VISA APPROVED

[Buck and Natalia 0]

I just received a phone call from a very happy Natalia, exiting the Moscow Consulate, saying that the visa was approved for her and her 17-year-old son Artem. The interview took approximately 5 minutes and consisted of 3 questions. For those that are interested, here are the questions:

Q1. How did you meet? [Answer: Natalia explained how we met.]

Q2. You have a very high position here in Russia. (Natalia is the head of the legal department for a large company). It is unlikely that your work in the USA will be at such a high level. How do you feel about that and what do you plan to do for work after you arrive in America? [Answer: Natalia honestly replied that are already people wishing to interview her in the USA after she arrives given her expertise in Russian trade and tax law. Finding decent work in the USA should not present a problem for her once she is legally authorized to work here.]

Q3. Did your fiancee visit you in Russia? [Answer: I visited her in August which satisfied them.]

That was it......... 5 minutes and out. There were no questions directed to her 17-year-old son. They merely took his fingerprints.

All-in-all it was a little anti-climactic after all the waiting and worry.......... but it sure is good to have that behind us now. I am sure that the euphoria will sink in after a day or 2.

A special "thank you" to all those that have been supporting us these many many months. It was certainly a roller-coaster ride sometimes as we were probably in the bottom 10% in terms of waiting time. Hahahaha.......... Kazan Tiger (Jeffrey & Alla) intentionally postponed their interview a couple of months and they still almost beat us. Oh well..... what's a few extra months of waiting in the big scheme of things when you are talking about a life-time commitment? We are just happy that it is drawing to a close.

We wish you all the best.

Buck & Natalia

[reeses16 8]

Congratulations!

[caybee 21]

What happy news, and how wonderful that the interview was so short and painless! Congratulations to all of you, and best wishes for a beautiful new life together in America.

:dance:

Edited to stay on-topic. (F)

Edited March 3, 2008 by mona_jamie

[Igor&Elina 0]

Congratulations!!!

[shikarnov 7]

Congratulations! I hope Ira's goes as swimmingly as yours did 14 days from now... :nail-biting:

Z

[Don E 0]

Congratulations to both you and Natalia!!! And thanks for sharing the interview experience.

[slim 1,530]

Congrats Buck and Natalia!

Now the real fun begins!!!

[eekee 182]

congratulations!!!

[visaveteran1 33]

Let me add yet another congratulations...and thanks for the feedback on the interview! Always appreciated and noted.

It always helps me believe there is a "light at the end of the tunnel" when someone reports a successful visa process.

I wish you both the best!

[mox 298]

Congratulations Buck, Natalia, and Artem!!!!! Not a surprise by any stretch, but it's good to hear.

[Zee Bee 61]

Congratulations!!

[nicole/philip 0]

I just received a phone call from a very happy Natalia, exiting the Moscow Consulate, saying that the visa was approved for her and her 17-year-old son Artem. The interview took approximately 5 minutes and consisted of 3 questions. For those that are interested, here are the questions:

Q1. How did you meet? [Answer: Natalia explained how we met.]

Q2. You have a very high position here in Russia. (Natalia is the head of the legal department for a large company). It is unlikely that your work in the USA will be at such a high level. How do you feel about that and what do you plan to do for work after you arrive in America? [Answer: Natalia honestly replied that are already people wishing to interview her in the USA after she arrives given her expertise in Russian trade and tax law. Finding decent work in the USA should not present a problem for her once she is legally authorized to work here.]

Q3. Did your fiancee visit you in Russia? [Answer: I visited her in August which satisfied them.]

That was it......... 5 minutes and out. There were no questions directed to her 17-year-old son. They merely took his fingerprints.

All-in-all it was a little anti-climactic after all the waiting and worry.......... but it sure is good to have that behind us now. I am sure that the euphoria will sink in after a day or 2.

A special "thank you" to all those that have been supporting us these many many months. It was certainly a roller-coaster ride sometimes as we were probably in the bottom 10% in terms of waiting time. Hahahaha.......... Kazan Tiger (Jeffrey & Alla) intentionally postponed their interview a couple of months and they still almost beat us. Oh well..... what's a few extra months of waiting in the big scheme of things when you are talking about a life-time commitment? We are just happy that it is drawing to a close.

We wish you all the best.

Buck & Natalia

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[irish44 0]

Congratulations to you all, and the best of luck!!

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Congratulations, Buck and Natalia!!!! Feels good, doesn't it. Have a happy reunion!

[Chuckles 0]

Congrats