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Russia, Ukraine and BelarusWhat 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!

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dmhwebMaleRussia2007-07-29 12:40:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTourist Visa from Russia to US
QUOTE (mjoy61 @ Nov 7 2007, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been chatting with Masha for many weeks and we both would like her to visit me in the US. She has found the one and only agency in her town and asked for info and pricing on getting a tourist visa. They gave her a quote for helping her with the US Embassy in Moscow and getting plane tickets. It seemed quite expensive. She does not own property or a business that would give her a reason to return to Russia. She does not have children or dependents. Not much to reassure the embassy that she would return to Russia.

Can anyone recommend an agency that has reasonable fees and a good success rate in these situations?


QUOTE (mjoy61 @ Nov 8 2007, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not much positive information regarding agencies. There must be some reputable travel agencies in Russia that can give sound advice to Russians wishing to obtain a tourist visa to USA. I didn't see anyone so far identifying yourselves as Russian travel agents or consular officials. Debating each other about a trip to Russia that I am not planning on taking is not helping me much.

Is there anyone on this forum with positive first hand experience at obtaining a tourist visa to USA? Is there anyone who can give me concrete information on the income, property holding and familial obligation minimums required for getting a visa? Can anyone refer me to a reputable travel agency in Russia that can assist in obtaining a visa without ripping off me or anyone else involved?


Welcome to VJ!

I'm sure no one here wants to rain on your parade but what you are suggesting is just not possible for the majority of Russians, let alone an unattached Russian woman. No offense but the first thought I had after reading your post was "scam". It seems you have the impression that a travel agency could help obtain a tourist visa to enter the USA? This I'm afraid is not possible.

There is no simple formula for obtaining a tourist visa from the US Embassy. If the CO (Consular Officer) feels that the applicant has significant ties to Russia then they may grant you such a visa. Sorry, but from what you have described, she doesn't stand a chance (with or without you paying some agency).

If it makes you feel good, then by all means send her money but don't think that it would help her obtain a tourist visa.

Good luck!
dmhwebMaleRussia2007-11-09 01:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTourist Visa from Russia to US
Just kidding... But, seriously

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Is there anyone on this forum with positive first hand experience at obtaining a tourist visa to USA for a Russian citizen?

Don't know

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Is there anyone who can give me concrete information on the income, property holding and familial obligation minimums required for getting a visa?

No, this is left to the CO's judgement.

QUOTE
Can anyone refer me to a reputable travel agency in Russia that can assist in obtaining a visa without ripping off me or anyone else involved?

Not likely, an agency would have no impact on CO's decision.

QUOTE
... would like to make arrangements for her to visit me in USA.

Realistically, not possible (based on what you've mentioned) but what the heck, you only live once, go for it and then come back and tell us how it went!

Cheers!
dmhwebMaleRussia2007-11-15 22:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusTourist Visa from Russia to US
QUOTE
Benjamin Franklin:
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.


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dmhwebMaleRussia2007-11-15 22:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMarriage in Siberia. Anger and frustration in Moscow.
QUOTE (seanconneryii @ Nov 17 2007, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... some jackass rookie window clerk said he would not accept it. He refused my request to speak with his superior. He refused to give me his name. He refused to put the reasons for not accepting my petition in writing. He insulted me and was rude and dismissive. I felt like I was talking to a prison guard, not a civil servant. ...

Unfortunately, sounds like typical Russian Customer service... Any idea if the person you were speaking to was a USC? They employ a lot of Russians at the embassy. Did you try going to the USC service section?
dmhwebMaleRussia2007-11-18 09:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAlmost free tickets - what is current visa registration scam?
QUOTE (akdiver @ Feb 19 2008, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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Second, and this is where my question is, my understanding is that the whole visa registration thing has changed quite a bit since the last time I was there. Can anyone point out what the current procedure is? I should point out that we do NOT plan to stay at a hotel in Moscow or anywhere else. We'll fy into Moscow, goof off a bit until it's time for the flight to Kazan, and then stay with a friend there for a couple of days before going to Bavly. Once there, we will stay with her parents. My understanding is that we can register the visa through the OVIR or whatever there - but I've heard that in these small towns, the people involved in this kind of thing are generally clueless. Bavly is a small town and I expect to encounter cluelessness. So - does anyone actually [b]know[b] what today's skinny is on this topic? Not looking for speculation - I can do that on my own. I'm hoping to hear from a recent traveler who has done something similar (i.e. not stayed in a hotel, but used a tourist, rather than visitor/homestay visa).

Thanks!
AKDiver

AK,

I posted briefly on this last year, Thread

The following seems to be a first hand, clear & detailed description of the new registration process. As the person notes below you no longer deal with OVIR. It is now UFMS & the Post Office or local Police and it's the landlord or the inviting party that is responsible for the registration.

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TK wrote:
I am Russian, my husband is British. We just came back from Moscow and St. Petersburgh (June-July 2007). He had a visa done by one of the travel agencies, and I registered him under my own passport in Moscow. It was rather easy, though slightly time-consuming. This is what I remember about the procedure.

Preparation
1) 2 registration forms – here http://www.fmsmoscow...grac_uchetu.doc
I recommend to have at least 4-6 blank copies with you just in case, or 2 filled in copies and 2-4 blank. (They did not have blank registration forms at the postoffice.) Have white-out (aka Tippex) with you just in case (though miraculously they did have one at the postoffice). This is because you cannot make any corrections on the form, the postoffice clerk will reject any forms with cross-outs etc. (leave the unused ones with the post worker, help the “needy”)
2) 2 photocopies of foreigner’s passport
3) 2 photocopies of host’s passport
4) 2 photocopies of foreigner’s migration form (the one that you get when you get the visa)
5) host’s original passport (you do not need the original foreigner’s passport) – but have to show host’s at the postoffice.
6) In addition to the address where foreigner will be registered, do also get the name of the administrative area where the address belongs to. That is, if you are in Moscow, which “administrativnyi okrug” (Zapadnyi, etc.), which raion (Mosfilmovskii, etc.). Try to find out the address of the corresponding “Upravlenie Federal’noi Migragratsionnoi Sluzhby”, or UFMS. Again, such address has to be for the subarea, not just the big “okrug”.
7) Have a large envelope just in case – or you can buy an envelope on the post office.

You can register at the local UFMS office (which might be a hassle), or at the post office which is assigned to the address at which the foreigner will be registered. Alternatively I suggest to go to the central post office of your area. If you are in Moscow, I recommend one of the 3 central post offices:
Central Telegraph (Tsentralnyy Telegraf), Tverskaya ul., 7 (M. Okhotnyy Ryad), Daily 8-22
Main Post Office (Glavpochtamt) Myasnitskaya ul., 26/2 (M. Chistye Prudy), Mo-Su 8-19:45
International Post Office (Mezhdunarodnyy Pochtamt), Varshavskoe shosse, 37 (M. Nagatinskaya) Mo-Su 9-20;

We went to Central Telegraph on Tverskaya, asked where to do registration, joined a line of about 8 people (it was in the middle of the afternoon, at other times the line could be longer or shorter). Next to the relevant window there was an example of how to fill in the form (the forms have to be filled in Russian). We made photocopies of passport pages in the nearby photo service “laryek”. I asked for the address of UFMS, was given a folder with the addresses, found the address (you search first under the big “okrug” then search for the raion). One set of registration form and copies of passports and migr. card is kept at the postoffice, the other set is sent in the envelope to the UFMS via “tsennoe pis’mo”. For “tsennoe pis’mo” one needs to fill in 2 copies of content list (blanks for content list are available at the window). You write the UFMS address 3 times – on the envelope, and on the 2 copies of content list (as you will see later, it is a good idea to write the full address of UFMS on the content list).

I was rather slow (made a few mistakes while filling in the forms) so it took me about 40 minutes – but others may do it faster. As far as I remember, I paid less than 150 rubles – for the processing of the “tsennoe pis’mo”. (The registration itself is free.)

They give you the bottom portion of one of the forms, and one of the copies of the content list (as I understand, this is what people call the “coupon”), both stamped and signed. Make a copy of both of them straight away just in case.

Before we left, my husband gave both the bottom portion and the “coupon” (the content list) to my father (we kept the copies of both), who then sent both of them via “zakaznoe pis’mo” to the address of UFMS to which we sent our registration form in the first place (remember that this is why it is a good idea to write the full address of UFMS on the content list). He went to an arbitrary post office, and it cost him less than 50 rubles (possibly with an envelope). One needs to send this form within two (working) days after the foreigner’s departure. According to some law regarding foreigners, the govt has to take off foreigner’s name from their database upon his/her departure – and obviously it would be easier for the govt to comply with the law if the hosts does send the bottom part and if the same UFMS handles both registration and taking off from the database.
13/07 17:14:43


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dmhwebMaleRussia2008-02-19 19:03:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
QUOTE (akdiver @ Feb 25 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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ok...

NOW YOU'RE REALLY PISSING ME OFF WITH THOSE DAMN UPSIDE-DOWN SMILEY FACES!!!

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dmhwebMaleRussia2008-02-25 17:24:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy wife left me!
You all need to lighten up!

Sat always has good and generous advice.

As I understand it Olga gets mad at Sat (Mark) for spending too much? time on this board (could be whistling.gif ). She hijacked his account and posted the OP to get back at him.

Some of the n00b's on here don't quite get this and have taken offense.

I'd say the "suckers" part was more in jest than anything else, besides, how do we really know it was Sat and not Olga playing with Sats account again?

Does it really matter?

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dmhwebMaleRussia2008-02-24 23:45:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRegistration problem
QUOTE (akdiver @ Apr 26 2008, 03:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Currently in Russia. Registered in Kazan the day after arrival. Went to another town a few days latter. Registered within three days.

Local immigration officer is claiming we can't register here,


Supposed to be able to register at the local Post Office as well...

Haven't tried it but should be able to. Guess it depends on how small & backward the town is smile.gif
dmhwebMaleRussia2008-04-28 23:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow do I know
QUOTE (akdiver @ May 13 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Blues Fairy @ May 13 2008, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So if a girl is hot, she's automatically out of the running? You know, hot girls want a good marriage just as much as plain girls. I think it's unfair to discriminate them - after all, the fact that they're hot is not quite their fault, is it?
Um, no. But if she is hot, hot, hot and you look like the Elephant Man - there is a good chance a scam is involved.


That's hysterical AK...

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True Dat

Edited by dmhweb, 14 May 2008 - 12:31 AM.

dmhwebMaleRussia2008-05-14 00:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPassed the California Bar Exam!
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dmhwebMaleRussia2008-05-20 17:45:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAny Doctor Will Tell You...
QUOTE (slim @ Aug 9 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I usually make her a warm glass of "shut the hell up."


+1

Absolutely hysterical Slim...

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dmhwebMaleRussia2008-08-11 21:10:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusBest Value Way to Call Russia?
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dmhwebMaleRussia2008-03-24 17:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia considers devaluing the Ruble!
Not good news...

http://www.reuters.c...E4AK4L620081121

"It would probably be better from a macro-economic point of view to allow the ruble to float freely," said one senior Russian government official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

"But if we do, there is a risk that it will overshoot, fall as much as 50 percent and trigger a run on banks."

http://online.wsj.co...3203246081.html

"The government has insisted there is no serious crisis and that Russia is much better off than Western countries, airing public reassurances on state television." ... LOL
dmhwebMaleRussia2008-11-21 13:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCyrillic Cell Phones In The USA?
I don't know of any cell phone that actually charges at 110-220 V with line current (input).

All will have some sort of transformer to bring that down to what the phone battery requires (output) (somewhere around 5 or 6 Volts and maybe 350 to 500 milliamps) you just need to find the correct transformer to match the output.

Any decent electronics store could help you.
dmhwebMaleRussia2010-02-22 09:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRussia Specific FAQ
Here's my map info etc. for the pinned post...

Important Locations In Moscow

Includes:
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  • Google Earth KMZ for Moscow
  • Link for Medical Info
  • DHL Locations
  • Airport Maps
  • Moscow Metro Maps

Enjoy!
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dmhwebMaleRussia2007-07-29 21:22:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Türkiye
I loved Istanbul....except for the traffic...they drive like maniacs....lol
Seyhan is missing home...I hope we can go back soon.......
We are stuck in AOS hell.......
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-02-01 08:53:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Traveling outside USA on conditional green card
Greetings!
My husband really wants to visit his Mother in Turkey, this year, as she is not well..
Even though he has his "2 year" green card ...he is so afraid they will not let him back
in to the United States...They were so evil and rude to him when he first came here
on his K-1 Visa into Philly as soon as they saw he was from Turkey (a Muslim country) they
treated him like a criminal..(so much for the city of brotherly love!!) mad.gif so he really paranoid!
We don't file for lifting of conditions until Feb 2008.
I will not be able to travel with him.

Anyone (from a Muslim country or otherwise) have any problems with coming back on their 2 year green card?
I would really appreciate hearing your experiences!!
Thanks so much!
Betty
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2007-09-30 14:26:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)German people...rührt euch!!
hello all,
I do not speak German, but my husband Seyhan was born and raised in Bochum til he was 15.
He is looking for books that are in German here in the US. Anyone know of an online bookstore or one in the South Jersey Philly area? :help:

Thanks for your help!!!
Betty and Seyhan :luv:
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-02-28 12:58:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Greetings All!!
I am not on the computer much...been a while since I was on here..
Just wanted to let you know of a great new Turkish calling card company I found.
TurkNA Istanbul is only 2.9 cents!!!! good.gif
http://www.turknorthamerica.com/

Seyhan and I are doing well, he did have to have surgery ..he tore his rotator cuff
and not back to work yet...
Just waiting right now for 10yr card...
April 15th will mark our 3rd wedding anniversary luv.gif wub.gif....where the heck did the time go?!!???
hugs to all luv.gif
Betty
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2008-03-31 12:18:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Greetings Everyone!
Gosh, its been sooooooooo long since I've been on here!!!
I see a lot of new faces...lol luv.gif
big hugs to all,
Betty & Seyhan
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2007-09-30 18:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
(L) (L) (L) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DEBRA & CANDEMIR!!! :luv: :luv:
Tomorrow is their 1 year Anniversary!!!! :dance:

Best wishes for many, many more years of health and happiness!!! :luv: :D
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-06-02 15:30:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
My wife will eventually have her interview in Ankara as well. We still have a ways to go before that happens, but I would still like to be prepared. Since you just had your interview, and mentioned that they asked a "lot of stuff", would you mind being a bit more specific about what it is that they ask? What did you need to bring with you?

Thank you,

Michael
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Hi Michael....I showed them our tax returns, bank statements, credit cards, health insurance info,
pics of our wedding...my letter of employment and paystubs, another copy of the marriage certificate,
(they lost the original) my drivers license...his passport, EAD card. I would also show proof that you live together.
I had a complete copied file of the AOS package that we sent in...plus the above...just in case.
Good Luck to you!
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-05-03 20:36:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Thanks !!!! I pray everyone gets thru the process soon!!!
:innocent:

Betty
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-05-03 19:57:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
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BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-05-03 10:33:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
:dance: hi everyone...just a quick note to say that Seyhan was approved for AOS today. :innocent:

We actually were in and out in about 1 hour. I was shocked....and we are happy it is over...
the officer seemed inexperienced and did everything by the
book...She asked to see a lot of stuff and asked a lot of questions..Somehow our marriage certificate was missing :huh: , thank God I had the extras.....but it went well.
She said he should get the greencard in 2-3 weeks... :D

Thanks to everyone for the support along this journey...
I will be in touch...
Take care and big HUGS!!!!
Betty :luv:
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-05-02 19:38:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
HOLY COW......we finally got a letter from USCIS....appointment letter for the AOS interview!!!
We have a date for May 2nd....only took 11 months.......lol :blink: :clock:

They never updated the online status.... :whistle:

This is good news.........I just hope things go smoothly...... :innocent:

Have a good weekend everyone!!!

Betty :luv:
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-03-31 13:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
Hello Everybody.....
Hope you are all doing well...I don't get to post much anymore.
Usually pop in on my lunchtime...
I know what you are all saying...
Seyhan misses home too....He misses Istanbul and all the culture, food, mosques...etc.
Thank God for www.Tulumba.com !!!
We buy Sujuk, soups, baklava (for me...lol) Turkish tea...all kinds of stuff.
He has bought a lot of books, music...it helps him when he misses home.
He has adjusted pretty well..but he has a real problem with non-married people
having kids...(he says in Turkey they would be shot...? :o :o ) He thinks it is
appalling the way some people live. The young generation has no respect. Too
much freedom and money. I must say, I have to agree with him on that one!

We still have heard nothing on our AOS....

take care all!!
Hugs,
Betty :luv:
BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-03-29 14:25:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Just Turkish
HELLO MINA!!!
Sorry I haven't been online in quite a while....I am at work, and just popped on real quick and saw your post....How are you doing?

It is a big adjustment living in America.
Seyhan has done pretty well, but because he was born and raised in Germany, he has a different mindset I think than traditional Turks. He loves Christmas.....and all holidays...He of course misses
the mosques in Istanbul and Ramadan with his family.

When he wasn't working.....he pretty much did everything for me...I usually cooked dinner,
but he would get up every morning and cook me breakfast...Now that he is working, he still helps out quite a bit...I just let him sleep in, because he works evenings.
In his mind....the women are the boss :D He does, however, want to know everything regarding the finances......lol....which is okay... ;) He is bound and determined to pay off all my credit cards...he HATES THEM!!!
Cooking can be a challenge.......his mother was an excellent cook of course......I have tried to make a couple of Turkish reciepes...and we are always ordering from www.tulumba.com
Excellent Turkish website!!!!!
Not only does he not eat pork, but he absolutely HATES cheese!!! won't touch it... :blink:
I love cheese.....!!!!!!!!!

Other than that........life has been pretty good....I have a wonderful husband and I thank God for him everyday!!!!!!!! (L) :luv: :innocent: :luv: :innocent: (L)

I will try to keep in touch!
Take care !!!
Betty :luv:

Edited by BettyandSeyhan, 22 February 2006 - 05:10 PM.

BettyandSeyhanFemaleTurkey2006-02-22 17:09:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresYes, an other VSC approval !!!
Congratulations! kicking.gif
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-12 10:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC approved both I130/I129F after 6 months
Congrats! Its good to know that they're processing cases over at the VSC.
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-16 14:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC News
Yea I was wondering the same thing. I've been noticing that a lot of people on this board that have petitions at CSC are getting NOA2's and us at the VSC haven't heard anything.
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-11 10:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproval!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!! kicking.gif
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-20 08:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAPROOOOOOOVED!!!!!!!!!
yay! Congrats!
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-23 09:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWOOOO...freakin...HOOO! APPROVED at VSC1
Congrats! i guess the VSC is moving along smile.gif
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-06-23 09:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing a K-3, can I go back to the States while process, with a Visa waiver?
QUOTE (Polis @ Jul 31 2008, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bexxie @ Jul 31 2008, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its been 5 months since our I-129F NOA1 and we still haven't gotten approval yet.


It's very hard yes, espcially if my husband can't come so often, and come here where I am (I am staying at my mother's appartment) and no way to be here with her at the same time, ... really, i am despaired, I miss my husband so. And all this application forms it takes so long, ... but we know once it's done, it's forever...

Is your husband coming after waiting 6 weeks? (2 months) to stay like 2 weeks only? (He is a british citizen I guess)
They bother him at the Airport? Does it depend on the airport?


Yes it is very hard so I completely understand your situation. Its really frustrating that this process keeps us apart from our SO's.

So far since we have filed in the beginning of February, my husband has visited 3 times. Once in March for 2 weeks, once at the end of April for 2 weeks and then once again in July for a month because we had been apart for 2 months. It generally averages out to be about 5 weeks apart between visits. So far, he hasn't had any hassle at the airport. He makes sure to bring as much evidence as he possibly can but they have never asked to see it yet. He just says he's visiting his wife or sometimes he just says he is visiting family. If they ask why we are living apart, then he explains the situation. Otherwise, he does not give them any information unless they ask.

The best thing you can do is try to bring as much evidence as possible to show you have no intent on staying and do not volunteer any information unless you are asked.
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-31 16:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProcessing a K-3, can I go back to the States while process, with a Visa waiver?
To show ties with your country you should bring mortgage statements or lease of an apartment, any bills you may have with an address of where you are living, bank statements, etc.

I'm not sure what your timeline is but if you only just filed for K3, you are most likely looking at being apart for more than 6 months. So if you come visit and stay for 3 months, you will have to go back to your country and won't be able to come back again to visit for awhile because they do not like if you are in the country more than you are away. I know from experience because my husband and I are in the same situation. He usually comes to visit me for 2 weeks about every 6 weeks and so far he has not been turned down yet (knock on wood). Its been 5 months since our I-129F NOA1 and we still haven't gotten approval yet.
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-31 09:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFebruary Filers - NOA2?
QUOTE (Henry&Vilma @ Aug 4 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is with great concern and promise that I must report the following:
Today, I ( we) fired our attorney, and have decided to proceed without him.
We have had an approved I130 since 4/08 and he has refused to pursue it, insisting that the K-3 would be faster.
Our 129F (K3) was never approved. After much discussion with USCIS, various attorneys, and my congressman, I ( we ) have decided that for what ever reason, our attny wasn't in our best interest, so we fired him, and sent the papers to NVS stating that. We have lost 3 months and refuse to waste any more time with him. Pray for us...
Henry and Vilma


So your I-130 got approved before your I-129F? How strange! They generally get approved at the same time. I guess it is best to pursue the I-130 route then. Sorry to hear all that time was wasted. At least you are now proceeding with it and still not waiting. I am still waiting unfortunately.

Good luck with the rest of your journey!
BexxieFemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-04 20:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMedical Exam in Moscow
Can anyone tell me if they had similar experiences with scheduling a medical exam in any of the 3 approved by US consulate clinics:

My fiancée has been trying to reach them for a week and all she gets either busy, no pickup or once she got someone on the phone and was told to call after 5pm.

She saying she will pretty much will have to travel to Moscow next week to schedule the date!

Anybody have any experiences with this situation?
Can she just walk in from the street and have the medical that very day or they have to schedule her in advance?
May be someone have other phone numbers that the medical centers can be reached other than the ones posted at US Embassy.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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Igor&VeronikaMaleRussia2008-04-03 16:47:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMoscow June 2008 Interviews
QUOTE (Chris & Olya @ Jun 1 2008, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance had her interview on May 28th. While I do not have the exact details I believe that she had a fairly positive experience. My advice is to ensure you have plenty of documentation in regards to your affidavit of support and proof of your ongoing relationship. Finally she should relax and feel confident.
While i am sure that there are some rejections it seems that almost everyone That I have have met on this site has passed there interviews. The worst case scenario was that the visa was delayed in a few instances but eventually granted.
We had our interview on Wednesday and had our visa in hand by Saturday. She waited in Moscow with her son for her Visa. It was faster than I expected. She should arrive with her son this Friday. Good luck to all of you June interviewees ! May you be reunited soon !



I hope Chris you can post a feedback on Olya's Interview now it it tuesday 9am in US. Hopefully everything went well!
Igor&VeronikaMaleRussia2008-06-02 07:29:00