If the NVC requires us to send them our original civil documents (birth, marriage, divorce certificates, etc) before the interview phase, what should my wife bring to her consulate interview? I know she'll get instructions at some point but would like to hear what is needed ahead of that time.

pictures, proof of your relationship

and all a copy of all the documents that you have sent to the NVC (I-130 and I864)

GOOD LUCK!!!

First of all, do not send them originals, unless they specifically request to do so. The only time a government agency will ask for originals is when their is a discrepancy as to the authenticity of the originals. See evidence code FRE 902. And likewise:
Adjudicator's Field Manual - Redacted Public Version \ Appendices \ Appendix 11-1 Supporting Documents and Applications.
"Effective immediately, the Service will no longer routinely require submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications. At the discretion of the adjudicator, original documents may still be required in individual cases"
http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?...437d077dc31b601
Therefore, you will most likely not lose your originals.
As for the interview bring the following:
"List of Documents for Fiancé (e) Visa Interview:
Biographical Form DS-230 filled out in English (part 1 and part 2). A separate form must be filled out for immigrating child over 16 years of age.
Completed Electronic Visa Application Form DS-156. ( The Electronic Visa Application Form must be filled out online at http://evisaforms.state.gov. After filling out the form online, print a copy of the visa application form. The Electronic Visa Application Form is not available in the Russian language. Answers to the questions on the application must be in English and must use English characters. The applicants are welcome to use the Russian language translation to guide them through the online English Electronic Visa Application Form). A separate Electronic Visa Application Form DS-156 must be filled out for immigrating child.
Supplement DS-156K form. The form must be filled out in Russian. DO NOT SIGN DS-156K. No DS-156K supplement is required for immigrating child.
International Passport with a photocopy of the first page and the page with information about immigrating child if the child's name in included in the parent's passport.
Original birth certificate, photocopy and translation into English.
Police certificates in all names as well as all dates of birth ever used. Police certificate must contain references to each place (subject to the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation) in which the applicant lives or has lived for more than six months since attaining the age of 16. This includes localities where applicants have lived during university studies. If the applicant was on military service, he/she should bring the certificate from the local draft board. If an applicant has lived abroad for more than one year, a police certificate must also be submitted from the country in which he/she lived. Police certificate validity is one year since the date of issuance.
Evidence of termination of prior marriage(s) (if applicable), original, photocopy and translation into English.
One color non-glossy full-face photo 50x50 mm for visa. The eye level should be between 28mm and 35mm from the bottom. Another two pictures will be required for medical examination.
Visa application fee of $100 for each applicant (Beginning January 1, 2008 the fee will change from 100USD to 131USD) for each applicant
Documents confirming relationship: photos of Petitioner and Beneficiary together, letters to each other, phone bills, airplane tickets, emails, etc.
Results of Medical Examination in a sealed envelope. The medical must be taken at one of the embassy-designated medical centers. It takes 2 days to complete the medical examination.
Financial documents from the petitioner – a US citizen: please note, that Affidavit of Support (form I-134) is not required, but may be requested. The document must be notarized. Please submit financial documents to show that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States. Such documents may include, but are not limited to:
- Most recent year tax returns (form 1040) or tax transcripts from IRS
- Copy of bank account
- Earnings and leave statement
- W-2 forms
- Letter from employer"
http://moscow.usembassy.gov/consular/consu...cord_id=fiancee

Disregard my above post, as it concerns a K1 interview;

For CR1:
See instead:
"Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee paid through the National Visa Center for a U. S. immigrant visa will increase by 20 USD. Accordingly, beginning that date the total immigrant visa fee will change from 380 USD to 400 USD. Applicants who have already paid the old fee at the National Visa Center prior to January 1, 2008 will not be required to make up the difference at the Embassy.

for interview rescheduling the applicant should contact U. S. Embassy
the applicant must bring his/her valid travel passport to the visa interview
any original documents that were requested by the NVC but were not submitted to the NVC must be brought to the visa interview
the applicant must bring his/her medical examination results to the visa interview in an envelope sealed by the medical office
the applicant must bring the correct size and number of photographs to the visa interview - 2 inches by 2 inches (5cm by 5cm) on a white background
IF a sponsor filed an I-864 (Affidavit of Support) AND provided the NVC with proof of an IRS Federal Income Tax Extension in lieu of a Federal Income Tax Return, the applicant must bring the sponsor’s most recent Federal Income Tax Return to the visa interview
failure to present all necessary documents to the Consular Officer could possibly result in denial of the applicant’s immigrant visa"

http://moscow.usembassy.gov/consular/consu...d=ivisas_doc_us

Thanks.

I get confused on what documents USC need submit to NVC together with DS-230 after IV fee paid. I thought we should submit each documents below mentioned if applyable.

But, in NVC website, I find below:

Note: Do not send the documents in this section to the NVC. The applicant must submit them at the time of the applicant’s immigrant visa interview.

The applicant and each family member who will accompany the applicant to the United States will need to obtain the following original documents or certified copies of the documents listed in this section from an appropriate authority (the issuing entity).

Birth Certificate
Court and Prison Records
Deportation Documentation
Marriage Certificate
Marriage Termination Documentation
Military Records
Police Certificate(s)
So, what to submit together with DS-230 after IV/AOS fee paid and I-864 filled? Pls help.

Lucy