After NOA2

[Felya and Olya 3]

Wanted to get some 411 from anyone who filed their petition for Russia... Whats the typical process there and what are the typical time-lines for Moscow?

There is plenty of information on the site but I know its different for all countries. I was fluent in PRE-NOA2 411 but I am still a bit lost in what the process is for POST-NOA2!

So the only things she needs from me are I-134, Original Submission packet, NOA2 copy, Financial support docs, Letter of Intent with newer dates, Proof of relationship (which is part of the original submission)

So am I pretty accurate with this above and below?

1. NOA2 goes to NVC

2. NVC forwards to Moscow

3. Beneficiary gets packet 3

4. Returns packet 3

5. Received packet 4 with Interview information

6. Brings everything (including medical and police records ) to interview

Thank you everyone, once again... This is the most supportive site I've ever been on!

[James And Oksana 19]

There is no packet 3 in Russia. You have an interview date and you bring everything from the instructions to the interview. Email to the Moscow embassy takes 3 days. After NVC has sent your package, call state department at 202-663-1225, press 1 and then 0 for customer service rep. Call after 9 and Moscow embassy will be done for day so you will find out if they have received it yet and a date has been issued. This is how I found out mine before even my finacee knew. Be careful the state department may tell you that the embassy has not received it when they have and just not processed it yet to get a date. It may take up to 10 days after NVC sends to get a date even after DHL delivers the package, so be patient and just call daily after NVC tells you it is gone. Well perhaps give it 4 or 5 days after it is sent before you start daily calls. Check out the embassy website as it will give you exactly what is needed as well for fiance visa and get started on police certificate for sure as this can take 3-4 weeks. I am sure there is something I am forgetting, but that gives you a good amount to start with.

[Felya and Olya 3]

wow, thank you for that... that was good info.... how do i find out the exact dates for when nvc recieved it and then sent it out? will they tell me the exact dates if i call them?

so if there is no packet 3, how does she (or i) find the date of the interview???

she said she knows whats up based on her russian forums but i want to be in the loop as well... not a control freak but i really like to be in the know =)

again, thank you for the 411!

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

Wanted to get some 411 from anyone who filed their petition for Russia... Whats the typical process there and what are the typical time-lines for Moscow?

There is plenty of information on the site but I know its different for all countries. I was fluent in PRE-NOA2 411 but I am still a bit lost in what the process is for POST-NOA2!

So the only things she needs from me are I-134, Original Submission packet, NOA2 copy, Financial support docs, Letter of Intent with newer dates, Proof of relationship (which is part of the original submission)

So am I pretty accurate with this above and below?

1. NOA2 goes to NVC

2. NVC forwards to Moscow

3. Beneficiary gets packet 3

4. Returns packet 3

5. Received packet 4 with Interview information

6. Brings everything (including medical and police records ) to interview

Thank you everyone, once again... This is the most supportive site I've ever been on!

Don't know anything about Moscow embassy but here are a couple things, just in case you're missing some.

You should also send her new evidence of ongoing relationship since you submitted your petition. YYou should also send her the paperwork like G-325A and all so she can read up on you and what you wrote about your relationship so that she can respond to any possible questions. She may need to get translations of official documents like name change, divorce, birth certificate.

Good luck!

[ONA 133]

so if there is no packet 3, how does she (or i) find the date of the interview???

she said she knows whats up based on her russian forums but i want to be in the loop as well... not a control freak but i really like to be in the know =)

To find out the interview date you (or her) should just contact the embassy: http://moscow.usembassy.gov/concont.html

Don't worry, we'll take good care of her on those Russian forums

[Felya and Olya 3]

Thank you =)

I did my part, I hope she does well on her end as well...

I am sure she knows whats up but I always like to be in the know.......

[James And Oksana 19]

wow, thank you for that... that was good info.... how do i find out the exact dates for when nvc recieved it and then sent it out? will they tell me the exact dates if i call them?

so if there is no packet 3, how does she (or i) find the date of the interview???

she said she knows whats up based on her russian forums but i want to be in the loop as well... not a control freak but i really like to be in the know =)

again, thank you for the 411!

She will get packet, but it will be instructions and interview date, typically referred to as packet 4. Best way to find out date of interview is when NVC says it has been sent, to start calling the number at the state department above and ask, as it takes 3 days typically for response from embassy.

I agree, send your fiance everything you sent and include financials, tax returns or tax transcripts, any proof of relationship, and I-134 form.

Search the VJ site for DHL case tracking. There is a format you can search for your papers that are sent from NVC to embassy so you know when they arrive. The NVC will tell you when they left, and when you find it on DHL, it typically will be listed the day before. Like I said it takes about 10 days after they get it for a date to be issued and papers sent. My fiance does not have packet yet, but it matters not as you can get list of things from website needed. And moscow embassy you do not have to have letter they issue you when you go because they know mail is unreliable in many regions of Russia.

Hang in there, it is still a little bit off. Likely will be in late August for your interview, possibly early September as they are buried in visa applications with it being summertime (at least that is my theory). They were nice enough t move ours up 3 weeks only because we have girls that need to be in school in early August otherwise ours was going to be Aug 5...but now is July 13th.

That's what I know so far.

[Felya and Olya 3]

Thank you so much for that info.. Very useful. I think im ok with the flow of everything... Once she gets her interview date, i want her to call and see if they can move up the interview date.... i have a huge project that i am going to be working on in september and october and i would love for her to come by late august.... may be she can tell them that i already planned the wedding or something =))

Living in LA, i usually love summers but I can't wait until this summer is over =)))

[ONA 133]

Thank you so much for that info.. Very useful. I think im ok with the flow of everything... Once she gets her interview date, i want her to call and see if they can move up the interview date.... i have a huge project that i am going to be working on in september and october and i would love for her to come by late august.... may be she can tell them that i already planned the wedding or something =))

Living in LA, i usually love summers but I can't wait until this summer is over =)))

If you want to move a date, I think it's better if you talk to the embassy They seem to like the US citizens more and if you e-mail them, you are likely to have a quicker reply.

[James And Oksana 19]

If you want to move a date, I think it's better if you talk to the embassy They seem to like the US citizens more and if you e-mail them, you are likely to have a quicker reply.

I agree emailing the embassy to request a date is good as that is how I did it. However they will not give you anything until they have put the paperwork in the system and the state department tells you that they assigned you a date, at least that is how it worked for me. I had the August 5th date, yet from an email the day before I learned they gave me a option 1 business day later after I found out about this to move it up. And I would agree, working with them to even provide financials and such is a good thing as many have reported they seem to like seeing the involvement of the US citizen. I think it communicated a level of commitment to the relationship and is looked upon as being good. There have been reports of petitioners providing more evidence and financials straight to embassy and that the interview was very easy. They suspected it was because the impression of the interviewer was already made to the positive due to this advance communication. I have did this, so I should be able to provide the results of it sometime after July 13th. There was also a reports of petitioners being allowed in if you do not directly go to the window, and can be there in the waiting room, and that the first question was if that was the fiance waiting and a couple minor questions with approval. So from what I know I will be there and communicate in such a way they realize I care about and look out for her and her children and this will be looked at as good by them. You may wish to consider the same types of things that apply for your situation.

[an-ma 1]

Here is reply from me:

411

ConsulMo@state.gov e-mail those guys with questions they will answer your question in 3 bus. days. They are pretty accurate.

You can call them will cost you ... answer will be available in 24 hrs

Visa Services

Contact Information

Email address: consulMo@state.gov

From Russia: (495) 787-3167, (495) 974-8843. Cost $3.08 per minute, 3 minutes minimum.

From the U.S.A.: 1-888-222-5673. Payment by credit card only. Cost $14 per call, regardless of duration.

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

We NEVER received either of Packet 3 or 4 . Packet 4 was sent to different address arrived after interview.

All info I found via e-mail with consulate They told me that my fiance don't need any letters to enter embassy her name is on the list

so she can come on that day When the interview day comes we show up by the embassy, policeman (now its police in Russia) ask for invitation

paper we said we don't have it than he make surprised face and was ready to tell us to buzz off I told him that her name is on the list he took passport go inside his booth with her passport and said that she can come. That is it bro. God Bless you! Prepare all the papers double check them of course. and She'll be OK Consuls very intelligent and professional people, nothing to worry about , at least in our case. Before she go for interview schedule medical check up at IOM http://moscow.usembassy.gov/physicians.html Тел.: +7.495.797 87 22

Факс: +7.495.253 35 22 We went through IOM was professional and quick ours check up was in November. IOm charge you for check up plus 20-25 $ for vaccination translation which I recommend to do They will translate your fiance vaccination record so she bring in US and doesn't have to do the again.

That it hopefully you make sense from what ever I said

[Felya and Olya 3]

Thank you friends... good info all around... i think she will be doing the calling unless i want to move up the interview date. in that case i will contact them =) i am hoping for two months and she is here =) optimistic a bit still =))

[daryl&lada 8]

That was/ is a good topic and a lot of very good information. We are in the early stages of the K1, but a lot of questions I have thought about were explained and answered! Great info, questions and post!