MarinaG

Hi, My mother is a Russian citizen, she has IR5 visa immigrant processing in Almaty - we have just submitted the documents. How long does it take to get the interview schedule in Almaty after DS-260 submission? Is it required to get the medical exam in Almaty, not in Russia? Is the medical exam and interview in Russian? (My mom doesn't speak much English:)) My understanding - the medical exam needs to be in the same trip, 2-3 days before the interview - is it correct? Do you accompany parents for the interview and exams to help them with translations? My mom got her Covid certificate 1 year ago - is it OK? What are the best places to stay in Almaty ? How do they travel from Russia/Almaty to US - can they use IR5 to stay/re-entry in Europe? Or they have to travel for a few days as transit without getting out of airports? Finally - once they are in US - do you need to apply for GC? How? Thank you!!