Azerbaijan K1

[Wait4ever? 50]

Any updates? I am so impatient...Our case is on processing hold due to security checks

my friend from Baku called the embassy several times, but still no answer from them.

[Maxzim 37]

yeah, I saw your posts in other topics:( Sorry. Hope you will hear soon!

and nothing new for now, except Sekhvaruli's new avatar Lookign good guys:)

Waiting for August 20th. Interview date. Will update how it goes.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

So, how about the document of non-impediment to marriage, Max? Did you figure out how long it is valid for?

Thank you for the compliment It's a fresh pic - my beautiful boy and me have just had a fabulous vacation in Turkey for 10 days.

Still no news from Texas, though

Edited August 4, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[Maxzim 37]

I didn't. But we will be travelling to Tbilisi at least one day prior interview. I won't be able physically to get that document with that requirement. So what's the point of checking? there is no way they have that rule. It is Impossible to satisfy it. And I am sure if it was that strict and 1 day is a MUST Package 3 would mention something about it. So I am not overthinking it:)

Where in Turkey did you go? Sounds lovely. I wouldn't mind go away for 10 days to see my Kristy:( Ugh

Edited August 5, 2014 by Maxzim

[Sekhvaruli 74]

Yeah, that sounds really crazy, but that's what they wrote in the email. OK, never mind, we will follow your steps, Max. It's so nice to have someone ahead

We did have a fabulous trip - we have spend a day in Istanbul and the rest of the vacation in Antalya. We had thought about going to Bahamas or Carribeans, but for Georgian citizens getting a visa there is pain in the butt. So, we just went to Turkey, where visa is not required. But honestly, Turkey is a lousy vacation place, we will never go there again - the service is terrible, the food is disgusting, the prices are high. Only clothes shopping is good and Medditerrainean sea is perfect. And of course, being together wherever we are is unbeatable

Yeah, we are blessed with the opportunity to see each other frequently, my job allows me to take leaves. And we are planning to see each other again in October to celebrate the anniversary of our meeting .That will be our 5th meeting during the year 2014!!!

But you are so much luckier! Your petition was approved in less than a month, and you will be together forever very shorty! We don't know yet how soon that will happen, we can't even plan our wedding Since we would like to have it in Tbilisi with my little boy's family right after the interview.

Edited August 5, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[Maxzim 37]

Yeah, that sounds really crazy, but that's what they wrote in the email. OK, never mind, we will follow your steps, Max. It's so nice to have someone ahead

We did have a fabulous trip - we have spend a day in Istanbul and the rest of the vacation in Antalya. We had thought about going to Bahamas or Carribeans, but for Georgian citizens getting a visa there is pain in the butt. So, we just went to Turkey, where visa is not required. But honestly, Turkey is a lousy vacation place, we will never go there again - the service is terrible, the food is disgusting, the prices are high. Only clothes shopping is good and Medditerrainean sea is perfect. And of course, being together wherever we are is unbeatable

Yeah, we are blessed with the opportunity to see each other frequently, my job allows me to take leaves. And we are planning to see each other again in October to celebrate the anniversary of our meeting .That will be our 5th meeting during the year 2014!!!

But you are so much luckier! Your petition was approved in less than a month, and you will be together forever very shorty! We don't know yet how soon that will happen, we can't even plan our wedding Since we would like to have it in Tbilisi with my little boy's family right after the interview.

Interesting. Was it All inclusive resort you went to in Antalya? I was considering that too for the same reason of Visas. Did you have to get Visa for yourself or it didn't require it? and that's awesome about October. And true, I have no right of complaining. on the other hand, it is not gonna be easy as she won't be able to work for at least 3 month when she gets here. that's how long EAD(Employment Authorization Document) takes to process:( Knowing my future wifey, she will not ba able to sit at home for 3 month. Thanks god we are in the coutnry of opportunity. Volunteering at different events should help:)

[Wait4ever? 50]

My fiance and I went to Istanbul for vacation last year and absolutely loved it. Istanbul is a beautiful city with so much history and plenty of sightseeings. Loved the food!

Visa is required for US citizens, but you can get it for $20 right after you get off the plane...

Edited August 6, 2014 by Wait4ever?

[Sekhvaruli 74]

Interesting. Was it All inclusive resort you went to in Antalya? I was considering that too for the same reason of Visas. Did you have to get Visa for yourself or it didn't require it? and that's awesome about October. And true, I have no right of complaining. on the other hand, it is not gonna be easy as she won't be able to work for at least 3 month when she gets here. that's how long EAD(Employment Authorization Document) takes to process:( Knowing my future wifey, she will not ba able to sit at home for 3 month. Thanks god we are in the coutnry of opportunity. Volunteering at different events should help:)

Yes, it was a resort hotel , but we only paid for breakfasts and ate out for most of lunches and dinners. We honestly hated the food outside the hotel, as well as in Istanbul, where we dined once and for 3 plates of ####### they charged us $150. May be, we just don't know good places to eat, I am not sure.

Visa is issued to US (and a lot of other countries) citizens right at the airport. On July 22nd I paid 30 euros for it. For Georgian citizens it is not needed at all. I am not sure about the Azerbaijani.

Edited August 6, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[Maxzim 37]

Good to know about same day visa rule in Turkey. Thanks guys.

So we had our Medical today. and it didn't go perfect but it sounds like it is going to work out.

First, they asked 150 Manat($192) and said that information on that paper form embassy is not valid:

"Cost of basic medical examination: USD 88.00 for adults and USD 88.00 for children (under age of 14)

Attention: If you are charged higher prices than those listed here, please inform the Consular

Section at the U.S. Embassy in Baku. "

So I will be e-mailing Consular section now, but I am sure I won't hear anything back. Welcome to Azerbaijan... ugh.

Second, i think I messed up on vaccines. Well, it doesn't specify really anywhere, but i guess i should have thought about that. So we had MMR and TD done but it ewas before she was 18 and aparently you need to get one once you turn 18 again. They asked another $192 for those two vaccines. We said No thanks. gonna do it with our doctor. much cheaper if you do it somewhere else.. ugh.

So basically it is just regular Biometrix, plus urine test and Xray. that's stupid that they schedule those kinda of appointments for 3 pm. My poor christy had to starve to death. ugh.

Anyway, overall, it is good to go. She will stop by tomorrow(They don't give blood and urine result the same day) to pay for it and get the envelope. They don't send docs to the embassy, they said she will be given an envelope to take with her to Tbilisi. I am guessing it is a sealed envelope that you can't open.

I think that's it.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

I am happy to read your update on Christy's medical, Max. So, how did that all end up? Did she get her envelope with the results?

[Wait4ever? 50]

My fiance contacted SOS clinic today and was told 300 AZN for medical plus vaccinations. They also told him that information on the Embassy's website is outdated and that they can show him the new contract with new rates.

[Maxzim 37]

She got her envelope today.Aparently $88 is a basic biometrix. So X-ray and Syphilis test are additional price that total comes up to 150 AZN. Definitely do vacciness somewhere else. we did ours for $50 instead of 150 azn;)

Now we have another problem. and OUR problem just like everyone's else in this world is Russia:( They are delaying Police report. officially it says it takes 2-4 weeks. Well, it is 5th week and they keep telling her to check tomorrow:( I wonder if in case we don't get it in the next week, on the interview they may not ask her about it:( Or if they do, explaining situation maybe they will let it go since a lot of people don't like Russia right now lol.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

It's not a big deal, Max. In the worst case scenario she should go the interview, explain the situation and most likely they will have her bring the needed document later and delay the decision until the paper is presented. But hopefully she will receive it before the interview, there is still some time left.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Sekhvaruli

[Wait4ever? 50]

Hi Max,

Just curious why are you waiting for the Russian police report... Your interview is coming up so soon...good luck!!!

There are no news in our case, still waiting for security checks to be completed. And now a new worry: Nagorno-Karabakh situation and Aliyev's tweeter posts such as "We will restore our territorial integrity either by peaceful or military means. We are ready for both options." There are talks of war and mobilization of military reserves...if that happens my fiance would not be able to leave I called today and requested an expedite. Not sure if it would help, but at this point I am grasping at any straw....

[Sekhvaruli 74]

I don't think you should worry, Wait4ever. Your petition is about to be approved, you have waited so long already.

And I believe nothing bad will happen for a couple of months you have to wait more.