K-1 and Beyond!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Also, for her interview, if they want an Affidavit of Support, will I have to fill that out and send it to her along with all of my bank documents? I have all of the documents printed (I do it as they are generated), but I don't want to send these 100 or so pages to her if she won't need them.

Unless you're self-employed, it will probably be sufficient to have a copy of your most recent tax return or an IRS transcript of that return, a letter of employment from your employer, and some recent paystubs. You don't need all of your bank documents unless you're self-employed or you need to use assets in order to qualify as a sponsor.

So, if I want to become a Russian citizen (for employment purposes mostly versus just being a permanent resident), I would still be able to claim US citizenship and rights/benefits?

As long as the citizenship oath for Russia doesn't require you to renounce any foreign allegiance, and you don't make any statements of intent about relinquishing your US citizenship, then you'll still be a US citizen. As a US citizen you'll be required to use your US passport to exit and enter the United States. As a Russian citizen you'll be required to use your Russian passport to exit and enter Russia.

Also, as a dual citizen, you'll be under the jurisdiction of the country you're presently in. You won't be able to get assistance from the US embassy if you get in trouble in Russia. Likewise, you won't be able to get assistance from the Russian embassy if you get in trouble in the US.

[bigdog 377]

I would not dot do that, see http://stpetersburg.usconsulate.gov/dual-nationality.html

[Scafidi454 22]

I know that she needs to get a few vaccinations to have everything required for entry to the U.S. - Can she get these vaccinations before going to the medical examination? If so, where does she go to get them? How long do these take (I know the TB test takes about 3 days)?