Friday, May 27, 2005
Residence Permit
Yesterday I underwent 3 tests in order to receive my residence permit.
First I had to have a talk with the local policeman in our neighbourhood. Then I was to have an 'interview' which should make it clear that I'm not a terrorist. Funnily enough, they didn't ask me any questions at all and just asked for my photograph. Finally, I had to have my fingerprints taken (all the digits of both hands first, then my palms, and finally my whole hands).
Also, I had to get one more document (which had to be payed for at the bank first). Luckily, I was there to correct all the mistakes the unexperienced girl behind the computer made.
Having done all this, I finally received my passport with the coveted stamp in it today. What a relief!
The permit is valid for 3 years and I will have to re-register every year.
I would post a picture of it, but I don't think that would be very wise, so those of you who want to see it will have to wait until August.
I have been told that I may still have to go to OVIR to get a visa in order to leave the country. That would be in line what they told us at OVIR the last time we were there. They said I would have to apply for a multiple-entry visa which would be valid for 3 years. I don't like having to deal with them, because they don't have the slightest clue of what they are doing, but I guess a little more paperwork won't make much difference now.
Reading: "Micah Clarke. His statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben during the hard winter of 1734" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
First I had to have a talk with the local policeman in our neighbourhood. Then I was to have an 'interview' which should make it clear that I'm not a terrorist. Funnily enough, they didn't ask me any questions at all and just asked for my photograph. Finally, I had to have my fingerprints taken (all the digits of both hands first, then my palms, and finally my whole hands).
Also, I had to get one more document (which had to be payed for at the bank first). Luckily, I was there to correct all the mistakes the unexperienced girl behind the computer made.
Having done all this, I finally received my passport with the coveted stamp in it today. What a relief!
The permit is valid for 3 years and I will have to re-register every year.
I would post a picture of it, but I don't think that would be very wise, so those of you who want to see it will have to wait until August.
I have been told that I may still have to go to OVIR to get a visa in order to leave the country. That would be in line what they told us at OVIR the last time we were there. They said I would have to apply for a multiple-entry visa which would be valid for 3 years. I don't like having to deal with them, because they don't have the slightest clue of what they are doing, but I guess a little more paperwork won't make much difference now.
Reading: "Micah Clarke. His statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben during the hard winter of 1734" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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