A Russian woman said she was coming to the US to visit me and said she needed to show $1200 at customs. Is this true does the US require Russian women to have money before they leave to the US

What type of visa? Student?

This is your second question about entering the US from other countries. Is this a homework assignment?

Beware.. this could be a SCAM and the one whom you think it's "woman" is probably not female.

It's almost impossible for Russian women to obtain visas to US, visitor or student. If she can't provide proof of finance and ties to her country, she won't be able to obtain visa.

If she is real and your relationship is genuine, the best easiest choice in this case is you go see her...

Since you are asking this and about Ghana, it appears you are falling for one or more dating scams on the internet