Documents to bring at the USEM Manila

[Dean_De 61]

Hi VJ's:

I just want ask few questions as I am now trying to almost finalize the arrangement of my documents for my upcoming interview on Tuesday. I am not sure if everyone do have a LOT of documents to bring with you. i felt like I already got way too much Anyways, did you guys brought with you duplicate copies of the following

1. ITR, W2's, payslip, employment contract

2. Screen shots of skype, emails,fb print outs, my fiance's phone records, itinerary, ...can I just bring 1 copy at the USEM?

I actually do have duplicate copies of this and what I am planning is just to bring one copies which the people at embassy can keep and just leave the duplicate of the above here at the house. Just so I wont be carrying a bunch of papers with me.

As to the originals like letters, and some other document, I brought the original and photo copy. just in case they ask, they can get the photocopy I already have.

And also, to those who were done with their interviews, may I get an idea of the way documents were asked in order? I mean like when we are about to enter the embassy, what was asked from the applicant first..what's next..so on and so forth.

Sorry for the many what...I just really wanna be sure I am prepared.

Thanks to everyone. All replies are highly appreciated.

[Kenkim 0]

I did not have photocopies of my documents, but the I134 should be original and signed. Heres what ive done with my documents.

1st folder: DS Forms, appointment letter, BPI receipt, passport

2nd folder: Birth certificate, CENOMAR,NBI clearance, Divorce decree, if u are late registered u should have a baptismal certificate

3rd folder: I134, pay stubs, w2, ITR, employment record, bank statements, other properties

4th folder: pictures

5th folder: screen shots, emails, chat logs, call logs, phone bills, greeting cards, money remittances,

Hope that could help... Good luck on your interview

[bigdog 376]

know when you will get married, where you will live.

[TeapotGirl 66]

1. add updated Letter of Intent to Marry (some are asked, some are not so better have one, the sign should be original too).

2. Police clearance from all places you lived with for at least 6mos from the age of 16.

Edited October 9, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[TeapotGirl 66]

3. The NOA2 that your fiance received.

4. His Birth Certificate and Divorce decrees if married before (I heard that both has to be certified true copy)

5. Ticket

6.and passport (just a photocopy of course)

I dunno if you need to bring the photocopy of everything, just bring a camping bag then.

[Jim N Augie 16]

This is all good info, I have also heard it's good to have a complete copy of the petition with you. Was wondering how many months bank statements people suggest? Is it just the first page that shows balance or the entire statement. How many pay stubs? Thanks, Jim.

[ronluvme 10]

hey guys,

i would love to share my own experience since it was approved

"FIANCE(HIM) NEED TO SUPPLY HER(FIANCEE)THIS."

A.affidavit of support

b.ITR(2010,2009,2008)WITH W-2(pay stub1 year recent,recent yr,bank statement)could be copy

C.letter of intent to marry(notarized)

d.divorce paper(if divorce)copy

e.copy of biographical detail,stamp from visit(dep &arrival)

f.plane ticket when you visiting HER

G.RECEIPT FROM THE PLACE WHERE YOU GUYS STAYED DURING THE DATING EVENT(its very helpful)

H.ring reciept(optional)

j.pictures together that she doesnt have yet,print it like 4x4 size put date and place where that pictures taken

k.letter from homeland(NOA2 THE APPROVAL OF PETITION)

l.phone records if u called her on her phone,must shows her number and date/time/year(tips highlites her number so CO can easily see her phone number)

m.birth certificate

o.letter of capacity to marry(some co asked this)

p.

"HER'S SIDE TO PREPARE"

A.forms DS'S MUST BE clear with barcode easy to read and orginal

b.letter from EMBASSY,NOA2 letter from NVC,APPOITMENT LETTER ONLINE OR THRU EMAIL

C.pictures together,love letters,snail mail,chatlog,shows of bonafide relationship.and on going relationship

d.MRV RECEIPT(PAYMENT FRom the bpi)

e.your letter intent to marry must be notarized too,

f.2x2 us passport size you can see on the website about the specific size(go to great image they knew how)put it into you ds'form paste it

g.your NBI MUST BE VALID

H.POLICE CLEARANCE IF YOU BEEN TO OTHER COUNTRY IF YOU STAYED 6 MOS

I.BIRTH CERT

K.CENOMAR IF YOU HAVENT MARRIED YET(ANNULMENT IF YOU ARE ANNULLED)

L.your PASSPORT MUST BE VALID.

=TIPS,organize your paper work,those ds forms make answer it online with barcode clear to read,PUT 2x2 picture on every forms,CATEGORIZE the paper like all letters from embassy affidavit itr etc in one level,those proof of relationship on one level,

those NBI CENOMAR ON ONE LEVEL TOO,clear book is cool I USED THat WHEN i go for interview,bring ID AND THE appointment letter when you are at embassy SECURITY GUARD WILL ASK THAT FIRST,dont bring any gadgets,bring ballpen(black)

=wear formal clothes ei. like when you will attent formal meeting,dont wear too much jewels and lipstick,lip gloss if fine,wear smile,be honest to THE IO,answer the question specifically and short,eye contact with friendly expression.

=dont bring any food,and water,bring extra money coz you might need it inside,they have food and drinks inside,dont too much inside the embassy pay attention to the number they will gave you and to the number on the screen,(on tv)

=review your details when and where and how relationship grow,your details about your life,and your fiance is the basic question.try to calm and not be nervous(i know the feeling)but dont worry to much)

correct me if i am wrong and add some if you know something im missing here,GOOD LUCK OT THE INTERVIEW!

REGARDS,

femloveron

[Hiker 9]

know when you will get married, where you will live.

For the "when" question, is elope ASAP after getting off the plane a valid answer? Not everyone has a specific date planned for when to get married.

[ronluvme 10]

"when"....in my case while i was waiting for visa we already talked about 'WHEN"we are going to get married bcoz we just given 90 days-ON K-1 VISA LAW- days to get married after arrival in us, my interview at consular in manila CO asked me about when we planned to get married and ofcourse i have specific answer as we talked about it with fiance,(now husband)

and i am sure some of people here are also talked about when to get married,BOTTUMLINE GET married within 90 days after arrival.hope it will help

[Jim N Augie 16]

hey guys,

i would love to share my own experience since it was approved

"FIANCE(HIM) NEED TO SUPPLY HER(FIANCEE)THIS."

A.affidavit of support

b.ITR(2010,2009,2008)WITH W-2(pay stub1 year recent,recent yr,bank statement)could be copy

C.letter of intent to marry(notarized)

d.divorce paper(if divorce)copy

e.copy of biographical detail,stamp from visit(dep &arrival)

f.plane ticket when you visiting HER

G.RECEIPT FROM THE PLACE WHERE YOU GUYS STAYED DURING THE DATING EVENT(its very helpful)

H.ring reciept(optional)

j.pictures together that she doesnt have yet,print it like 4x4 size put date and place where that pictures taken

k.letter from homeland(NOA2 THE APPROVAL OF PETITION)

l.phone records if u called her on her phone,must shows her number and date/time/year(tips highlites her number so CO can easily see her phone number)

m.birth certificate

o.letter of capacity to marry(some co asked this)

p.

"HER'S SIDE TO PREPARE"

A.forms DS'S MUST BE clear with barcode easy to read and orginal

b.letter from EMBASSY,NOA2 letter from NVC,APPOITMENT LETTER ONLINE OR THRU EMAIL

C.pictures together,love letters,snail mail,chatlog,shows of bonafide relationship.and on going relationship

d.MRV RECEIPT(PAYMENT FRom the bpi)

e.your letter intent to marry must be notarized too,

f.2x2 us passport size you can see on the website about the specific size(go to great image they knew how)put it into you ds'form paste it

g.your NBI MUST BE VALID

H.POLICE CLEARANCE IF YOU BEEN TO OTHER COUNTRY IF YOU STAYED 6 MOS

I.BIRTH CERT

K.CENOMAR IF YOU HAVENT MARRIED YET(ANNULMENT IF YOU ARE ANNULLED)

L.your PASSPORT MUST BE VALID.

=TIPS,organize your paper work,those ds forms make answer it online with barcode clear to read,PUT 2x2 picture on every forms,CATEGORIZE the paper like all letters from embassy affidavit itr etc in one level,those proof of relationship on one level,

those NBI CENOMAR ON ONE LEVEL TOO,clear book is cool I USED THat WHEN i go for interview,bring ID AND THE appointment letter when you are at embassy SECURITY GUARD WILL ASK THAT FIRST,dont bring any gadgets,bring ballpen(black)

=wear formal clothes ei. like when you will attent formal meeting,dont wear too much jewels and lipstick,lip gloss if fine,wear smile,be honest to THE IO,answer the question specifically and short,eye contact with friendly expression.

=dont bring any food,and water,bring extra money coz you might need it inside,they have food and drinks inside,dont too much inside the embassy pay attention to the number they will gave you and to the number on the screen,(on tv)

=review your details when and where and how relationship grow,your details about your life,and your fiance is the basic question.try to calm and not be nervous(i know the feeling)but dont worry to much)

correct me if i am wrong and add some if you know something im missing here,GOOD LUCK OT THE INTERVIEW!

REGARDS,

femloveron

Thanks for all the info it is very helpful. To save everyone some time I wanted to add that letter of intent does not need notarized but should be signed and dated. I think notarization was required in the past but not anymore, same as the 134, Jim.

Edited October 11, 2011 by Jim N Augie

[BobGee 5]

=TIPS,organize your paper work,those ds forms make answer it online with barcode clear to read,PUT 2x2 picture on every forms,CATEGORIZE the paper like all letters from embassy affidavit itr etc in one level,those proof of relationship on one level,

those NBI CENOMAR ON ONE LEVEL TOO,clear book is cool I USED THat WHEN i go for interview,bring ID AND THE appointment letter when you are at embassy SECURITY GUARD WILL ASK THAT FIRST,dont bring any gadgets,bring ballpen(black)

REGARDS,

femloveron

Hi, when you say, categorizing in one level, should all the required documents in one clear folder but has level on it? Or in a different clear folder?