Interview in Moscow

[Dima_April 9]

Hello, we finally have our interview set. Could someone tell me:

1.) How many bank statements should I submit? I have heard for 12 months all the way down to 1 month.
2.) What's a good number for emails/Skype conversations?
3.) On the i-134 #11, there are two check boxes one for I intend and one that says do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person named in item 3

I've been told to check intend and write something to the effect of - I intend to marry said person and take care of them for the remainder of our marriage. I've also seen

on Youtube, to check do not intend, since you are not making contributions for a limited time. Then, the example provided on VisaJourney, shows neither box checked

and the comment line stating - N/A (K1 visa process for permanent residence). Which way is correct?

[TBoneTX 45,285]

2) Bring a meaningful number of what you would want a stranger to see, in terms of convincing that person of the bona fide nature of your relationship. You might never be asked for them. The CO might operate more off the face-to-face aspect of the interview than from anything on paper.

3) Way back when, I checked "no." It could be that the "N/A" response is even better. The I-134 is a weird form that has no real weight of law, unlike the I-864 later. If you or the CO have questions, clear things up on-site.

Others with first-hand knowledge will of course be along to answer your questions. For as long as I've been on VJ, Moscow has NEVER been known to be a difficult embassy, so that's good. If you haven't, read "Embassy Info" and "Reviews: Embassy" (links atop any VJ page) for possible insights.

Edited March 5, 2016 by TBoneTX

[Dima_April 9]

Thanks. It is a fairly simple form yet this end section is "strange". The whole idea is, that you do intend to support each other as man and wife and yet other say do not check intend. I hope several that have been through this at the Moscow level respond; recent would be even better. I leave this coming Friday and will be in Moscow on the 12th. Medical is on the 14th and interview is on the 15th.
I have also heard/read, that he needs 8 passport photos for the embassy and for medical?

[MrsCrabs 24]

Thanks. It is a fairly simple form yet this end section is "strange". The whole idea is, that you do intend to support each other as man and wife and yet other say do not check intend. I hope several that have been through this at the Moscow level respond; recent would be even better. I leave this coming Friday and will be in Moscow on the 12th. Medical is on the 14th and interview is on the 15th.

I have also heard/read, that he needs 8 passport photos for the embassy and for medical?

Hello! I`m going to be on medical and on interview the same dates in Moscow )))) Yes, you need 2 photo size 5x5 for embassy and 5 photos size 3x4 for medical.

[Dima_April 9]

Hello! Small world. Maybe we will see each other there.)))

[Dashinka 24,493]

For our 134 I checked "do not intend" and typed "N/A" on the line, and we had no issues in Moscow. Like TBone mentioned, the 134 is a weird form with no real legal status/commitment, but one may need to check "intend" if used in conjunction with a B2 visa application. As to supporting information we brought a bunch of photos printed out and some skype logs that no one ever looked at. I don't remember bringing a lot of bank/financial statements other than my latest tax return copies. My only question is are you sure you have enough time between the medical and the interview? Katya had her medical on a Wednesday and her interview on a Friday which gave us Thursday to go back and pick up the packet from the medical late in the morning, so make sure you have enough time to get the medical results and get back to the consulate.

Overall. Moscow was fairly easy, of course the general stuff applies, don't bring any electronic devices including flash drives, and expect to wait a while at Window 5 (I think that was where we ended up for the actual interview). Relax, and enjoy your visit to Moscow. Katya and I made a little vacation out of it ourselves as we were there around the same period two years ago and had a few Spring like days. Red Square is not too far away from the US Consulate.

Good Luck!

Edited March 6, 2016 by Bill & Katya

[Dima_April 9]

Hi Bill, thank you for the well wishes.
Dima, was saying that the medical results are to be given back the same day as the exam. I hope he is correct. He tried to locate his medical records for childhood immunization, but the hospital sent him on a goose chase and he came up empty handed. He had two shots given and they told him he would have to wait a month for the rest. Really not sure why he did that. I think it would have been better to take care of it the day of the exam. Then again, what do I know? Does the I 134 have to be notarized. I keep hearing different things, but noticed on this site, it says to have that done. I intend to take in Moscow as much as possible. If they grant the visa, I'll return in the spring.

[Dashinka 24,493]

Hi Bill, thank you for the well wishes.

Dima, was saying that the medical results are to be given back the same day as the exam. I hope he is correct. He tried to locate his medical records for childhood immunization, but the hospital sent him on a goose chase and he came up empty handed. He had two shots given and they told him he would have to wait a month for the rest. Really not sure why he did that. I think it would have been better to take care of it the day of the exam. Then again, what do I know? Does the I 134 have to be notarized. I keep hearing different things, but noticed on this site, it says to have that done. I intend to take in Moscow as much as possible. If they grant the visa, I'll return in the spring.

I did not have the 134 notarized, I don't think the instructions require that. Katya also did not get a set of complete vaccinations at her medical, so we needed to finish that up when we filed the AOS.

Good Luck!