FIANCE VISA DOCUMENTS
RUSSIAN

It is not easy to get a fiance visa to come to the United States.  It takes time, money, a lot of work and a whole lot of papers.  It is best to start collecting the documents as soon as you become engaged.  United States Immigration does not require all of the documents at once in one big package.  Some of the documents are optional, and more may be required for special situations, but the list below contains the most common documents you will need to get before coming to the United States:

1.  Proof of Birth

You must prove when and where you were born.  Generally, a certified copy of your birth certificate is sufficient.
2.  Proof That Previous Marriages Have Ended
If either you have been married before, you must proof that the marriage ended.  Proof is usually a certified copy of a divorce decree or death certificate.
3.  Proof That You Have Met Your Fiancé
With few exceptions, you must prove that you have met your fiancé in person within the last two years.  Make sure you have pictures taken together.
4.  Visa Style Photographs
You will need photographs.  United States Immigration is very picky about these photographs and even provide an instruction sheet with examples of acceptable and unacceptable photos.  The general guidelines are that the pictures should:
           Have a white background
           Be taken within 30 days
           Be taken as from the right side showing 3/4 of your face
           Show your full right ear
           Be one inch from bottom of chin to top of head
           Be glossy, unretouched and in color
Most photographers who take visa photographs have the guidelines.  Make sure your photographer has the published guidelines and that the finished product meets the guidelines.  You will probably only need five photographs, but have eight taken just in case.
5.  Money
At the United States embassy or consulate, they generally require an exact cash payment.   The total amount varies, but is generally clearly indicated on the immigration forms.  You will also need money for copies and  photographs, as well travel expenses when you go to the United States Consulate.  Plan on having at least the following amounts before you leave for the United States Consulate:
      Consulate            $400
      Doctors              $300
      Photographers         $50
      Travel    (Depends on city)
6.  Biographic Information Forms
You must complete immigration form G-325A which can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking <<here>>. 
7.  Clean Medical Examination
A United States immigration approved doctor will need to complete a form I-693.  There are generally three parts to the examination: blood test, chest x-ray, and general physical.  You should take shot and other medical records to the examination to avoid unnecessary immunization shots.  Form I-693 can be downloaded <<here>> but most approved doctors will already have the forms.  Because of delays in processing time, you fiance may need to have more than one medical examination.  Exact instructions will be sent to you by United States Immigration.
8.   Police Clearance
You will need a police clearance from your country.
9.  Certified Translations
You must have a certified English translation of every document that is not in English.
10.  Foreign Documents
You will need a passport from your country.  Some countries also require exit visas or other special documents before their citizens are allowed to leave the country.

 

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