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  1. Simplytex
    Yes, we returned on Saturday, all went well. I am planning to write a more thorough post in the R-U-B forum sometime today.
  2. Simplytex
    I realize I didn't reply to that part of the question. Hard to say for sure, but I'd say regardless to try to transfer at least to Almaty and Jerusalem. It seems like my wife and I got super lucky, as recently a lot more folks (apparently, according to the chat groups my wife is a part of) have mentioned that Almaty has been denying transfers, but then again I haven't been following that part of the chat groups as much since we got our transfer 😅
  3. Simplytex
    Basically, it doesn't really matter what you put there - NVC will follow their own instructions to set up the interview in Warsaw. Only when the case is complete at NVC, can you then start asking around to other embassies if they will accept the case transfer.
  4. Simplytex
    End of the day, it's only a couple more pieces of paper. I'm taking everything that we submit (or at least a photocopy, if originals aren't required.) Seems like a simple way to avoid being placed on AP.
  5. Simplytex
    I would echo what @TBoneTXsaid about at least trying. Also, while I completely empathize with cyberknight's situation, I have also been in touch with a couple who went through the same embassy in February as well without issue, and there have been a couple other folks as well. My wife and I will be there in three weeks, so hopefully can give our account of it as well.
  6. Simplytex
    Do you have any connection to Kyrgyzstan? Typically NVC won't just let you choose which embassy you can apply at 'just because'. There are some exceptions, for instance recently prior have transferred to Almaty (myself) and Jerusalem (others), but that's the exception and not the rule - you have to contact the embassy yourself. I haven't seen any reports about people able to transfer their case to Bishkek here or in other chat groups.
  7. Simplytex
    while I'll let @CyberKnight13 reply to this himself, I believe he is talking about CEAC, since that is the official portal where all documents to be considered must be submit.
  8. Simplytex
    That was one of the reasons my wife and I decided to try transferring to KZ, what if the embassy needed longer and her Schengen began to run out - seems like we got lucky with her case being accepted for transfer, a lot less stress for us in general.
  9. Simplytex
    seems like you'll be waiting about 2 months or so for interview date, which is then another 1.5 mo after that. I hope your parents can get those dates ahead of the Schengen interview/appt, as I believe the schengen visa is issued based on particular dates?
  10. Simplytex
    Well, some members who were trying to apply to any embassy possible (as Warsaw is hard to get to) said that El Salvador actually accepted their transfer. If I was you, I wouldn't want to get into the queue in Mexico, ever I've heard the wait for an interview is massive. Whenever the case goes to NVC, then you just need to test your luck with Kazakhstan, Israel, maybe Serbia. Patience is key in this whole process...
  11. Simplytex
    Yeah I've heard that float around, but so far I've kept everything by-the-book, literally, and had no problems. I can tell you in April if they ask for them 😆 at least, out of Almaty consulate...
  12. Simplytex
    No, these documents don't need an apostille but they do need a notarized transition (at least for Almaty post.) I believe it's the same for other locations https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html
  13. Simplytex
    Yeah I thought about that this week. I've already mostly got my taxes finished, I have a simple situation except that this year for "ease of filing" I'll do it Married filing Separately, which means I gotta print it out and mail it in, probably do all that next week. Not sure how long it takes for tax transcripts to show up, but I'll have a copy of the return and my W2/1099s.
  14. Simplytex
    Good news, we finally got my wife's interview date! We also got April 18th!
  15. Simplytex
    I didn't realize there are two locations, but now that I look at Almaty's page I realized there are two street addresses mentioned. I think most likely we'll go for the Mukanova location as it seems more central, but yeah @CyberKnight13 I'd be happy to know if y'all were able to do Xray onsite or not. Cheers!
  16. Simplytex
    Sounds about right, based on my conversation with @Moscowmojo, his wife did not receive any paperwork, it was all digital. Btw, he also mentioned that the x-rays take place at a different location - I'm guessing your wife completed those as well?
  17. Simplytex
    Congrats for you both! I'm still waiting to hear back from Kazakhstan after the transfer in Jan 30th (original DQ Dec 20...) I can only think that the case just missed the deadline for February
  18. Simplytex
    Just out of curiosity, if you were to do the math (and of course, hindsight is 20/20), how much have you spent on travel doing the in/out to stay legal with the 30 day runs, versus just getting the residency visa? Also, if you were to interview in Warsaw/Jerusalem/Almaty, do you have an estimate of how much you'd be spending for flights+hotels+other expenses in those places? You might find that just ponying up the cash for Serbia, if she's already got a lease or place to live there, is closer to breakeven. Just to give a different perspective on it.
  19. Simplytex
    Yeah, I think it will be the furthest from any ocean coastline I'll ever have been. The South Aral Sea was really struggling, but the North Aral has been 'under new management' and actually showing signs of recovery faster than original predictions, which is great!
  20. Simplytex
    Oh, don't take that the wrong way! I would definitely love to spend time there, but my hope had been for a little less travel (already got work and family shuffling me to and fro.)
  21. Simplytex
    Not gonna lie, Kazakhstan wasn't on my list of 2023 places to visit, but might as well make the most of it. Just a shame because actually the Aral Sea and the Baikonur cosmodrome are on my bucket list, but I don't think my wife is exactly going to be as enthusiastic as I am about that type of excursion 🤪
  22. Simplytex
    Add to that: US job opportunities are generally more flexible to hiring internationals than EU (EU can still be pretty biased on hiring locals) Existing friends or family here A lot of younger Russians have a 'dream' of at least visiting a city in the US (often NYC, SF, LAX, Chicago), despite what the Kremlin says about the US US still is the strongest (literally) presence/advocate in the 'free' world
  23. Simplytex
    Just did some more searching, it seems like in some cases people do end up scheduling their own, whether due to needing to reschedule, expediting, or otherwise. But I'm in the same place as you Runner19, they directly told me that NVC will be the ones to contact me, no further action on my part.
  24. Simplytex
    I'm still a little surprised that you are being told to schedule your interview for an IR visa... I don't know if there is much precedent for that in other locations, but first I had heard of it.
  25. Simplytex
    Hey, welcome to the forum. First off, it would be a great service if you can fill in your wife's visa timeline, done here: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/intro.php?cfl= You are not alone in this situation, as several other folks, myself included, have decided to look elsewhere to have interviews take place. The two locations that are currently being recommended are Jerusalem and Almaty. If you look at my timeline, you can see I've added some comments about how and when we transferred to Kazakhstan. If you want more details, I can PM you. https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=&id=397039
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