nekto

39 minutes ago, blaze203 said:

@nekto which email address did you use to get the transfer to Almaty? We want to do the same, we are currently assigned to Warsaw. Thanks!

I emailed to official Almaty Consular email - usakz@state.gov

On 5/20/2023 at 11:50 AM, Simplytex said:

I would say try to, at least. 1) I don't think schengen has gotten any easier, 2) Almaty staff (and medical) all speak russian which might be more comfortable for your mom, and just guessing 3) the costs of staying there for 2-3 weeks will be lower than Poland (also the shops, restaurants, etc will be more familiar.) I think overall, my wife was much happier that we were able to get to KZ instead.

Thanks for sharing your opinion and some details! Much appreciated. I have moved our case to Almaty by emailing that embassy. They replied within couple days. 

Hey folks. I wanted to share my timelines so far but also ask 1/ if there are updated interview schedule timelines for Warsaw for IR5 visas (or similar) from anyone here and 2/ if people recommend moving case from Warsaw to Almaty? My mom has Schengen visa until Sept 2023.

Our timelines so far (IR5):

- Petition received: 03/01/2022
- Petition approved: 03/18/2023
- NVC account created: 04/06/2023
- NVC payment processed: 04/10/2023
- NVC documents submitted: 04/12/2023
- NVC documents approved (DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED): 04/25/2023