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This might sound stupid (It does now that  think about it) but you know how people in Russia have this certain mark they use as their signature.  Well I have all my documents ready to go that I have got my girlfriend to sign last time I was in Russia and they all have this stupid mark on them not her spelled out name signature.  Is this going to be a problem?

... in response to I just realized something..., posted by Ryan on Feb 3, 2004

Yes, it's true, the wife's signature looks nothing like her "real" name.  The only time we have trouble with it is at the bank.  Her paycheck is made out to her name, i.e., "Olga Smokinhotkova", and the endorsement has to reflect that name exactly as it is shown on the "pay to" line, then she signs her "squiggle" under that. So far they've always cashed the checks for her.

... in response to Re: I just realized something..., posted by old guy on Feb 9, 2004

I always sign my checks with a 'squiggle' and never had a problem depositing/ cashing them.  NEVER in 13 years in this country (maybe the tellers don't pay too much attention to my signature ;).  What I don't understand I guess about the American-style spelled out signature, is what's the point in having a signature in the first place if it can be easily read and copied by other people?

... in response to I just realized something..., posted by Ryan on Feb 3, 2004

Well, I am originally from Russia, and ever since I moved here I used what you guys refer as 'the strange mark' on everything, including SS card, licence, passport, credit cards, etc.  Never had a problem!  Although some people did find it peculiar.  I guess it is a cultural diffence: in Russia people make their signature ineligible on purpose so that it will be more difficult to falsify it  by someone else.

... in response to Re: I just realized something..., posted by nautilus on Feb 5, 2004

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...how come a Russian guy is interested in Latinos. Know something these guys don't? I sense some enlightenment here...

... in response to Hey..., posted by LP on Feb 6, 2004

Well, I knew that was coming ;).  It's mainly personal preference for me: I am attracted more to brown-eyed tan-complected women than the tall blond type.  It's not at all that I think bad of RW.  Besides I have gone out with a few here in the US and in Moscow when I visit, but it felt weird, b/c me and them were too much alike.  But if you prefer women who are tall blond and fair-skinned, then you will definitely like RW :)

... in response to Re: Hey..., posted by nautilus on Feb 6, 2004

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...I like 'em no matter what color they are, they're all pink on the inside ;)

Too much alike huh? Fair nuff, although I find that in itself to be an interesting comment. Feel free to jump in here if you have something to say in the future.

... in response to Thanks..., posted by LP on Feb 6, 2004

Thanks for the invitation :)  I did read this page sometimes out of curiousity, you know ;)  I am sure I could give some valuable insight sometimes.

... in response to Re: Thanks..., posted by nautilus on Feb 6, 2004

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....about R/W? To some of these guys? Lol, good luck.

Btw, you've got some real weenies over on your board. I've been tempted to come over and straighten a few out but I'm too nice a guy ;)

... in response to Insight?..., posted by LP on Feb 6, 2004

Yea LP you go ahead and straighten out the world while your at it. You got all the information any gent would need to be as miserable as you.
 Oh BTW what makes you think this fine gentleman who answers your questions really cares about your esteemed weenie statistics and board versus board?

... in response to Re: Insight?..., posted by that guy on Feb 7, 2004


...hook, line, and sinker! Pay up guys!

... in response to I just realized something..., posted by Ryan on Feb 3, 2004

My wife just uses her "strange" squiggly mark on ALL our legal documents. When she changed her name to mine, she just changed her "strange" squiggly mark. We went round and round on this and I just let her have her way. To my knowledge, your "legal" signature is just that, not your name written out. For whta it's worth, we've never had any problems with it. It's "her" "signature"
Stan

... in response to Re: I just realized something..., posted by Stan on Feb 4, 2004

I agree she gets all on the offense when I tried to tell her that it might be a problem...  I just give in at that point, it's her show.  I will stand by and give her support....

... in response to I just realized something..., posted by Ryan on Feb 3, 2004

Like was suggested, I had to explain to my wife that she needed to Sign her NAME to everything from now on. We also have to go over the fact that you always put the first name FIRST and then the last name. That is, unless it specifically says to use last name first.

However, when we did the Embassy papers, she did use her squiggly mark.

Chris in Ohio

... in response to I just realized something..., posted by Ryan on Feb 3, 2004

Isn't that in Russian?

... in response to Use the passport signature.., posted by tfcrew on Feb 4, 2004

The signature on the Passport is that same strange symbol....

... in response to Re: Use the passport signature.., posted by Ryan on Feb 4, 2004

..instruct fiance to start signing stuff using the English name exactly as typed in the passport.
(see above post)

... in response to Then I would say.., posted by tfcrew on Feb 4, 2004

So what should she get her passport redone so that it will match all the rest of the documents.  I think I am going to just stay with this symbol it shows in her passport.  I am in no hurry for all this stuff anyway....  So I am going to let it ride.....

... in response to Re: Then I would say.., posted by Ryan on Feb 4, 2004

...yet.
However, the passport is usually signed after it is received (just like here).
Has it been used? Successfully? (visas/stamps).

Here in Texas, an x can still be used as a signature, but it has to be witnessed (a hassle).
I know ;) what if the witnesses can't sign their own name?
Dummass Texans!

... in response to Re: Then I would say.., posted by Ryan on Feb 4, 2004

Having gone thru this process and interview in December I will say that if the paperwork is signed the way the passport is signed you will have no problem. My Lena did not spell out her name like we would in America but used her signature which looked something like 3 or 4 letters written on top of each other and we had no problem or mention of this....don't sweat it.

Larry
Atlanta