In what order should I have everything for my interview in?

[captainyeti 2]

Interview on the 21st and I want to have everything in perfect order so there aren't any complications or struggles to find certain things.

It's for a K1 visa just so you know what kind of stuff I'd need. I should have it all ready, I just want to get it all organized for my interview.

Thank yoooouuu

[ricnally 258]

No particular order.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I used a plastic Accordion folder......It had like 12 pouches.....I recall having my Passport and the interview letter at the very front, as u need them right away.....other than that, don't recall

[Dualie 185]

I still have my plastic accordion folder handy, here is what I did :

I left nothing to chance and brought everything I had from the beginning. I had stick on labels and labeled each pocket - 13 pockets in all with a large holder in front.

1 - The big 1 inch pocket in the front I kept photos, cards, receipts, and other evidence of bona fide marriage (was never asked for this)

2 - The next pocket (or slot) I labeled "P4 Letter / Loomis (self explanatory)

3 - I skipped a slot and labeled the next one "Passport Pics / Bio-Page (put all the passport pics into an envelope in here as well as copies of my passport bio-page)

4 - Skipped a slot, then labeled the next "Medical" (kept my vaccination info here, and the unopened envelope from Medysis)

5 - Next slot was "DS-260 confirmation page" (again I was not asked for this, but had read that some folks had been)

6 - Next was "Birth Certificates and Copies" (brought both my and my husband's certificates, and copies. Again, wasn't asked for but had read that some folks were asked)

7 - Next was "Marriage Certificate and copy" (was not asked for, but better safe than sorry)

8 - Next was "Divorce Certificates" (I brought both my and my husband's divorce papers - originals - which they DID ask for because he had been married twice before)

9 - Next was "Police Checks" (I brought both original and copies of my Canadian and German Police Checks (with translation) - they asked to see both originals)

10 - Last spot was "AOS - I-864EZ and IRS Transcripts" (they asked for these originals as well)

I had a big package of my military records which I carried separately, but they never asked for them. They just asked what my job was in the military. It turns out I had more that enough with me, but that is always better than not having enough. Hope this helps! Good luck!!

EDIT : Just noticed you are a K1 so most of this you won't even need - but you get the gist.

Edited April 12, 2015 by Dualie

[mrs thb 331]

when the NVC sends you confirmation of your interview (p4) you get a letter which states what you need....I would organize docs accordingly as this is usually the order in which they require the docs.

http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/MTL%20-%20Montreal.pdf

this was for ir1/cr1 visa, but if you did a bit of research, i know you will find the packet 4 instructions for the k1.

good luck!!

[jonilui 9]

While we're on this topic, can I double check something some of those things on the list since you are all so helpful? My questions/notes in red. I have confusion with which of these things are needed for both petitioner and beneficiary and when it's just one of us

1. 2 color pictures - just mine, and not the petitioner's right? Does it have to be taken a month from the interview or doesn't matter?

2. Confirmation page of the online form CEAC DS-160

3. Statement of intent to marry from the U.S. petitioner (signed within last 30 days) - petitioner

4. Birth Certificate, English translation and a photocopy - both petitioner and beneficiary?

5. Marriage Certificate, English translation and a photocopy - this one confuses me... why would either one of us have a marriage certificate? like from a previous marriage?

6. Divorce Certificate, English translation and a photocopy - I'm not divorced. I'll bring my fiance's though. Did you guys check it off the P3 checklist even if it wasn't applicable to you, but the petitioner?

7. Custody documents, English translation and photocopy n/a

8. Police Certificates from Canada and other countries of previous residence - beneficiary only?

9. Court / Criminal records and photocopy - Is this something I need to go get? I've never been in court anyway, so leave it blank?

10. Military records and photocopy - Is this something I need to go get? I've never been in court anyway, so leave it blank?

11. Proof of Financial Support (Form I-134) and photocopy of supporting documents (IRS transcript or

photocopy of the most recent Federal income tax return, bank statements, employment pay slips,

etc.) - just the petitioner

12. Copy of the U.S. petitioner status in the USA - photocopy of the biographic data on his passport

p. Copies of documents proving petitioner’s U.S. domicile - rent lease (do I need original or just photocopy)

Thanks all! This process seems like it's easy but it's really not! I wish the embassy was more clear

[NikLR 13,220]

While we're on this topic, can I double check something some of those things on the list since you are all so helpful? My questions/notes in red. I have confusion with which of these things are needed for both petitioner and beneficiary and when it's just one of us

1. 2 color pictures - just mine, and not the petitioner's right? Does it have to be taken a month from the interview or doesn't matter?

2. Confirmation page of the online form CEAC DS-160

3. Statement of intent to marry from the U.S. petitioner (signed within last 30 days) - petitioner

4. Birth Certificate, English translation and a photocopy - both petitioner and beneficiary?

5. Marriage Certificate, English translation and a photocopy - this one confuses me... why would either one of us have a marriage certificate? like from a previous marriage?

6. Divorce Certificate, English translation and a photocopy - I'm not divorced. I'll bring my fiance's though. Did you guys check it off the P3 checklist even if it wasn't applicable to you, but the petitioner?

7. Custody documents, English translation and photocopy n/a

8. Police Certificates from Canada and other countries of previous residence - beneficiary only?

9. Court / Criminal records and photocopy - Is this something I need to go get? I've never been in court anyway, so leave it blank?

10. Military records and photocopy - Is this something I need to go get? I've never been in court anyway, so leave it blank?

11. Proof of Financial Support (Form I-134) and photocopy of supporting documents (IRS transcript or

photocopy of the most recent Federal income tax return, bank statements, employment pay slips,

etc.) - just the petitioner

12. Copy of the U.S. petitioner status in the USA - photocopy of the biographic data on his passport

p. Copies of documents proving petitioner’s U.S. domicile - rent lease (do I need original or just photocopy)

Thanks all! This process seems like it's easy but it's really not! I wish the embassy was more clear

1) yes just you. This is your visa picture, make it accurate.

4) best to have both just in case

5) yes means any previous marriages

6) yes you will need the original divorce decree for the petitioner

8) beneficiary only

9) you only need this if you've been

10) see above

11)yes just petitioner

12) that works

13) a photocopy should work. Also driver's license.

[jonilui 9]

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[mrs thb 331]

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[NikLR 13,220]

You're awesome, thank you!

she is...

and so are a bunch others.

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Awe thanks.

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