IR5 interview Almaty questions

[Meetis 2]

2 hours ago, powerpuff said:

~~ Topic moved to Regional discussion: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus where transfer cases to Almaty are discussed ~~
 

I think it would be much easier to get the medical done in Almaty so the results are sent to the consulate faster. The medical office is a local clinic so they speak Russian. You can also request the interview to be in Russian, some consular officers speak very fluent Russian and I heard it first hand.

 

They will not let petitioners inside. 
 

You don’t need to worry about doctor offices or any other places for that matter, virtually everyone knows Russian in Kazakhstan.

 

Yes 

 

The best area/neighborhood in my opinion would be Zolotoy Kvadrat, it’s essentially the city center/downtown area. 

 

If they have a valid Schengen visa, there’s no issue. You can travel anywhere you want as long as you enter the US before the visa expires.

 

After the visa is issued you have to pay the $220 fee for it to be printed.

https://my.uscis.gov/uscis-immigrant-fee/

 

How long does it take to get approval after the interview? I have similar case as MarinaG and my mother will be travelling from Russia to Almaty to have interview and after reading your response, maybe medical as well. Thinking if I should find a place for her to stay while she waits approval. Where do you pay $220 fee? at the consulate when you pick up Visa?

[powerpuff 6,697]

I have split your post into a separate thread as we do not allow asking own questions in other members threads, it’s always better to start your own.

 

14 hours ago, Meetis said:

How long does it take to get approval after the interview?

Probably a few days if everything goes smooth.

 

14 hours ago, Meetis said:

Where do you pay $220 fee? at the consulate when you pick up Visa?

Online at https://my.uscis.gov/uscis-immigrant-fee/

Edited August 29, 2023 by powerpuff