I dont want to renounce my citizenship. If you had read my post correctly? I want a dual citizenship for the US and Russia.
pay the $100 or so. How many times do you think you will be going over there? If you can afford the trip you can afford the visa. And there is no way you can be a citizen of both countries.That depends on the arrangements both countries have made, and how they are checked.
I want a dual citizenship for the US and Russia.For yourself?
What is upstaging? We both just want to avoid having to apply for a visa when we want to travel between our home countries. Well, I guess once she get's her citizenship, it will only be me who has to apply for the visa. However, it's still going to be a hassle.
Once you are married, the cost of a visa to visit Russia will be the least of your expenses/worries.
And why do you say tha? I think it is ignorant to not think about saving that cost, I possible.
And why do you say tha? I think it is ignorant to not think about saving that cost, I possible.
I was writing on the Galaxy Tab this morning from the doctor's office, which is why my spelling was so horrible. But thanks for letting me know how ignorant I am.
On top of that, I'm not necessarily looking for cost or convenience. Actually, I wasn't even looking for a bride, unlike most of the people who seek out these agencies.
I am just trying to make the best decision for us, given our circumstances. She and I are both in our early twenties, and we don't want to limit ourselves right now.
I have done some research regarding Russian citizenship, but I have not begun to compile the costs for all of those things. I am in school full-time and have a full-time job. Plus, I was planning my K-1 visa, and my tourist visa to Russia before that (I had to do more than most to get my visa, but I will not tell you all why).
Furthermore, many jobs in Russia require Russian citizenship. So, I can open a wide door for myself by getting the Russian citizenship.
Additionally, an ADDED BENEFIT to having Russian citizenship is CONVENIENCE. The convenience to be able to purchase a ticket to Russia when I want and not when the Russian government indirectly dictates. The convenience and peace of mind to be able to plan a family trip without having to apply individually for visas, and without having to wait to plan until after the visas are received.
If I were worried about costs, I wouldn't have spend the time and money that I did to go to Russia during a week that I had almost no personal time with my spouse due to her work, meeting some of her family, hanging out with my Russian friends (I have those), and sight seeing.
We both want to have dual citizenship.
Well the flip side is the Russian government can also dictate if you can leave or not :(
Additionally, an ADDED BENEFIT to having Russian citizenship is CONVENIENCE. The convenience to be able to purchase a ticket to Russia when I want and not when the Russian government indirectly dictates. The convenience and peace of mind to be able to plan a family trip without having to apply individually for visas, and without having to wait to plan until after the visas are received.
If I were worried about costs, I wouldn't have spent the time and money that I did to go to Russia during a week that I had almost no personal time with my spouse due to her work, meeting some of her family, hanging out with my Russian friends (I have those), and sight seeing.
Well the flip side is the Russian government can also dictate if you can leave or not :(
You stated your spouse, if you are married to a Russian lady then you would need the K-3 visa, if she is still your fiance' then it would be the K-1.
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You have another post where you listed a resume of sorts for a job in Russia. All I can say is the western way of doing business is totally different from the Russian way. Also not speaking the language, you would be like fresh meat in the middle of a shark infested feeding frenzy. It sounds like you are in a hurry and doing 1000+ things.
Boy, not only ignorant but defensively stubborn.
Classic example of youth wasted on the young.
I didn't quite list a resume on that other post, but I am trying to broaden my reach for a job over there. I don't know what the Russian way of doing business is, but I do know that it's completely different from ours in the United States. Unless there's a book that any of you can recommend on business etiquette in Russia, then I'll have to learn the hard way (i.e. wasting my youth on youth).
The fact of the matter is that I am doing a 1000+ things at a million miles an hour, it feels like. As I said, I am also in school full time, working full time, getting the K1 planned, getting ready for my GMAT/MAT/GRE and entrance into a MSA degree, and looking at new jobs for my current degree (switching jobs) that are in another region of this country.
Give me a break.
Give me a break.
I don't think that I know everything about Russia, #1.
I am not planning on moving right now, but only after I finish my degree next May, and only if I could find a job in Russia before then, #2.
I wouldn't renounce my citizenship just to have Russian citizenship, #3.
I am open to living in other countries as well, #4.
I haven't denied that Russia is corrupt and bribery is a big part of their business, #5.
I am only exploring my options right now, and putting in applications, posting a job wanted ad, etc. is just my way of exploring those options. I'm not going to move to Moscow unless I'm sure I can do it.
Again, I'm not going to renounce my US citizenship. So, if I cannot have Russian citizenship without renouncing my current citizenship, I can accept that. There are still ways for me to get Temporary Residency and Permanent Residency.
You have to either work directly for another government, be a contractor for a government or get a work visa if you stay over 90 days (as an American).
Scafidi, one thing I know is that you have to be a resident of the EU to work on the EU. Are there exceptions and waivers for Americans to work there? I don't know. Anyone?
What I'll tell you is that IF you are going to get a waiver to work on the EU, you better come out with the world's next gratest invention.
Regarding Ukraine, I know you can live there with your US passport and work there after you get a work visa. You'll have to grease many hands tho.
You have to either work directly for another government, be a contractor for a government or get a work visa if you stay over 90 days (as an American).
You have to either work directly for another government, be a contractor for a government or get a work visa if you stay over 90 days (as an American).
Even that is subject to a background check and approval of the Russian government. We had a poster here sometime back that was denied because of his previous security clearance with the US government.
That situation was albeit an oddity. It is possible to go and live in Russia now. I have a friend who did it for 5 years. Always on renewable homestay visas. He would have to go exit to Finland every 6 months, get his passport stamped and re-enter. So, it can be done. Ironically, now he and his wife choose to live in the states while he gets some medical treatment but, they do plan to return and continue. The difference in him and the OP I suppose is this cat has a steady retirement income and doesn't need to work to survive
FP
My post was for the EU (Germany in particular), I have no idea how the Russian government handles this sort of thing.
Sure! Add Phil D'Amore and Kunstammer (sp) with that list.
For the OP, I hope it isn't Annechka. :P
Once again. Read his story here.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/336003-adjustment-of-status-green-card/ (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/336003-adjustment-of-status-green-card/)
LOL. It is as much a head-scratcher as this thread has been so far. She's a fiancee one time, a spouse another. He's filed a K-1 but not yet filed a K-1 another time. He's looking for work to live in Russia, but filed a K-1..or maybe filed a K-13. Then there's the bit about trying to determine which is less costly K-1 v tourist visa. They would like to permanently live here but he'd like to get a Russian citizenship as it's cheaper and less hassle when and if they travel....he said she tried to get a tourist visa earlier this year, but was denied. Unless I'm mistaken, I thought the OP is the same guy who said he met the gal here during the summer...
Whatever! I say...
I just don't want to have to go in and out of the country every couple of months.
If I were worried about costs, I wouldn't have spent the time and money that I did to go to Russia during a week that I had almost no personal time with my spouse due to her work, meeting some of her family, hanging out with my Russian friends (I have those), and sight seeing.
My name is Tyler Scafidi, and I am an American in the United States currently looking for a position in Moscow or Saint Petersburg Russia in the summer or fall of 2012 (after I finish my Bachelor's degree).
If you don't watch it, it might happen again..... F*** off C*** suckers.
Statute | Case Number | Bond Amount | Offense Date | Arrest Date |
948.06 - PROB VIOLATION (DUI, NO VEHICLE REGISTRATION) | 08CT3831/3832S | 05/05/2009 |
Also: |
Statute | Case Number | Bond Amount | Offense Date | Arrest Date |
784.045-1a2 - AGG BATTERY W/ WEAPON | $5,000.00 | 04/12/2009 | ||
784.045-1a2 - AGG BATTERY W/ WEAPON (ATTEMPTED) | $3,000.00 | 04/12/2009 |
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Yes, I'm the same guy. He wasn't innocent. Actually, he was a fugitive that was trying to defend his roommate that owed me 4k and told me to go F*** myself.
If you don't watch it, it might happen again.
Additionally, I'm married to Anastasia, the same woman that we were talking about before, now.
F*** off C*** suckers.
We wish you the best with your marriage, but you are no longer welcome at RWD.
Yes, I'm the same guy. He wasn't innocent. Actually, he was a fugitive that was trying to defend his roommate that owed me 4k and told me to go F*** myself.
If you don't watch it, it might happen again.
Additionally, I'm married to Anastasia, the same woman that we were talking about before, now.
F*** off C*** suckers.
We both want to have dual citizenship...
What is upstaging? We both just want to avoid having to apply for a visa when we want to travel between our home countries. Well, I guess once she get's her citizenship, it will only be me who has to apply for the visa. However, it's still going to be a hassle.