ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAm I going to have a problem if I won`t do name change stamp before travel???
QUOTE (tanyaru @ Dec 5 2008, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone.

Based on what you guys told me in my other international pasport thread I now have another question.

What if I`m not going to get the name change stamp in an international pasport just yet and travel home??? So pasport is going to stay strictly on old name and greencard on the new one???

Will I have an difficulty living Russia??? Will I need to carry my marriage certificate??? Is it even possible???


Use Russian documents in Russia and US when enter here. I don't think it will be a problem that tickets in different last name. I had the same situation when I went to Russia. Russian pasport with my maden name and US with other last name, tickets was issued on my US name. They never asked me any questions.

Edited by katerinak, 15 December 2008 - 03:52 AM.

katerinakFemaleRussia2008-12-15 03:51:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Transit through Germany
QUOTE (tanyaru @ Dec 5 2008, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Me and my hubby will be traveling to Russia this summer. We are going to have connection in Frankfurt for 7-12 hours (depends on the flight we pick). So, we are thinking of going to the city for a bit. The questions are: do we need to apply for a visa or we can just show our tickets to get a transit via right there and then? In other words, what is the procedure? Where can I look for such info?

Also note, my hubby holds US passport and I hold Russian passport.

Thank you for your time.


Your husband US citizen can go out with his Passport from airpot, but you will need a Visa because you're Russian Citizen. Check with German Consulate how you can get this Visa. I think it calls Shengen

Edited by katerinak, 15 December 2008 - 03:44 AM.

katerinakFemaleRussia2008-12-15 03:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan I get some advice? Nobody in my family will be a co-sponsor
Yes maybe you right is not legal, but I'm not a lawer I don't know that. In her case was different she could suport her self she was working here, but her status here in US.... And I think if you trying to bring somebody here in this country even you don't make enough money, you should completly be responsible for this financialy and not hopping that if you have a co-sponsor it will suport you. It's just my tought, somebody can think different then me.
katerinakFemaleRussia2008-01-24 18:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan I get some advice? Nobody in my family will be a co-sponsor
Hi,

I have one friend I was doing co-sponsor for her marrige, because her husband didn't make enough money. At that time she was here in US. From co-sponsore I was only showing my recent income and tax returns for 3 years (copyes), no bank statments or anything else was required. I know she was doing all her papers with the lawer. I guess to protect my self I asked her for a letter verifyed with notary that she won't ask for financial help from me if something happend. I know her lawer made this letter for her. Also maybe you can offer your friends to pay some money for this like $300-$500. See maybe this way your friends can help you with co-sponsoring.
katerinakFemaleRussia2008-01-24 16:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNEED HELP!!! sealed packet from US Embassy tell you "do not open"
Thank you all for answer.
About contact embassy, our is in Moscow. They say my fiancee have to send it back to embassy by DHL with payed return recite all that cost $100.00 to reseale it. And it will take a week to send it back. He can't just walk in to embassy and do it mad.gif
He sayed that no seales are broken and nothing feel off the envelope just a corner damage, so I hope it will be no problem if he enters like that, like somebody mensioned here "this has turned into somewhat of an urban legend!". SO GOOD LUCK TO US!!!
katerinakFemaleRussia2008-04-26 16:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNEED HELP!!! sealed packet from US Embassy tell you "do not open"
Hi everyone, I have a question.
My fiancee today recived that final packet by DHL with all his documents and Visa. The problem is that that envelop wich says "do not open" it's not open but has ripped in the corner like 5 cm big. So my question is, will it cause any problem if he enters like this or not? If yes is possible to do something about it?
Thank you
katerinakFemaleRussia2008-04-24 03:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, I have a question about change of address
So as everybody saying here it's beter wait for NOA2 correct? After that I can change my address with no problems and it won't delay the process. Did I understand right?
katerinakFemaleRussia2007-10-09 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp, I have a question about change of address
Hi all. I have a question about change of address. I live in San Diego, CA. I'm planning to buy a property and move to other address, but within San Diego. Me and my fiance just got a NOA1 on 09/07/07. My fiance keep telling me its going to cause a problems to us if I do that. Can somebody tell me more about it? Thank you very much.

Edited by katerinak, 08 October 2007 - 01:17 AM.

katerinakFemaleRussia2007-10-08 01:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmoney order for I-129f
QUOTE (raquel23 @ Oct 8 2007, 09:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is there any way to see if the money order was cashed from sending the I-129f in?

Thank you



Hi,
I send a money order wich I bought in my bank. And yes you can track it, just bring it to the bank and they can do it for you.
katerinakFemaleRussia2007-10-09 01:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow do I find out if we aere "touched"
QUOTE (Natashabrenda @ Oct 8 2007, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So we finally sent the papers to CSC yesterday.......
Can someone tell me how we get our case number and how we find out when we were "touched"?
Also what are the chances that Processing Times go down again and go back to 90 days instead of 132 for CSC?
We had planned on getting married May 17th..........is that still possible?
Nat


When you recive NOA1 that is you recite #. Then go here https://egov.uscis.g...LDkPqCe4kNQHdwr and register. Don't forget to enter your recite # and then you can always check and see if you get touched. Just log in here https://egov.uscis.g.../jsps/login.jsp
For me it took excecly 1 month to get NOA1
katerinakFemaleRussia2007-10-09 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a form?
QUOTE (rajemr2119 @ Dec 15 2008, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there,

i would just like to add comment to your post!!

if you are the petitioner then you really need the G-325a FORM to support the PETITION APPLICATION for K1!

My husband did included the G-325a when he did file my petition he made few months ago!!

here's the link that might help you download the form..

http://www.uscis.gov...form/g-325a.pdf

hope this work with yah?!

good luck and godbless!!
--maje ;-)



I was the petitioner for my hasband and yes you need this form G-325a filled up, one for you and one for your fiance(e). She needs to do it her self, sign the original form and mail it to you.
Good luck
katerinakFemaleRussia2008-12-16 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a form?
QUOTE (Ivan in VA @ Nov 29 2008, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've searched and searched yet I cannot find on the USCIS site any requirement for submitting this form for a K1 visa. What gives?

http://travel.state....types_2994.html



If you speak Russian you can go to this web site, they have complite instructions for K1 Visa for brides from Russia (don't forget to register there to be able to read topics) smile.gif It will help you a lot

http://www.russian-f....com/rus/forum/
katerinakFemaleRussia2008-12-15 04:29:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPlanning Visa and Timeline
etripke,

I just returned from my 6th visit. My job is somewhat seasonal, I work all summer, and I try to spend Dec-Jan-Feb in Ukraine. This last trip I flew over, we then flew to Antalya, Turkey and spent a week at The Kremlin Palace, flew back to Ukraine for 10 days, then back home. I've been learning Russian for a while, she is an Art Teacher, and I almost have my Bachelors in Secondary Education. Her 9 year old daughter and I get along great, and her 22 year old daughter lives in the US.

I guess what I was trying to say is I've done a lot more than just visit once, I'm comfortable in Ukraine. Mila and I have been dating for about a year and half, I have a great relationship with both of her daughters, I know most of her friends in Ukraine, spent Christmas and Easter in Ukraine, I've put a lot of thinking, time, and work into this relationship. My only problem is navigating the waters of the bureaucrats and red tape.

When I finish my Bachelor's in Education next year, and I already have my TEFL Certificate, I could teach English in Ukraine except the pay is so poor. If they paid decent wages, I wouldn't mind living in Ukraine for a while.

Edited by Hangernaid, 27 April 2011 - 04:42 PM.

HangernaidMale02011-04-27 16:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPlanning Visa and Timeline
I will be in Ukraine in Jan and Feb, if we start the paperwork in Feb, and if it takes 4 to 6 months to get the Visa,and that is just guessing, then it would be issued about July, maybe August. Then if she can travel on Nov 10th, we have 90 days from the date of her entry to get married, if I understand the time limit. I think that here in the US we will still have to do the usual getting blood test and going to the courthouse and getting a Marriage License.

I was thinking about taking her on a couple week tour of the US, and possibly getting married in Las Vegas.

Then there is more paperwork to do to change her K-1 Visa to something more permanent?

But back to the top, what steps do I need to take to start the process? Is the paperwork filed in the US or in Ukraine?
HangernaidMale02011-04-27 13:39:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusPlanning Visa and Timeline
I would welcome advice from the many knowledgeable VJ couples out there.

I have a pretty specific timeline on when to bring Mila to the US. I work a seasonal job, I'm a on a US Forest Service Fire crew from June to November, and I don't want to bring my soon to be wife over only to have her sit at home while I'm away for months at a time. At the end of next Fire Season, I want to bring Mila and her 9 year old daughter to America from Ukraine. I think we will do it on a K-1 Visa, and whatever Visa is required for her daughter.

I am now in the US (just returned from a splendid week with Mila in Antalya, Turkey), and I doubt I will make it back to Ukraine until after this Fire Season.

So I will return and live in Ukraine from late Dec 2011-mid Feb 2012. During that time I will need to do everything needed to bring Mila to the US in November 2012.

What do I need to do? Required paperwork from the US on me, my divorce, etc... I've read that she needs a physical. Paperwork to bring her daughter???

Is there an expiration timeline? As soon as we park the equipment at the end of Fire Season, I want to be on a plane with 2 empty suitcases flying to Ukraine to bring Mila and Liza back to America. I want everything ready so the only delays are based on Mila trying to decide what to pack and not on some government person wanting form XX2968315 in triplicate with the official seal of the President and a $500 processing fee.
HangernaidMale02011-04-27 08:41:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusAnyone think the Kiev Embassy could close if there were war between Russia and Ukraine?

We submitted our 129F and the USCIS received it on 9 April and we have a Receipt number, I check the status almost daily.  She is worried about the situation in Ukraine, and Russia continues to provoke violence in eastern Ukraine, I'd say there is a 50% chance of a total Russian invasion.  

 

I read the above post, how do we go about getting the USCIS to expedite the Visa process?  She lives in Kiev, the US Embassy is just a bus ride from her flat.  She has 2 sons, and all of the papers are in order for them too.  They all speak decent English, the interview should be no problem.

 

We have all of the documents in order, she is basically the Chief Auditor of a software firm, and former professor, she is very meticulous about documents, and we have a good experienced immigration lawyer.

 

I just need them to speed up the process maybe a month, the boys need to be here in time to enroll in school.  If it can be done in 4 months instead of 5, that would perfect.


HangernaidMale02014-04-27 22:18:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow could potential US/Russia tensions affect visas?

I hope because of the Russian aggression in Ukraine that the US will expedite K-1 Visas for Ukrainians.  I talk to Mila almost every day, and she is very worried, she cries every night after the boys are asleep.  If I could get her to the US, then I'd know she would be safe for a while.  Eventually Putin is going to start WW3, so no one will be safe in the long run.  But for now, I will settle for us being together for what time we have.

 


HangernaidMale02014-04-18 03:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Attorney
I've been working for several months without a day off, and I am still very unsure about doing the paperwork myself for a K-1 Visa. I've decided to hire an Immigration Attorney. I did a Google search and found several at prices ringing from $995 to $2495. I'm not certain who to use or who to trust. They all promise results.

If anyone can make a recommendation for an attorney, send it in a PM or email me at Hangernaid@gmail.com. I know this site is not for commercial purposes and I don't want to have a thread deleted by violating any rules.

I appreciate the recommendations.

Jim
HangernaidMale02012-01-11 15:49:00