Russian Women Dating BLOG

Every western country has specific rules when you want to bring your non-western fiancée to your country.  Therefore we always advise to check the Government immigration site of your own country for these details. Especially for the reason that they often change.

But many of these rules are corresponding with each other. Therefore we have created a list with most asked questions which apply for almost every western country.

Can we apply for a fiancée visa if one or both of us is divorced?

Absolutely. Be prepared to submit certified copies of all divorce decrees pertaining to the prior marriages of either fiancé.

How long will it take to get my fiancée here?

The time it takes to obtain a fiancée visa, from application through entry, is likely to be several months (4 to 6). The time varies depending on the petitioner’s state of residence and what country the beneficiary is from. Also, criminal background checks, waivers, and errors/omissions during the application process may extend the processing time.

My foreign girlfriend has kids. Can they come too?

Unmarried sons and daughters (under 21) of successful approval beneficiaries can apply for visas too. However it is important that if your girlfriend is divorced she needs a legalized written and signed approval of the father of the children that he has no objection that his children will move to your country.

When Fiancée Visa interview will be arranged?

Visa applications for fiancées need to follow the usual procedure, thought the types of forms and some of the other requirements may differ. In this case, you and fiancée will need to present evidence of your relationship, such as photographs, airline tickets, and many others. After the consulate has reviewed your application, you will be notified for a schedule of interview. In this regard, you fiancée must attend, bringing original copies of documents specified. If dependents of the fiancée are 14 years old and above, they need to come to the interview as well.

Minimum requirements for a Fiancée visa

• You must be a citizen of your country
• You have met your Fiancée in person within the previous two years.
• You need prove that you have a serious relationship (like airline tickets, letters, emails, photo’s, bill’s, etc.)
• Both you and your Fiancée are legally free to marry.
• You need to have a place to live (renting a house or having your own house)
• You need to have a permanent job
• You meet certain minimum income requirement (check the immigration website of your country)
• Your Fiancée does not have a criminal record.
• Your Fiancée has not violated your country’s immigration laws

Do I have to send in my original birth certificate, passport, or naturalization certificate?

Copies of these documents are sufficient. You can contact the county clerk where you were born or divorced, and get a certified copy of your birth certificate or divorce decree.

Can my fiancée visit me during the application?

No she can’t. She needs to stay in her country until she will receive an invitation for an interview. But you can visit her as often you want.

Fiancée Visa Interview Tips

Note that not all questions will be asked, and in every case, the length of the interview varies. The best thing to do during the interview is to answer questions honestly and stay calm because if you will be offensive the consulate officer may ban your application. When all things go well, you and your dependents may receive the Visa within the same day. This is assuming that you have paid the necessary Visa fees as well as submitted all needed forms and documents.

What will they ask?

She will be asked when and how you two met, how long have you known each other, if your Fiancée speaks your language or at least English (in order to have a solid proof that you two could communicate somehow), if you and her have any interests in common; where she is going to reside in your country.; about how many people live with you (petitioner) at the moment. They also might ask your Fiancée about your biographical facts, your religion, your job, etc.

Other questions can be like:

• Will your US citizen fiancé be coming to visit you soon?
• Do you know your boyfriend’s family? How many siblings does he have?
• Have you made your wedding plans yet? If so, when are you getting married?
• Do you plan on working once you arrive in your fiancé’s country?
• Have you and your girlfriend travelled together? If so, to where? When?
• How did you two first meet? When? If you met online, what is the name of the website?
• Have members of your family met your fiancé?
• Where will you live when you move to your fiancé’s country?
• What does your fiancé do for a living?
• When was the last time you were both together?
• When and where did the engagement happen? Was there a ring?
• If you were “friends” first, when did the romance begin?

Age difference

As they say in Russia, “Lubvi vse vozrasti pokorni”, meaning that age does not matter for love. But remember, that the interviewing officer is not Russian born; therefore, if there is a big age difference (20 years and more), the officer will be questioning your relationship much harder. Make sure that your Fiancée gives direct and honest answers.

Language barrier

There are a lot of different ways to communicate with each other besides speaking directly in your language or Russian (a sign language, for instance). However, the interviewing officer’s first concern would be if your Fiancée speaks your language or if you speak her native language by checking your ability to communicate with each other. Of course, the ideal answer would be that your Fiancée speaks some of your language or at least taking some classes of your language (in some countries, like The Netherlands, the applicant needs to do a basic language test); or that you speak her language or at least making some efforts to do so.

Grounds for denial include but are not limited to: prior criminal history, terrorist affiliations, health problems such as tuberculosis or insanity.  The consultant will also be looking for signs of a potential “sham” marriage, or visa fraud.  The consulate takes visa fraud very seriously.

For our American friends:

If you need any assistance for a K1 Fiancée or K3 Spouse visa then I recommend you to use a package or all-in-one immigration service.

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