Natasha and Vika's visa was approved today, and the consul gave the usual "you'll receive the visa in 1 week" speech, but after arriving back at the apartment Natasha noticed she did not submit the I-134 document. We went back this afternoon and turned it in to the 221G area (where we were instructed to go by the guards), but we're a little nervous now. It's difficult to believe that the woman at the window that took the documents, and the consul himself, neglected to notice that this document wasn't submitted, but we remain hopeful since the consul told Natasha the visa was approved. I'll check back the next chance I get, maybe tomorrow.
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Full Version: Visa Approved
Congratulations!!!!!!! It's time to celebrate and fully enjoy Moscow!!!! It's cool that you are together there now. Have a great time and congratulations again!!!!!
Sasha
Sasha
Fantastic news!! I'm sure the I-134 thing won't be a problem and you'll get that visa in no time. At least you noticed the error and have rectified it.
I'm looking forward to hearing firmer news from you and also some news from Igor. Good luck!
I'm looking forward to hearing firmer news from you and also some news from Igor. Good luck!
Congratulations 
QUOTE(KGSodie @ Feb 26 2008, 06:57 AM) 
Natasha and Vika's visa was approved today, and the consul gave the usual "you'll receive the visa in 1 week" speech, but after arriving back at the apartment Natasha noticed she did not submit the I-134 document. We went back this afternoon and turned it in to the 221G area (where we were instructed to go by the guards), but we're a little nervous now. It's difficult to believe that the woman at the window that took the documents, and the consul himself, neglected to notice that this document wasn't submitted, but we remain hopeful since the consul told Natasha the visa was approved. I'll check back the next chance I get, maybe tomorrow.
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Congratulations
QUOTE(KGSodie @ Feb 26 2008, 05:57 AM)
Natasha and Vika's visa was approved today, and the consul gave the usual "you'll receive the visa in 1 week" speech, but after arriving back at the apartment Natasha noticed she did not submit the I-134 document. We went back this afternoon and turned it in to the 221G area (where we were instructed to go by the guards), but we're a little nervous now. It's difficult to believe that the woman at the window that took the documents, and the consul himself, neglected to notice that this document wasn't submitted, but we remain hopeful since the consul told Natasha the visa was approved. I'll check back the next chance I get, maybe tomorrow.
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Good luck to all!
Kevin
On the Moscow embassy website, it states that the I-134 is not required but may be requested. The way I read that is if they dont ask for it, it is no big deal, but you should have it just in case. So, I think you are good to go!! Congrats!!
I'm with bobalouie on this one. If they didn't ask for it, it's probably because they didn't need it. They were approved, so you're already home free. Congratulations!
Good luck on the rest of your Visa Journey!
Good luck on the rest of your Visa Journey!
QUOTE(KGSodie @ Feb 26 2008, 03:57 AM)
Natasha and Vika's visa was approved today, and the consul gave the usual "you'll receive the visa in 1 week" speech, but after arriving back at the apartment Natasha noticed she did not submit the I-134 document. We went back this afternoon and turned it in to the 221G area (where we were instructed to go by the guards), but we're a little nervous now. It's difficult to believe that the woman at the window that took the documents, and the consul himself, neglected to notice that this document wasn't submitted, but we remain hopeful since the consul told Natasha the visa was approved. I'll check back the next chance I get, maybe tomorrow.
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Good luck to all!
Kevin
CONGRATULATIONS................ and as others have noted the I-134 thing shouldn't hold up your VISA at all.
NEXT STOP................. THE ..............U.......S..........OF A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE(KGSodie @ Feb 26 2008, 03:57 AM)
Natasha and Vika's visa was approved today, and the consul gave the usual "you'll receive the visa in 1 week" speech, but after arriving back at the apartment Natasha noticed she did not submit the I-134 document. We went back this afternoon and turned it in to the 221G area (where we were instructed to go by the guards), but we're a little nervous now. It's difficult to believe that the woman at the window that took the documents, and the consul himself, neglected to notice that this document wasn't submitted, but we remain hopeful since the consul told Natasha the visa was approved. I'll check back the next chance I get, maybe tomorrow.
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Good luck to all!
Kevin
By the way........ I have been meaning to ask you........... What is that green thing in your avatar photo? A bean bag chair?
QUOTE(KGSodie @ Feb 26 2008, 03:57 AM)
Natasha and Vika's visa was approved today, and the consul gave the usual "you'll receive the visa in 1 week" speech, but after arriving back at the apartment Natasha noticed she did not submit the I-134 document. We went back this afternoon and turned it in to the 221G area (where we were instructed to go by the guards), but we're a little nervous now. It's difficult to believe that the woman at the window that took the documents, and the consul himself, neglected to notice that this document wasn't submitted, but we remain hopeful since the consul told Natasha the visa was approved. I'll check back the next chance I get, maybe tomorrow.
Good luck to all!
Kevin
Good luck to all!
Kevin
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Kevin, Natasha, and Vika!!!!!!!! There was never a doubt in anyone's mind, but it's good to have the formalities over with. Enjoy Moscow together, take some time off when you get home, and when you're ready stop by and tell us all about it!
Congratulations and the best of luck to you all!!
Great to hear congrats
Congrats!
Great For You Kevin-!!! Don't sweat the I-134, it may be requested but is not required. Some C/O's don't look at 75% of the documents you submit!
You are the man today! Tell Natasha and Vika I am very happy for the whole future family!
Don't sweat the I-134, it may be requested but is not required. Some C/O's don't look at 75% of the documents you submit!You are the man today! Tell Natasha and Vika I am very happy for the whole future family!
QUOTE(Kazan @ Feb 26 2008, 08:31 PM)
Great For You Kevin-!!! Don't sweat the I-134, it may be requested but is not required. Some C/O's don't look at 75% of the documents you submit!
You are the man today! Tell Natasha and Vika I am very happy for the whole future family!
Don't sweat the I-134, it may be requested but is not required. Some C/O's don't look at 75% of the documents you submit!You are the man today! Tell Natasha and Vika I am very happy for the whole future family!
Hahaha......... Nata and I are excited for their approval almost as much as we will be for our own. Is it just me..... or has this little group sort of become like a family over the past few months?
I am now feeling deliriously giddy with vicarious visa approval feelings. 
Thanks everyone for the well wishes, and apologies for my slow response. We are using wifi from the apartment, and it's pretty slow and drops out from time to time, so every little internet thing can take forever! I also think all is well, but Natasha is freaked out like you wouldn't believe, since it was her error in not handing it in to the woman at the window that asked for all the documents I had provided. We check the DHL website more often than we used to check the USCIS website, but nothing yet. I've always thought that Friday (tomorrow) was the most realistically optimistic projection for DHL picking up the visa. We will be picking up the visa directly from the DHL office too, and if all goes well we'll be in Omaha late on March 5.
Buck: I hang out in the 'Moving to the USA' forum in the July filers thread, and our thing there was to select a comfy beanbag for our avatar, so you are correct - it's a beanbag! Green is Natasha's favorite color, so there you go.
I've been writing every day about what we do here, even though most of it is dry, mundane stuff everyone is welcome to read about our time here on our website, in the "Notes From Us" section. This assumes I can actually get a post there to save to the DB, it seems super slow and refuses to complete my posting.
Kevin & Natasha DOT net
Buck: I hang out in the 'Moving to the USA' forum in the July filers thread, and our thing there was to select a comfy beanbag for our avatar, so you are correct - it's a beanbag! Green is Natasha's favorite color, so there you go.
I've been writing every day about what we do here, even though most of it is dry, mundane stuff everyone is welcome to read about our time here on our website, in the "Notes From Us" section. This assumes I can actually get a post there to save to the DB, it seems super slow and refuses to complete my posting.
Kevin & Natasha DOT net
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