It seems we will need to provide biometrics.
The problem is, the centers to do biometrics are all closed in Russia. We have already applied and paid the application fee, but got a letter stating that they need to see a receipt for biometrics before they will continue processing the visa.
Will they begin looking at our application and make a decision with the payment receipt, or will they only begin checking after the biometrics places open, and my wife can visit to provide her fingerprints?
The problem is, the centers to do biometrics are all closed in Russia. We have already applied and paid the application fee, but got a letter stating that they need to see a receipt for biometrics before they will continue processing the visa.
Will they begin looking at our application and make a decision with the payment receipt, or will they only begin checking after the biometrics places open, and my wife can visit to provide her fingerprints?