Just a little help before our interview please

[huge316 0]

OK, I just want to review everything I have prepared for the interview before I head out to Thailand in 2 days to be with her. Please let me know if I'm forgetting anything so I can stop freaking out and if I am forgetting anything, then at least I have 2 days to get it together. I know this is a bit long, but please... help a brother out. And if I got it all correct, then it's good reference for the rest of you who are about to be in the same position.

Forms:

DS-230 part II unsigned

DS 156

DS 157

DS156k

Notarized I 134

2 passport photos for each of us

Proof of custody of her 2 children and official form changing custody to her mother who will care for them in Thailand for now, we will try to bring them here in about 2 or 3 years so they will not be part of this visa.

verification of unmarried status document for her

Financial support documents:

05, 06, 07 Tax transcripts and tax returns

Notarized letter of employment

my checking and savings statements for 6 months and checking statements for the last 9 months for the account I opened for her to send her money with the ATM card I gave her which will have matching receipts on her end to go with it.

A copy of my insurance and benefits for my job including life insurance.

Wire transfer statements from before I gave her an ATM card.

Pay stubs from the last 3 months for my full time and part time jobs as well as my earnings for my home based business.

Completed Notarized Affidavit of Support I134

Evidence of Relationship:

Calling card receipts and call detail records for the last year

approx 50 photos of us during last 2 visits

Emails from both of us, I selected approx 25 each over the course of the last 12 months about 2 from each month

Receipt for the flowers I sent her for Valentines Day

Receipt for engagement ring and other jewelry I've purchased for her (plus she'll be wearing it)

Signed and Notarized updated letter of intent to marry

previous itineraries and hotel receipts with our names on them from the last 2 visits together plus current itinerary including her ticket to the USA

Proof we will marry once here within 90 days:

Engagement announcement my parents sent out to everyone last year

Save the Date card we just sent out last week for our wedding in Sept.

Certified letter from the wedding hall saying it is reserved for us on Sept. 20th

Our registration for our bridal shower at Kohls

Official Supporting Documents:

NOA2 and Case # document from NVC

Receipt for visa fee from post office

Appointment letter

Medical exam complete documents and vaccinations

Police clearance certificate

Copies of passports

Birth Certificates

Copy of entire I129F submission

Did I forget anything? I think I have it all... I hope so... Thanks for being my second set of eyes!

Steve and Bualai

[Thai family 0]

You sound very well prepared. We are getting the file prepared for the K-3 interview, so this is a helpful checklist, with alterations, of course. He flies to Bangkok on the 8th. I wish your and your fiance well on the interview.

Thai Mom

[BigCityDave 0]

Everything checks good.

[45495 1]

sounds good to me.

lots of good luck on the interview!!

[huge316 0]

Thank you all for taking the time to read that! Now I can sleep good tonight and feel confident heading to the airport. Good luck on your journeys as well!

[Ghorabaa 0]

For the interview does the petitioner need to be present? Also are all of these documents necessary to take to interview? Thanks.

[caityrose 0]

For the interview does the petitioner need to be present? Also are all of these documents necessary to take to interview? Thanks.

Ghorabaa, I think it depends on what consulate you are going to. I believe that some allow it, but some don't...

[CBR 0]

For the interview does the petitioner need to be present? Also are all of these documents necessary to take to interview? Thanks.

If you can make it, I would go. It's not necessary and true at some embassies you're not allowed in. BUT, I have read a few VJ members who've been turned down at the interview and told that the USC needs to be interviewed too.

If it's a hardship, then don't worry about it but I'd prepare in the back of my mind for plan B just in case.

[aleena 0]

WOW!!!!

you are indeed weel prepared!

we don't even have half that stuff...lol

Good luck and waiting to hear the good news

[joanie 0]

Sounds great to me too! Just ensure that everything is presented in an orderly fashion to make it easier for you to find specific documents, then relax. Everything will be okay as long as you remain calm at the interview and answer their questions to the best of your ability.