Interview Preparation

[nica_chica3 0]

What is the best way to organize everything from the I-130, I-864 & IV packets so that it is easily accessible on the day of the interview when nerves are high and they are possibly asking for any and all evidence??

What was your personal way of organizing everything for the interview??

[iwuvcheshert 6]

hi there, pardon the caps as i just copied these data from my word processor... i just finished my bulk an hour ago, and this is pertaining to USEmbassy in manila, I was advised to use plastic folders since the interview room is separating the consul and interviewee thru a think glass, and folders wud need to fit.. not sure with your embassy though,, maybe there are reviews available.. as to how i organised mine, here goes hope this helps

FOLDER 1 : ENTRY TO THE US EMBASSY

PASSPORT

INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT LETTER

PROOF OF PAYMENT

2X2 VISA PHOTOS

VALID ID

FOLDER 2: IDENTITY CERTIFICATES

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

POLICE CLEARANCE

FOLDER 3 : EVIDENCE OF MEETING PRIOR TO MARRIAGE

BOARDING PASSES

PASSPORT STAMPS

ITINERARIES

AIRLINE TICKETS

HOTEL RECEIPTS

TRIPS TOGETHER

PHOTOS TOGETHER

FOLDER 4: EVIDENCE OF GENUINE RELATIONSHIP

SNAIL MAILS

SKYPE LOGS

YAHOO CHAT LOGS

FACEBOOK STATUS UPDATES

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOSHOOT

WEDDING PREPARATION DOCUMENTS

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS

FOLDER 5 : EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT

I-864 FORM

BANK BOOK UPDATED STATUS – REMITTANCE ACCOUNT

WESTERN UNION RECEIPTS

COPY OF PETITIONER'S CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP

COPY OF PETITIONER'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE

CO SPONSOR DOCUMENTS

JOINT SPONSOR I-864 FORMS

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

[patient2010 93]

good luck at your interview!!!!

[Nica_In_Love 98]

...this is pertaining to USEmbassy in manila, I was advised to use plastic folders since the interview room is separating the consul and interviewee thru a think glass, and folders wud need to fit.. not sure with your embassy though,, maybe there are reviews available..

Yep, it's the same way at the Embassy in Managua.

OP, you might want to follow iwuvcheshert's suggestion. I brought a large binder, where I had everything organized in plastic sheet protectors. I had to take the sheets out and pass them under the large glass window to the interviewer.

Good luck!!

[nica_chica3 0]

hi there, pardon the caps as i just copied these data from my word processor... i just finished my bulk an hour ago, and this is pertaining to USEmbassy in manila, I was advised to use plastic folders since the interview room is separating the consul and interviewee thru a think glass, and folders wud need to fit.. not sure with your embassy though,, maybe there are reviews available.. as to how i organised mine, here goes hope this helps

Thanks so much for the list! That will help alot!!

good luck at your interview!!!!

Thank you!!!

Yep, it's the same way at the Embassy in Managua.

OP, you might want to follow iwuvcheshert's suggestion. I brought a large binder, where I had everything organized in plastic sheet protectors. I had to take the sheets out and pass them under the large glass window to the interviewer.

Good luck!!

So there's a glass between you and the interviewer the whole time?? Anything else you can think to tell me about the embassy in Nicaragua? Does it depend on what time you arrive as to how long you wait before you get interviewed? In other words, if we arrive first will we be the first ones interviewed or is the 8am interview time they gave us our actual interview time?

[Nica_In_Love 98]

So there's a glass between you and the interviewer the whole time?? Anything else you can think to tell me about the embassy in Nicaragua? Does it depend on what time you arrive as to how long you wait before you get interviewed? In other words, if we arrive first will we be the first ones interviewed or is the 8am interview time they gave us our actual interview time?

Yes there is a glass between you and the interviewer the entire time. I would advise to get there early because they do give you a number, so the earlier you get there, the sooner you will be interviewed. Our interview was scheduled for 8AM, we got there around 7:15AM and were out of there around 8:40AM. The medical envelope needs to be sealed when you get there, the security guard will make you open it right outside of the embassy before he lets you in. Make sure to bring all of the documents that you already submitted to the NVC as well as an updated Police Record.

You can read my full review here: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=84154

[Mau&Renato 0]

Yes there is a glass between you and the interviewer the entire time. I would advise to get there early because they do give you a number, so the earlier you get there, the sooner you will be interviewed. Our interview was scheduled for 8AM, we got there around 7:15AM and were out of there around 8:40AM. The medical envelope needs to be sealed when you get there, the security guard will make you open it right outside of the embassy before he lets you in. Make sure to bring all of the documents that you already submitted to the NVC as well as an updated Police Record.

You can read my full review here: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=84154

Is it required to go to the interview with your husband in Managua?

[Nica_In_Love 98]

Is it required to go to the interview with your husband in Managua?

No, it isn't a requirement but we decided to go together.

[amanorni 2]

iwuvcheshert thanks for all that. but i want to know, what case file or visa type does the checklist u presented applies. Am CR1

[iwuvcheshert 6]

iwuvcheshert thanks for all that. but i want to know, what case file or visa type does the checklist u presented applies. Am CR1

hubby and i filed cr1 as well...

[nica_chica3 0]

Should documents like Tax Returns and Any Boarding Passes I have be the originals or are copies fine?

Also, I'm trying to decide what type of folders to purchase. I know they need to be bendable, but I can't decide whether it would be better to just pass the whole folder to the Officer or if it would be easier to take out whatever documents they want to see and pass that through the glass??? I feel like I'm making it more difficult than it should be, but I just want it to be smooth and easy during the interview because I know I'll be nervous! Any help or ideas are VERY appreciated!!!

16 days til the interview!!!! 10 days til I leave for Nicaragua!!! ahhh!!!!