Financial documents not needed at interview?

[PIRuby 9]

I just finished reading through the requirements for the interview. It now states that you only have to upload them for interview and not bring them with you!  Go to the Philipine US Embassy and read through the steps to apply for spouse or child. I plan to still put them in the interview packets, but it makes me wonder.

 

 

[Hank_ 9,173]

Do bring the originals for all PSA/NBI documents to the interview.

[PIRuby 9]

52 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Do bring the originals for all PSA/NBI documents to the interview.

what about the 864 and financials that they say are not needed?

[Rubbertoe32 2]

I would take them just in case. You can never be too sure. I think photocopies are fine though. My wife wanted me to send the original signed 864 but I really don't think that is needed for the interview. 

 

Do take the original formats of your civil documents though. 

[Hank_ 9,173]

5 hours ago, PIRuby said:

what about the 864 and financials that they say are not needed?

Bring original and copies.

 

Do take note of this:

 

" However, you must bring every civil document you uploaded and submitted with your application to your visa interview.   "

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-8-scan-collected-documents/step-9-upload-and-submit-scanned-documents.html

[Steve2022 41]

7 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Bring original and copies.

 

Do take note of this:

 

" However, you must bring every civil document you uploaded and submitted with your application to your visa interview.   "

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-8-scan-collected-documents/step-9-upload-and-submit-scanned-documents.html

YES this is exactly my problem, because the link you linked above says one thing, and then the US Embassy in the Philippines says something entirely different:

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visa-update-preparing-for-your-immigrant-visa-interview/

"NOTE:  There is NO NEED TO BRING the petitioner/sponsor’s affidavit of support forms and financial documents, however these documents must be uploaded into the CEAC portal prior the interview."

 

Oh, wait a minute, it said civil documents.  That does not include financial documents, I think???

 

We have our interview next week, so, starting to feel pressure.   What I need to know (and maybe I should put this in a different topic, but I was trying to find the info before posting) is do we need to include financial documents for 2021 taxes?  I filed an extension, and so did my joint sponsor.  Also, I should provide new bank statements for the past 6 months, correct?   I already provided them but by now they're almost a year old.   And my more important question is:  DO I NEED TO UPLOAD THESE NEW THINGS INTO THE CEAC??????  THANKS!!!!!

Edited May 18, 2022 by Steve2022

[Steve2022 41]

Oh yeah, and then there is the email we got from the Embassy, which I think is what we should really pay attention to: 

"

Congratulations on your upcoming immigrant visa interview

Please read and follow all application and interview preparation instructions for immigrant visa applicants on the Embassy’s website at https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/ and complete Form DS-260/DS-160 at https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ prior to the visa interview. 

 

You must scan, upload, and submit into the CEAC Portal (using your login) the requirements listed below.  Please see attached instruction on how to scan and upload your documents. 

 

Note: If your civil documents and affidavit of support forms are not scanned, uploaded, and   submitted into the CEAC portal by your interview date, your appointment may be delayed or cancelled. 

 

Civil documents: 

• • Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) (if born abroad, your original birth certificate & translation, if applicable) 

  • Marriage Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)   

  • For married applicants and unmarried applicants at least 18 years old and above, a Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) or Advisory on Marriages issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  

  • Proof of marriage termination (death certificate, annulment documents, divorce) -IF ANY

  • For applicants who are 16 years old and above, a Police Clearance issued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 

• • Police Clearance from other countries. Please check (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html) and search for the country where you have previously resided. Look at the information provided in the "Police Records" section. 

NOTE: For the police clearance and CENOMAR/Advisory on Marriages requirement, please include all the names you have used (alias or A.K.A). 

 

 

• Signed I-864 from your petitioner (https://www.uscis.gov/i-864 )

• Certain IR2, IR3, and IH3 applicants who benefit from the Child Citizenship Act, as well as IW and IB applicants must submit a form I-864W (https://www.uscis.gov/i-864w) signed by the Intending Immigrant (or U.S. citizen parent or legal guardian if the immigrant is under 14 years of age). 

• If applicable, a signed I-864A from your petitioner’s household member (https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a) 

• Latest Form 1040 and W-2 from your petitioner and household member, or  

Latest Tax Transcript from your petitioner and household member (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) 

• Signed I-864 from a qualified joint sponsor (https://www.uscis.gov/i-864 ) 

• If applicable, a signed I-864A from your qualified joint sponsor’s household member (https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a) 

• Latest Form 1040 and W-2 from your qualified joint sponsor and household member, or 

Latest Tax Transcript from your qualified joint sponsor and household member (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) 

• Proof of status in the United States of your sponsors (Copy of LPR card / U.S. Passport) 

 

Immigrant visa applicants who have not paid the visa processing fee at the National Visa Center should pay with the Embassy’s Consular Cashier. The schedule of fees is available at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html. 

• Complete your medical examination with St. Luke’s Extension Clinic prior to the visa interview. You may visit https://slec.ph for more information. 

• You must register your delivery address online at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-iv-documentdelivery.asp before your visa interview. Failure to register a delivery address prior to your appointment date will result in delayed delivery of your passport and visa. Please bring your delivery address confirmation page at the time of your visa interview. 

• All applicants must bring a printed copy of the DS-260/DS-160 confirmation page, and valid and old passports with valid U.S. visa (if applicable). All original documents must be presented at the time of the visa interview. 

• Please be advised that petitioners will not be allowed entry to accompany applicants for the interview proper. 

If your medical exam is not complete or you will otherwise be unable to attend this appointment, you may contact us directly at https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/contactus/ when you are ready to proceed and your appointment will be rescheduled.  Section 203 (g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act provides that an applicant's registration for an immigrant visa be terminated for failure to apply for the visa within one year following notification of the availability of such visa.  Your case will remain open and you will be able to reschedule your appointment for one year from the date of your scheduled interview. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Immigrant Visa Unit 

Consular Section 

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines 

"

Edited May 18, 2022 by Steve2022

[PWB 213]

At this stage of the game more is better.  You have the documents anyway.

[Rubbertoe32 2]

12 hours ago, Steve2022 said:

YES this is exactly my problem, because the link you linked above says one thing, and then the US Embassy in the Philippines says something entirely different:

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visa-update-preparing-for-your-immigrant-visa-interview/

"NOTE:  There is NO NEED TO BRING the petitioner/sponsor’s affidavit of support forms and financial documents, however these documents must be uploaded into the CEAC portal prior the interview."

 

Oh, wait a minute, it said civil documents.  That does not include financial documents, I think???

 

We have our interview next week, so, starting to feel pressure.   What I need to know (and maybe I should put this in a different topic, but I was trying to find the info before posting) is do we need to include financial documents for 2021 taxes?  I filed an extension, and so did my joint sponsor.  Also, I should provide new bank statements for the past 6 months, correct?   I already provided them but by now they're almost a year old.   And my more important question is:  DO I NEED TO UPLOAD THESE NEW THINGS INTO THE CEAC??????  THANKS!!!!!

In one of the Facebook groups, someone from Manila just had their interview and they said the interviewer asked them only for their birth certificate, marriage certificate, and passport. 

 

However, every case might be different? The interview seemed pretty easy and they only asked basic questions, such as:

 

Who is your petitioner?

When did you get married?

How did you meet?

Have you ever been to another country?

Was your spouse married before?