Interview Question

[khwaidee1 196]

Our interview is next Monday. I will be flying out tonight to bring all of the necessary documents and to be there for moral support (and hopefully bring her home with me.) We front loaded our petition with photos, boarding passes etc. I put together a pretty comprehensive Packet 3 with heaps of financial stuff which we submitted on August 16. We were given our interview date on August 20 for August 27!

As I understand it, the CO is behind glass kind of like a bank teller. We have all our documents in 3 3 ring binders (Financials, Evidence of Relationship and Original Documents) In each binder there is sheet protector with a an additional copy of each document.

Here's my question: should I just make 3 stacks of the copies of the documents and clip them together for presentation to the CO or wait for him/her to ask for a specific document? I really don't want my fiancee to have to be leafing through the binders. I'm hoping someone that's done this can offer some suggestions. Thanks.

Edited August 22, 2012 by khwaidee1

[rocks 494]

Our interview is next Monday. I will be flying out tonight to bring all of the necessary documents and to be there for moral support (and hopefully bring her home with me.) We front loaded our petition with photos, boarding passes etc. I put together a pretty comprehensive Packet 3 with heaps of financial stuff which we submitted on August 16. We were given our interview date on August 20 for August 27!

As I understand it, the CO is behind glass kind of like a bank teller. We have all our documents in 3 3 ring binders (Financials, Evidence of Relationship and Original Documents)In each binder there is sheet protector with a an additional copy of each document.

Here's my question; should I just make 3 stacks of the copies of the documents and clip them together for presentation to the CO or wait for him to ask for a specific document? I really don't want my fiancee to have to be leafing through the binders. I'm hoping someone that's done this can offer some suggestions. Thanks.

I would put the copies with the originals, that way it will be much easier for her to find. Only present paperwork when asked. She should show them the original document of anything they ask for, she can always explain that she has the a copy if they want to keep the document. Good luck, have a safe trip.

[khwaidee1 196]

I would put the copies with the originals, that way it will be much easier for her to find. Only present paperwork when asked. She should show them the original document of anything they ask for, she can always explain that she has the a copy if they want to keep the document. Good luck, have a safe trip.

That's exactly the way I have it set up. I have those clear sheet protectors with the original in front and a copy behind so she can easily slide them out as opposed to popping the rings open. The sheet protectors are clearly labeled. I have prepped this stuff several times as I want to be prepared as possible. Thanks.

[rocks 494]

That's exactly the way I have it set up. I have those clear sheet protectors with the original in front and a copy behind so she can easily slide them out as opposed to popping the rings open. The sheet protectors are clearly labeled. I have prepped this stuff several times as I want to be prepared as possible. Thanks.

Try not to worry too much, I know it is easier said than done! I took a huge binder of stuff and an enormous photo album and was somewhat put out when I found out I didn't need 90% of it.

[C-ma'am 684]

Try not to worry too much, I know it is easier said than done! I took a huge binder of stuff and an enormous photo album and was somewhat put out when I found out I didn't need 90% of it.

Yeah, don't stress to much about. Just make sure you fiancee understands your organization method and that she knows what each piece of paper is for. That's really important! I'm sure you have it all down to the T.

Edited August 22, 2012 by Celeste & C

[khwaidee1 196]

Try not to worry too much, I know it is easier said than done! I took a huge binder of stuff and an enormous photo album and was somewhat put out when I found out I didn't need 90% of it.

Yes, no doubt about worrying! I took the photos out of the album and found smal 4 X 6 albums. However, my 3 binders weigh 7.2kg! When she gets her visa if they don't need 90% I will be quite content. I've yet to read of anyone here having any problems from having too much stuff.

[rocks 494]

Yes, no doubt about worrying! I took the photos out of the album and found smal 4 X 6 albums. However, my 3 binders weigh 7.2kg! When she gets her visa if they don't need 90% I will be quite content. I've yet to read of anyone here having any problems from having too much stuff.

I asked my interviewer if there was anything else he would like to see and explained that I had brought tons of stuff with me. He declined but said it was good that I had brought it with me. Better to be safe than sorry.

Edited August 22, 2012 by rocks

[khwaidee1 196]

Yeah, don't stress to much about. Just make sure you fiancee understands your organization method and that she knows what each piece of paper is for. That's really important! I'm sure you have it all down to the T.

Yes, we are going to go over the stuff several times hence my getting there 3 days before the interview. I am also going to have her prepare an Index in Thai so she can find everything. I started prepping for this once we got our NOA1 LOL! Thanks

[C-ma'am 684]

Yes, we are going to go over the stuff several times hence my getting there 3 days before the interview. I am also going to have her prepare an Index in Thai so she can find everything. I started prepping for this once we got our NOA1 LOL! Thanks

Oh dear! lol You sound like me LMAO

[khwaidee1 196]

Oh dear! lol You sound like me LMAO

Too funny. I guess because of my profession (trial attorney), I'm used to preparing everything 3 times and then re-checking it. Since this is one of the, if not the, most important things in my life I will leave nothing to chance! I had our Packet 3 ready to go by the time I got our NOA2. I've just been adding paychecks and phone logs as the months passed by.

Edited August 22, 2012 by khwaidee1

[rocks 494]

Too funny. I guess because of my proffesion (trial attorney), I'm used to preparing everything 3 times and then re-checking it. Since this is one of the, if not the, most important things in my life I will leave nothing to chance! I had our Packet 3 ready to go by the time I got our NOA2. I've just been adding paychecks and phone logs as the months passed by.

I'm like you too, I must have everything organized! I don't want to send your brain into overdrive but I would advise once you have been approved to read about AOS and ROC. ROC requires documents that span over your marriage and collecting them as they come is far easier than worrying about it later. It's nothing overly complicated, you just need proof that you live together so when you get documents like that, you can put them (and copies) into a file for later. Anything official with both of your names are what you need. For example, lease/mortgage agreement, airline tickets showing you sitting together, tax transcripts, joint health insurance cards, car insurance, vehicle titles. Make sure you add her name to as many utility bills/bank accounts/etc as possible too, and keep the paperwork. This will make your journey much easier!

[khwaidee1 196]

I'm like you too, I must have everything organized! I don't want to send your brain into overdrive but I would advise once you have been approved to read about AOS and ROC. ROC requires documents that span over your marriage and collecting them as they come is far easier than worrying about it later. It's nothing overly complicated, you just need proof that you live together so when you get documents like that, you can put them (and copies) into a file for later. Anything official with both of your names are what you need. For example, lease/mortgage agreement, airline tickets showing you sitting together, tax transcripts, joint health insurance cards, car insurance, vehicle titles. Make sure you add her name to as many utility bills/bank accounts/etc as possible too, and keep the paperwork. This will make your journey much easier!

Thanks for that. We will get her SSN straight away and then get a joint checking account. I will also add her to my health insurance. Once she gets her license I will of course add her to my auto insurance. I tend to save stuff, often too much so I will start a new file with a view to the AOS and ROC. Thanks again!

[rocks 494]

Thanks for that. We will get her SSN straight away and then get a joint checking account. I will also add her to my health insurance. Once she gets her license I will of course add her to my auto insurance. I tend to save stuff, often too much so I will start a new file with a view to the AOS and ROC. Thanks again!

It can never be too much! I have several file boxes of papers.

Have a safe trip!

[C-ma'am 684]

I'm a hotel manager. A little OCD at times lol

And rocks... You know I'll be the one going to you for pointers on ROC later!

[rocks 494]

I'm a hotel manager. A little OCD at times lol

And rocks... You know I'll be the one going to you for pointers on ROC later!

No problem! Ask away. My advice is to start collecting documents now!