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Posted by: Jutman

Hi

I wonder if you people was worried if your loved one would be rejected to enter your country?

I sure hope not it will be the case, but with our luck we worry a little about it.

Posted by: spamer

Yes, the thought goes across my mind a lot. I even thought of transferring to a country that my company is in, in case we have problems. ( I work for Pepsi Cola and we have offices in Russia) When it gets bad I work a little harder and try to forget it.

Posted by: klawsite

I think anyone going through the process is worried Brian. I know I am concerned. I think we will get through the Visa process all right. Plus Nadya's interview is in Warsaw and the track record there is pretty good. But one never knows for sure and if there is doubt, there will always be concern!!

-Kevin

Posted by: ulughbek

Congratulations Sean,

I wonder if you could share a little about the medical exam/interview in Almaty, since my fiancee will be going through the same thing in the next few months.

I will be going to Tashkent in July to pick her up. We will be married here in the US, but there will be an engagement celebration in Tashkent for her family and friends. Right now she is trying to figure out the proper etiquette for such an event there - all she has seen until now are traditional Uzbek weddings.

Ahh, to be in Tashkent now...!

Ulughbek

Posted by: myshka

(I am only speaking of USA in this answer of course) K1 visas do not get turned down, ever, with the only exception being, crimes of moral turpitude situations or some communicable diseases. I know that does not make it easier because you still worry but the fact is the problem is not the k1 visa , that will be approved, the problems will be later, when you go thru AOS and have to prove you have a legitimate, bonafide marriage. And then, further down the line when you have to go thru the removal of conditions. Sometimes I am amazed that you guys do not do your homework on this process. We ALL were on a learning curve when we started this, but I wanted to be prepared for all steps, so I did my research. I hear some of you guys saying you did, but your questions prove otherwise. We have gone thru all the steps, with the exception of citizenship, altho my husband is eligible, he is not taking that step right now. I made sure i knew what EXACTLY each step entailed, how much evidence I needed for each step, prepared for that, then went thru it successfully. I think you guys need to look to the future and DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
I see Khashyar writing at length about what a serious step this is, and things to consider, please listen to him and myself!

Posted by: myshka

I dont discount the psychological aspects of the process. Maybe it is just me, but if I know what to expect from something, it makes it easier for me. Your example (for example

-- SATs would have the same amount of stress on me, in a room at home or in Barcelona as you said.
Your fiancee, will be alone for the interview (most likely because it is definitely not worth the expense for the American to fly over just for the interview-- coupled with a scheduled visit, that is different but JUST for the interview would be ridiculous) anyway, your fiancee' will be able to respond in Russian, there are personnel there who speak Russian, and as long as she (I use she, since I am in a minority here, with the other few women who married Russian men) has all the documents in order, does not have a disease, is not a criminal, and can prove she is free to marry, will NOT get turned down.
You need worry much more down the road, and for the years your Affidavit of Support are in force, since even divorce does not free you from that commitment. I just am trying to stress the importance of HOMEWORK

do your homework and ALL WILL BE FINE!

Posted by: ulughbek

myshka,

It is great that you have such a calm temperament to not be affected by your surroundings. I am always very nervous when I am in a strange place for the first time! For me, being nervous and checking everything twice or more is part of my mental preparation.

Posted by: ConnerVT

Myshka's observations are pretty correct, but a few comments to get the thread back on track --

First, Jutman's situation is a bit unique here, as he is the only one seeking to bring his fiancée into his country. I doubt anyone else who posts here has the knowledge of his particular situation, so we have to keep this in mind.

It is true that almost all US K-1 visas are approved once they reach the interview stage. At the embassy, they basically can do only two things. They can check that all of the documentation is present and properly complete. And they can interview the woman, and see if her intentions seem legitimate. The first is administrative and pretty straight forward. The later is a bit more difficult.

The interviewer has only very limited facts about you and your fiancée, only what is provided on your documentation. But an experienced interviewer (from the State Dept or otherwise) is usually pretty skilled at determining if someone is committing fraud. On the other hand, the situation would need to be pretty obvious for a woman to be denied. The 19 y.o. RW with the 72 y.o. man; a woman who didn't have a clue about even the simplest questions; someone who gives conflicting answers to the same questions.

The interviewers also realize that most people are nervous at interviews, and an embassy certainly is a stressful place to be interviewed. But every story I have read has said that the interview is quick and painless (even for the less than sincere).

There are only two large pieces of advice I've gleamed from these interview stories -- Be honest; and the answer to why they want a K-1 visa is to marry the person they love and be together.

My fiancée has her interview next week. She's a strong, wise woman. The hardest part for her will be bringing her 5 y.o. son with her to Moscow (trust me, I know

).

One thing overlooked in this tread is the need of the WM to stay positive and reassuring throughout this entire process. It's OK to have concerns and be nervous. But don't ever express them to your RW! For they are accustomed to believing that things won't happen. From what I've seen, life in Russia can beat most of the optimism from even the strongest person.

You need to be reassuring and upbeat. Tell her again and again positive and reassuring things, and save your worries for private (or this forum

)

Posted by: Gavmundo

I have to admit i've never been that worried but i don't believe it's quite as difficult to get a Visa in the UK as it is for the US although it's still very tough but fortunately for me and Vera her Dad's a Diplomat and when she originally applied for the first visa 2 Christmas' ago (not mentioning me) she was told normally she wouldn't have been issued one being a single female travelling alone but because of her fathers position they did ussue her with a 6 Month Tourist Visa.

Problems occurred when I sponsored her to visit me this Xmas passed as we had to acknowledge our relationship even though she'd denied all knowledge of me the Xmas before (as she was advised by her tourist agency). Course couldn't say she'd lied as she'd be turned down so had to come up with another little mistruth to make it sound a little believable. Course it didn't work and she had to admit the truth but was still issued the visa (I believe because of her Dad's position again) but now at least the truth is all out and it will make it easier when we apply for the Fiance Visa.

But as i say i was never worried. She was terrifed though and it's her that had to go through the interviews so i can understand that!

Posted by: trashed

I don't know what its like in the US but when I brought my wife back before we got married I payed for an English Language course and faxed over the documents. Along with this I faxed letters from me and my family promising to support her if necessary as our families were friends. We married 3 months later which is when all the fun started