ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)RE: Muy Solo

:lol: YOU!

Since I have never made any analogies to myself in that name, I am curious as to the origin of your reference?
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-04-02 18:11:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)RE: Muy Solo

...Richard!

Pardon my ignorance, but who is Richard?
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-04-02 18:03:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)RE: Muy Solo

...less than 2 months of waiting you have not even earned the f**king right to complain

Perhaps not, but with the kind of resources our nation has there should be no excuse in it taking months or years to process family based immigration petitions for relatives of "US" citizens. I expect more from my government in this area.
Although I do prefer that Muy Solo make her voice heard to her political representatives rather than a public board.

Edited by Satellite, 02 April 2006 - 06:02 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-04-02 18:00:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)RE: Muy Solo

Dont you dare talk to me about Slavery or Racism..you can totally kiss my behind on that! :thumbs:

Point well taken. You are in for long struggle to get both those institutions legally re-instated in the US, albeit some might argue they still exist to one level or another.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-04-02 17:54:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)RE: Muy Solo

Well, speeding's a bad example anyway.

Speeding is a bad example because it is classified as a civil offense. One cannot have criminal intent when committing a civil wrong.

I dont support anyone breaking the law. Laws are to protect us.

This is the same attitude that kept slavery, racism, and segregation legal and on the books in America.
Unlike you, I strongly agree that there are some laws that must be broken in order to have a case in controversy to challenge it's constitutionality. Otherwise the courts fail to check and balance the executive and legislative branches of our government.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-04-02 17:27:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)waiver for INA 212(d)(3)

we can not advise on this. he will need to talk to attorney.

Why can't we "advise" on this but can on some other immigration question like a K1 or I-751? Either we can't "advise" on anything becaues of unauthorized practice of law issues or we can give our best public opinion non-porfessional "advise" to any immigration question in the waivers forum since that is what this question is concerning. Just because you or I may not have a decent answer that doesn't mean someone else in the collective "we" does not.
SatelliteMaleRussia2007-01-16 20:12:00
United KingdomInternational Wire Money Transfer
How about opening up a checking account in the US putting a small amount on it, and mailing or giving in person the debit card? Depending on your bank you will pay a minimal transaction cost per ATM withdrawal. This works well to sustain a person who is abroad. But works poorly for sending huge amounts.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-19 12:19:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusJust Files

Good luck :D

Again...
Second time is a charm :P
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-10 17:23:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusFiance's divorce and proof
Divorced or not, I would strongly recommend sending a copy of your fiancee's passport and birth certificate (with translation) with your K1 packet.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-08 13:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusThe dreaded V-day
I must agree sending flowers to Russia is very expensive. In many parts of Russia in particular Siberia, roses don't grow naturally, it is too cold. So it all has to be imported. When I was there in the summer, one rose cost 100 rubles. In comparison to Sochi in the summer time it was only 5 rubles. But it is kind of sad that you can't just call a Russian flower vendor and make an order by credit card. While anyone in Russia could call our local florist and have flowers delivered at local cost without using any kind of agency or service, which are making a handsome profit.
We still continue to send flowers to their family through one of many online sites, but not for Valentines. For New Years. A small arrangement and champagne usually. And of course it comes to some thing around $50.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-01 13:28:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusGoing Back to Russia???
I think this issue should be discussed between you, your wife, and her. What city is your step daughter from?
When she left was she already attending the university in Russia?
Give her some wheels and some friends and life in American will be grand too.
The issue is really beyond her green card status. She needs to decide where her life is. It is unrealistic to think she will return to the US after finishing school in Russia. If she does it is a lot of lost time to get your education and occupation skills up to par compared to someone who went to school and work here in the US for 4 to 5 years.
If anything I think it is just home sickness and strange customs here in the US that is pushing her back home. Perhaps she feels uncomfortable in her new family setting? I understand it is hard for you because Russian is not your primary language and it is hard to get your points across.
In the end it is a choice she is going to have to make and not go change her mind later. Has she considered life apart from her mother?
Since she is only 17 I would have enrolled her into High School rather than a university, even if she has already graduated. High School is a great way for a teen to get a feel of American culture and customs and acquire lots of friends.
But really, there is not much advice I can really give. Good luck, this issue might turn out to be a lot harder to solve then getting the visa in the first place :)
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-15 22:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusGoing Back to Russia???
Is she crazy? What for? I am assuming she is in high school right? Get her enrolled in a US high school. Have her learn English and move on to college here. The Russian high school diploma is worth nothing here. She will always be able to test out of Russian as a foreign language requirement with or without that diploma. She is in her last good years to learn English and be almost accent free. Much harder to do when you are over 20.
As far as AOS is concerned. Once she gets her card she will have show that US is her residents. Guy at POE will decide this. Others should provide better advice on how to show that her home here in the US is her permanent domicile. On the face you do meet the basic requirements of not leaving for more than a year. But other factors come into play that are mentioned on the USCIS site concerning abandonment of status.

Edited by Satellite, 15 February 2006 - 01:41 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-15 13:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHappily Married

There are insurance companies, though, that DO provide a brand new car, if you are insuring a vehicle purchased new, with them. They were only advertising it on the tv last night.

Yes, these do exist at an additional cost, and are usually provided by the car dealership. Those things do have a lot of restrictions in them. So be careful before buying one of those plans.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-06 13:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHappily Married
This thread should properly be labeled as solutions and advice for people who have a decent income!
Of course I am glad everything turned out well for you Russ, but your advice sure requires some money to carry out.
For example we have only one car but live in major city. My wife got her driver's license but she only drives when I am in the passenger's seat because I am scared to death she'll wreck the car. Main reason is her lack of experience. The only car she drove in Russia was a VAZ-2106, 1994, and only about 10 lessons that I paid for. We have only liability insurance because we can't afford anything more. Thus insurance would not buy us a new car. We can't afford to buy a junker even though that is great advice based on my high school days.
But still I ponder at your logic. Suppose you wreck the car, your comprehensive coverage is only going to give you the blue book value of your vehicle and not what you paid for it. You are already at a loss. Assuming you guys all drive high end cars that can be a difference of over $10K assuming your cars are brand new off the lot. So if you planned on buying a vehicle of equal or greater value, insurance isn't going to cover the entire price tag.
Second, if you’re at fault and you get an injury, comprehensive, and liability claim your insurance is going to shoot up and stay up between 3 - 7 years depending on your insurance company. Again in that scenario my wife would not be driving because we wouldn't be able to afford insurance.
The travel insurance is great advice. Probably the best investment you can get. But be careful to look over the terms of that policy. Since K1 visa status might be construed as not a "tourist" and the insurance company might refuse to pay.
But for those of that work jobs that don't pay benefits the best we can do on health insurance is emergency private coverage i.e. $4k deductible and hope we're healthy. So far so good, knock on wood. But a $50k bill even if lowered to 10% of that plus attorney's fees would easily put us on collection.
Oh well, all to come as soon as school is done :P
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-06 11:45:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusVisa for child
I have found contradictory information online to my previous post:
10. Am I required to have my own passport to apply for K-2 visa?
In general, a separate passport is not required if you are below the age of 16. If the Consulate requires you to have a passport, it will be listed on the checklist."
http://faq.visapro.c...2-Visa-FAQ4.asp
Some more information here:
"All children (under 21 years old and unmarried) of an alien classified K1 should be listed on I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e). Children also must be present at the interview."
http://moscow.usemba...cord_id=fiancee
"Accompanying child requires a valid passport (or may be included in the parent's passport), a birth certificate and a medical examination. If a child is 16 years of age or over, police certificates are required. Translations of the indicated documents are required as well."
http://www.usembassy...cord_id=fiancee
Hope that solves the issue for you.

Edited by Satellite, 09 March 2006 - 06:38 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-09 18:37:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNVC / Embassy Interview

Is the interview scheduled once the Embassy receives the petition from NVC or after the packet 3 and application for a visa w/ payment is received from the beneficiary?

The interview is scheduled once the embassy receives your data from the NVC. You pay for the visa the day of the interview.

This site says one thing and other sites and forums are conflicting.

That is because every embassy is different. Moscow seems to be the exception of not having a packet 3 followed by packet 4. You just get one packet to bring to the interview with the interview scheduled in advance. A better system in my opinion considering how well Russian mail works.

Do we need to bring our / my three year old child ?

Probably, but I am not sure.

I know he will likely require a medical but not sure if he needs to be at the interview or needs a passport due to his age.

He will certainly need a medical exam, and his own passport, as all visa recipients need their own passports to receive the visa. I know Russia has their unique system of writing kids into the parent's passport, but this pretty much works only in Russia.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-08 11:07:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNVC / Embassy Interview

She has to fly all the way to Moscow just for her interview. Vlad to Moscow is farther than NY to LA. Sucks. But, it's Russia.

Actually it is the US that requires all K1 interviews to be in Moscow and not Russia. The only part of "it's Russia" that would be applicable to this situation is the sheer size of Russia itself. :P
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-06 13:32:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusNVC / Embassy Interview
As far as I am aware all K1 visa interviews are conducted in Moscow. I am very surprised you were able to move your interview to Yekaterinburg. The consulate there usually does B1/B2 interviews only.
"Fiancée Visas Fiancée(e) Visas are for persons planning to travel to the U.S. in order to marry an American citizen and then reside there permanently. Fiancée(e) visas, like all categories of immigrant visas, are not issued in the Consulate in Yekaterinburg. Residents of Russia must apply for fiancée(e) visas at the Embassy in Moscow."
http://yekaterinburg...ular/niv.php#02

And all but one clinic for the medical exam is located in Moscow. So you'll be forced to go to Moscow anyway unless Vladivostok sounds better.
http://moscow.usemba...record_id=ivmed

Don't worry about not receiving a receipt from the NVC, I didn't get one either. Keep watching the interview schedules at:
http://moscow.usemba...r/wwwhcisk.html
http://www.tenthgen.com/Visa.aspx

I’d only worry if you didn’t the service center NOA-2. You need that thing later at the interview stage, AOS stage, and even lifting conditions.
Good luck.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-06 12:01:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusG-325 dillema
As far as my understanding goes the only thing the US embassy cares for in terms of the G-325A and employment are places you have resided for longer than 6 months after the age of 16 for police certificate purposes. They don't ask for your employment record and you don't need any letters to back this up. You are the beneficiary of a K1 visa. You are not applying for tourist visa and you certainly don't need any money or ties to Russia. The financial burden and employment record falls on the USC. Obviously if you have been working for a terrorist organization or the something like that, the employment record stated on the G-325A, if you were honest, would give you away. But I think there are other questions concerning these matters in the DS-156,157.
For practical purposes I would omit the unnecessary information. Like Slim said a lot of "unofficial" things go on in Russia. It is all too common. Although when dealing with US immigration, everyone on VJ preaches honesty, I, on the other hand, prefer common sense and discretion.

Edited by Satellite, 06 March 2006 - 01:27 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-06 13:25:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy Girl's Interview at the Embassy
Congratulations on passing the interview.

...What will you do after you are married?...

My wife would have had a lot of fun with this question, if it was asked :P

Edited by Satellite, 19 March 2006 - 04:56 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-19 16:56:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusOne way Tickets

Also hopefully in a few weeks I get to start this whole process over.

Glad there is no restocking fee. I had to send mine back. It was expensive enough as it was.

Shopping for a new one or getting back together with the last one?

Edited by Satellite, 19 March 2006 - 03:54 AM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-19 03:53:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusOne way Tickets

I say get the round trip ticket in case things don’t work and you have to return her. Seriously, if you purchase from aeroflot get the full fare roundtrip and you can use the second half whenever she wants to go back and visit.

Do you have to pay a restocking fee if you return her?
I'm sorry I just couldn't help myself.
As far as using the Aeroflot ticket anytime you want, it is not that simple. You would have to purchase a full fare in order to do that. And if you planned on saving some money you would of course purchase a ticket during low peak season like spring and fall and have the ticket be limited to 1 month. Which is how you get a low under $600 round fare trip. But as soon as you give yourself a 12-month option or more, there goes the whole discount and the price jumps to over $1200. But I am pretty sure that Aeroflot tickets are limited to 1-year use.
But I can see your point, an extra couple hundred dollars is a cheap insurance policy if you limit the Aeroflot ticket to 3 months, which will be sufficient time for the "test" period, just in case the whole intent to marry thing isn’t a 100% certainty yet.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-26 16:49:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusOne way Tickets

To SVO, you either: pay at least $50 for a cab or take a bus after 40 minutes on the metro. Neither is a great choice.

Although I agree with you that flying out of DME is convenient, but it is expensive. And times have changed, there are now European buses running from DME to SVOII every 1.5 hours for just 250 rubles. I rather pay 250 rubles and fly out of SVOII then pay $200 extra and fly out of DME :)
Read about it here:
http://www.domodedov.../getting/1/bus/
http://sheremetyevo-...?act=part&pid=2
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-15 00:30:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusCheburashka
Yeah, he's been around for a while. Very popular with young kids. Did you get a chance to see the cartoon? I had no idea he was popular in Japan as well. Attached is the song and a funny picture.
Posted Image
http://www.momoshare...aeada685b525bdd Krokodil Gena
http://www.momoshare...77d2451607474f4 Cheburashka
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-21 14:43:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDS 230 ?

Perhaps things have changed some in the year and a half since their interview. The DS-230 will be sent to your girl, and they will ask for it and take it.

Have to agree with you here. If the form comes in the packet by all means fill it out. Certainly wasn't in ours. Times have changed; our experience is out dated :P At least living in Russia hasn't changed that much. :)
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-23 12:42:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDS 230 ?

I didn't find the DS 230 Here on Visa Journey.

http://www.visajourn...Form-DS-230.pdf

Edited by Satellite, 22 March 2006 - 11:34 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-22 23:34:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDS 230 ?
DS-230 is an Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. If you are applying for a K1, you are applying for a non-immigrant visa hence the $100 fee. In that case you do not need to fill out the DS 230. If you are applying for a CR1/IR1, you are applying for the immigrant visa and you will need this form. But if you prefer to fill out unneccessary forms just in case, you are always welcome to.

We had a completely different experience with MOM medical clinic. My fiancee also had her vaccination record on hand, but the examining staff refused to look at it and refused to administer any vaccines stating that they are not required for a K1 and you can get them in the US. That is a big disappointment because it is a lot cheaper and more convenient to do them in Russia. But it turned out okay, as public health here in the states only charged us $10 a pop.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-22 11:27:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusBeing in Moscow for interview
If you make an appointment at the clinic called "MOM" you will get the results at the end of the day. So you can arrive by train in the morning and leave in the evening to save the most money. However, it is best to schedule the medical appointment right next to the interview date to maximize the value of your trip. I haven't read any recent medical exam failures on the Russian form.

Edited by Satellite, 24 March 2006 - 06:00 PM.

SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-24 17:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusSilly I-129F question

Writing my Fiancee's name and address in her native alphabet...

You can write it many ways.
The general trend is:
??????
12345 (put zip code here)
?. ???????????

Here is where you have options
You can do:
??. ?????????, 20-18
or
20 ????????? ?? 18
or
20 ????????? ?X(if there is a complex of buildings), ?? 18

But generally all of your combinations will work. But I'd stick with "??." part which means street just in case there is a similar ???????? or ????? with the same address somewhere else in the city.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-21 11:52:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusFinancial Info (prior to interview)
Good to hear the documents arrived. It's the Russian post office that dropped the ball and not USPS! Actually the Russian post office was doing business as usual. :P
$16 is a bargain compared to how much the rest of the group on here has spent on Fedex and DHL. But I still have the record, I continue to send important and unimportant letters to Russia using regular $0.84 letters and they usually arrive between 10 to 14 days.
Good luck, I hope the rest goes smoothly.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-27 13:35:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusFinancial Info (prior to interview)
Another way the USCIS could avoid this whole mess of sending documents is to have everything needed from the petitioner to be submitted in the original I-129F. This would also require quick processing so the information submitted won't go stale. And at the time of the interview collect only the information needed from the beneficiary. Put them together and you get a valid visa decision.
On the other hand, the USCIS could enact a more costly, yet more effect method by mandating that both the USC and foreign beneficiary be present at the interview.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-23 12:48:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusFinancial Info (prior to interview)

They also were very interested in phone records...They also wanted to see letters and/or e-mail communication. We also had printed records of our ICQ instant messages...The interviewer did read some of the cards we had sent each other. They also asked for pictures, and kept one of our pictures.

We really had very different interview experiences. My fiancee at the time was not asked to produce any relationship documents except 1 photo which they kept and then returned in the DHL envelope with the visa/passport. The relationship proof was established simply by communicating with her in Russian. Although we did have emails and phone records on hand.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-03-19 15:13:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusFinancial Info (prior to interview)

$72??? Man, that makes me want to just send them USPS. I've had pretty good luck with them lately.

I still send by stuff with USPS regular mail $0.84 for a standard envelop. I have better things to spend $72 on. If you have time go with the cheap mail. If it fails to arrive in 1 month you can always use the more expensive kind. All your financial documents should be copies anyway. You can always reprint those. The only thing that costs money is the notary fee, and for example my bank does it free for account holders. I've sent important and unimportant stuff to Russia all the time with the cheapest service offered by USPS. Lost one letter in the last two years.
SatelliteMaleRussia2006-02-24 14:10:00
USCIS Service CentersCSC??????

According to someone on here that got a letter from their congressman today CSC is running at 9 months, so I'd expect another 6 to 12 months of waiting minimum.

9 months???? :blink: this is just crazy!
MrsFridaNot TellingPoland2013-03-07 05:52:00
USCIS Service CentersNOA2 for CSC filers???

Yep I get excited on Mondays and on days they do updates, but it's been so many months of disappointment that excitement is getting weaker. I think we will all be like Red (Morgan Freeman) in Shawshank Redemption. Once he finally gave up all hope on getting paorle and didn't care what happened, he got it.

lol, any approval would be good at this point :thumbs:
MrsFridaNot TellingPoland2013-03-11 11:25:00
USCIS Service CentersNOA2 for CSC filers???
I am in the phase when I am excited on Monday morning, thinking that maybe this week. Then comes looong weekend of nothing, then the next Monday and the excitment again but weaker and weaker. I am sure I will eventually come to the point when there won't be any hope left. Two weeks maybe?

Edited by MrsFrida, 11 March 2013 - 09:08 AM.

MrsFridaNot TellingPoland2013-03-11 09:07:00
USCIS Service CentersCSC has recently implemented new procedures for K1

Just got our NOA 2 last night at 11:15 pm via email. AUG 2 NOA 1 date. The day after I make a flippant comment. Go figure...

Wow! Congrats! I thought there is no point in checking the status compulsively after 6 pm. Maybe they have night shifts at scs now to go through the boxes of petitions :lol: I would be more than happy to help :yes:
MrsFridaNot TellingPoland2013-03-20 09:00:00
United KingdomThings you need to do before leaving the UK

Another medical thought:

 

If you're the kind of person who keeps on top of this stuff, have any check-ups before you go, so that they are up to date and you're not due another for a spell. Saves worrying about that on top of everything else.

 

Eg: eye test; dentist; smear test if you're a lady.

 

 

Not a major concern but doesn't hurt to have a bit of an MOT here where it probably costs less to do so! Then you know you're set for another year/six months before you have to think about it again. I think I will aim to do this.

 

Just another question about medical stuff/medication: I currently take 2 medications and am given about 3 months worth at a time, I then call in a re-fill. Has anyone asked their Doctor to prescribe 6 months (or longer) due to moving overseas?  I am just a bit concerned about not having medical insurance in the U.S. from the get go, and would like to to have 6 months worth of medication if possible - unsure of whether a UK Dr will prescribe enough to cover 6 months? Any experience of this?


SnorbsFemaleUnited Kingdom2014-01-22 12:11:00
United KingdomGetting Email Packet 3
Lost at sea - your guide is amazing, I have a copy printed out and have been referring to it every step of the way. Have just re-read it, where I notice it does somewhat address this issue...sorry!

I wasn't expecting to be approved so quickly, as I only filed 3 weeks ago...now I just want to get started on the next steps. One last question, does anyone know of you need the LND number to complete the online DS 260? Or is it just needed for the medical?


SnorbsFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-16 11:37:00
United KingdomGetting Email Packet 3

I'd read my guide (see link in my sig - lots of changes in the responses so check out the whole thread) if you have not already.

It may be too soon for you to get you LND, since you only just got approved - they have to process your papers in the other department, which doesn't necessarily happen immediately. But if you want to try, DCF people can also try calling DoS and enquiring.


SnorbsFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-12-16 11:34:00