moscow embassy interview date list

[clueless_in_usa 8]

Why would anybody use his or her patronymic in legal US documents?

It's not unusual for Russians to use their patrynomic as their middle name when they emigrate to the US.

Therefore, does it make any sense to carry it around in the USA?

About as much sense as an American who is named after their father, grandfather, father-in-law, etc, etc to "carry around" that name.

It may not be YOUR preference, but it doesn't mean that others don't do it.

It is also NOT unusual for Russians to NOT use their patronymic at all. In fact, most Russians I know who live in the USA (I can tell you that I know a lot) never use their patronymic in USA. Thus my previous comment. I would dare bet that most Russians who emigrate to USA drop their patronymic.

I accept that it's everybody's choice to make their name anything they want when they try to become US citizens. In fact, if I wanted, I could have two, three, or twenty names. It is just easier (for me) to work with one and one last name.

And regarding MY preference, I am NOT Russian to make it my preference. I couldn't actually care less. However, I only asked a question. Despite that, I will strongly suggest my future wife to never even mention her patronymic. At the end, whatever she does has to be HER preference, not MINE. I am extremely happy with my own names already.

[clueless_in_usa 8]

I know that the wait is frustrating, but frankly, I think it''s still a little early to be asking them about the status of your case. Wait until the next round of interview appointments are posted (which should be any day now).... and if you're not on that list then maybe shoot them an e-mail.

It is never too early to ask the consulate about the status of your case and/or the date of the interview. I went to the consulate (walked-in personally) only five days after they received my fiancee's package, and they gave me all the information I needed right then and there.

[Rob_Lesya 4]

In fact, most Russians I know who live in the USA (I can tell you that I know a lot) never use their patronymic in USA.

We apparently know very different groups of Russians. Many of the Russians I know have kept the patrynomic for use as a middle name. Many of those (including my ex-wife) also have the patrynomic in their International Russian Passport... listed as a 2nd given name. Most of them that I know (with the exception of a few older couples) don't USE the patrynomic as a form of address the same way that it is used in Russia. They simply use it as a middle name --- which means that it's only used when a middle name is asked for --- the same way that most middle names in the US are not used on a daily basis.

But it just serves as another example of one thing --- when it comes to anything Russian, never say "never" because there are no absolutes!

I would dare bet that most Russians who emigrate to USA drop their patronymic.

I have no idea of the actual numbers, but it could make for an interesting study. Heck, if the University of Florida can get a government grant to conduct a study to prove that college students get drunker when drinks are cheap, (learn about it here-> http://www.centersite.net/poc/view_doc.php...21809&cn=14 ), we should be able to get some $$$ to study this topic!

[Ted and Marina 0]

I think we are also close to a few here...waiting on interview date sometime in November we hope.

What is the link to listed updates in Moscow?

And how do you find this date ? NVC Left :

[mox 298]

The interview schedule is posted here:

http://moscow.usembassy.gov/iv_dates.html

Good luck!!

[Ted and Marina 0]

To help others...

This is the number for NVC to check on your package to embassy

(603) 334-0700

The recording at beginning says is best between 8am and 10am

Use this only after you have the NOA2, as you need the EAC#

[mox 298]

To help others...

This is the number for NVC to check on your package to embassy

(603) 334-0700

The recording at beginning says is best between 8am and 10am

Use this only after you have the NOA2, as you need the EAC#

Actually they can look it up based on your USCIS case number too. But yeah, it does no good to call before NOA2 because they won't have your file yet.

[kylejb 0]

I had the following email today:

We've scheduled her visa interview for November 20, at 8 am. The packet was mailed

Sincerely,

Public Liaison Unit

Consular Section

US Embassy, Moscow

GOD IS SO GREAT! I can't believe it! It is really happening!

I know it is 2 months yet, but at least there is a date now. I know we still have an interview to go thru yet, but it really is unbelievable.

[mox 298]

I had the following email today:

We've scheduled her visa interview for November 20, at 8 am. The packet was mailed

Sincerely,

Public Liaison Unit

Consular Section

US Embassy, Moscow

GOD IS SO GREAT! I can't believe it! It is really happening!

I know it is 2 months yet, but at least there is a date now. I know we still have an interview to go thru yet, but it really is unbelievable.

Congrats! 2 months may seem a long way away, but don't be surprised if you don't find yourselves wishing you had that one extra week to be ready.

[clueless_in_usa 8]

I had the following email today:

We've scheduled her visa interview for November 20, at 8 am. The packet was mailed

Sincerely,

Public Liaison Unit

Consular Section

US Embassy, Moscow

GOD IS SO GREAT! I can't believe it! It is really happening!

I know it is 2 months yet, but at least there is a date now. I know we still have an interview to go thru yet, but it really is unbelievable.

I have to wait THREE, because she wanted to spend a month with her family (live in a different town) before being trapped in the USA for months waiting for legal papers to return to USA in case she decides to go home for a visit.

She should be coming soon ... I hope

[Master5 12]

I had the following email today:

We've scheduled her visa interview for November 20, at 8 am. The packet was mailed

Sincerely,

Public Liaison Unit

Consular Section

US Embassy, Moscow

GOD IS SO GREAT! I can't believe it! It is really happening!

I know it is 2 months yet, but at least there is a date now. I know we still have an interview to go thru yet, but it really is unbelievable.

Congrats! When was your case completed? Currently the last date on the online interview date list is Nov 10.

[kylejb 0]

I had the following email today:

We've scheduled her visa interview for November 20, at 8 am. The packet was mailed

Sincerely,

Public Liaison Unit

Consular Section

US Embassy, Moscow

GOD IS SO GREAT! I can't believe it! It is really happening!

I know it is 2 months yet, but at least there is a date now. I know we still have an interview to go thru yet, but it really is unbelievable.

Congrats! When was your case completed? Currently the last date on the online interview date list is Nov 10.

I emailed them and got the information. They do not seem to update the website every week as stated, so I decided to email and ask. Took them a copule of days to respond, but that was how I got the information.

[Master5 12]

I had the following email today:

We've scheduled her visa interview for November 20, at 8 am. The packet was mailed

Sincerely,

Public Liaison Unit

Consular Section

US Embassy, Moscow

GOD IS SO GREAT! I can't believe it! It is really happening!

I know it is 2 months yet, but at least there is a date now. I know we still have an interview to go thru yet, but it really is unbelievable.

Congrats! When was your case completed? Currently the last date on the online interview date list is Nov 10.

I emailed them and got the information. They do not seem to update the website every week as stated, so I decided to email and ask. Took them a copule of days to respond, but that was how I got the information.

Is it safe to say that they are booked until the end of November? I got my cases finished recently by NVC (IR1 & IR2) and NVC will be scheduling the interview for them during the second week of October. When should I expect the interview will be approximately?

[kylejb 0]

Is it safe to say that they are booked until the end of November? I got my cases finished recently by NVC (IR1 & IR2) and NVC will be scheduling the interview for them during the second week of October. When should I expect the interview will be approximately?

I would say to email them a week after you know they (The embassy) has received the petition, and ask them for the interview date.

[Master5 12]

We're a few days ahead of you and also aren't on the list yet, either.

Forget what the website says about being updated on Mondays. It generally seems to happen only once a week, but not necessarily on Mondays --- last week it was on Tuesday.

OIC, ok, well, let me know when you get your date. I would appreciate it. I will do the same.

I have been looking at ticket prices for airfare from Moscow to US, and it is not cheap. My fiance has a son, so it will cost me around $1500 or so. Plus the direct flight that used to be from Moscow to Chicago does not exist any longer. She will have to fly into DC or something.

I wonder how it is going to work since really the POE will be someplace else, like DC or Atlanta or whatever. I guess as long as she does not leave the terminal it will be ok.

I guess it's different for IR1/2 cases, NVC actually schedules the interviews for them and then sends the cases to the embassy. Next time they will be scheduling is on the 2nd week of October, I wonder now if it will be the end of November or December.