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== How do = Do you have any success stories that I buy creditscan read? ===

== What does one credit = How much do your services cost? ===

This depends === I liked a particular person on the amount you buy:your site. How do I contact them? ===

100 credits '''Join for free''', fill out your profile (be sure to upload your pictures), then send a message to that member or more: $1 just a "smile", indicating you are interested. It's free. They can then view your profile and respond if they choose to. In such case, if you decide to continue correspondence, then you pay for each credittranslation of the messages between you and the lady.

55-99 credits: $1=== I don't want to send my credit card details over the Internet.09 for each credit Can I pay by other means? ===

20-54 Yes. Once you become a member, you can purchase credits: $2 for each by creditcard as well as other [[Payment_Options|payment options]].

== How will Site members can send out introductory mailings to advertise themselves. If you don’t want to receive those, you can change the charge from status of your company show on my credit card statement? ==profile to Invisible, allowing only the people you have contacted yourself to write to you.

It will show as "1st International Marriage Network"Either your profile is inactive (please check profile status in the control panel), or you have more often as an abbreviation of than one unopened message from the member you are trying to write to. In the lattercase, like "1st Int'l Marr NTWK"you’ll need to open those messages first. 1st International Marriage Network is our parent companyIf you have deleted them, please [[contact_us|contact us]].

== What determines To pay online with a credit card (we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), log in to your profile and go to "Buy Credits" (your profile must be active for you to be able to pay). Alternatively, you can pay using our secure form (in this case, the cost of opening a message from a woman? ==payment may take up to 24 hours to go through). Other payment options are listed [[paymentoptions|here]].

A number of factors. FirstlyIf you want to get a lady’s direct contact details, it depends on you have to open at least 15 messages from the number of men she is corresponding with; lady* . At this point you have the more men she is writing right to, the more expensive request her letters will be to open (if she stops writing to one or more mencontact details. To do this, the price will go down). Secondly, it depends on to her English skills (if she can’t read profile and write in English and has to use a translator, click "Request contact details" on the price will be accordingly higher)Custom Menu. Thirdly Please note that sending personal contact information through our messaging system is not allowed, if the even after you have opened 15 or more messages from a lady has no Internet access at home and has . If you want to use exchange personal contact information with a computer at her local dating agency, this will raise the costlady, as wellplease contact us.

== When can I Yes, this service costs 1.8 credits per minute. You’ll need to [[contact_us|contact a us]] at least 24 hours in advance (unless you already have the lady’s phone number) and tell us which lady directly? ==you want to talk to, and at what time. Our interpreter will do the rest.

If you want to get a lady’s direct contact detailsYes, you will first need to fill out the can order an interpreted videocall. You can make your request by [[IMBRAcontact_us|contacting us]] form, if you haven’t done that before (this concerns US citizens only); [http://natashaclub.com/html/IMBRA.zip click here] to download The price for videochatting with the form and requisite instructionslady is 2. After that, there are two options5 credits per minute. The first one (recommended) minimum call duration is to open 15 (fifteen) paid messages from 10 minutes, which means that the lady (system will charge your account for the messages that first 10 minutes automatically when you open before writing start talking to a the lady for the first time are free and don't count); at this point . Please make sure you have the right to request her contact details (or enough credits on your money back, if for some unlikely reason they cannot be provided). To do this, go to her profile and click account before starting the button that says "Send contact info request"videochat. The other way is We need time to pay a $50 fee, whereupon we will contact the lady and ask her permission to send you her contact detailslady’s local agency, but note that this money will not be refunded even if or the lady refuses to disclose her contact info. Therefore you should herself, and make sure you have her consent before you proceed; if you haven't opened she will be available at least one paid message from the woman, you cannot apply for this optiondesired time therefore the videocall should be ordered in advance. Please note that exchanging personal contact information through our messaging system is not allowed, even if you do have 15 opened messages from a lady; if you want to exchange such information with a lady, [[contact us]]. Please do not try to send the lady during your email address and other contact information in “encoded” form (i.e. written backwards): it won’t work and videocall will only not be a waste of your timeallowed.

== What does the Requested Contacts page contain= Do you offer any discounts? ===

The Requested Contacts Page (which can be accessed from the menu on the left side of your control panel) contains the contact details that you have requested. Note that it === What is updated no sooner than your contact info request has been processed.a friend list? ===

I am always witanng to learn and grow and in this industry it's so easy to do this(if you want it). I talk about photography all the time and drive my husband crazy!I would love to learn more about natural light photography and how to achieve those beautiful skin tones. Also, I always love seeing just how creative photographers get with props. For instance I have a little hand painted wheel barrow that === What is probably meant to be in a garden, but that's not what I envisioned when I saw it in a peddler's mall. I use it to photograph newborns. I also love photography contests with a certain theme(you can get very creative with this).Marketing and business are my downfalls, so anything here would be incredible. I would love to hear about how people market their business(especially in a small town). I do mostly children and I hear a lot of people say they market in children's boutiques, but my town is so small that we don't have any of those.I know this is long, but I would also love to know how to get others to value the art. There are so many photographers in my small town that have poor quality, but seem to get a lot of business.Thank you for this opportunity and I hope to win. It would be an honor to learn from someone like you. Thanks!!trust level? ===

== What The trust level is a friends list? ==credibility rating given to a female profile by our staff. A staff member can rate a profile on one or more of multiple scales: passport scans, live meeting, phone conversation, video, correspondence. Some are rated according to the staff member's own judgement (such as passport scans or phone calls), and others (like correspondence or meetings) according to the feedback we receive from our male members. Combined, these ratings make up the trust level. Each category carries different weight (e.g., feedback on a meeting is more important than the passport scan); the exact formula is complex and classified, so it cannot be used to artificially raise the trust level. A trust level of 100% means that we have received definitive proof that the woman behind the profile is a real person, and all her communications originate from herself. This doesn't mean, of course, that anyone with less than 100% is automatically fake or dishonest, although you should be wary of profiles with a trust level of 40% or less. Note that the absence of a trust level is not the same as a low trust level. A female profile doesn't have a trust level by default and may never get one, unless it gives us a reason to rate it.

It is not To make a list of people a member is corresponding withpicture private, check the box labelled “private photo” after uploading it and save the changes. To be on a member’s friends listview someone else’s private pictures, you have need to send request access from them an invitation which they can choose to acceptby clicking the “Submit request” button in the picture browser in their profile. It You can also be keep track of the other way around: a member sends people who have granted you an invitation, and you accept it. Being a "friend" is a mutual thing. That means that if a member is on your friends list, you are automatically on theirs. You can delete any "friend" from your list by logging into your profile, going access to "their private photos in the Communicator", then "Friend members", checking those you wish ; access to delete and clicking "Delete your own private photos is likewise granted from Friend List"there.

People on === Why is your friends list have access to your private photos, which are protected by your private password from everyone else.phone number not working? ===

Remember that the list of your If you are trying to call our US toll-free number (starting with "friends800" is viewable by any member or even a visitor to "866") when you are outside the site. Having a lot of friends on your list or having just a fewcontinental US, it won't work (this may or even nonemay not include Canada, is a personal choicePuerto Rico and Hawaii). Friends listed on membersIf that' profiles mean different things to different people. For somes the case, having please use our regular (toll) numbers or contact us via live chat 24 hours a lot of friends demonstrates that they are popularday. Some prefer not Other than that our phone support is open 24 hours 7 days a week, so if you can't get through for whatever reason, be sure to list any friends to keep their relationships private. Yet for others listing just one person as a friend means they are serious email or online chat us about them. Use your own judgement in interpreting the meaning of a lady’s friends list or lack of it. Factor in the ratings of her pictures (how many votes and the average rating), and her popularity (more credits per letter means more people are writing to her).

== How can I view If you have sent an email to our support staff, please note that we try to answer all emails within 24 hours. If you aren’t getting a lady’s private pictures? ==response for more than 24 hours, please check your spam (or "junk mail") folder to make sure our reply wasn’t caught by your spam filter. If you cannot find it, please [[contact_us|contact us]] by phone or in the chat to make sure we got your letter.

== Can I talk Russia and Ukraine nowdays are generally safe. A cab driver might overcharge you a bit, a restaurant might try to inflate the bill, but violent crime is relatively low. Operating since 1995, we have not had any cases of kidnapping, murder, robbery, or anything of that sort. There are some conflict zones in Ukraine you must avoid though. Avoid all travel to the NGCA (Non-Government Controlled Areas) and the area within 20 km from the contact line inside the Government Controlled Areas (GCA) of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, due to armed operations and occasional bombings in the area. There are numerous checkpoints controlled by separatist forces within the NGCA. Separatist groups have sometimes threatened, detained or kidnapped individuals at NGCA checkpoints.While outside these problem areas both countries are generally safe (and safer than the media usually portraits them), please keep in mind that being a tourist you are always an easier target in any country. So stick to basic security rules. Do not flash your cash and do not walk alone in the middle of the night in sketchy neighborhoods. It would be ideal to have a lady on reliable local guide at your side who would show you around (for instance, the phone? ==woman you are meeting could be your guide).

Yes, In Kiev we recommend you can order an interpreted phone callstay in the center, which costs 1somewhere near Khreschatyk.8 credits per minute (1 credit if you don’t require translation). This should You will be done in advance because we need time close to contact the lady’s local agency, or all the lady herself, attractions and make sure she will be available at the desired time. Please note that exchanging personal contact information during such phone calls is not allowed. [[Firstcall|Here is some advice on setting up your first phone call]].with very good public transport connections just about everywhere!

Most of the women on our website are represented by local dating agencies, where they contact our representatives in person. Besides, we watch out for suspicious activity: if a member mass mails other members, uses certain words, etc, - it triggers a red flag, and we run a thorough check on the member in question. Unfortunately, due 's best to use debit cards only at the large number of profiles, it is impossible to filter out all scammers. Therefore we urge our members to be on their guard and notify us of anything suspicious.ATMs located inside a bank:- avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature:- cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN:- check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements== Are these women just trying to get out of their country by marrying a foreigner? Is she going to stay with me after she has moved to the United States? ==

We have to say up front that we cannot know the real intentions of our membersNo restrictions from customs or local law. HoweverAlso, after you have corresponded with a lady for a while andevery laptop we've seen can operate on both 220 volts (Europe, preferablyRussia, met her in personand Ukraine) and 110 volts (USA). But if you are coming from the USA, I suggest you should have a pretty good idea of what she check that just in case (it's is aboutusually printed on the laptop’s charger). Besides Also, in order our US clients will need to get unconditional permanent residency in purchase a simple adaptor, because the Russian electrical outlet has 2 round sockets, while the US she American plug has to stay married to a US citizen for 2 yearsflat prongs. Add processing time and you get about 3 years before she Those can leave. That's a lot of time for you to make a good impression on her :) Now, could a person be so calculating as to do this bought for a green card? It is possibleabout $1 at Walmart in the travel section, but or in our experience most airports (of the women coming here course more expensive). For electronics other than a laptop you might need a step-down transformer. Those are honest more expensive ($20-$50) and truly want to create a familyheavier. If her husband treats her with respect To find out, she will staycheck the device's charger or where the power cord plugs into the device. However, some guys can be jerks and get what they deserve. Then they cry all over It usually tells the Internet about how she took advantage of themoperating voltage there. According to the official figures If it says "110-240 v", the divorce rate between international couples in US then no step-down transformer is several times lower than in regular American couplesneeded. Most cell phone chargers operate on 110-240 volts, so they do not require a step-down transformer.

== Isn’t Yes, if it odd that some women here uses the GSM standard. That's what they use in Russia and Ukraine. So it will work just fine for all our travellers from Europe. If you are coming from the US, it will also work fine, unless you are looking for on Verizon. Verizon uses CDMA standard, so the phone will not work in Russia nor Ukraine with your US SIM card. However, if you buy a local Russian or Ukrainian SIM card, your Verizon phone can still work if it's one of the premium phones. Contemporary premium phones usually have both CDMA and GSM capabilities, so once you put in a local GSM SIM card your phone will automatically switch to GSM. If in doubt please check your phone's specs. For other countries it's best to check with your mobile provider. Most cell phone chargers operate on 110-240 volts, so they do not require a man much older than themselves? == step-down transformer.

It is not uncommon for Russian women to marry older men, which may clash with American stereotypes. If you are going plan to marry a Russian womanuse your existing SIM card, you might want to learn how to look beyond thoseexpect high roaming charges. Of course You will also incur international long distance charges when, there are limits. If you are 40 and are looking for an 18-year-old brideexample, this might be calling a bit of a stretch, but 22-25 years old is okRussian number in Russia from your cell phone. Remember It's best to call your mobile provider before your trip and ask if they offer some international roaming plan that every person has their own standardscovers Russia / Ukraine. Some women don’t mind a significant age difference Most providers offer such plans where you can expect to pay around 15 cents per minute, while others door around $10 per day and have unlimited minutes. They Some roaming data is usually indicate their age preference in their profilesincluded as well.

== Are you compliant with the IMBRA law= How do I get an Internet connection? ===

Yes, we are fully compliant. Upon request you will get [[IMBRA]] release that you might need for applying for her fiancee visa later. We are not happy about this law as it puts a lot of unnecessary burden on us === How do I call Russia and our clients, and we urge you to sign petitions to repeal it. However, as it stands today, the law is the law, so we are complying with it.Ukraine from my home country? ===

== Have any of The best quality vs. price combination is Skype. You will need to add money to your clients actually found skype account. Depending on which city you call and whether you call a wife through landline or mobile phone, the call could be anywhere from 2 cents to 20 cents per minute, but it will be always cheaper than any calling plan offered by your website? ==local provider. The quality of the calls is usually pretty good. We would not call it excellent, but from our experience it's better than the competitors'.

YesOn a cell phone you dial "+", quite a few. You can read their [[testimonials]]then the country code, then the area code and phone number.

this The country code is my second comenmt on this post but I just can't help myself :)7 for Russia, 380 for Ukraine, 375 for Belarus . I am just so excited about learning more and more about photography. I think that photographers that are willing to share their knowladge and experiences If you dial directly from your phone without signing up for a special international calling plan with others are your provider, the bestrate may be pretty high ($2 per minute or even higher). I have so many things that I want to learn about from using flashRemember, shooting in low lightif you get stuck, to bridal shows, workshops, editing process, business contracts, building strong you can always call our bilingual operator and sucesefull porfolios, how to present yourself as photographer, location ideas, connecting with other photographer and vednors, cameras and other gear, favorite photo-shoots, process with clients, advertising, published work, pricing, have her dial the number for you. I could go on and on. I am following other photographers too but I do want to learn more about your style She will stay online and ways. I think that interpret your photography material is very helpful for all of us so I want to write THANK YOU! wishing you and everybody that will be reading this a GREAT DAYconversation if necessary.

To protect the privacy of our members and to prevent spam, our system does not allow users to send a message to a member from whom you have 2 or more unopened * '''Which messages. If you want to send him or her a message, you need to go back to your Communicator and open mail from her or him first. If you have accidentally deleted those unopened messages, please contact the administrator.  == Why was my profile rejectedcount? ==  If your profile was rejected, it must have violated some of our rules or seemed suspicious to our moderators. There are several things you can do to ensure your profile is not rejected next time: - Post a picture. It must be a picture of yourself, with your face clearly visible. No nudity or private contact information on photos is allowed. - Write a longer description. A profile with no description (or a meaningless or obscene one) will be rejected. - Enter your private contact information (such as email, phone number) only in the fields specifically provided for it. - Choose the country in which you are located at the time. If you normally live somewhere else, you can indicate that in your description. - Provide your phone number.  == I would like to know a little more about your company. == Please visit [[Ouroffices|this page]]. = Next step. Travelling to Russia =Questions on travelling to Russia and other CIS countries == How long does it take to get a visa to Russia or Ukraine? ==  If you have a passport that does not expire for least six months after the dates of your travel, we will fax you the visa support documents within 1-2 business days. Then you need to apply to the consulate for the visa. Visa processing to Russia takes about 2 weeks, but you can pay extra money to have it ready even the same business day. Add the time for mailing the documents to the Consulate and back. They accept express delivery, including FedEx next day, and can send you the documents back the same way if you provide a prepaid waybill. You can go in person to a Russian Consulate in New York, San Francisco or Seattle and get the visa the same day. It will cost around $300. Processing time is similar for a Ukrainian visa.   == How safe is it in Russia? ==  It is quite safe in Russia and other CIS countries if you know where to go and what to do. It might be somewhat dangerous if you are lost and on your own. If you stay away from unsafe neighborhoods, don't flash your cash and follow the basic safety rules, you are going to be ok. '' It's a good idea to have the woman you are visiting pick you up at the airport and show you around.  == Can I bring my laptop to Russia? Do I need an adaptor? ==  Yes, you can, but you may need a simple adaptor. As far as the customs office is concerned, there are no restrictions on bringing your personal laptop across the Russian border. Standard voltage in Russia and all other European countries is 220 volts (it is 110 in USA). This means you will need a step down transformer (an adaptor Please note that changes voltage) for electric devices other than a laptop. Those could be bought at Sears or Radioshack at $20-$30. Laptops are the lucky exceptions in that they do not need a transformer, because their chargers normally take in any voltage from 110 volts to 250 volts. There may be laptop chargers out there that would not take 220 volts, but these instances we have not seen one. Please check your charger first, before you fry your laptop! The acceptable voltage ("AC in") should be printed directly on the charger. However, even if your laptop can take 220 volts, you still need a simple adaptor. The reason is that the Russian electrical outlet has 2 round holes, while the American plug has 2 flat prongs. There is no way to fit one into the other. So you need to buy a cheap ($1-$3) adapter that has 2 holes for flat American prongs, and 2 round prongs on the other end, to plug into the Russian outlet. You can buy such adapters at many places, RadioShack, Sears, or even your local WalMart. Network and phone connectors are the same as in US. All of this applies to all other countries of count only the CIS.  == How can I connect to the Internet in Russia? ==  If you are staying in an expensive hotel in a major city, they may have Wi Fi connection. Please check with your hotel first. Needless to say letters that Wi Fi standard is the same throughout the world so you won't have any problems. If this does not apply to you and you have paid to use good old dial-up, read on. 1. If you don’t mind using a public computer, there are a lot of Internet cafes in almost every city of the former Soviet republics. Just ask the hotel personnel or a taxi driver. The is usually about $1 per hour. 2. If you want to go online from your own laptop, it may be more difficult. Unfortunately, neither Russia nor any other CIS country has a nation-wide dial-up Internet provider, like AOL in the USAtranslated. So you have to find a local provider in the city where you are staying. Again, the hotel personnell could help you locate one. You can also find one on the Internet before your trip. You should be prepared to prepay your Internet access in cash, because local providers normally do not accept credit cards. The rates are usually $.50-$1.00 per hour. Another option is to take your laptop to the nearest Internet cafe and ask the staff to connect it to the Internet. They are always willing to do so at a regular hourly rate.  == Will my radio/CD player/boombox/other electronics work in Russia? ==  Yes, but you need an AC adapter. Standard voltage in Russia and all other European countries is 220 volts (it is 110 in USA). This means you will need a step down transformer (an adaptor that changes voltage) for electric devices other than a laptop. Those could be bought at Sears or Radioshack at $20-$30. We have decent ones for sale for $15 plus shipping. [[Contact_us|Contact us]] to order one. == Will my cell phone work in Russia? ==  It depends on your provider. All European providers use the GSM standard, so if you are from a European country, your phone will work fine in Russia. You are likely to be charged premium roaming charges, so please check with your provider. They may have a calling plan that covers Russia so you won't incurr roaming charges. In USA: Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint use the older proprietary CDMA standard. Those phones WILL NOT work in Russia at all. On the other hand, T-Mobile and Cingular use the more widely accepted GSM standard and will work in Russia. Usually you do not need a quad-band "world phone". In Russia the most widely used frequency is GSM 1800. Most GSM phones offered on the US market can operate on this frequency. On rare occasions in Russia you may encounter coverage by the older GSM 900 standard. To get a signal in these locations, you have to have a phone that can work on this frequency. Consult your cell phone manual or call your wireless service provider to find out what frequences your phone can operate on. Normally, with USA providers like T-Mobile and Cingular, your roaming charges in Russia will be about $1.50 per minute, which is a lot. If you need to call a number in Russia from your US cell phone while in Russia, you will also incur international long distance charges (alternatively you can use our calling card to at least save on the latter). But there is a better way if you have a GSM phone. It is a bit complicated but you will not only get decent rates for calling Russia and USA, but you will also get a Russian cell phone number without spending a lot. The easiest way would be to buy a cell phone in Russia, but prepare to spend about $150 even on a basic one. What you can do instead is buy a SIM card in Russia and insert it into your US phone. The SIM card comes with a brand new Russian cell phone number, and if you purchase it in your destination city, you will get local calling rates. SIM cards are sold at every wireless store and cost about $5. There is one last trick, though. To prevent their customers from switching to a competitor, T-Mobile and Cingular are now "locking" their customer's phones so her introductory letter that a SIM card from a different provider cannot be used. To use a Russian SIM card you have to "unlock" the phone. You can find such a service locally (usually in cell phone repair shops) or just type "unlock phone" on eBay. Russian cell phone providers offer prepaid service only. They do not offer monthly calling plans. Airtime is somewhat expensive, compared to US. Local calls are 5 to 15 cents a minute, long distance calls are 15-80 cents a minute. International calls can be as high as $3 per minute. Calls made from 9 PM to 6 AM are about twice cheaper than daytime calls. You can prepay any amount at any wireless store or any bank. There are also special machines in most supermarkets which accept payments for cellular service. They have an English interface as well. There are a few cellular service providers on the Russian market, and we are reluctant to recommend a specific one, but if we absolutely must recommend one to a foreign traveller, we’d go with "MTS". It's not the cheapest one, but it seems to be the largest, has the best coverage and has wireless stores everywhere. Plus, it also operates in Ukraine and other CIS countries.   == How do I call Russia and other countries translate free of the former USSR? What charge does it cost? ==  In most cases, you need to dial 011 if you are in the US; next the country code, then the area code and phone number. The country code for Russia is 7, for Ukraine it is 380, for Belarus it is 375. If you dial directly from your home or work phone without using a calling card, or signing up for a special international call discount program with your long distance provider, the cost may be very high ($2 per minute or even higher).  Remember, if you get stuck, you can always call our bilingual operator/interpreter toll-free 1-866-974-6453 and have her dial the number for you. She will stay online and will interpret your conversation real time.  == What is the weather like in Russia? ==  Russia is a vast country and it's impossible to describe its climate in a few sentences. In fact we have written a whole [[Weather|article about it]]. But generally speaking, the climate of the central parts of Russia where the majority of our clients travel is not as bad as portrayed in movies, and somewhat resembles the American Midwest, only a bit colder but less windy. For other parts of CIS [[Weather|read on]]. = Visas and Immigration =  == Do I need a visa to go to Russia, and can you help me get one? == Normally, you do need a visa in order to enter the Russian Federation. If you are a US citizen, you definitely need one. You will need separate visas for other CIS countries, such as Ukraine or Belarus. We can send you the official invitation that you need in order to be issued a visa to Russia. We do not currently provide invitations to other countires. You will then send this invitation, along with your passport, consulate fee, and 2 passport-sized photos to the Russian Consulate in your country which has jurisdiction over your regioncount.   very good, very clear display, very good English. Everything is cllreay explained! amaizing! You're very good. Thank you so much. This was very helpful. == What is the process and how much will it cost to bring a woman here? == Note. The price estimates and visa kits are for the US only. The immigration laws are similar in other Western countries, so if you live outside the US, you can use this information as a guideline. IMPORTANT: Never send money to people you have never met in person, and even if you have met them, exercise common sense before you trust them with significant funds. Internet scams are common these days, including various visa and ticket scenarios. A lady may claim that she can get her visa and / or plane ticket and be on her way to you if while you pay only send her or some intermediary (like her agency, or a travel company) a certain amount (usually 2-4 thousand dollars). 99.9% of such claims are fake. Read more here. If when you are asked for money under any excuse, please contact us for advice before you send it. Generally you won't be able to bring a woman here until you have met open her in person. Her chances of getting a "tourist" or "guest" visa to the US are very slim. The best way to proceed is to apply for her "K" (fiancée) visa. Note that in order messages to apply for this type of visa, the immigration law requires that you have met your lady in person. You have to have proof of that (pcitures of the two of you together, tickets, etc). The best place to meet her in person would be her home country. Some of our clients choose to meet in a third country, like Cyprus, or the Dominican Republic, where Russian citizens do but not need a visa. It is acceptable from the Immigration law standpoint, but it makes you vulnerable to possible scams, as you will most likely be expected to pay for her ticket (or send her money) in advance. After you have met her in person, you need to file a petition with the USCISvice versa, known as form I-129F. The petition can be filled out by yourself. You need to file the petition with the USCIS office having jurisdiction over your state. Processing times vary from state to state, but on average it takes about 6 months for the USCIS to approve it. The fee as of this writing is $455. After you get it approved, you send it to your lady and she takes it to the US Consulate in her home country and applies for the visa. Add the USCIS fee, postage, visa processing fee and you get about $650 for that step. Contrary to tourist visas to the US, which are notoriously difficult to get, "K" visas are usually granted without a problem, provided that the documents are filed properly, she does not have a police record, and neither one of you has violated any Immigration law provisions in the past (i.e. overstayed a prior "K" visa). If one of you has applied for a "K" visa in pay actually covers the past, it may also be a reason for a denial translation of the current application. '''Most likely she will not have the funds needed to buy her plane ticket to the US, so you will need to pay for that. You do not have to travel to her country again to accompany her, but it would be a nice gesture if you can afford it. A one way ticket will cost around $600-$900. If you decide to accompany her, both your two-way airfare could be anywhere between $1000 and $1800, depending on the season and how early in advance you buy your ticket.''' '''Once she arrives, she can stay in the US for 90 days in the "fiancée" status. By the end of that time you either get legally married, or she has to go back to her home country. Neither you nor her are obligated messages to get married, but you may be financially responsible for her return ticket if things don't work out.''' '''When you do get married, you will need to apply for a permanent resident status for her. There is a special form for that, and an application fee. When you get to that point, you can give us a call. This is going to set you back about $1000 in fees and required medical tests, if you fill out the forms by yourself.''' You should not have any problems with most of the immigration forms, but in certain matters you may require the assistance of an immigration attorney. While our company does not have its own immigration attorney, we can recommend one who is very competent and consults us on a regular basis. His name is '''Gary Bala''', his phone number is '''(610) 446-VISA'''. You can email him at '''[mailto:garybala@40Visa-Attorney.com garybala@40Visa-Attorney.com]'''  == How long does it take for a Russian woman to be issued a US visa? == The actual process should take place within 2 weeks from the time she applies at the US Consulate in her home country, if there are no complications. That does not include filing your petition.   == Can money speed things up? == It can if you are a US citizen applying for a Russian visa. However, US Consulates do not offer expedited service, and the waiting times are the same for everybody.  == Do you have to marry the women in their home country or can you bring them here to the US? == It is recommended to bring your bride to the US on a K (fiancée) visa and then marry her here. This way, while she is waiting for her permanent residency papers, she is in the US with you. If you get officially married in Russia, she will have messages to wait for those papers in her home country. The process is lengthy, might take as long as 6 or more months, so you really need to take this into consideration.