Interview Checklist

[jonesg111 0]

We are leaving this Friday morning for our big trip out to Montreal and the interview on June 17th. I just wanted to run a few things past the brilliant minds here at VJ to make sure that my brilliant mind is not missing anything.

What I'm looking specifically for is to make sure that I'm bringing along all the required papers, here is what I have

1. All receipts from our mailings and payment of fees

2. Copies of mailed in documents, I-130 etc

3. Interview Letter

4. Items for the medical, passport photos, immunization records, etc

Then when I get to my in-laws place before the interview I'm going to get a copy of my father in law's most recent tax return to bring along.

I went through the checklist that NVC sends out stating which documents they have and which ones they need. I went through the whole list carefully a number of times and it says they have everything that they need, no call for originals on anything. Which should be the case because they have the original criminal record check, birth certificate, and marriage license.

Of course I will have with my the required passport photos for the interview, and my passport. All my paperwork is in manila envelopes, no buttons or metal, no cell phones or other non-essential items will be brought along.

Can you guys think of anything that I'm missing or that you would recommend?

Thanks!

[trailmix 77]

We are leaving this Friday morning for our big trip out to Montreal and the interview on June 17th. I just wanted to run a few things past the brilliant minds here at VJ to make sure that my brilliant mind is not missing anything.

What I'm looking specifically for is to make sure that I'm bringing along all the required papers, here is what I have

1. All receipts from our mailings and payment of fees

2. Copies of mailed in documents, I-130 etc

3. Interview Letter

4. Items for the medical, passport photos, immunization records, etc

Then when I get to my in-laws place before the interview I'm going to get a copy of my father in law's most recent tax return to bring along.

I went through the checklist that NVC sends out stating which documents they have and which ones they need. I went through the whole list carefully a number of times and it says they have everything that they need, no call for originals on anything. Which should be the case because they have the original criminal record check, birth certificate, and marriage license.

Of course I will have with my the required passport photos for the interview, and my passport. All my paperwork is in manila envelopes, no buttons or metal, no cell phones or other non-essential items will be brought along.

Can you guys think of anything that I'm missing or that you would recommend?

Thanks!

Looks good, do you have your Express Post mailer?

[Krikit 1,164]

Have a great time in Montreal!

(I don't know anything about CR-1 visas so I can't help you there. lol)

[jonesg111 0]

Right!!! The express post mailer!!! Good thing I asked, I wouldnt want to forget that!

Thanks

[Moosker 7]

All the things they asked for from me (and I brought about 50 extra things juuuust in case! ) was:

- 2 passport photos

- copy of my husbands (U.S. citizen) 2008 taxes that he filed

- express post, pre-paid, signature required mailer

Every situation is different, but that's all they asked for from me! DON'T forget the taxes....I heard that was a big one.

Good luck! It's totally overrated, and you'll be fine Get there early to get out early!

[jonesg111 0]

Now I was going to bring a copy of my father in laws 2008 taxes because he is the actual sponsor, should I also bring a copy of my wife's taxes? She has been living with me in Canada and has no income with which to sponsor me so I can't see that being an issue.

[July09Bride 1]

Right!!! The express post mailer!!! Good thing I asked, I wouldnt want to forget that!

Thanks

Don't forget the signature request return sticker thingy! (Don't know what it is called in Canada.) That's so you can track that bad boy once it gets in the mail! Good luck!

Edited June 4, 2009 by July09Bride

[trailmix 77]

Now I was going to bring a copy of my father in laws 2008 taxes because he is the actual sponsor, should I also bring a copy of my wife's taxes? She has been living with me in Canada and has no income with which to sponsor me so I can't see that being an issue.

Do you mean zero income or she only had Canadian income? If she only had Canadian income and she did file a U.S. return then yes, take her U.S. return too.

Edited June 4, 2009 by trailmix

[jonesg111 0]

Now I was going to bring a copy of my father in laws 2008 taxes because he is the actual sponsor, should I also bring a copy of my wife's taxes? She has been living with me in Canada and has no income with which to sponsor me so I can't see that being an issue.

Do you mean zero income or she only had Canadian income? If she only had Canadian income and she did file a U.S. return then yes, take her U.S. return too.

She did not have any income from the time we got married. There was some when she worked in the US prior to moving to Canada with me.

[trailmix 77]

Now I was going to bring a copy of my father in laws 2008 taxes because he is the actual sponsor, should I also bring a copy of my wife's taxes? She has been living with me in Canada and has no income with which to sponsor me so I can't see that being an issue.

Do you mean zero income or she only had Canadian income? If she only had Canadian income and she did file a U.S. return then yes, take her U.S. return too.

She did not have any income from the time we got married. There was some when she worked in the US prior to moving to Canada with me.

Oh then np, she didn't need to file so that's okie dokie

[Carlawarla 1]

Good luck at your interview!