Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Consummated Marriage	Who May not file this Form I-130? 4. A husband or wife, if you and your spouse were not both physically present at the marriage ceremony, and the marriage was not consummated. I plan to go through civil marriage in December 2008 and then have the church wedding after my Spouse receives the approval of I-130. We will not have sexual relations before the church wedding. Will INS accept the application? Will INS recognized our marriage legal if we don't have sexual relations, or consummate the marriage? I will be physically present at the civil marriage. Will that be enough? Or does INS require us to consummate the marriage (have sex) too? I would appreciate your answers.	Ever	Male	Venezuela	2008-07-21 16:45:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Going back to Russia	In fact, I think going anywhere for 3 months is too much. Yes, there are people who can afford it, because they have tons of money put away, but from what I understand, this is not your case. I am not that rich to go anywhere just for one week. Plane tickets are expensive, and I will not waste money for one week. This is also a reason why my parents stayed for 3 month in the US. Olga. I don't get it. Spending 1-2 weeks in another country is cheaper than spending 3 months there. The standard in the US is 2 weeks of vacation a year. One of the biggest differences I noticed in Europe is how much time people take off from work (6-8 weeks, plus sick time, etc...) One of the primary reasons my friends in Europe don't want to live in the US is the lack of time off. Good or bad, that is American culture. We don't get much time away from work. In my company we get 3 weeks of vacation a year minimum, and my American colleagues still complain how much it sucks, and how much better they have it there in Europe But I think 3 weeks is enough. I love it When my parents visited me, they could only come for 2 weeks, because that's how much time off my Dad got. It wouldn't be possible for him to take 3 months off - he would get fired! I think they get 4 weeks of vacation a year in Russia, but I've never heard of anyone who was able to take 4 weeks in a row. People normally take 2 weeks in summer and 2 weeks in winter or whenever a supervisor allows. But don't quote me on that - I don't know exactly.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-02-27 11:17:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Going back to Russia	Hi guys! I would like to ask for your advice! Should a husband let his wife go back to Russia to see her parents, sister, and a small niece? The husband wants his wife to work all summer. He wants her to take care of him... She wants to go back home for a visit. She misses her house, her friends, her relatives. He says that if she leaves, he will file for divorce. Who is right? I know probably that is the hard question... because everybody should solve their problems within the family... but anyway I want you guys to tell me what you think about this. I am that wife... My name is Olga. Don't you guys consider it cruel that my husband doesn't let me go see my family, especially when he goes to his parents almost every week? Thanks in advance! Hi Olga There's nothing wrong with wanting to go home for a visit. It's just plain normal. I think the divorce thing is kinda harsh, but I'm also glad we've been fortunate to see both sides of the story. And since you're asking for our opinions, here's mine. I think going back to Russia for 3 monhs is too much. In fact, I think going anywhere for 3 months is too much. Yes, there are people who can afford it, because they have tons of money put away, but from what I understand, this is not your case. I'm actually in a similar situation - I'm from Russia, and I haven't been there since I came to the US a few years ago. My parents visited once, but I haven't seen my other relatives and friends all this time (oh well, I actually don't want to ). Sure, I miss my parents, but, on the other hand, when you get married, your spouse becomes your priority. The way I look at it, you should do what's right for your spouse first, and then think about parents/brothers/sisters etc. Of course, this is my opinion and my opinion only, everybody's different. Whatever you decide to do, I think you two should talk, talk, talk and talk some more about it. The divorce threat was unnecessary, but leaving your husband to his own devices for 3 months doesn't sound right either. Try to find a compromise - maybe you can go there for one week, since your parents want to pay, or maybe you can wait? Oh dear, my hubby would probably divorce me too if I left him for 3 months! Good luck to you - this is a problem that can be resolved, I'm sure the two of you really care about each other and want to work it out. Jewel	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-02-26 16:16:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Russian Wife comming to the U.S. B-2 before K-3 ???	1) Can she apply for a B-2 Spouse Visa? 2) Would she get approved or denied? 1) Yes. 2) 99.99% chance she will be denied. And there's more to it - it is ILLEGAL to come to the U.S. on a B-2 visa with the intent to file I-130. This is what a K-3 visa is for. a) If approved can we file the I-130 and I-129F (when she is in the U.S. and not get in trouble and change her status to be here legally B) Could she be approved and opened a B-2 Visa if I filed for her K-3 prior? i) Would this even matter as the Moscow consulate would not have received anything from the NVC at that point? c) Would she, if in the U.S. under the B-2, have to fly back to Russia after the K-3 is approved to be able to receive it and/or change status. d) How long would it take for her to receive the B-2 visa a) It's illegal B) yes, it can be done, but it's hard and I don't recommend trying to get a tourist visa with a K-3 pending. i) They are not stupid there - they will know if you've applied for a K-3. c) this is actually the legal way to do things - if she wants to visit on a B-2 and then return to Russia to have her K-3 interview, this is okay. But I repeat, a B-2 probably won't be issued to her in this situation. d) It takes about 2 weeks from the date she applies for a visa. Non-immigrant visas are very fast.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-07 22:02:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Russian Internet	However, a lot of internet companies offered "intranet" which was unlimited access to a local network. This is very popular to get all the pirated movies, software, music, and other peer to peer things. But otherwise, nothing was really flat rate or unlimited. You bet All my friends had that kind of thing going on back then. I can't recall the name of the provider, but yes - I had an $30 flat rate for unlimited usage. It may have been unlimited up to a certain (big) amount of Gigabites, but I can't remember. And it was in 2004, things may have changed since then.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-07 21:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Russian Internet	Back in 2004 I paid $30 a month for unlimited access. It was DSL, and it was super fast.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-07 21:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	The Interview	Congrats!!!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-13 21:38:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moscow ranks as world's priciest city	The price of a home in my neighbourhood, which is approx 25 miles from Toronto starts at $400,000 . T OMG, it sounds like a steal!! $400,000 for a home is not bad. Where we live, a wooden one bedroom shack goes for $600,000 minimum, and a nice 3-bedroom house will cost you no less than $800,000. Taxes are cheap in the states. Insurance is cheap. Food is cheap. Median household income in the US is about $47,000 - which isn't that bad. The US is one of the easiest places in the world to make money/start a business/find a job.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-23 17:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moscow ranks as world's priciest city	Moscow is expensive for the locals too, not just for the expats. It's ridiculously overpriced. Despite that, I love this city to death I don't care what they say, "anywheresville" U.S.A. is more pricey than anywhere else on the globe. You're not serious, are you? Compared to Sweden, Norway, Austria, or whatever country in Europe, USA is cheap. My parents live in Moscow, and they spend much more money on groceries a month than me and hubster do in the San Fran area. But that may be because we eat mainly MacCheese and Hamburger Helper, and they buy good stuff	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-19 21:43:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Mail to Russia	My mom sends me stuff from Russia sometimes, I used to send stuff to her too. She writes the address in both languages, I write in English only. Packages tend to take 1-2 weeks to arrive. During the Xmas season they may take forever - I got my mom's Xmas gift by the end of January this year, although she sent in early December	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-06-23 15:07:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	russian food in CA	Abdounjen, you are so wonderful, thank you!! I've never been to any Russian restaurant since I came here, and I keep promising hubby to take him to a nice Russian place sometime There's Armenian and Georgian places too, I love their cuisine!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-08 22:51:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	From Russia with Love	Congrats on the visa! If you don't have a good electronic translator, then get one. Well, it's different in each case, but I think the best way to learn a language is by using a monolingual dictionary and by completely immersing into the language. Translating into your native language ruins the process for me, but I'm not saying it won't work for others. I have a hard time understanding how you can fall in love with a person if you don't speak a common language fluently, but there's lots of things I don't understand, so I better shut up	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-11 18:03:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	question about embassy	We've got a new gig... it's called "invade your country and mess it all up." Two countries in less than five years, nobody can top that! Nobody else even comes close! Ahhhh, didu forget about Adolph!!!! Oh well, didn't work out too well for Adolph, did it? There's never been, and there'll never be a superpower whose dominance will last forever. Remember the Romans, the Byzantine Empire, and the very recent history - the British Empire. All lasted a while, and then either vanished or got weaker. Somebody else will replace the U.S. as the world's leading power, it's just the question of when. I'd say, give it 50 to 200 years. Well, I will be all wrinkled and old in 50 years (that is, if at all alive), so I prefer to concern myself with the here and now.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-22 15:04:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	B2 Tourist Visa for Russian Husband	I know I'm off-topping here, but you seem to live in Ukraine, and you have "Russia" in your profile. Is your husband a Russian citizen?	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-22 17:14:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	B2 Tourist Visa for Russian Husband	Has anyone out there had any experience applying and/or receiving a multi-entry B2 tourist visa for their Russian spouse before starting the immigration process? Applying yes, receiving no. Young single people who can be considered "New Russians", might have a chance, but otherwise your chances are slim to none in my opinion. ...especially if you are already married. When you fill out a visa application, and answer "yes" to the question "Do you have any relatives in the US?", and this relative is a spouse, the Consular Officer will immediately consider you a potential immigrant, even if you are not. And in this case, even if he had a million strong ties to Russia, it wouldn't matter. This is just my opinion though	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-03-02 23:24:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	DS156 - online form - some questions	Be sure it's not her patronymic, as this is not a middle name. Is there anything that prevents you from using one as a middle name? Nothing, except it sounds absurd and stupid. There's no penalty for not having a middle name. I don't have one. I always leave the "middle name" section blank on all forms, and no one ever questioned it. I respect my father too, but I would never agree to have something like "Andreevna" as my middle name. This just isn't a name, and it sounds utterly ridiculous. Sure, I can accept the fact that others may like the sound of it and prefer to keep it as their middle name.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-15 21:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Computer - Russian Language	QUOTE (russ @ Aug 18 2007, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jewel12 @ Aug 18 2007, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have to use translit.ru at work when I need to type in Russian, and I find it extremely inconvenient, but it's just because I'm not used to transliterated typing. I never realized how many people find it easier. And I grew up with the Qwerty layout - I didn't even know it had an alternative! I'm learning new things all the time. translit.ru is just some clever javascript that does basically the same thing. Why don't you load a Russian keymap on your computer at work? It would drive me crazy if I had to use a website to do this. I don't think I can load anything on my computer at work It's not allowed.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-18 17:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Computer - Russian Language	QUOTE (russ @ Aug 18 2007, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jewel12 @ Aug 18 2007, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't understand how having a "transliterated" layout is easier than having a normal typewriter-layout. It may be easy for you, but it wouldn't make any sense to me or any person who touch-types in both languages. Most Americans (at least 50% of the people here) do not touch type in Russian, so it would be easier for them. Even if you are Russian, if you don't type well, and are moving to the US, being more comfortable with the Qwerty layout is probably a good idea. About half the Russians I know prefer a "phonetic-transliterated" layout anyway, since it is easier to deal with on multiple computers, and easier to write Russian transliterated into English when necessary. Just offering help for anyone that would want this, you don't have to use it if you don't like it. I like the Dvorak layout myself anyway, but use Qwerty now since I don't know of a good Russian-Dvorak layout, and it is too confusing to switch back and forth. I have to use translit.ru at work when I need to type in Russian, and I find it extremely inconvenient, but it's just because I'm not used to transliterated typing. I never realized how many people find it easier. And I grew up with the Qwerty layout - I didn't even know it had an alternative! I'm learning new things all the time. But really, I didn't mean to be rude or anything - I think all your tips are great and thank you for sharing! It's just the touch-typist in me that was a little surprised	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-18 14:29:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Computer - Russian Language	QUOTE (russ @ Aug 18 2007, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Windows The default Russian keyboard on Windows drives me crazy. It is the same as a Russian typewriter, which I hate. English on a Russian keyboard is still Qwerty, so even Russians are somewhat familiar with that layout. I prefer having the layout transliterated, so I don't need to think about it in either language. This is easy. Even if you type in Russian, this is probably a good idea. It won't take long to learn, and will make using a US keyboard easier. You also won't need little stickers on the keyboard. I don't understand how having a "transliterated" layout is easier than having a normal typewriter-layout. It may be easy for you, but it wouldn't make any sense to me or any person who touch-types in both languages.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-18 13:13:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	sad weekend	QUOTE (slim @ Aug 18 2007, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But, Charles, as Bro Dean would say "you're a right thinking kind of guy" What kind of thinking do you consider "right"? I'm just curious.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-18 11:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	sad weekend	Going off topic for a minute here - to throw lots of popcorn at Slim. . . what a ridiculous comment! I have spent nearly 35 years working in the heritage field/history field in Canada and the US, and from personal knowledge and experience, have seen far more women interested and involved in history and heritage than men. At the professional level the involvement is about evenly split between men and women; at the volunteer/interest level, there are definitely more women than men involved. Of course, in any field, you're going to see people involved "in that field" but what I'm referring to is the average, everyday women versus men and importance of history as common knowledge debate. I would speculate if you were to ask 100 men and 100 women who a historical figure was/is, you would tend to have more men be correct than women due to men remembering that sort of thing more than women. I'm not saying women don't know about history, all I'm saying is men generally know more about history than women because men are more into it. It's the 21st century, but misogyny is still alive and well!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-10 17:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	sad weekend	And the whole story of the Russian men being drunkards and losers was invented by online dating agencies as some sort of reassurance for American men that these ladies really want to "marry a nice guy", and not just immigrate. I think it's BS, and I too hope I'm not offending anyone. I agree, but you have to acknowledge that an educated Russian woman in her 30-s is far likelier to find an adequate husband abroad than in Russia. The fact that she posts her profile does not automatically prove that she's a green card opportunist. Personally I couldn't care less where to live, but I do very much care WITH WHOM to live - and my chances to marry well in my home country are objectively small. 95% of decent men in my age group are either happily married or divorced with kids and not looking to start a new family. No, I don't think they're all solely after green cards. To be honest with you, I have no idea about what it takes to marry well. I always thought my chances to marry anyone anywhere in the world were zero, so I just excluded having a husband and a family from my future plans at one point	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-05-31 21:48:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	sad weekend	What percentage of these ladies that meet an American man through a "marriage agency" or online would you say have these evil intentions from the beginning? Do you think it's more then a third? Or maybe as high as 50%? Unfortunately I think it's quite a high percentage. I think it is even higher, probably 75% if not more. Mostly because, placing yourself on some online agency is stating to the world that (1) you are for sale, (2) you are seeking a better life and a way out of Russia. I agree 200%. And the whole story of the Russian men being drunkards and losers was invented by online dating agencies as some sort of reassurance for American men that these ladies really want to "marry a nice guy", and not just immigrate. I think it's BS, and I too hope I'm not offending anyone.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-05-30 23:45:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	sad weekend	Wow, that sucks. I am very sorry to hear that I wonder how she intends to prove domestic violence when there wasn't any? Hope she loses.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-05-30 20:55:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Adjustment of Residence - Interview	Devikk, you may wanna post your question in the AOS forum - you'll get more responses. The interview is not difficult - they will swear you both in, ask the beneficiary some of the "no" questions from the I-485 form, they'll verify your address and bio data, ask how you met and ask for some proof of relationship. Unless you get some bozo who got up on the wrong side of the bed, there's nothing to worry about.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-23 18:56:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	QUOTE (rika60607 @ Aug 22 2007, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CityCat, this is the famous Russian attitude, LOL. Well, you know, I don't like generalizations. This kind of attitude is quite common among artists, highly intelligent people, or young people (who are also highly intelligent). I don't think it has anything to do with nationality or ethnic background. The medication comment is out of line, imo. I was clinically depressed in my teenage years, and I can assure you, depression has nothing to do with being sad. Yes, it makes you feel sad, but it also gives you a sense of helplessness - you feel crappy, and you desperately want for it to stop, but you just can't fix it. This is where medication comes into play - it definitely helps. Depression is a chemical imbalance of (mainly) serotonine and neuropenephrine in your brain, whereas pessimism is just an individual choice of how a person wants to feel about life. And it sure helps people to be creative and it can also be a source of inspiration. I respect that. I do not feel the same way about life as CityCat does, but I don't think that feeling this way is abnormal.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-25 13:14:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	Well, where you live in California, driving a POS Honda and renting a slum isn't really that bad, either. I bet you're doing a helluva lot better than a lot of people out there. It's all relative to what you want. If you want a condo, move to the Midwest. Condos here are probably half the price of an apartment there. Nice car? No problem. Cars can be had for zero down! You've got credit based on your income.... use it! That's the American Dream! Everything you want and working a s#!tty job for 40 years to pay for it. Yep, you're right about the material side of things - if my calculations are correct, then in 5 years me and my hubster will have saved enough money to buy a nice house in Texas (or some other state, but not Cali) - that's by working in pretty average jobs (if we maintain the same lifestyle all this time, of course). And my Honda is not really a POS - it's very nice I also expect to start working on my Master's next year, and I feel it may really help me get a job that may be called "respectable" Sure it ain't that bad - but I get homesick at times	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-24 16:44:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	Life is horrible by definition, people are born into misery and die in misery Wow, CityCat, you must be a Buddhist! Well, it's kinda weird not to have a place where you can feel 100% at home, but maybe it takes some getting used to. Maybe not - maybe I'm gonna feel uncomfortable for the rest of my life. I will know for sure in 10 years - it seems like enough time to figure out	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-23 20:06:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	I totally understand what you are going through, but I am experiencing it the other way around. I moved to Ukraine 4 years ago and loved it here. I loved the culture, the people and was happier here than in the States. When I returned home last year for 9 months, I found that I had two homes and I didn't feel 100% happy in either one of them. In Ukraine I get tired of being the American who is thought of as super rich and always gets treated differently. I get tired of the attitudes that some have against Americans - that some still think I am a spy In America I find that I have changed very much and can't relate to all of the things that I used to be able to relate to. The concerns that people have there and the materialism (it is in Ukraine too, of course, just in a different way...) But, since I married a local - well, he is Russian, but where I live in Ukraine most people have Russian roots and see Russia and Eastern Ukraine as mostly the same... anyway, I have been doing things I would never have done as a single American girl here and even the simplest things are so difficult and require pay-offs. So, I get frustrated with the level of corruption here and how everyone seems to be on the take.... from the government offices that we have to deal with to the little old "sweet" babushka who lied to us and stole $30 from us last month. I understand now why a lot of people are so on edge all the time and why they are so mistrustful of strangers. I understand the OPs desire to move to Russia and spend time there. I felt the same way 4 years ago. But now if I didn't have a job that I love (I work with kids who are going through some tough stuff at home), I would go home. Life is just so much harder here and it is heartbreaking to watch how so many lives are destroyed through lack of opportunities, alcoholism, etc. Hang in there, Jewel, I think it is normal for us to get nostalgic about home... but as my friend reminded me last night, it is easy to romanticize and remember things better than they are. Wow, Natalie, you do understand me!! It makes me feel better already I may remember things better than they are, but at the same time, I'm still in touch with my college friends in Moscow. All of them already have great jobs, they buy cars and condos, and here I am - renting an apartment from a slumlord, driving a used Honda and making crappy money in an admin job It makes me sad I try to think of unpleasant things, like Moscow subway during the rush hour or traffic jams, or the terrible weather (it rains practically all the time), and it helps a little	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-23 17:33:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	I miss my country a great deal. I think if something happened to my marriage, I would just pack up my bags and go back in a heartbeat. The funniest thing is, I didn't miss it that much before, while I was settling down, learning and exploring the U.S. - it was fun. It still is, but over time that I've spent here, I have become increasingly nostalgic, and I haven't learned to cope with the fact that I'm being treated as a foreigner. I've been learning English all my life since I was a little kid, and I've been l imagining how cool it would be to spend some time in an English-speaking country and blend in with the locals. Well, never happened. The reality hit me harder than I could have possibly imagined. I understand that I will always be a foreigner here - no matter how many years I spend in this country. It's hard. What's even harder is that one of my teachers at school, who lived in China and Zambia for a long time, told me that once you spend a few years in another country, you won't feel completely at home in your native country any more, and you won't feel at home abroad either. Wow, great news I suppose, it's true. And that means I have no home any more. Bingo. Another thing is my job. I hate it. Sure, I can find another one, but I can't get a decent job without networking, which I suck at. Back home I wouldn't get a problem getting a great job with great money and benefits, and in a multi-national company like Wrigley or KPMG, not some crappy accounting firm with two and a half accountants here It's been very frustrating. If not for my husband, who has been my life-line for years now, I wouldn't be here. I don't know - I may get used to it, but what scares me is that I was very happy here before, and I'm not any more. Well, they say it takes a few years to become homesick, I guess it's true. I hope it will pass. I had a bad day today, and, as always, there's nothing to do at work, so I chose to rant here.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-22 18:54:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	Is the permanent residency similar to how the green card works here? Basically, how would I legally stay in Russia if I moved there with my wife? Would I enter on one of those "business" visas (multi-entry, one year, through a service or something) and then transition to permanent residence? Anyone done it or know how to do it? Well, I have an idea, but I haven't done it. First you will get a temporary resident permit (on the basis of marriage). After one year with it you can apply for permanent residency. Permanent resident card is valid for 5 years and it's renewable. No conditions. For a temporary resident permit all you need to do is be married to a Russian citizen. In this case, you won't be subject to immigration quotas. they will do a background check on you etc., and you will get it no problem as long as you're not a terrorist. I don't know what documents you need to provide with the application, but I'm sure all US documents will have to be translated and certified. As far as I'm aware, you won't need a business visa, but I may just be full of it - I have no personal experience with it aside from researching this stuff for my hubby. There are lawyers who will do all the paperwork for you, but I don't know how much they can charge.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-18 12:31:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	So, if dual-citizenship is not possible, what rights would an AM have in Russia if living with his RW? Say for instance, we were to move to Russia and buy a flat of our own, am I legally entitled to 50% of that flat, our car, our savings, etc., like she is here? Or, am I just like any other tourist/businessman? And what about my right to stay there? You can have Russian permanent residency - "Вид на жительство". That'll give you lots of rights, I imagine. I researched the subject a couple years ago when we wanted to move there with hubster, but he changed his mind on that, so I stopped researching. Edit: Your marriage will give you the right to 50% of the property, regardless of your citizenship status. Edited by Jewel12, 17 July 2007 - 11:16 AM.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-17 11:14:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	I live in Eastern Ukraine and I can tell you about my experience here... I think the answers will be the same for Russia.... What makes you think so? It's a different country. 1. Can I (a foreigner) own property in Russia? (Flat or build a house) Yes. 2. Can I have a bank account in Russia? Is it difficult to wire money from a USA account to a Russian bank account? Yes, you can. No, not difficult, but it depends on how much you're planning to wire. 3. Do I have to go to a Russian driving school to get a driver's license? No, but you will need to take a driving test to get a Russian DL. 5. Will I have to pay capital gains taxes in Russia along with my taxes in the US? I hope not!! No. 6. Will we need to marry in Russia also to get my temporary residences visa, then permenant residence?. (If anyone can shed some light on this whole subject and process it would be greatly apreciated.) It doesn't matter where you marry. No, people in Russia are not all cheaters and liars and all that. As long as you don't live in Chechnya, you should be fine. Good luck.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-12 18:42:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Moving to Russia	The experience your friend had was probably a isolated incident and could happen anywhere in the US. I personally think America is much more dangerous than Russia. Thanks for the advice!! Yes, you're right. I want to live in Russia too, Saint Petersburg, to be more precise. But it's not gonna happen for a while...	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-07-12 18:27:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Greetings to all!	Welcome to VJ, Fettman!! Good luck with your journey!! P.S. I'm from Moscow too!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-27 18:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	leaving today	Best of luck to you both!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-31 15:09:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Visa Approved :)	Congrats!!!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-29 18:22:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	New to Site	Welcome aboard!	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-08-25 12:53:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	List of vaccinations	QUOTE (dkrivosheyev @ Sep 2 2007, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Sep 2 2007, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://travel.state....tml#Vaccination Vaccination Requirements All applicants for immigrant visas are required to have the following vaccinations, if appropriate, for age, medical condition, or medical history: Mumps Measles Rubella Polio Tetanus and diptheria toxoids Pertussis Influenza type B Hepatitis B Varicella Pneumococcal As a fiancé(e), you are not required to fulfill this requirement at the time of your medical examination for a fiancé(e) visa. However, you may want to do so. These vaccinations are required when you adjust status following your marriage. Actually I just found on Moscow embassy website that only tetanus-diphtheria and MMR vaccinations are required for immigrants over 17 years old. I also had to get varicella About the clinics in Moscow - the one called "Medicina" is cool, that's where I got my medical care when I lived in Moscow. I loved it that I could book my appointments online and all the doctors were great. But I have no idea how to get an immigration medical there or how long it takes. I don't know anything about the second "approved" clinic.	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-09-02 22:49:00
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus	Kharkov	QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Sep 3 2007, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Russia: http://www.visajourn...?showuser=30594 Russia, yeah. And I always thought Bangkok was in China. Who cares - it's all the same Why was it moved to "Russia" forum??	Sid and Nancy	Female	Russia	2007-09-05 16:35:00