October 2022
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Considering the political situation, I anticipate this will become increasingly frequent, reaching levels that significantly impact applicants from the Middle East.
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The system's imperfection is clear here. Bad actors don't care about getting caught and banned, leaving law-abiding folks to suffer.
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Informing individuals beforehand about potential scrutiny into certain aspects of their background essentially encourages deception, as it prompts them to tailor their information accordingly...
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They don't want people finding ways to circumvent it.
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October 2022 reacted to a post in a topic:
Upcoming interview IR5 Almaty
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Ustraveldocs will refer you to the Consular Section anyway. Reach out the Consulate directly. I will paste my response from another topic: EMAIL usakz@state.gov with the following information: USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: T11 - CASE TRANSFER IN - CASE NUMBER Last name First name Immigrant visa case number Passport number Location you would like to transfer your case from Our case was already in Almaty. Reason for your request ATTACH A copy of all the supporting documents that are related to your request. I used this for all correspondence with the Consulate.
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EMAIL usakz@state.gov with the following information: USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: T11 - CASE TRANSFER IN - CASE NUMBER Last name First name Immigrant visa case number Passport number Location you would like to transfer your case from Our case was already in Almaty. Reason for your request ATTACH A copy of all the supporting documents that are related to your request. I used this for all correspondence with the Consulate.
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I emailed the Consulate in Almaty, and they said IOM in Moscow was okay.
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Travel to and from Russia in 2024
October 2022 replied to October 2022's topic in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
I think the times when we could shop around for convenient flights and lower prices are gone for good. -
October 2022 reacted to a post in a topic:
Travel to and from Russia in 2024
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Bunny Gurl reacted to a post in a topic:
What schedule form means?
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I submitted I-864EZ, 1099 for 2022, and three W-2s. I haven't read the instructions for I-864, but I believe 1099 should cover it.
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The interview went well. The officer asked where I live and work, and that was it. They had photocopies and translations of all civil documents. I DHL'ed the whole package to the Consulate along with my original birth certificate. They asked my mother for the originals she was bringing to the interview. I can't really tell if they actually needed the translations. I did have them, and they were notarized. (I felt it was excessive, but mom felt better with the overkill, so I did it.)
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powerpuff reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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powerpuff reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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October 2022 reacted to a post in a topic:
Travel to and from Russia in 2024
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Bunny Gurl reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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millefleur reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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Yes, the whole transfer issue is incredibly confusing. None of the information sources online go into that much detail, so you're kind of stuck trying to figure this out as you go.
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I know, right? I was amazed that they completely ignored official guidance from the State Department. I can see why Russian IR-5s are assigned to Warsaw by default. Circumstances differ, and the NVC tends to simplify. But not simply changing the post at petitioners' requests with clear guidance from the Department is mind-boggling. I expected them to know by now, because assigning more convenient posts for IR-5s on humanitarian grounds is not uncommon. DOS acknowledges the fact these are older people with health issues etc.
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millefleur reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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millefleur reacted to a post in a topic:
NVC approval timeframes
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Sure. Let's see if I can recall. The case got DQ'd by the NVC shortly after I uploaded the documents. Sometime mid-October 2023. It took about a month to switch from WRW to ATA, so I could schedule an appoinment by early December. The case, however, was an expedite per Congressional request to the NVC. If you have an ATA case number, reach out to usakz@state.gov. They're picky about subject lines, so make sure you put "Team 11--Case Transfer In--ATA**********" in the subject line. Ask them if they received the case and you're clear to schedule an appointment. If they have your case and are ready for you to schedule, they should respond with a zip file with various instructions. Email to support@traveldocs.com, and they will send you a link with instructions to set up an account. You'll need it to schedule the interview. Navigating this can get confusing, but not too bad. I'll be glad to help if you have questions, because it's fresh in my mind.
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My mom just returned from Almaty. She loved it there. I regretted not going! 😉
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Circa November 2023. The NVC was not responsive at all despite the very same quotes from the DOS. Some contractor assigned to the written correspondence unit kept cutting and pasting the same response: You mother can't go to Kazakhstan, because she's neither a citizen nor a resident there. Incredibly frustrating. I ended up on the phone with a Congressional staffer, and the issue was resolved within days. My case was expedited to Almaty, and I eventually scheduled an appointment via ustraveldocs.com.