US Immigration from Russia

Hello, guys!
we have problem now, that instructions not very clear and in all sources have very different information.

Someone can answer me for sure if we have to notarize birth certificate copy and translation or it s not necessary?

And the main question is who qualified enough to translate it? Should it be professional with exact certification or it can be me or my auntie, for example, who is English teacher in Russia. Should it be someone from US or we can ask someone from Russia (I m in US now).

Should it be wet signature of traslator on papers?

Thank you a lot!

Hello,

I am scheduled for my citizenship interview soon and, assuming I pass and can do a same-day oath ceremony, I should have my citizenship certificate that day.

It is my understanding that I can ask USCIS to upgrade my I-130 petition for the F2A visa for my wife to the CR1/IR1 category by writing them a letter.

But it is not clear to me what exactly I should write in that letter? (Just personal details, my case number and that I want it to be upgraded?)

What should I include? (A copy of my citizenship certificate, or the original? Anything else?)

Where should I send it? (The petition is at the California Service Center. Should I send it there directly or to the lockbox where I sent the application?)

I want to send it all in as soon as possible after my naturalization so any help to get me ready is appreciated.

Wouter

Hi, a friend of ours wants to visit the USA (from Russia) on a B2 tourist visa, with the intent of giving birth here this summer. Is this possible? What documents are necessary to do this? She has spoken to US clinics and has been accepted into one. Does she need to show this to US Customs officer? Does she need to show a return ticket and proof of funds? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Good evening to everyone!

I got married in US and now we're filling out document for AOS.

I have some questions.

Part about Criminal acts and violations.

6 years ago in Russia my friend and I we were arrested for couple of hours (until the police filled out all documentation and gave us a fine) because we were drinking champagne on the street what is a CIVIL violation. I guess my answer is YES for question 25; NO for question 26; and YES for question 27?

Will this situation be a problem? Should i attach explanation what kind of violation it was or just wait before the interview? Russian police doesn't even have a records for it, cause it was 6 years ago and they keep it for only 2 years.

What should i answer for question 28 if we been escorted for police office and waiting there for them filling the fine documentation and then they gave us fine and let us go? I don't think it was arrest, but i'm not sure. And question 30, i don't know if this alcohol violation was related with "controlled substance"?

Also idk what will be answer for question 49 and 50, if my husbund and me visited shooting range in US and i fired a pistol and i want to do it again in the future? I guess it YES for both questions?

Thank you, guys!

So I am about to file a late I-751. This is my letter of explanation. Can you please review and make suggestions?

Late Filing, Letter Of Explanation March 17, 2021

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please excuse this late filing of Form I-751 for Kadriya Sitdikova. Her expiration date was 03/24/2020.

At that time, I (her husband) lost my job due to COVID-19 reasons and I filed for unemployment but unfortunately, it was not properly processed, and I never ended up receiving any unemployment benefits. So we were struggling financially at that time. As of today, we have received our stimulus payment provided by President Biden and I am able to afford the filing fee.

Sincerely,

Gregory A Gum

And

Kadriya Sitdikova