Interview in Moscow, can I attend?

[Jeffrey S 5]

I have seen on this site where the petitioner has stated that he was able to attend the interview at the Moscow embassy, however I see on the embassy website that the petitioner is not allowed to attend. Is there any members here that can shed some light on this discrepancy?

Thank you.

[Mike & Mila 5]

I have seen on this site where the petitioner has stated that he was able to attend the interview at the Moscow embassy, however I see on the embassy website that the petitioner is not allowed to attend. Is there any members here that can shed some light on this discrepancy?

Thank you.

Please see the Moscow Embassy instructions--- Petitioner is "encouraged" to attend and I recommended that.. Mike

[Jeffrey S 5]

Please see the Moscow Embassy instructions--- Petitioner is "encouraged" to attend and I recommended that.. Mike

Thank you Mike, that is good to know! I intend to attend.

[Mike & Mila 5]

Thank you Mike, that is good to know! I intend to attend.

Please see our "consulate interview" response-----It will go well--be prepared and be "to the point"

It is an experience worth having. Good luck

[Jeffrey S 5]

Please see our "consulate interview" response-----It will go well--be prepared and be "to the point"

It is an experience worth having. Good luck

At what point can I contact the consulate to schedule an interview?

[Muzh 1]

I'm in the same boat, my gal will be called in for an interview at some point and I (with my business visa) intend to be there. My I-129F was approved a few days ago so it looks like the process is now going to move rather quickly. Time to feather a nest for my "жена"!

[Mike & Mila 5]

At what point can I contact the consulate to schedule an interview?

If U have received your NOA2 then your papers get sent to National VISA CENTER---- a week after that,or so, your papers get shipped by DHL to Moscow ( you can track your shipment) (look up DHL shipment on this site)--------after Moscow recieves they will send an e-mail to you and your fiance w intructions for scheduling-----THEN you can schedule.

[Jeffrey S 5]

If U have received your NOA2 then your papers get sent to National VISA CENTER---- a week after that,or so, your papers get shipped by DHL to Moscow ( you can track your shipment) (look up DHL shipment on this site)--------after Moscow recieves they will send an e-mail to you and your fiance w intructions for scheduling-----THEN you can schedule.

Wonderful... Thank you very much.

[zooropa 30]

So we cant start calling NVC a week after approval for the number? This is suggested for other filers...we cant schedule online with the number assigned to our case? We have to actually wait for the paperwork in hand?

[Mike & Mila 5]

HI Sure you can call NVC to get the "MOS" number. And I've heard about others that have "scheduled" once they got the number but there is a risk!!

If you don't have your medical stuff--then you have to get that 1st (Use IOM).. So all in all you will have to coordinate some stuff. It's possible your 1st date will need to be re-scheduled. I think they only allow one (1) re-schedule for free. If you have to re-schedule more than once they may charge you again.

When NVC gets the stuff they assign the MOS# within a couple of days--then they ship it in a couple of days. Then it takes DHL about two days to get to MOSCOW. Very soon after that you get the e-mail. If you haven't done the medical I would get that going now.

Good luck Mike

[zooropa 30]

Thanks! Yes, the Medical is done, police cert done, and Birth Certificate done. 6 Photos, I-134 done, Tax return and 2 most recent pay stubs along with letter of Employment. Am I forgetting anything?

[Jeffrey S 5]

I was under the impression that she could wait until arriving in Moscow a couple of days before the interview to do the medical, is that not the case?

Edited April 27, 2013 by Jeffrey S

[Mike & Mila 5]

Hi 1st Check out a "checklist" that I made and posted on RUB Forum--it is absolutely complete as regards everything you will need.

2nd) Yes of course you can wait until she gets to Moscow to do medical but it needs to be coordinated to occur before the interview.

Check the embassy instructions

[Mike & Mila 5]

Here is a checklist for all the documents you will need for interview----complete everything to be sure

Submission Documents

For Moscow Consulate at Interview

Petitioner: Gary_____________________

Alien Finacee’: Luidmila _______________

Alien Finacee’ Son: Artem ___________________

1. Interview Confirmation

1. Pony Express Confirmation

1. Form DS-230 Part I and Part II, two (2) copies for Liudmila _________------

1. Form DS-156, two (2) copies for Liudmila _______

1. Form DS-156, two (2) copies for Son, Artem _______

1. Form DS-156K for Liudmila __________

1. PASSPORT, Original and Photocopy for Liudmila _________

1. PASSPORT, Original and Photocopy for ,Son, Artem __________

1. Birth Certificate, Original , Photocopy & Translation for Liudmila _________

10) Birth Certificate, Original , Photocopy & Translation for Artem __________

11) Divorce Certificate, Original, Photocopy and Translation

12) Police Certificate, Original and Translation for Liudmila ___________

13) Medical Exam Documents for Liudmila Sokolova and Artem ________________

14) Two (2) Color non-glossy Photographs (50x50mm) for Liudmila _____________

15) Two (2) Color non-glossy Photographs (50x50mm) for Son, Artem _________________

16) Form I-134 Affidavit of Support from Petitioner with attachments.

17) Receipt(s) of PAID FEES

18) Letters of Intent to Marry by Gary ____________ and Liudmila __________________

Submission Documents

For Moscow Consulate at Interview

Petitioner: Gary ______________

Alien Finacee’: Luidmila __________________

Alien Finacee’ Son: Artem ________________________

1) Evidence of Relationship: Photos, tickets, e-mail, phone, Skype, Boarding Passes, Passport stamps, Credit Card Records, etc.

2) History of Relationship Synopsis

[Jeffrey S 5]

Very helpful. Thank you!