Need fiance's birth certificate for k1 interview??

[nattrav 0]

hi

can anyone who interviewed in london for a k1 visa give me feedback -

i have my interview in a couple weeks and while reading recent reviews of the interview process i read that he (paul) was asked for his fiance's bc!

had anyone else been asked for this? or seen this in a list of docs to take?

i have never heard of this b4 so thought i'd check, but i am gonna contact my fiance's mom and ask her for a copy anyway, it just seems a little strange

thanks in advance!

nat

[scotchland5206 5]

Hey there, it's not on the embassy website of documents to bring, but then a lot of stuff isn't..! Or so it seems to me.

I also read that review about the person at the interview being asked for their SO's birth certificate...I'm gonna take a copy with me just in case...Only takes a minute to copy it, definitely seems worth it to me.

[gap1 21]

Yeah I thought that was odd too. We had our interview on Monday and he wasn't asked for mine, but he did bring it after reading Paul's interview review. I'd do it just to be safe.

[nattrav 0]

yeah, better safe than sorry as they say!

i already have a massive binder of stuff to take so one more paper won't hurt!

i don't have a copy of our i 129 form - do you guys?

and also - have you got your 2011 w2 tax form yet? my man is still waiting for his...

ooh, and also - heard anything about being able / NOT being able to take a ring binder into the embassy?? because of the metal??

might post that question seperately....it's this crazy tiny detail stuff that makes me feel mental

but only a few(ish) more days until interview and then this is all over

until AOS time

[gap1 21]

yeah, better safe than sorry as they say!

i already have a massive binder of stuff to take so one more paper won't hurt!

i don't have a copy of our i 129 form - do you guys?

and also - have you got your 2011 w2 tax form yet? my man is still waiting for his...

ooh, and also - heard anything about being able / NOT being able to take a ring binder into the embassy?? because of the metal??

might post that question seperately....it's this crazy tiny detail stuff that makes me feel mental

but only a few(ish) more days until interview and then this is all over

until AOS time

Believe me, it's best to bring EVERYTHING. I had my fiance bring the following:

passport

4 passport photos

interview letter

visa fee receipt (signed)

DS-230 part 2 (not signed)

NOA2 copy

I-134 form

Official IRS tax transcripts 2007-2009 (in duplicate)

2010 W2 (in duplicate, SIGNED if you haven't yet filed)

2010 1040 (in duplicate, I had already filed, but if you haven't the signed W2 is fine)

Letter from employer (in duplicate)

UK police check (original and copy)

Petitioner's birth certificate (original and copy)

Beneficiary's birth certificate (long form, original and copy)

Copy of I-129F packet

Copy of packet 3

Copy of medical letter (we had to get a specialist letter for his exam)

Light relationship evidence (just a few recent photos together and copies of some letters and cards with postmarked envelopes)

In the end, he was only asked for 2 photos, passport, interview letter, visa fee receipt, I-134, 2010 tax information, DS-230, his birth certificate and copy, and police check. That said, the woman did confuse his file with someone from the same name and he did need to provide a copy of his DS-156 form from packet 3 to clear it up so it's important to have this stuff since you never know what processing errors may occur.

[nattrav 0]

yeah, i saw that mix up on his review! scary, right??

i agree about taking everything cause u just never know

thanks

[scotchland5206 5]

I'm wondering whether a copy of my fiance's (petitioner) birth certificate would be sufficient if they asked for it?

Don't feel great about him sending it in the mail..! Also what if he needs it between now and the interview...?

[nattrav 0]

I'm wondering whether a copy of my fiance's (petitioner) birth certificate would be sufficient if they asked for it?

Don't feel great about him sending it in the mail..! Also what if he needs it between now and the interview...?

indeed - they couldn't possibly expect to see the original - so a copy would have to do - altho they want to see the originals of the docs sent in with the 129, so maybe??

it would be crazy to expect that tho, right?

ugh, i think i'll message some of the people who reviewed and ask if they had the birth certificate, and whether it was an original or not

[gap1 21]

I would assume the copy would be ok, especially considering this information isn't listed on the necessary documents on the checklist. Maybe Paul's fiancee (the interviewee asked for it) didn't provide a clear enough copy on the I-129F or something.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

You do NOT need an original or copy of the US citizen's birth certificate. There is a copy in the file sent from USCIS to NVC to London. Everything you need to bring is listed on the website. http://london.usembassy.gov/interview_documents.html

Bring a photocopy, along with the original, of any original document you want back.

Birth Certificate (version with parent's names on it)

Adoption Certificate

Passport (with at least 8 months of validity left beyond visa date)

Marriage Certificate

Termination of Prior Marriages

Military Records

Affidavit of Support (I-134 and two good proofs of income)

Police Certificates

Court and Prison Records

Photographs (2 passport style)

Translations

That's it. Nothing more, except proof of paying for the visa by phone and the appointment letter to get in the door. You do not need the original petition packet, NOA2, or proof of your relationship.

Yes you can bring your binder. It will go through the x-ray machine, just like your carry-ons do at the airport.

[tomae 1]

2010 W2 (in duplicate, SIGNED if you haven't yet filed)

Signed by the petitioner? I haven't read anything about that before now

[gap1 21]

Signed by the petitioner? I haven't read anything about that before now

A lot of people I partnered up with regarding paperwork told me to have it signed. Not sure if it's required, but we did just to be safe. Not all W2s, just 2010 if you haven't yet filed taxes this year. If they've filed the return will already be signed. Note that I filed online before his interview, which doesn't require a signature, so I just signed the pages, scanned them, and emailed them to my fiance.

[tomae 1]

A lot of people I partnered up with regarding paperwork told me to have it signed. Not sure if it's required, but we did just to be safe. Not all W2s, just 2010 if you haven't yet filed taxes this year. If they've filed the return will already be signed. Note that I filed online before his interview, which doesn't require a signature, so I just signed the pages, scanned them, and emailed them to my fiance.

I'll make sure my fiancee signs her 2010 W2 before she mails it to me then

We're going to use IRS transcripts, W2s, pay stubs, and a letter from her employer as evidence for the affidavit. I hope that will be enough.

Edited February 10, 2011 by tomae

[gap1 21]

I'll make sure my fiancee signs her 2010 W2 before she mails it to me then

We're going to use IRS transcripts, W2s, pay stubs, and a letter from her employer as evidence for the affidavit. I hope that will be enough.

Well the last 2 VJ London interviews (mine and Paul's) only asked for 2010 tax information only. They didn't even ask for the employment letter or pay stubs! You will be more than fine as long as you meet the income requirements.

[nattrav 0]

Yes you can bring your binder. It will go through the x-ray machine, just like your carry-ons do at the airport.

cool - such a daft question, but i was imagining getting there and they said erm, no, take all you rpaperwork out before we let you in....stress ahoy

i KNOW you are right re the papers to bring - only a few, but i can't bring myself not to bring it all! cause you hear about them losing photos or documents and so i'm just gonna hoik all the ####### ( i wont need!) down to london with me