, as long as we have a breath in our body, we have hope	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-15 19:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I just Got the NOA2 which is the approvel Nocite	CONGRATS AND THANKS FOR SHARING..............	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-17 17:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VERMONT I-130 Processing Date UPDATE!	QUOTE (khaleda @ Jul 17 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Update as in New Processing date (July 15, 2008)... Good luck in ur journey as well. i know what u mean, and its not you who i slander. its the uscis, they can update and put any info they want on their site. but its not acurate info. its just there to make people feel better. its obvious there is no organized system that they follow. just listen to everyone complain about newer petitions being processed before theirs.... like I said, updates don't mean squat !!!	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-18 13:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VERMONT I-130 Processing Date UPDATE!	Updates don't mean squat !! good luck with your journey.	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-17 17:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VERMONT I-130 Processing Date UPDATE!	USCIS was sept 3, now they back tracked to july 30,.. can u believe these A---HOLES?	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-17 17:28:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 K-3 approved whats the next step?	QUOTE (pandazilla @ Jul 24 2008, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I-130 K-3 approved whats the next step? congrats, TIMELINES PLEASE !!!!!!!! was your petition filed as an expedite?	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-24 11:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What's happening at Vermont?	VSC SUCK'S its that simple !!!!!	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-13 11:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	after k3 interview USEM required additional papers	QUOTE (reece @ Jul 29 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i received my visa today!!! dont call the embassy call center. they are not updated.just let your husband call the manila embassy, and they will talk to him. congratulations, you will be together before you know it !!!!!	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-29 07:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	the medical fee includes the cost of the vaccination	QUOTE (LizScott @ Jul 25 2008, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Youre funny Daisy! You'll be fine... I'm also not a big fan of needles. My daughter will be undergoing the medical too and I need to pretend I'm not afraid! Hahahaha ****************** Same with me also, me and my son have previously undergone some vaccinations also...needleeeeeeeee....grrrrrrrrrr...huhuhu	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-29 21:07:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Sveral touchs and no change on the status ...????	i am very pissed off that k1 visa's are approved before the marriage visa's,... so when I read your post I have a great apreciation for your frustration. I truly wish you the best and I'm sure all the touch's only mean good things. may daddy, mommy and son be reunited very soon !!!	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-28 19:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VSC is really moving!	thats about the ratio of K1'S to K3'S,... but what burns me is the k1's that are filed way after the k3's and are getting approved first. thats the part that sucks the most	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-31 11:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is the deal with K-3 at VSC?	QUOTE (sference @ Jul 28 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ronjie @ Jul 28 2008, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SO THE "LIFE ACT" MEANS WHAT? Anybody out there considering getting married and going for a K-3, forget it. Go for the K-1. I know K-1 folks are gonna say they can't travel without Advance Parole, and you only have 90days to get married etc. I would gladly give up the multiple entry and deal with Advance Parole to be with my wife right now. tell me !! does it feel like our ship sunk and we are left floating in the middle of the ocean in a dingy with very little hope for a rescue?..IT DOES TO ME !!	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-28 19:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is the deal with K-3 at VSC?	QUOTE (DianaP @ Jul 28 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From what I heard from the USCIS director s office the K1 ( fiance visa) is a much simpler process that does not require much processing neither a real profound assurance of the bonafide of the relationship and internal investigation of each party... While K3 requires proof of bonafide marriage and it is a much more extensive processing since they will come and stay, they have now decided to try to process both I-120F (K3) and I-130 togethers, and hold the K3 s there are solely pending on the I-129F until the I-130 is adjuticated or ready to be adjuticated... It does not make much logical sense to me... but I have heard this explanation from my senator, to USCIS customer officer assistance and also from the USCIS director s office... Good luck to all of us waiting on VSC snale pace... Its my understanding the K1 visa applicants plan on staying also..and they may or may not get married. what's simple about that? K3 applicants have already proved their intentions, and the whole idea of the K3 VISA is to unite families that would normally have to wait long period's of time for the I130.. so that makes sense how???	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-28 19:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is the deal with K-3 at VSC?	SO THE "LIFE ACT" MEANS WHAT?	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-28 19:26:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VSC filers, listen up...	are the h1b's the visa's that can be expedited for a $1000.00 bucks extra. and they can't get away with charging us the $1000.00 for a k1/k3, coz we are entitled to it. so charging us would be extortion. charging corporations the bucks is just another part of doing business. if you were the govt. what visa would you work on? Edited by ronjie, 16 July 2008 - 09:28 PM.	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-16 21:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VSC filers, listen up...	QUOTE (Michael 007 @ Jul 16 2008, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello everyone. I am a long time lurker on this site. I know how much we have all been through thanks to the wonderful USCIS, especially for those at VSC. I have been on the verge of insanity for the last 5 months wondering when I will ever get that golden NOA2. Actually it was the beginning of this very week when I hit rock bottom and thought seriously about giving it all up and starting over but then 3 very important things happened... 1) A mentor at work made a very poignant reminder to me that all things happen in life for a reason and that God never fails to overcome anything (I really needed to hear that, somehow my co-worker just came out of the blue and said it) 2) If you are like me, I have begun to notice a small trickle of NOA2s being posted to this site. So far I've noticed a couple of Jan/Feb approvals. 3) Most importantly, I found out some very big news that I do not think most VJers are aware of regarding the VSC. I work for a major American manufacturing corporation and like many of my fellow freshmen co-workers, we all started our jobs after getting MBAs this spring. It was by chance today at lunch I started mentioning all the drama I was having with the USCIS regarding getting wife and 2 week old daughter home. Needless to say, my co-workers were very understanding and sympathetic to my plot giving the fact they are foreign nationals trying to stay here and work after business school. It was then that one guy piped up and began telling me how the USCIS was putting him through the wringer regarding his H1B visa. I have to admit for someone who has spent many sleepless nights over the last 3 months studying immigration law and the USCIS, I was painfully unaware of how the H1B works. Now here is an eye-opener for everyone... If I recalled correctly, someone posted on this site within the last few weeks stating that they spoke to a Congressman regarding the USCIS's slow processing. He stated that the VSC was allocating resources to process other visas, I-130s taking the back-burner of course! Well, what my co-worker told me today blew my mind. We all know that the VSC has been at a virtual stand-still since April. Well, April 1 is when the USCIS begins to process H1Bs (I am not sure, but I think the VSC is the only service center that processes these visas). Out of the hundreds of thousands of international students in the American university system every year, only 60,000 H1Bs are available for post-grad employment authorization. Now here is how this touches us. According to my co-worker, regardless of whether or not your H1B petition was filed on time, come July 31, the USCIS puts all H1Bs aside and will not process nor even look at a single H1B until next April. According to my calendar, it is July 15, only 16 more days for H1Bs to be processed. I am taking a guess here, but I would imagine that the H1Bs have been taking up over 80% of the officers at the VSC and come Aug 1, I suspect to see a massive realignment of work priorities and with a little luck, those I-130s/K3s will start getting pushed on out the door. Just my two cents. I a pray for each and everyone of us every day. are the h1b's the visa's that can be expedited for a $1000.00 bucks extra. and they can't get away with charging us the $1000.00 for a k1/k3, coz we are entitled to it. so charging us would be extortion. charging corporations the bucks is just another part of doing business. if you were the govt. what visa would you work on?	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-16 21:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	VSC filers, listen up...	I thought the N-400 was the culprit. but to me it doesn't matter what it is, as long as they start producing. thanks for letting us see the glass half full ....... Edited by ronjie, 16 July 2008 - 08:48 PM.	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-07-16 20:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Finally we're approved!!!	congratulations	ronjie	Male	Philippines	2008-08-03 18:16:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Planning my 3rd trip to Russia since January	... Is it too hard to get multiple visit tourist visas now? I know that it has saved me a bunch of hassle and money traveling to Ukraine. Of course, Ukraine is not Russia. ... Correct me if I'm wrong but US Passport is all that's needed to enter Ukraine now. No Visa required. Or should I say no pre-entry visa required. I guess the stamp in your passport becomes your visa. Edited by dmhweb, 08 August 2007 - 01:05 PM.	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-08-08 13:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	WOW! City... You sound depressed. Life is what you make of it. At least here in the USA almost anyone can have the opportunity to succeed (or fail). Here it's more of a choice than in some other countries. Succeed in what? Fail in what? It's the deepest philosophical question: what is happiness? I have a successful challenging career all lined up in front of me, I live in a great place, have a super sweet new ride, I am also socially successful and if you read my posts discussing some issues of beauty, you'd also know that I am considerably physically attractive (I posted under "noone" then) and relatively healthy. I have a husband that loves me and I love him dearly. Well, guess what? LIFE STILL SUCKS! I don't want to bore you with a clinical definition of depression, but I hope you'd take my word for it - I am not depressed. It's just a stone cold fact - life is a misery by definition. And optimistic Americans try to cover it with glossy smiles on their family pictures. And pessimistic Russians try to cover it up with grimaces? Not really sure what you are trying to say. It's all relative... Happiness is in the mind of the beholder (so to speak). Sounds like you have some strong opinions and you're entitled to them and thanks to the forefathers of this fine land you are even free to express them as distasteful as they may be to others. Cheer up, It'll be ok.	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-07-25 00:17:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	Look, people, there is no paradise on Earth! It sucks here as much as it sucks there, you either can handle it and move on or not and than, go back home to your mommy and daddy! It is prevailing in the American attitude to life though to expect the absolute happiness from the reality and do anything possible to get it without losing hope that it can be done. That's childish. Life is horrible by definition, people are born into misery and die in misery, the trick is to find a moment or a person that's good and hold on to it. What do you expect being an immigrant? You are homeless per se, not already belonging "there" and not yet (and never) belonging here. You knew what you were getting into. You make a sacrifice to be with a person you love, so be it! It won't get better ever, just because of the way feelings work, so simply remember why you did it at the first place, Jewel! WOW! City... You sound depressed. Life is what you make of it. At least here in the USA almost anyone can have the opportunity to succeed (or fail). Here it's more of a choice than in some other countries.	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-07-24 22:38:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	buisness visa	I got a business visa online so I could stay with Elina for more than a month, I have never registered a business visa, can any one help out with the info?, I will be traveling to different cities, but I know there are all the new visa registration rules, can i simply go to the post in her home town where she owns a flat and get the visa registered for a fee? or, because its a "business" visa do I have to go to the office of the company that is listed on the "invitation"? I used a business visa last year (prior to the visa reg. change) and needed a letter from the company that invited me in order to register. The city I was in has many high tech areas (aerospace industry) & still sort of a closed city I guess so maybe more scrutiny on my registration? I really don't know. Anyway, now that the registration process has changed, it's not you that needs to register but your host/hotel that is now responsible for the registration. So your girl will need to take your passport & migration card to the local police or post office and register you using her internal passport. Looks like some good info here. I also put a link to the new forms on my RU Page. Cheers!	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-07-31 21:44:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	I-134 question	QUOTE (russ @ Sep 5 2007, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (slim @ Sep 5 2007, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (bruc @ Sep 5 2007, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Prenup: Yesterday I was in a trout stream with a lawyer Is that like being up $#!T creek without a paddle? Reminds me of the old joke about the lawyer and the catfish. LOL... Yeah, and the latter is a fish!	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-09-06 07:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	I-134 question	I don't understand why there are so many questions regarding the evidence needed... Just follow the instructions included with the I-134... If you want to bolster your case then include more evidence. Cheers!	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-07-17 00:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Cultural Differences	... its better to leave all bacterias collected outside near the door:)))lol ... This always cracks me up... There is much more "bacteria" on ones sweaty smelly feet than on the bottom of your shoes! This is really just a hold over from when you would come into a dwelling after walking around in soil/mud/slush etc. and not wanting to track same about the dwelling. In many urban areas this has no basis any longer except in the winter snow/slush and then I'd say most people do remove boots or whatever before walking about inside. I'd say it's still practiced more in Russia because there's more soil in & around the streets (at least that's been my experience). Cheers!	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-08-11 13:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Cultural Differences	Let's go (back) to money for a bit. My (Russian) wife, who is still in Russia, worries that I will turn out to be "greedy". This word means something rather different in Russian than in English and I don't quite get it. I've been pretty generous with her, and she can acknowledge this, but also can with justification point to a couple instances where generosity wasn't perfect and worries that these hint at a true tendency that will become manifest later, when she is here and more dependent on me. Then, on the other side of the coin, she tells me that she it is very difficult for her to ask for money or for specific things, because it feels humiliating for her. ("Would you like to have to ask for money from your mother", she asks? She doesn't seem to get my understanding that in a normal marriage, "yours" and "mine" quickly fades away to "ours". So, it looks like I'm going to have a real puzzle set in front of me, as we get used to living with each other in the USA. So, what is this Russian conception of "greedy"? I hear it from other Russians, and have heard that American are considered to be a particularly greedy people. All this puzzles me -- so, please, let's have comments, especially from the Russian side of this string. I think some of this "greed" is based on "have" and "have not". In the the West we "have" and our culture is more focused on immediate gratification. We are so used to "having" that we really don't know what it's like to "have not". I think, to a lot of Russian's this "having" is equal to "greed" but to us it's simply every day life (we don't see it as greed).	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-06-28 10:17:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Cultural Differences	"Not everything shiny is gold" - old Russian wisdom, you may remind her of it - ?? ??? ?? ??????, ??? ???????! This is more Shakespeare... "All that glisters is not gold." from "The Merchant of Venice", (Act ii. Sc. 7.) 1596 Shakespeare made it popular but it looks to be much older: The 12th century French theologian Alain de l'Isle wrote "Do not hold everything gold that shines like gold". Cheers	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-06-19 22:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Translations for documents	You would think that the embassy would get tired of answering emails and phone calls about all this and just change their website to make it clearer. Efficiency is not part of the government plan. What is clear to one person might still be confusing to another. And of course some people read but don't understand, and others still just don't read. So maybe it will reduce the volume of calls but not eliminate the need for the person who answers. Plus for those who call the embassy makes a buck on that too. yep I called them twice and I think it costs me about $5 each time. Nah... never call them unless it's absolutely necessary and even then you won't get to talk to anyone with answers and they will just pass your question on. Most of your questions can be answered buy DOS in Washington using the Visa info line 202-663-1225.	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-08-04 21:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	AOS Interview Complete	QUOTE (Sid and Nancy @ Sep 17 2007, 08:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think that the people who run my country now are capable of completely changing their old Soviet ways. It can only happen when the new generation of people who don't remeber anything about the Soviet Union come into power. As someone wise once said, "Forget the past and you'll be doomed to repeat it"	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-09-20 12:27:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	What Are Your Experiences With Language Issues	Russ - I did look at the Princeton course, which is to say I have located it, but I'm still working on code to download everything so I don't have to save each file individually. Thanks again! ... Thanks again, everyone! Try Backstreet Browser... http://www.spadixbd.com/backstreet/ It is a free, powerful offline browser. A high-speed, multi-threading website download and viewing program. By making multiple simultaneous server requests, BackStreet Browser can quickly download entire website or part of a site including HTML, graphics, Java Applets, sound and other user definable files, and saves all the files in your hard drive, either in their native format, or as a compressed ZIP file and view offline. Cheers!	dmhweb	Male	Russia	2007-07-29 12:40:00