Chat on New Visa Appointment System - Moscow Embassy

[P.A.T 1]

Per US Embassy website in Moscow, "U.S. Embassy Moscow will host a live web chat on Thursday, 28 July at 3 pm to discuss the new visa appointment system. This is your chance to speak live with consular officers about the new system. Questions will be accepted in either English or Russian. Log on as a guest at https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/moscow/ on 28 July at 3 pm!"

[Sergi9 110]

Per US Embassy website in Moscow, "U.S. Embassy Moscow will host a live web chat on Thursday, 28 July at 3 pm to discuss the new visa appointment system. This is your chance to speak live with consular officers about the new system. Questions will be accepted in either English or Russian. Log on as a guest at https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/moscow/ on 28 July at 3 pm!"

I am guessing this is for non-immigrant VISA's?

[AmyWrites 593]

What new visa system? Wasn't that postponed till December 25?

[slim 1,525]

What new visa system? Wasn't that postponed till December 25?

Yeah. What new visa system? I'm curious since we've applied for a tourist visa for MIL.

[AmyWrites 593]

They were actually going to facilitate the visa process between the US and Russia. It was meant to happen this week, but I heard it got postponed till December 25 (yeah, right smack on Christmas when many people travel!). So it's going to happen, the question is when.

[AKguy 1]

I'm curious about this too. We're heading back over there in September.

[AKguy 1]

Now I understand. Visa agreement

[P.A.T 1]

I am guessing this is for non-immigrant VISA's?

The announcement is actually right at the top (very easy to miss) of the Fiancee visa page.

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

[1HappyGuy 45]

About the live chat. Is that 3:00 PM Moscow time, eastern time, pacific time or Hawaii time?

[P.A.T 1]

About the live chat. Is that 3:00 PM Moscow time, eastern time, pacific time or Hawaii time?

I would assume it's Moscow time since the Embassy is in Moscow and the target audience is in Russia.

[1HappyGuy 45]

That's what I thought too, but the notice should be more specific. That's really early in the morning in the USA.

[Sergi9 110]

The announcement is actually right at the top (very easy to miss) of the Fiancee visa page.

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

So I guess that is a Yes its for non-immigrant VISA's.

[Derek & Rita 6]

So wait a sec, this means I can get a visa that is multiple entry, valid for 36 months? That is so awesome.

[1HappyGuy 45]

So, did anyone here participate in the live chat in Moscow?

[P.A.T 1]

So, did anyone here participate in the live chat in Moscow?

I didn't, got carried away at work but a new notice has been posted on the Fiancee page of the US Embassy in Moscow:

"Attention!

All Immigrant Visa applicants scheduled for an interview on or after September 1, 2011 MUST comply with updated processing requirements. For complete instructions, click here: “INTERVIEW PREPARATION USEFUL HINTS" (http://moscow.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/iv-packet4-eng.pdf). This link provides the most accurate and complete information to help you prepare for your interview, including how to update your contact information, register for delivery of your visa, and a list of everything you need to bring with you to the interview."