Document Checklist for my Interview on Jan 8

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QUOTE(Bill B @ Dec 17 2007, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It looks really good. Best wishes to you for a successful interview and wonderful 2008!

Wow,, you're really set for the interview girl!

Congrats and hope everything goes well with the interview!!!

[djturbo 0]

Good luck on your coming up interview!!!

[Mike and Elisa 0]

Congratulations. We seem to be at the same point in the process. My fiancee Elisa has her interview scheduled in Manila for Jan 3. I created a documents list much like you did and had the service I am paying to help guide us through the visa process review it. They said that the I-134 (and I-134 attachment in my case) as well as the tax return and wage suppliments (w-2's, 1099's. schedules C, D and so on) should all be notarized.

I just sent my packet off to Elisa yesterday.

One thing I did a bit differently was to organize our packet based on the order in which the information was requested in the packet from the embassy. The packet I sent was broken into sections, one section for each section in the required documents list received from the embassy. For example:

2A. Passport

2B. DS-156

2C. DS-157

2D. DS-156K

2E. Birth Certificate

2F. NBI Clearance

2G. Police Clearances

2H. Evidence of Meeting

and so on

Within each section was all the corresponding supporting documentation. The first page in each section is a list of all of the documents in that section. At the front of the packet is a master list (like what you have above) of all the documents in the entire packet by section.

Friends of Elisa who have already gone through this process said that the embassy in Manila wanted to see all of the documents in the order given in the packet the embassy sent out with the appointment letter.

Edited December 19, 2007 by Mike and Elisa

[Mike and Elisa 0]

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Edited December 19, 2007 by Mike and Elisa

[Mike and Elisa 0]

You may or may not be interested, but this is the contents of the packet I put together.

Section 1. Proof of Payment

DS-157 provided by the Bank of the Philippines

Section 2. Required Documents

2A. Passport

• Nothing. The passport was surrendered at the time of the medical exam and is included with the documentation sent to the embassy from St Luke's

2B. DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application

• DS-156 Form (2 Copies)

2C. DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application

• DS-157 Form (2 Copies)

2D. DS-156K Nonimmigrant Fiancee Visa Application

• DS-156K Form

2E. Birth Certificate

• Elisa's Birth Certificate from the NSO

2F. NBI Clearance

• Elisa's NBI Clearance

2G. Other Country Police Certificates

• Nothing. Elisa has never spent more than six months outside of the Philippines so this section does not apply.

2H. Evidence of a Meeting Prior to the Petition

• Copies of photo page and entry/departures page of Michael's passport documenting a trip to the Philippines. This is the trip when Michael and Elisa met.

• Copies of airline boarding passes further documenting that trip

• Photo album with several photos of Michael and Elisa together

2I. Evidence of a Genuine Engagement

• Emails from the beginning of our relationship

• Yahoo IM conversations

• Phone records showing phone calls between Michael and Elisa

• Copies of Western Union money transfers from Michael to Elisa

• Copies of cards sent by Michael to Elisa for the anniversary of their first online meeting, for Elisa's birthday and for Christmas

2J. Proof of Termination of a Prior Marriage

• CENOMAR - Certificate of No Marriage from Elisa

2K. Evidence of Support

• I-134 affidavit - Notarized

• Attachment to I-134 - Notarized

• Michael's tax return for 2006 with wage supplements - Notarized

• Letter regarding 2006 tax return - Notarized

• Employment letter - Notarized

• Bank letter

2L. Visa Photographs

• Visa photos

Section 3. Results of the Medical Examination

• This is sent directly to the Embassy from St Luke's clinic. The date of the exam was December 3, 2007.

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

I didn't see the employment letter listed for the USC. That is supposed to be submitted with the pay stubs on the Affidavit of Support.

[beng_and_carl 0]

THANKS a lot Mike and Elisa!

Well, I'm sticking to my set of folders and their contents. but thanks for the suggestions.

for the tax return and wage supplements, we didnt notarized that coz i think, the notarized I-134 will be enough. plus the his tax returns and wage documents are legal documents already.

[pechez 0]

BENG and CARL, I was so so impressed, You really prepared a lot huh! Goodluck!!!

[shallan 0]

hello my VJ Family. Below is my list for the documents to present and submit to the US Embassy in my interview on Jan 8. Please check if I missed something.

in CLEAR FOLDER (for easy way to take out docs)

1. Appointment Letter (original and photocopy)

2. DS Forms

a. 2 sets of DS 156(with picture) and DS 157

b. 1 DS 156K

3. Original NSO Birth Certificate

4. NBI Clearance - for travel abroad and immigration requirement

5. Police Clearances - Makati City and Lucena City

6. Supporting docs for late registered BC:

a. Orgininal copy of Baptismal Cert

b. Original and Copy of Confirmation Cert

c. School Records and Diplomas - Elementary, High School and College

d. Employment Certificate

e. UPLB Alumni Association ID

7. Visa Photos

in CLEAR Books in plastic separates (binder was removed and replaced by yarn stitched at the side)

FOLDER 1 - Evidence of Financial Suppot Documents (Green Folder)

1. (4) copies of Notarized Affidavit of Support

2. Copies of Carl's acceptance letter to Universal Studios and 2 pay stubs (since he just started working here this month)

3. Copies of 2004-2006 Tax Transcripts

4. Copies of 2004-2006 Form 1040 and W2s

5. Others

a. Copies of 2000-2003 Tax Trancripts

b. Copies of 2001-2003 Form 1040 and W2s

FOLDER 2 - Proof of Engagement and Meeting in Person Documents (Blue Folder)

Engagement Docs:

1. Renewed Letter of Intent to Marry - Carl and Beng

2. Engagement Ring Repair Receipt (proxy to engagement ring receipt since it was lost)

3. Engagement Photos (with captions and details)

4. Beng's Wedding Dress Design

5. Wedding Rings Design

6. Wedding/Engagement Announcement in email last April

7. Email replies to the Engagement Announcement

8. Friendster Comment Page

Meeting in Person Docs:

1. Passport with Phil Immigration Stamps

2. Original and copies of EVA Air Ticket and Boarding Passes

3. Original and copies of our Asian Spirit Tickets and Boarding Passes

4. Original and copies of hotel and restaurant receipts

FOLDER 3 - Photos by Category(Red Folder)

1. Best of the Best Pix

2. Meet the Parents, Family and Friends

3. Engagement Pix

4. Happy Moments together

5. Funny Pix

6. Kisses Galore Pix

FOLDER 4 - Proof of Continuous Relationship (White Folder)

1. Cards, Envelopes with Postage Stamps

2. Money Tranfer Receipts

3. Couriers and Cargo Receipts

4. Electronic Correspondences

a. Emails (one per month -beng and carl)

b. Screen Shots of YM Archives

c. Sample Yahoo Chat logs (one per month)

d. Screen Shots of YM SMS Archives

e. Screen Shots of Chikka Text Messages

* Phonebills which are separated in clear plastic separates coz Folder 4 is too thick already

a. Carl's phone cards and call cards

b. Bengs' Globe Phone Bill, Skype Phone Records and Call Cards

**Each folder has a cover page with the details of its contents

**I also included tabs for easy reference

**Binders of the folders were removed and stitched at each side.

**I'll also bring the original copies (tax documents and NOA2) for reference.

Did I miss anything?

THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! hohohoho!!!!

I will be praying for your interview..Goodluck sis! Mind if i will make same checklist? hehehe, very well organize! Thanks for posting this it will help me a lot. GOD IS GOOD...KEEP ON PRAYING!

[beng_and_carl 0]

hello my VJ Family. Below is my list for the documents to present and submit to the US Embassy in my interview on Jan 8. Please check if I missed something.

in CLEAR FOLDER (for easy way to take out docs)

1. Appointment Letter (original and photocopy)

2. DS Forms

a. 2 sets of DS 156(with picture) and DS 157

b. 1 DS 156K

3. Original NSO Birth Certificate

4. NBI Clearance - for travel abroad and immigration requirement

5. Police Clearances - Makati City and Lucena City

6. Supporting docs for late registered BC:

a. Orgininal copy of Baptismal Cert

b. Original and Copy of Confirmation Cert

c. School Records and Diplomas - Elementary, High School and College

d. Employment Certificate

e. UPLB Alumni Association ID

7. Visa Photos

in CLEAR Books in plastic separates (binder was removed and replaced by yarn stitched at the side)

FOLDER 1 - Evidence of Financial Suppot Documents (Green Folder)

1. (4) copies of Notarized Affidavit of Support

2. Copies of Carl's acceptance letter to Universal Studios and 2 pay stubs (since he just started working here this month)

3. Copies of 2004-2006 Tax Transcripts

4. Copies of 2004-2006 Form 1040 and W2s

5. Others

a. Copies of 2000-2003 Tax Trancripts

b. Copies of 2001-2003 Form 1040 and W2s

FOLDER 2 - Proof of Engagement and Meeting in Person Documents (Blue Folder)

Engagement Docs:

1. Renewed Letter of Intent to Marry - Carl and Beng

2. Engagement Ring Repair Receipt (proxy to engagement ring receipt since it was lost)

3. Engagement Photos (with captions and details)

4. Beng's Wedding Dress Design

5. Wedding Rings Design

6. Wedding/Engagement Announcement in email last April

7. Email replies to the Engagement Announcement

8. Friendster Comment Page

Meeting in Person Docs:

1. Passport with Phil Immigration Stamps

2. Original and copies of EVA Air Ticket and Boarding Passes

3. Original and copies of our Asian Spirit Tickets and Boarding Passes

4. Original and copies of hotel and restaurant receipts

FOLDER 3 - Photos by Category(Red Folder)

1. Best of the Best Pix

2. Meet the Parents, Family and Friends

3. Engagement Pix

4. Happy Moments together

5. Funny Pix

6. Kisses Galore Pix

FOLDER 4 - Proof of Continuous Relationship (White Folder)

1. Cards, Envelopes with Postage Stamps

2. Money Tranfer Receipts

3. Couriers and Cargo Receipts

4. Electronic Correspondences

a. Emails (one per month -beng and carl)

b. Screen Shots of YM Archives

c. Sample Yahoo Chat logs (one per month)

d. Screen Shots of YM SMS Archives

e. Screen Shots of Chikka Text Messages

* Phonebills which are separated in clear plastic separates coz Folder 4 is too thick already

a. Carl's phone cards and call cards

b. Bengs' Globe Phone Bill, Skype Phone Records and Call Cards

**Each folder has a cover page with the details of its contents

**I also included tabs for easy reference

**Binders of the folders were removed and stitched at each side.

**I'll also bring the original copies (tax documents and NOA2) for reference.

Did I miss anything?

THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! hohohoho!!!!

I will be praying for your interview..Goodluck sis! Mind if i will make same checklist? hehehe, very well organize! Thanks for posting this it will help me a lot. GOD IS GOOD...KEEP ON PRAYING!

No worries. you can use it also as a guide.

Thanks for the prayers sis. Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2008 to you, your fiance and your family!