Russia Specific FAQ

[CyberSamurai013 70]

According to the I-134 instruction, you do not need to have the I-134 notarized. BTW, great info, thank you!

Edited March 8, 2011 by CyberKnight13

[Mike & Mila 5]

Hello Russ:

Thank ypou for the fine job. As a benificiary who is self-employed it was my understanding that they only needed one (1) year of tax transcript?? You've indicated that they need three (3) years. Which is correct?

Thank you

Mike

[P A U L 14]

when was the original post last updated?

Edited November 15, 2012 by P A U L

[slim 1,533]

Most of the folks in this forum completed the visa process 5 or more years ago. Perhaps it's time for a "new" FAQ? I'd bet most of the stuff has changed. But, then again, "it's Russia" so maybe it hasn't.

[jft 12]

Most of the folks in this forum completed the visa process 5 or more years ago. Perhaps it's time for a "new" FAQ? I'd bet most of the stuff has changed. But, then again, "it's Russia" so maybe it hasn't.

Actually a lot has changed so I second your suggestion of a new FAQ. For example the embassy no long sends out a packet 3, everything is done electronically, no I-134 notarization is needed, the visa fee is $240 payable electronically only and online is the recommended way of scheduling interview appointments.

[jft 12]

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Edited August 25, 2013 by jft

[Misha'sgirl 44]

Q. How do I know when the interview will be?

A. For Moscow the online K-1 Visa Schedule is at http://moscow.usemba...r/wwwhci10.html

when I clicked the link...PAGE NOT FOUND!!

[Misha'sgirl 44]

I have flown from Houston to Domodedovo (direct flight) on Singapore airlines for under 800 dollar round trip and it was much nicer than Delta, Aeroflot

1 up! Flew Houston to Domodedovo three months and fifteen days ago with Singapore and it costed me around $900 without tax and baggage fees of course. The flight was fine: I would change one thing and that is the fact that they should serve drinks more often and have bottles of water, not tiny little cups of water.

[Misha'sgirl 44]

Most of the folks in this forum completed the visa process 5 or more years ago. Perhaps it's time for a "new" FAQ? I'd bet most of the stuff has changed. But, then again, "it's Russia" so maybe it hasn't.

PLEASE, We need a new FAQ!!!

[vbtwo 54]

Q. How do I know when the interview will be?

A. For Moscow the online K-1 Visa Schedule is at http://moscow.usemba...r/wwwhci10.html

when I clicked the link...PAGE NOT FOUND!!

You schedule the interview online now at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ru/index.html?firstTime=No

So you know when you schedule it for.

[Misha'sgirl 44]

You schedule the interview online now at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ru/index.html?firstTime=No

So you know when you schedule it for.

I thought the NVC would let me know when the interview is. I schedule it, for sure?

[Hollyday 122]

I thought the NVC would let me know when the interview is. I schedule it, for sure?

I think for K-1 you schedule it (non-immigrant visa with an DS-160), for CR-1/IR-1 they schedule it for the person.

[Misha'sgirl 44]

I think for K-1 you schedule it (non-immigrant visa with an DS-160), for CR-1/IR-1 they schedule it for the person.

Yes I have figured this out already but thank you!

[hiyadews 0]

This is more confusing then the first step. So my fiance won't even get a packet? She has to figure all this out on her own?

[Misha'sgirl 44]

This is more confusing then the first step. So my fiance won't even get a packet? She has to figure all this out on her own?

I know it is all very confusing. Just hang in there. For now, you should go online to the U.S. embassy website (at whatever location you are, for me it is Moscow...the website will look like this: http://moscow.usembassy.gov/iv-fiancee.html Except it will cater to whatever location you're at. Since your VJ profile is incomplete, no one can help you in depth because we cannot see where you filed, what country your fiance is in, therefore what Country the U.S. Embassy is where she will have her interview. (I would like to send youa direct link to the exact website you need, but I cannot due to not enough information from your VJ profile.) As I was saying, you should go online to the U.S. embassy website wherever your fiance is located, and find this list of Documents needed for fiances. Your fiance needs to Start gathering all these documents now (WAAAYYYY ahead of their interveiw because some documents take awhile). For example, police records and medical records sometime take awhile to get. Keep in mind, this is going to be expensive. Prices vary for each embassy but for example, my fiance and I will be paying $800 to $1200 to get everything done. This calculation includes: medical exam, DS-160 fee, any additional vaccines needed, the $240 K1 fee, traveling by bus to Moscow and back to his hometown by airplane, hotel and food while he is in Moscow, and a little money for metro. I might have forgotten something but that is just to giveyou an idea...if you're spending more than you're saving now, I'd switch that around and start saving for this ordeal. Unless you're good to go already in that area. Just giving you a few pointers and trying to help you out. Seems like people going through the K1 process get a lot less help than people attempting other visas. Feel free to message me if you want. Also, whatever Country your fiance is in, there are forms specific to that Country. For example, I belong to the Russia/Ukraine/Belarus. Go here to find your region and talk to people going through the same process in the same region as you (its very helpful, usually): http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/100-regional-discussion/ AND AS ALWAYS, GOOD LUCK!!!!