April 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC [Part II]

[Brittani 484]

I checked CEAC tonight just out of curiosity not expecting anything and after 15 days our status finally changed from "in transit" to "READY"! That's such a huge relief and weight off my shoulders.

[Brittani 484]

6 hours ago, Tpienkowski said:

 

Okay, great. We want to buy my fiancé’s plane ticket for July 12/13th and his interview is on June 29th so I’m just making sure that’s a reasonable timeline 

I don't want to sound like a negative nancy but I wouldn't buy any plane tickets just yet. Believe me I do know it's killing my fiance not to buy his but just to be on the safe side. 

[Tpienkowski 210]

11 minutes ago, Brittani said:

I don't want to sound like a negative nancy but I wouldn't buy any plane tickets just yet. Believe me I do know it's killing my fiance not to buy his but just to be on the safe side. 

We haven’t bought them yet but the plan is to buy them before the interview. I know people who see and have done both sides of it, and some people see it as a big risk, but I feel like as long as we give ourselves a reasonable timeline & the insurance for the flights, the worst that will happen, is we use our insurance to change his departure date. 

[Brittani 484]

Just now, Tpienkowski said:

We haven’t bought them yet but the plan is to buy them before the interview. I know people who see and have done both sides of it, and some people see it as a big risk, but I feel like as long as we give ourselves a reasonable timeline & the insurance for the flights, the worst that will happen, is we use our insurance to change his departure date. 

Yeah as long as you can change the flight if need me shouldn't be an issue

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, Tpienkowski said:

We haven’t bought them yet but the plan is to buy them before the interview. I know people who see and have done both sides of it, and some people see it as a big risk, but I feel like as long as we give ourselves a reasonable timeline & the insurance for the flights, the worst that will happen, is we use our insurance to change his departure date. 

I bought mine with travel insurance/ refundable and changeable. Even with the changing fee it costed less than what it shows now. 

 

If you know what you’re doing. And know about the fees involve in the time of refund/changes. I don’t see a problem.

[Tpienkowski 210]

4 minutes ago, Naes said:

I bought mine with travel insurance/ refundable and changeable. Even with the changing fee it costed less than what it shows now. 

 

If you know what you’re doing. And know about the fees involve in the time of refund/changes. I don’t see a problem.

That’s how we’re looking at it, I just want my fiancé here ASAP and last minute flights are close to 1,000 dollars so if we wanted a reasonable ticket, we either buy a month before the interview or for a month after. It’s already been close to 3 months since I’ve seen him, 4 is long enough :/ 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 hours ago, Andreypa said:

Hello!

 

Can someone please explain me one thing. I'm getting a bit confused.

 

What is the difference paying visa fee on http://www.ustraveldocs.com/, like me and my fiancee just did and the CEAC website where you fill out DS160 and also pay visa fee. I never got to use Invoice# that NVC gave me. 

I am not real familiar with the procedures for making the payment and scheduling your interview but this is what I have learned :

 

As soon as you receive the MOS case number, you are able to go to the US Embassy website and schedule your interview date. You will need to pay the $325.00 to the Russian Standard Bank online and wait (3 hours to 24 hours) for this information to be obtained by the US Embassy website and then input the receipt number from your payment, this allows you to schedule the interview.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Russia&cty=Moscow

 

I'm not real sure what you did but I have a feeling that it is not the proper way to schedule your interview and pay the fee. You may want to get on the phone with the Embassy.

 

Your beginning to ask questions of others who are trying to wrap their arms around their Embassy requirements. I recommend that you go to the sub-forum for your country. The link is here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/98-russia-ukraine-and-belarus/. This is where you can ask others who like yourself are processing through Russia and many are very knowledgeable. Good luck.

[BnK 367]

Wow VOH for @Naes 🎉🎉🎉🍾💑🍹

 

Congrats!!! Its quick. The 3 day timeline in my mind is real 😂

[Andreypa 70]

18 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I am not real familiar with the procedures for making the payment and scheduling your interview but this is what I have learned :

 

As soon as you receive the MOS case number, you are able to go to the US Embassy website and schedule your interview date. You will need to pay the $325.00 to the Russian Standard Bank online and wait (3 hours to 24 hours) for this information to be obtained by the US Embassy website and then input the receipt number from your payment, this allows you to schedule the interview.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Russia&cty=Moscow

 

I'm not real sure what you did but I have a feeling that it is not the proper way to schedule your interview and pay the fee. You may want to get on the phone with the Embassy.

 

Your beginning to ask questions of others who are trying to wrap their arms around their Embassy requirements. I recommend that you go to the sub-forum for your country. The link is here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/98-russia-ukraine-and-belarus/. This is where you can ask others who like yourself are processing through Russia and many are very knowledgeable. Good luck.

Thank you. I forgot that I have a russian fellow,that I can ask that question. It's all different and I'm sure we did everything correct paying through ustraveldocs website. I'll clarify that of course. Thank you for paying attention at my post and question. I appreciate your time and help!

[jafll 73]

@Greenbaum someone I knew had her vaccines today and told me they gave her the flu shot already. Called SLEC and was told their flu vaccines just arrived yesterday so I will just go back after my interview on wednesday. So yes, they now require the flu vaccine as early as now.

[K1visaHopeful 2,667]

1 hour ago, jafll said:

@Greenbaum someone I knew had her vaccines today and told me they gave her the flu shot already. Called SLEC and was told their flu vaccines just arrived yesterday so I will just go back after my interview on wednesday. So yes, they now require the flu vaccine as early as now.

Vaccinations are not REQUIRED for a K1 Visa.

They ARE required when you file for AOS when you apply in the US.

The Flu vaccine is only required for AOS IF you apply during flu season.

If you get your vaccines for your K1 during non flu season because you don't want to do it when you apply for AOS it is not an issue if you cannot get one.

 

Edited May 24, 2018 by K1visaHopeful
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[Kswtangel 295]

7 hours ago, Brittani said:

I checked CEAC tonight just out of curiosity not expecting anything and after 15 days our status finally changed from "in transit" to "READY"! That's such a huge relief and weight off my shoulders.

Yay!!! 

[Kswtangel 295]

11 hours ago, Brittani said:

I'm so excited for you guys and hopefully that will be us end of June/early July...fingers crossed.

Thanks so much!  After months and months of waiting, I can’t believe it’s finally happening.

 

I’ll be crossing all fingers and toes for you guys but seriously, it’s the the wait that’s the worst part.  I know it’s easier said than done, especially speaking in hindsight, but don’t let yourselves stress over it too much.  Girl, my nerves were absolutely frazzled and my poor honey had to deal with my rollercoaster emotions because of it.  Lol  After the initial tears of joy at the Embassy, I was nearly reduced to tears again as I apologised and begged forgiveness from my sweet, understanding, and incredibly patient fiancé for having to put up with me during these past few weeks.  He’s the calm and sensible manly type while I’m the girly, sensitive, emotional mess that legit ugly cries everytime Bambi’s mom dies in the movie.  Yes, that’s me.  God help him.  

[Sunrise3 15]

9 hours ago, satoshi said:

Actually they're saying something interesting. They said it's almost ready to be sent to the embassy and currently under additional processing for "quality control". So I asked what that is and the lady said it's just that they're making sure every information filled into the system is correctly put. (it's electronic case)

 

Well it's been quite time to get to this (almost) final step, so I'd hope any good news soon.

Did they tell you how long this step can take?

[Sarac9 1,122]

Question please!

It's not stated anywere that fiance has to take a CV or resume to the interview but is it a good idea to have one on hands?

Edited May 24, 2018 by Sarac9