Tourist Visa from Russia to US

[russ 1]

Bengals are going to win-out as well (including beating the Steelers) and will be in the playoffs too. WHO DEY!!! (The Pats seem like they've had a pretty cake schedule the whole year!)

Well, they did have to play the Colts and the Charges, not exactly easy games. And the Bengals (sorry)

Who would have guessed that the AFC East would just be so horrible this year...

Hate to break it to you though, the Browns have a better shot at the wild card. Steelers will lose in New England, but win the next 3 first.

[dmhweb 0]

Benjamin Franklin:

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

[dmhweb 0]

Just kidding... But, seriously

Is there anyone on this forum with positive first hand experience at obtaining a tourist visa to USA for a Russian citizen?

Don't know

Is there anyone who can give me concrete information on the income, property holding and familial obligation minimums required for getting a visa?

No, this is left to the CO's judgement.

Can anyone refer me to a reputable travel agency in Russia that can assist in obtaining a visa without ripping off me or anyone else involved?

Not likely, an agency would have no impact on CO's decision.

... would like to make arrangements for her to visit me in USA.

Realistically, not possible (based on what you've mentioned) but what the heck, you only live once, go for it and then come back and tell us how it went!

Cheers!

[mjoy61 0]

I have requested quite directly that the same people stop clogging up my thread with personal debates and opinions. These same people continue to rant. Do not take over my thread with your personal rantings. Feel free to start your own but leave mine unless you have a direct referral to an agency in Russia that can help get a B series tourist visa.

DO NOT POST TO MY THREAD UNLESS YOU HAVE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.

[mox 298]

(I had the REQUESTED INFORMATION, so I get to post.)

[slim 1,523]

I have requested quite directly that the same people stop clogging up my thread with personal debates and opinions. These same people continue to rant. Do not take over my thread with your personal rantings. Feel free to start your own but leave mine unless you have a direct referral to an agency in Russia that can help get a B series tourist visa.

DO NOT POST TO MY THREAD UNLESS YOU HAVE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.

To the left of your posts, your screen name appears every time you post something and underneath it there are these little boxes with a word or two above them.

I was looking at yours, and there was a (singular) little box there, and right above it, it said: newbie

So, as much as I admire you for laying claim to "your thread" it's going to take a few thousand more posts from you before I'm going to respect you enough to stay out of "your thread". But hey, welcome back. And if you want, you can post the same exact question (and get the same exact answers) in another thread. As you can see, the popcorn is already out and the Boy Scouts already got me this year. $36 for the 24 pack. I've got a lot left. Trail's End is good, but it's not so good that I can't save a little for "your thread."

[mox 298]

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[rentvent 0]

I have requested quite directly that the same people stop clogging up my thread with personal debates and opinions. These same people continue to rant. Do not take over my thread with your personal rantings. Feel free to start your own but leave mine unless you have a direct referral to an agency in Russia that can help get a B series tourist visa.

DO NOT POST TO MY THREAD UNLESS YOU HAVE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.

All these jack-offs who are posting in your thread are just bitter because they had to do all kinds of legal stuff to get their sweethearts over here. They hired attorneys, filed K-1/K-3 petitions, had to wait for approvals, show financial responsibility and all kinds of other things. It's just a shame that none of these guys were smart enough to pay a few $$ to a good agency in Russia to get their sweethearts here on a tourist visa. Heck, some of them even had to go visit Russia several times and learn some Russian. I can't really blame them for scoffing at the idea of your sweetie that you never met coming here on a tourist visa. They are just jealous because they had to do so much work to be with their loved ones.

Some Russian cities have travel/marriage agencies that are experts at obtaining tourist visas and purchasing tickets. The best agencies are in Yoshkar-Ola, Cheboksary, and Lugansk. Since the agency is getting the visa, they will certainly require that the tickets be bought before applying for the visa. You should be prepared to send the entire sum which on average is about $1800. Fat Yuri Masha will need the entire amount in order for the agency to process her visa.

The best way to send the money for visa and tickets is by Western Union. It's easy and you can process the transaction online. Since the recipient is in Russia, you will have to call Western Union after the online process to release the funds to Yuri Masha. One of the first questions the friendly Western Union customer service agent will ask you is if you have ever met the recipient in person. Be prepared and say "YES." If you say no, you will be asked a bunch of other questions and in extreme cases, they may deny transfer. Western Union has been known to be a source of broken hearts. Don't make the mistake. Some say Western Union asks these questions so they can cover themselves for liability and have the ability to refuse refunding money to guys who got scammed. Don't play their game! Tell them that Yuri Masha is your mother-in-law and they should mind their own business. Unfortunately, Western Union is the best way to send money to people in Russia; especially since almost nobody outside of Moscow has a personal phone number.

Agency issued tourist visas usually have another condition: At the airport, the customs officials will require that the passenger have at least $1000 cash to travel with. This is to insure that she has enough money to support herself during her trip to America. This poses another problem because a person with so much cash is susceptible to theft. Be prepared to send the $1000 more than once.

Another little known fact is that the US embassy also sells airline tickets in conjunction with tourist visas. I didn't know this until a smoking hot 19 year old blonde girl from Kazan told me. She offered to arrive to me and even said that she would sell her grandmother's ring to help me out with the cost of the package offered by the embassy.

I hope all of this helps. Ignore all of the crusty naysayers. They are just bitter and want to see you fail.

Good luck and welcome to Visajourney

[slim 1,523]

I apologize for clogging up the thread. It's about time someone got on here with some real information. Thanks, rentvent.

(Can't wait for Act II mox!)

[russ 1]

All these jack-offs who are posting in your thread are just bitter because they had to do all kinds of legal stuff to get their sweethearts over here.

Good point. Russians can easily fly to Cuba, then get on a boat and try to dodge the Coast Guard to get to Florida. I live in FL, and know many cubans that made it here exactly that way.

No visas - how easy is that? Good luck, let me know how it turns out.

[edsperfect 25]

Is there anyone on this forum with positive first hand experience at obtaining a tourist visa to USA for a Russian citizen? Is there anyone who can give me concrete information on the income, property holding and familial obligation minimums required for getting a visa? Can anyone refer me to a reputable travel agency in Russia that can assist in obtaining a visa without ripping off me or anyone else involved?

I think we covered this pretty well in the other thread, but here we go again.

Every Russian I know that was issued a US Tourist visa had:

1) Over USD 2,000 in monthly income

2) Was married

3) Had already been outside of Russia on many occasions

4) Was over 30 years old.

Satisfy these conditions and you will probably be okay. Otherwise, meeting in Jamaica, Egypt, or possibly Greece (this is an EU visa that is not impossible to get - also allows for travel in the rest of Westen Europe).

There are no concrete numbers, it is up to the judgement of the CO at the embassy. By law, he must assume the applicant has immigrant intent until they (alone) can prove otherwise to his satisfaction. If you don't believe me, here it is from the horse's mouth: http://moscow.usembassy.gov/consular/consu...ecord_id=nivfaq

It is in English and Russian.

My wife, who is from russia, hadher unmarried daughter visit her twice so far. She is in her 20's, single but living with a man, emply]oyed. She had no problerm

[russ 1]

My wife, who is from russia, hadher unmarried daughter visit her twice so far. She is in her 20's, single but living with a man, emply]oyed. She had no problerm

Agreed. All of the necessary information has been posted here. There are only two possible outcomes from the interview:

1) You get a visa.

2) You apply again.

[mox 298]

(Can't wait for Act II mox!)

Dangit, looks like the rest of the show might be canceled. The star of the show seems to have left the building.

[Marc and Olga 0]

(Can't wait for Act II mox!)

Dangit, looks like the rest of the show might be canceled. The star of the show seems to have left the building.

Just hijacking the newbie thread to say I love your sig.... *meow*

[mox 298]

Heh thanks! I've got a few more I did that I'll be rotating every couple days.

And Happy Thanksgiving everyone!