List of documents to bring during interview for IR5 - petitioning Parents to come to US from the Philippines

[JRob 2]

I petitioned my Mom to come to the US to live with me and her case is currently awaiting for completion and interview date. My questions are what are the documents needed to bring to an interview for parents at the US Embassy in Manila? Also what are the possible questions they may ask during the interview? I am little worried because my mom doesn’t speak much Engish. Any insights are much appreciated. Thanks!!

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18 minutes ago, JRob said:

I am little worried because my mom doesn’t speak much Engish.

If I'm not mistaken the COs know the local language(s), but I'll defer to more knowledgeable users: @geowrian, @Greenbaum, etc.

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2 hours ago, JRob said:

I petitioned my Mom to come to the US to live with me and her case is currently awaiting for completion and interview date. My questions are what are the documents needed to bring to an interview for parents at the US Embassy in Manila? Also what are the possible questions they may ask during the interview? I am little worried because my mom doesn’t speak much Engish. Any insights are much appreciated. Thanks!!

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/family-based-immigrant-visas.html

 

Here is an outline that someone shared with me. Take note this is some what old so the $$$$ amounts have change. Google for current pricing.

 

IR-5 PROCESS:

 

USCIS

 

• File a petition – Fee $420/petition *one mailing but separate each petition with binder/paper clip or manila folder
  • Mother
    • Form I-130
    • My Certificate of Naturalization (copy)
    • My birth certificate (copy)
    • My marriage certificate (copy)
    • Check for $420 payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    • Form G-1145, E-Notification
  • Father
    •  Form I-130
    • My certificate of naturalization (copy)
    • My birth certificate (copy)
    • My marriage certificate (copy)
    • Parent’s Marriage Certificate (copy)
    • Check for $420 payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    • Form G-1145, E-Notification
  • Submit above-listed documents to USCIS Chicago or Phoenix Lockbox

 

NATIONAL VISA CENTER

• Choice of Agent
  • Submit request, once case # and invoice # is available, at: DS-261, Online Choice of Address and agent
• Affidavit of Support (AOS)
  • Affidavit of Support Payment - $88 for both
    • Send documents (Separate file but one mailing):
      • Affidavit of Support for petitioner (me)
        • Form I-864
        • Letter of employment
        • Paystubs (6 months)
        • Joint tax return transcripts (3 years)
      • Affidavit of Support for  joint sponsor (spouse)
        • Form I-864
        • Letter of Employment
        • Paystubs (6 months)
        • Joint tax return transcripts (3 years)
    • Mail documents to:

National Visa Center

Attn: DR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

 

• Immigrant Visa (IV)
  • Complete application at: DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application - $230/applicant
  • Mail Civil documents (Original and a COPY) to:

National Visa Center

Attn: DR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

 

Civil Documents:

• Beneficiary:
  • NSO (National Statistics Office in the Philippines) birth certificate
  • NSO marriage certificate (1 for each)
  • Copy of biographic page of PASSPORT
  • 2X2 photos (2 for each) – write with PENCIL: NVC Case # & DOB
  • Original NBI Clearance (check with your country's requirement - this may not be requiired)
  • Original Police Clearance (check with your country's requirement - this may not be requiired)
• Petitioner:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certified-copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Copy of my passport Biographic page
  • Copy of  Naturalization Certificate

US EMBASSY

• Medical Exam  - Fee $223.35/applicant – paid in Philippines Pesos in current Exchange rate (varies by country)
  • Documents to bring:
    • Appointment letter from NVC or email confirmation from Visa Information & Appointment Service (original and 2 photocopies)
    • Passport
    • 2x2 Photos (4 each)
• Interview –
  • Documents to bring
    • Appointment Letter (other documents below are NOT required but I'd prefer to bring them in case they ask for it because I've read on some posts regarding cases where documents got lost during the process)
    • Original birth certificate
    • Original marriage certificate
    • Copy of my birth certificate
    • Copy of my Naturalization certificate
    • Copy of my passport
    • Black pens
    • AOS packet copies
    • IV packet copies

 

• Visa delivery

 

• Attend CFO Seminar

 

• Pay Immigrant Visa Fee - $165/person at USCIS - ELIS IV Payment Online