Which interview location is closest to Yakutsk?

[Pelmeni 39]

I put Moscow on the 1-129F for the interview because I thought it was the only location but there appears to be more. I don't want him to have to go so far.  Is there one closer and can I change it now? and how?

Also, I thought he would have to fill out a DS-160 but I don't see it on the checkoff list.  Does he have to fill that out?  I have submitted the 1-129F application and am waiting for approval...what to do next?  I want to be proactive. Is there anything I can do in the meantime? 

Edited April 13, 2018 by Pelmeni

[Lemonslice 4,840]

As far as I know, k1 interviews are only done in Moscow these days.

[payxibka 10,045]

19 hours ago, Pelmeni said:

I put Moscow on the 1-129F for the interview because I thought it was the only location but there appears to be more. I don't want him to have to go so far.  Is there one closer and can I change it now? and how?

Also, I thought he would have to fill out a DS-160 but I don't see it on the checkoff list.  Does he have to fill that out?  I have submitted the 1-129F application and am waiting for approval...what to do next?  I want to be proactive. Is there anything I can do in the meantime? 

Moscow is the only place for a K-1

[Pelmeni 39]

Just now, payxibka said:

Moscow is the only place for a K-1

Thank you!

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*country-specific question moved to Russia regional forum*~*~*

[JFH 12,190]

I always find it humbling to see posts like this and the distances some people have to travel for their visa interview. In this case, the applicant will need to make a journey of a little over 3,000 miles each way. Some people have to travel to another country as their country is too small to have its own embassy. I read a thread on here from someone whose fiancé or spouse had to travel by bus for 10 hours from Burundi to another country - only for the interview to be cancelled when he arrived due to the embassy being without electricity or something. It does bother me when I read on the U.K. forum where people are moaning they have to travel 300 miles to London for their interview and I always like to refer them to such cases as this. 

 

 

[Dashinka 24,493]

23 minutes ago, JFH said:

I always find it humbling to see posts like this and the distances some people have to travel for their visa interview. In this case, the applicant will need to make a journey of a little over 3,000 miles each way. Some people have to travel to another country as their country is too small to have its own embassy. I read a thread on here from someone whose fiancé or spouse had to travel by bus for 10 hours from Burundi to another country - only for the interview to be cancelled when he arrived due to the embassy being without electricity or something. It does bother me when I read on the U.K. forum where people are moaning they have to travel 300 miles to London for their interview and I always like to refer them to such cases as this. 

 

 

Definitely, and particularly in Russia (relative to distances).  Katya lived in Krasnoyarsk and once took the train to Moscow for a B1 interview which took her more than two days one way.  For our K1 she took a flight which is still over 4 hours away.  

 

To the OP, yes, I believe Moscow is the only consulate in Russia that handles K1s even though it is a non-immigrant visa, the consulates handle it like an immigrant visa.

 

Good Luck!

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,092]

I didn't realize quite where the OP's fiancé was. I thought A's trip from Kirov to Moscow (about 12 hours by train or two hours by plane -- and unless I'm with her, she's taking the train) was pretty long...

[Pelmeni 39]

Thanks everyone. He's definitely worth it. Of course money is always an issue. I'm a school teacher. He's a firefighter taking care of a paralyzed father for the past 5 years. I am amazed at his strength and dedication to his family. I'm in awe of him and the Russian soul. 

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, Bill & Katya said:

 

To the OP, yes, I believe Moscow is the only consulate in Russia that handles K1s

 

[Boiler 45,486]

Now I thought I remembered where this is, from many years ago:

 

[Pelmeni 39]

Yep! Siberia. The coldest city on Earth! And to my surprise gets up around 100F in the summer. 

Dumbest thing I ever said in my life: Don't you think it's a little chilly in here? Hahaha 

[Dashinka 24,493]

4 hours ago, Pelmeni said:

Yep! Siberia. The coldest city on Earth! And to my surprise gets up around 100F in the summer. 

Dumbest thing I ever said in my life: Don't you think it's a little chilly in here? Hahaha 

Katya was in Krasnoyarsk this past January and spent about 8 days at -40. Yakutsk area of course can get even colder, but much of Siberia gets really cold.

[leymanai 60]

On 4/15/2018 at 9:36 AM, Bill & Katya said:

 Katya lived in Krasnoyarsk

Yaay. Not to the topic. I am from Krasnoyarsk too. Nice to know

[Pelmeni 39]

2 hours ago, leymanai said:

Yaay. Not to the topic. I am from Krasnoyarsk too. Nice to know

Nice to know you, too.