Moscow appointment

[Pelmeni 39]

On 1/11/2019 at 8:30 PM, Juniser said:

Do you mean Jan 24th interview ?  You just posted this info that you just got that interview appointment and that seems like very short notice.

 

As LenaT posted the medical admin phone number, try calling them near lunch time after the holidays.  During other working hours the staff is overwhelmed.  Things have really changed in my experience over the last 3 years.  The medical admin staff has been reduced greatly in the last year. They will have your email request.  It appears you really need to get their attention asap because of the embassy appointment short notice. Just try before and after lunchtime Moscow time.

Yes, it is for January 24! We've been going a little crazy but he made it down there and took the medical exam yesterday. They emailed him the appointment for it. He was in there all day with a lot of waiting but he was happy that the staff were really good, treated him well, and he felt calm. So glad because he was so worried and nervous. He said the head doctor came in and addressed them not to worry. It would take some time but everything was fine. He was exhausted and hungry but happy at the end of the day. Relieved. It looks like even though it's stressful for the consulate workers with the shortage they are doing the best they can. 

Edited January 19, 2019 by Pelmeni

[Lars & Sasha 17]

Looks like Interview Scheduling is now running strong! We booked ours last week the day the calendar was open for us and its for next week. And it sounds like most, or all, of the girls in the WhatsApp Chat have been scheduled. 

[drpepperbacon 0]

Can I ask about the WhatsApp Chat group please, seems it helping a lot 

[Lars & Sasha 17]

12 minutes ago, drpepperbacon said:

Can I ask about the WhatsApp Chat group please, seems it helping a lot 

Absolutely! There are 2 main What'sApp Groups. The Ladies Group is Russian Beneficiaries (mostly women, but there is a man or two). They help out with questions and answers. There is a second ladies group for once you are in the Interview Scheduling phase, and that second group notifies you when there are available appointments. Basically each participate has a designated time to call to see if the calendar is open and every hour or so someone comments YES or NO. That is the only action in that group.

 

There is also a Men's Group. It is a little less intense than the ladies (ok a lot less intense!). We also provide support to one another based on where we are at in the process. Answer questions and such.

[drpepperbacon 0]

oh that's awesome …. then all I need it just download the WhatsApp app? How can I find that  two Ladies Group I am interesting of both 
 Thank you

[Lars & Sasha 17]

4 hours ago, drpepperbacon said:

oh that's awesome …. then all I need it just download the WhatsApp app? How can I find that  two Ladies Group I am interesting of both 
 Thank you

Send me a private message with your name and phone number and I will ask my fiancee to add you to the ladies group.

[Pelmeni 39]

On 1/29/2019 at 3:44 PM, Lars & Sasha said:

Absolutely! There are 2 main What'sApp Groups. The Ladies Group is Russian Beneficiaries (mostly women, but there is a man or two). They help out with questions and answers. There is a second ladies group for once you are in the Interview Scheduling phase, and that second group notifies you when there are available appointments. Basically each participate has a designated time to call to see if the calendar is open and every hour or so someone comments YES or NO. That is the only action in that group.

 

There is also a Men's Group. It is a little less intense than the ladies (ok a lot less intense!). We also provide support to one another based on where we are at in the process. Answer questions and such.

On 1/29/2019 at 3:44 PM, Lars & Sasha said:

Absolutely! There are 2 main What'sApp Groups. The Ladies Group is Russian Beneficiaries (mostly women, but there is a man or two). They help out with questions and answers. There is a second ladies group for once you are in the Interview Scheduling phase, and that second group notifies you when there are available appointments. Basically each participate has a designated time to call to see if the calendar is open and every hour or so someone comments YES or NO. That is the only action in that group.

 

There is also a Men's Group. It is a little less intense than the ladies (ok a lot less intense!). We also provide support to one another based on where we are at in the process. Answer questions and such.

Oh! I wish I had known there was a men's group. He would not join the ladies! LoL Fortunately, it has worked out so far. We are waiting for the visa to arrive. 

 

[millefleur 5,035]

48 minutes ago, Pelmeni said:

Oh! I wish I had known there was a men's group. He would not join the ladies! LoL Fortunately, it has worked out so far. We are waiting for the visa to arrive. 

Best of luck! Yeah, Russian male beneficiaries are quite rare compared to Russian females. My husband was one of the few here on VJ back when we were in the process of our doing the spousal visa.

[Laritya 41]

On 1/30/2019 at 4:52 AM, Lars & Sasha said:

Send me a private message with your name and phone number and I will ask my fiancee to add you to the ladies group.

Would you also be willing to add me? We were just approved and hopefully our case will be at the embassy sometime by the end of this month!) 

[Lars & Sasha 17]

On 1/31/2019 at 10:32 PM, Pelmeni said:

 

Well the Men’s Group I am in are Petitioner’s though there is one Beneficiary in it as well. 😊

[Lars & Sasha 17]

On 2/2/2019 at 8:30 PM, Laritya said:

Would you also be willing to add me? We were just approved and hopefully our case will be at the embassy sometime by the end of this month!) 

Of course! Just PM your name and number and we will get you added. 

[Pelmeni 39]

Still waiting for the passport with visa to arrive in Yakutsk! 25 days later!

 

[millefleur 5,035]

40 minutes ago, Pelmeni said:

Still waiting for the passport with visa to arrive in Yakutsk! 25 days later!

 

Oh no....was it sent by Pony Express?

[Pelmeni 39]

10 minutes ago, millefleur said:

Oh no....was it sent by Pony Express?

Yes!

[TBoneTX 43,058]

7 hours ago, Pelmeni said:

waiting for the passport with visa to arrive in Yakutsk

Or by Yak?