ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusVisa Approved!!!
Many congratulations and best wishes to you both! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-28 04:11:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusChalk up another for an interview success!
:dance: Nice work! Many congratulations and good wishes!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-23 14:38:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusU.S. denying all tourist visas
Yup, spouses, children and parents of USCs do not have to wait for a visa number to become available. They are considered to be immediate relatives.
I'm not sure if siblings are, and if not, why not?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 14:23:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusU.S. denying all tourist visas

Your sarcasm is misplaced. For one, as the mother of a US citizen she would not be available for an immediate visa number, which means after the petition is apporved you will wait a period measured in years for a visa. Apply for and receiving an immigrant visa is not the same as overstaying a non-immigrant visa. For whatever reason she was not able to satisfy them she was not a risk.


Nah, mothers of USC are considered to be immediate relatives and thus do not have to wait for a visa number to become available. It's category IR-5 and it's the same amount of waiting time as a CR-1/IR-1.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-13 23:47:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarusinterview in kiev
Congratulations and all the best! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-09 10:29:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAPPROVED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations! :)
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-11 10:30:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusIf you have an accent
Interestingly enough, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was designed to grant citizenship to slaves and their offspring.

However, as Bob pointed out, this isn't all encompassing. Children born to foreign diplomats are not considered to be USCs since they are outside U.S. jurisdiction.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-30 14:22:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusRemoval of Conditions Problem
How about any letters/mail addressed to the both of you?

Wedding/Party invitation cards addressed to 'Mr. and Mrs. VisaVeteran?

Plane tickets/hotel receipts in both your names from vacations?

Edited by sachinky, 09 August 2010 - 01:06 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-08-09 13:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAnyone had this happen at Moscow embassy??
I can't even imagine what this would feel like. I'd heard of APs occuring after the applicant had already been told that the visa was approved. But to have to return your passport after the visa has been issued and then be in AP for months is just terrible.

I'm so sorry it happened to you. Hang in there and keep up with the enquiries.

I wish you all the best. It probably has to do with some mix-up, I think. Maybe the CO missed it and the supervisor caught it. Could be a name/address issue. Maybe they're checking his immigration history? Any discrepancies (in basic biographic details) with your current petition/visa and his previous ones? I'd suggest you go over all the paperwork in great detail.

Edited by sachinky, 30 May 2010 - 02:18 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-30 14:16:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMIL visa application
Tourist visas are always a ####### shoot. 50/50 chance of getting one.

They will need SIGNIFICANT and OVERWHELMING ties to their home country in order to convince the CO that they will not overstay their welcome in the U.S.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-15 14:22:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe Solstice is trashed
Glad to hear that she's okay. It's frightful to get 'that' phone-call, I know. Right after we moved to NM, Mr. Sachinky was involved in a car crash and our (Honda CRV) car was totaled. But thank God, he was ok, minor bruises and a burnt arm from the burst air-bag. I still remember my two hour walk back to the hotel from the mall (where he was supposed to pick me up from on his way back from work). I was half-crying, half in a daze. It was literally our second day in town and we had no one to turn to. His employers were very helpful though and eventually we ended up getting a new Corolla Sport on our first anniversary.

Edited by sachinky, 06 March 2011 - 11:02 PM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2011-03-06 23:00:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHere we go!

I am sure some people from outside the RUB forum do not understand. Her "boyfriend" is our son, Sergey. Sergey and Dasha attend the same school in Moscow. She does not need a visa to see her boyfriend, she sees him every day in Moscow. Sergey is coming home for the winter break and she would like to come with him. We have met her in Russia and she has been to our home in Donetsk, Ukraine. Now she wants to come here for a vacation and go skiing.


She is not coming to the USA by herself to "see her boyfriend" she is coming to visit the home and parents of her boyfriend.
We believe that the fact that her boyfriend is going with her AND has a reason to return just as she does, would be in her favor.


Ah okay, thanks for the clarification. I must have missed that in the opening post.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2011-10-29 12:22:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHere we go!
One past B2 denial, young unmarried girl, boyfriend in the US. Slim chances of a tourist visa, honestly, but she won't know till she gives it a shot. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

I'd go with Slim's advice. A perceived air of nonchalance would be my advice.

Good luck! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2011-10-28 22:14:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaMy fiance is from MX...
It would depend on how he entered the U.S.--from the OP it seems like it was EWI--which would then mean that your fiance has to leave the U.S. and have you petition for him. Be prepared for a denial.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-05 12:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americanot planning on being at interview with spouse
It's not mandatory for the petitioner to be present at the interview but it's always encouraged.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-17 10:06:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJamaica Embassy.. is my luck THIS BAD??
Don't worry hun. This week is YOUR week! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-12 07:40:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJamaica Embassy.. is my luck THIS BAD??
K-1 interviews are scheduled by the Embassy in question unlike the CR-1s which are scheduled by NVC. So comparing the two doesn't work.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-12 02:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJamaica Embassy.. is my luck THIS BAD??
Hun, I think you'll be fine since your case completed in March.

Last month some people didn't make it who got their case completes close to the cut off date. It was the month MsSheka's husband's interview was scheduled during--Feb/March?

Hang on in there! :thumbs:

Edited by sachinky, 09 April 2010 - 11:28 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-09 11:28:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americafiance had her interview in Bogota
What does the 221g specifically say?
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-19 01:22:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americafiance had her interview in Bogota
Glad to know you finally managed to secure another interview date! Will you be attending?

Good luck and I'll keep you in my thoughts. All the very best to you!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-19 00:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americafiance had her interview in Bogota
I found this on another thread and thought it might be helpful for you as well.

Original post by JimVaPhuong -- "The reason they need this positive proof is because it is not uncommon for someone getting a spousal or fiancee visa to try to bring a nephew or cousin or even a sibling to the US with them. Remember that this is a high fraud country, and a lot of people will do practically anything to get out of there.

What they want is photos showing the beneficiary with the child, starting when the child is young and progressing as the child grows older. They also want to see household registry books, school records, and anything else that shows that there is a real parental relationship between the beneficiary and the child."

Good luck! :thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-18 12:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americafiance had her interview in Bogota
When's her second interview? I'd be there if I were you. I understand your frustration and I'd be mad as heck.

But from what it seems, it's not so much about YOUR relationship, it seems like they are questioning if she is, in fact, the child's biological mother.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-18 10:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaX-ray envelope opened, is this okay?
Cool. Good to know. Thanks, Pay.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-20 14:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaX-ray envelope opened, is this okay?
My doctor told me it wasn't required for the interview (since the results are in the sealed medical report anyway) -- but I plan to carry it anyway.

I'm not sure about POE.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-20 09:49:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americaembassy interview help!!
Were both of you present at the interview?

Have both of you been asked to return together?

If yes, fully expect a Stokes interrogation.

Goodluck, lady!

Let us know how things went.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-05 22:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America2nd Interview Approval!!
Wow. Sorry you had to go through the Stokes interrogation but all's well that ends well.

Many congratulations! :thumbs:

Best wishes to you both!
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-06 22:40:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJamaican Interview.. Blue Slip!!!...more documents... Now what?
Police certificates are usually valid for 1 year but I'm not sure about Jamaica. The one from January 2009 would certainly be invalid.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-04 16:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJamaica Interview
The I-864 is evaluated at the consulate level so technically the CO can ask for a joint sponsor if he/she feels that it is a borderline case. They don't go by 'minimum requirements' but rather, the 'totality of circumstances.'

Presumably, once you turn in the new PCC and the joint sponsor's documents, your visa will be issued.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-06-15 13:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaK1 Interview in Jamaica..
You can call DOS and get a clear answer on what the status of the visa is if you're still unclear about whether it's AP or denied outright.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2011-03-18 14:07:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)marriage in us 5 years ago now begining us visa
If he entered the U.S. on the B-2 with the prior intention of staying and adjusting his status, that's committing visa fraud. In that case, it would be best to file for a CR1 and have him return to his country after his B2 expires.


If your plans changed midway, go ahead and file for AOS.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2009-12-28 02:28:00
ChinaIs it more difficult to get a multi-entry visa than single visa?
Oops. I misread the post. I thought she was applying for a US tourist visa not a Chinese visa.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-11 01:51:00
ChinaIs it more difficult to get a multi-entry visa than single visa?
If you are, infact, getting married then put "getting married and leaving post-marriage to file for CR-1/K3."

Since you have the prior intent to get married, you should declare that. She should not overstay her visa (assuming it is given) and then you can file a I-130 for your spouse as soon as you're married. She will attend the interview in China and wait out the rest of the processing time there.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-01-10 21:45:00
ChinaPlease, please, please update you status
I agree. Please keep your timelines updated! And post your interview reviews, good, bad or ugly.

:thumbs:
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-04-19 04:09:00
ChinaInterview Location for Guangzhou Electronic and interview questions
It will be at the U.S. Consulate. You can look up the address on their website.
sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-06 23:14:00
ChinaDS-230 question
Has to be filled out in English except the part where it tells you to sign in your native language.

Edited by sachinky, 16 May 2010 - 06:17 AM.

sachinkyFemaleIndia2010-05-16 06:17:00
Asia: Southpolice clearance from passport office
Should I get the police clearance certificate first or the passport clearance? I'm a little confused. I'm doing it from Calcutta.
sachinkyFemaleIndia10/3/2009 6:55
Asia: SouthIf you need a PCC from Calcutta, India
I applied for the local PCC from Calcutta. They just wanted passport size pictures, a form, an application cover letter and Rs. 300 or thereabouts. A copy of my passport, a copy of my school leaving certificate and a copy of my birth certificate. I stated it was for immigration purposes but they didn't ask for any interview letter or NOA2 copy. Not yet, at least. They accepted it about a week ago.

Just for someone's future reference: If you need a local PCC go to Bhavani Bhavan near New Alipore. There you will need to present an application letter and they will give you a form to fill out. You will need to deposit the money in an RBI account.
sachinkyFemaleIndia10/16/2009 4:32
Asia: SouthMedical from India
Okay! Thanks for replying! I'll decide whether to take the HVP vaccine now or later. And I can only do the medical once I have an interview letter, correct? How long is it valid for?
sachinkyFemaleIndia10/18/2009 16:23
Asia: SouthMedical from India
Hey guys, as I wait for the NOA2, I'd like to have a clear idea of what to expect in the near future. I'm wondering about the medical. What would I need to get done, and is there anything I can do in the meantime? Any vaccinations and such?

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
sachinkyFemaleIndia10/18/2009 12:10
Asia: SouthPCC from Calcutta India
Thanks -- I hope I get it soon. I applied for it last week. The PS one, I mean. Once I get that, I'll apply for the RPO one. They said it'll take a month but someone said they can expedite it in 10-15 days. So let's see.
sachinkyFemaleIndia10/18/2009 16:30