Katia-a-a

Hi, everyone!!!!!

May you tell me what you did next when you got in the USA????

I have a SSN, I should change it???

When did you apply for employment authorization? I heard that some airports give it out at the port of entry, right? I didn't get anything. Is it ok? Or we should talk to somebody?

Thank you, guys, in advance))))))

I will appreciate any answers you'll give)))))

Congratulations!! Thank you for letting us know how it went with your interview. I wanted to ask, do you speak English? If not did the official speak Russian?

I speak English and I mentioned that in the immigration form, so the interview was in English. But if you barely speak it, ambassadors speak Russian to you!!!

Congratulations Katia, and thanks for sharing! Curious as to how they treated you--were they rude or courteous?

They were very courteous to me! The ambassador was very polite, listened to me very carefully.

Hi there! I've got my interview passed and I'd like to share with my experience with those who are going to take it.

So, the line for our - immigrant - visa is separate. First, they allow to come in the non-immigrant applicants, then us.

I had the appointment at 8. When I got in, i got an number on an automatic machine and then went to the far room - closer to the exit. You may go to either the 5th or the 6th window and give them your number with something I don't remember what it was. Then I waited for a while. They showed my number on a digital display (up near the cashier's window). I gave the papers to a special man, paid for the visa 131 $. Then I took a seat in the room and waited for the interview. It took 15 mins when my name was called. I was the first. The ambassador looked through my papers and began asking me questions: when we met, when he proposed, when we plan to marry, if he came to Russia, what his profession is. He didn't ask for any evidence that we are still talking to each other, but be prepared to show pics, emails and that stuff - because as I know from some other girls they were asked to show pics etc. In 10 mins I received the visa and left the building!

That's it!

Any questions? I'd love to answer them

Just got an email from a girl who said she didn't get the visa because she didn't have the Affidavit of Support. But she's going to have the interview again when her fiance sends it to her!

Hi, guys! I decided to write about my experience!

So, I got an appointment with IOM for the day I wanted. "Medisina" was all packed! Weird.

I came at 10.30. Got a paper to fill in. Then I paid for the exam (160$) and DS-3025 (20$). Btw, DS-3025 is a translation of all your vaccinations. I decided not to have additional vaccines made because the woman told me it's very expensive in their hospital (50$ each). Then she gave me a huge envelope and a description how to get to the hospital.

The hospital is near the Lenin's library, near the Kremlin. About 20 mins on subway. Not far! I got there about 12.

They took blood for HIV etc, got an x-ray of the chest and then a GP examined me. That's it! They told to come back at 16:00!

So, at 13:00 I finished the whole medical exam! YAY!

I went to pay for DHL and then just enjoyed the city

At 16 I came back, got the huge envelope back with a smaller one for the embassy and went back home to my town )))))))

I hope you'll find this information useful!

Btw, the doctors were nice to me

Thank you, guys, so much for your replies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate it!

Hi, everybody!!!

I have 2 small questions. I hope you may explain them to me

So, my interview is in June 25. and my questions are:

1. The appointment for the medical examination should take place a week or two before the interview or no? (I'd like to check it with you in case they ask me when I want it)

2. I'm going to translate all the documents myself. Is it ok? No apostille?

Thank you in advance!!!

Btw, did you buy tickets in advance or no? what is cheaper?

- I love you all )))))))))))))

Thank you guys so much!!!!!!

Hi, guys!!!!!

We need your help!!!!!!

May anybody tell us how a letter of employment from a boss should look like??? (the letter, needed for the interview)

Thank you!!!!

I tried-made an attempt to be naive believing in the goodness of our world and waiting very-very patiently....

But it's f****** long! It's my private/personal life!

I don't mind visas! They are good (especially for Russia haha)

But why do they like to keep two (loving-each-other) people apart for so long....

Holy #######!!!!! (sorry) It's so long!

Hello, everybody:)))))))

I got confused about vaccinations! Is it required to have all the vaccinations before the medical examination??? or no?????

If yes, the vaccinations required are the following: (?)

-- Acellular pertussis

-- Hepatitis A

-- Hepatitis B

-- Human papillomavirus (HPV)

-- Influenza

-- Influenza type b (Hib)

-- Measles

-- Meningococcal

-- Mumps

-- Pneumococcal

-- Pertussis

-- Polio

-- Rotovirus

-- Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids

-- Varicella

-- Zoster

Thank you for your help )))

Hello, everybody

While I'm waiting, I'm very very curious and interested to hear stories from you how you met your sweetheart

Hello, everybody

While I'm waiting, I'm very very curious and interested to hear stories from you how you met your sweetheart

hi, again

I have a kinda silly question

I read timelines of many people and I've got a question - What do these acronyms mean: NOA, AOS...? and what kind of packages do you receive?? (gifts from embassies with cookies? lol)

Thanks

8 MONTHS!

Thank you, guys, SO MUCH for nice words! I will be patient

oh, I can see it is usually 6 or more months!!!! D*** it!

Guys, maybe somebody got it faster???

Hi, guys I have a small question )) How long will it take now (on summer) to make the K-1 visa? )))))))))