Which originals to bring for the K-1 interview?

[didopage 337]

Hi everybody,

Do I need to bring the original of my fiance's naturalization certificate at the K-1 interview? (he doesn't much the idea of sending it by mail, which I understand) Or can I take a "certified true copy"?

For people who used a copy of the US citizen's Birth Certificate, did you take the original at the interview?

For the I-134, does he need to send me originals of pay stubs?

Less important, and I guess it's no, but: Do I need the originals of NOA1/2?

Concretely, which originals do I need from him?

As you can see, I'm very trouble with "original" paper the embassy needs. I'll appreciate your help.

[Robert&Karen 264]

Nothing "original" was ever supplied by us on the American end. It was all copies, nothing notarized or certified even. Now on your end, take the originals and make a copy too!

[didopage 337]

Thanks. So when the VJ guide says "Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for her interview at the embassy.", it just means proofs of the relationship?

Any reply from anyone else?

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

They recognize certified copies in France so that will not be a problem. For one of the documents that Hadrien did not want to send (because he only had one), we photocopied it for the packet and told them we would bring the original to the Consulate.

They did NOT check the NOA 1 and 2 for us. You just have to bring your convocation and they check in their system to see if you have already paid or not. Have it just in case?

For the pay stubs, I photocopied all of my dad's papers (no originals) so don't worry about that being original.

Bring as many things as you can (even photocopied) to be prepared. Since you are the one going to the interview, they will check out more all of your documents and proof that you are in a bona-fide relationship. They also ask you if you have lived in other countries.

They are really nice over there so do not stress out, with VJ I was MORE than prepared than some other people having their interview.

Get there EARLY..lol.

OMG GOOD LUCK!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU. When is your interview?

[didopage 337]

Thanks Robert&Karen and Allegra!!

I will ask my fiance for the originals that he is ok to send me, otherwise he will send me certified true copies.

I remember they are nice at the Paris embassy (went there for my J-1) but they can also ask tricky questions…

Allegra, I don't have any interview date right now, our file is not at the embassy yet.

By any chance, does anyone know how does it works for the letter from employer? My fiance works for a big company and we're wondering if a letter from his "closest in rank" manager is ok? (or does he need to ask to HR?) How "official" does it need to be?

Edited January 28, 2012 by didopage

[Mark&Took 1]

Thanks Robert&Karen and Allegra!!

I will ask my fiance for the originals that he is ok to send me, otherwise he will send me certified true copies.

I remember they are nice at the Paris embassy (went there for my J-1) but they can also ask tricky questions…

Allegra, I don't have any interview date right now, our file is not at the embassy yet.

By any chance, does anyone know how does it works for the letter from employer? My fiance works for a big company and we're wondering if a letter from his "closest in rank" manager is ok? (or does he need to ask to HR?) How "official" does it need to be?

I would suggest a letter from someone in the Human Resources Department at his work.....or someone in Payroll.

[Robert&Karen 264]

My HR dept gave me a form letter stating my name, hire date, hourly wage, and amount earned this year to date.

[didopage 337]

Thanks all! He asked the HR department and we received 2 copies of letter of employment signed and notarized, with all the infos. One step closer!

[worth_the_wait 12]

I personally didn't want to risk not following the intstructions so I actually gave my finace a copy of my entire I-129f petition, the originals of all the NOAs and such that I received from USCIS as well as the original signed Affidavit of support. I sent him copies of my Earnings statements and tax transcripts for the past 3 years and a copy of my letter from HR stating my position, my hire date, how much I make a year. I also went ahead and made a book on Shutterfly of all of the pictures we have taken together on the two trips that I made to see him. Plus copies of my passport, Visas to his country and the entry and exit stamps, boarding passes and hotel receipt. I also gave him pages and pages of cell phone call history, text message history, chat logs, and letters from my family stating that they are aware of our relationship and have no issue with it since he has never met them. I also use a service called ezetop that I use to top off his cell phone so he can call and text me. He is going to take receipts from the post office on packages that I have mailed to him, greeting cards from myself and my kids for holidays that have passed. He plans to take his original birth certificate with him, but made a copy for them to keep so they can see it is an exact copy of it.

Althought I must say that the Embassy in Pakistan is much more difficult to Interview at then it sounds like the Embassy in Paris is, I just would recommend that if you think you should have it.....take it. Just in case. You definately have the time to get things done now!

Good Luck!

Edited February 2, 2012 by worth_the_wait

[Pitaya 2,576]

Hi everybody,

Do I need to bring the original of my fiance's naturalization certificate at the K-1 interview? (he doesn't much the idea of sending it by mail, which I understand) Or can I take a "certified true copy"?

For people who used a copy of the US citizen's Birth Certificate, did you take the original at the interview?

For the I-134, does he need to send me originals of pay stubs?

Less important, and I guess it's no, but: Do I need the originals of NOA1/2?

Concretely, which originals do I need from him?

As you can see, I'm very trouble with "original" paper the embassy needs. I'll appreciate your help.

Consider contacting the consulate and inquiring about their documentation requirements. Each consulate may have different requests and needs.