Folder? Binder? organizer?

[alizon 77]

It depends on the case. Some people are asked more questions. Like, the VJ member that was at the interview with me, her husband (beneficiary) had a previous arrest or criminal record or something. And they got asked about it, as well as a few more questions. But nothing too hard. Probably defers by the CO as well. The lady I got I read about in reviews who didn't ask a lot of questions, so...

In the end, you got approved, which is what matters

Lol, yeah, but I don't want to leave the forum with the impression that my husband or I have a criminal background..we do not!

[Saylin 1,605]

Lol, yeah, but I don't want to leave the forum with the impression that my husband or I have a criminal background..we do not!

Maybe the CO liked you guys so much, they wanted to ask more questions to know you guys better

[dwheels76 5,466]

Oh, I know Nigeria is a completely different situation where you do have a good reason to be nervous. But, as this is in the Canadian sub-forum

LOL how did I get over here? Oh yeah, I saw folder, organizer and was intrigued. hehe you guys are lucky though. Okay happy trails.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Of course their are exceptions--based mainly on ur past! And if ur past involves coming from a Country which they deem a bit riskier, you may get a pile more questions or AP.

I got asked a handful of questions, but they were very basic.

[Elisinha 1]

wow!!!!

Thank you guys, for posting your experiences here.. I am a "TOO MUCH" person ahahaha.. I had 3 binders and 4 simple paper folders where you can put one page of document. Anyway, i will review my paperwork and try to simplify. But, I want to have ONE folder or small binder with our ongoing relationship,cause that is something apart from documents etc..

Good luck to all!

[moemac59 192]

This is what my folder and bag looked like: http://journeythroughimmigration.blogspot.com/2011/05/interview-tomorrow.html

The rings on your binder won't be a problem, as alizon said, since the binder will go through an x-ray machine (like at an airport with your carry-ons). It'll only be you going through the metal detector (so try not to wear any unnecessary jewelry). The thing you have to be concerned about is the SIZE of the binder. I know the consulate will not let anyone in with backpacks or laptop bags, and if your binder is too big (like, I mean oversized), then you can be refused.

HAHHAHAHHA Saylin, I set up my folder the exact same way and it is even the same color and same folder...it is amazing how heavy it is. Just a couple of more things to put in for my interview and then I am ready.

[Saylin 1,605]

HAHHAHAHHA Saylin, I set up my folder the exact same way and it is even the same color and same folder...it is amazing how heavy it is. Just a couple of more things to put in for my interview and then I am ready.

Haha, really?

And yeah, I weighed my folder. Five pounds. It was annoying to lug it around all morning of the interview, but it was packed with everything, so I felt reassured for the interview

[pocheros 101]

Another vote for accordion folder. I also bought some manila folders from the dollar store to hold small things (receipts, photos, etc.) together.

On the back of the folder I made a table of contents, and I also put a couple stickers listing my name and case number on the front.

Edited April 3, 2012 by pocheros

[WrightFamily 34]

This is what my folder and bag looked like: http://journeythroughimmigration.blogspot.com/2011/05/interview-tomorrow.html

The rings on your binder won't be a problem, as alizon said, since the binder will go through an x-ray machine (like at an airport with your carry-ons). It'll only be you going through the metal detector (so try not to wear any unnecessary jewelry). The thing you have to be concerned about is the SIZE of the binder. I know the consulate will not let anyone in with backpacks or laptop bags, and if your binder is too big (like, I mean oversized), then you can be refused.

Wow, this is great Saylin, I was google searching for binders for visa interview and found this thread. Of course I should have just asked you from the start!

Thanks Saylin

Edited April 3, 2012 by WrightFamily

[Saylin 1,605]

Wow, this is great Saylin, I was google searching for binders for visa interview and found this thread. Of course I should have just asked you from the start!

Thanks Saylin

Haha, amazing how many immigrant-related searches on Google links to VisaJourney

If you have any questions about my folder, I'd be glad to answer

[dwheels76 5,466]

wow!!!!

Thank you guys, for posting your experiences here.. I am a "TOO MUCH" person ahahaha.. I had 3 binders and 4 simple paper folders where you can put one page of document. Anyway, i will review my paperwork and try to simplify. But, I want to have ONE folder or small binder with our ongoing relationship,cause that is something apart from documents etc..

Good luck to all!

Okay Canadians (I hope other countries can eavesdrop) here's the million dollar question. How do you trim down hundreds of pages of Emails, IM, Chat. Logs are no issue its the mountain of emails. I mean just the 1 tear we used Facebook to solely email it's 759 pages I copied and pasted into a word document. Goodness. I just filed so have alot of time so whats' your expert advice.

[Saylin 1,605]

Okay Canadians (I hope other countries can eavesdrop) here's the million dollar question. How do you trim down hundreds of pages of Emails, IM, Chat. Logs are no issue its the mountain of emails. I mean just the 1 tear we used Facebook to solely email it's 759 pages I copied and pasted into a word document. Goodness. I just filed so have alot of time so whats' your expert advice.

What I would suggest: just take a page or two from each source for each month. So 1-2 pages of emails from January, February, March, etc, 1-2 pages of IMs from January, February, March, etc, 1-2 pages of .... etc etc. This will show the CO (if evidence is needed) that the relationship is continuing and evolving throughout the process. This would be better than bringing thousands of pages in which the CO will likely not look at; that's way too much, even for Nigeria I think.

[Elisinha 1]

Yeah, way too much! Be more selective

[moemac59 192]

Okay Canadians (I hope other countries can eavesdrop) here's the million dollar question. How do you trim down hundreds of pages of Emails, IM, Chat. Logs are no issue its the mountain of emails. I mean just the 1 tear we used Facebook to solely email it's 759 pages I copied and pasted into a word document. Goodness. I just filed so have alot of time so whats' your expert advice.

My fiancee and I have been together for almost 5 years so what I did was take 1 phone bill from each year showing our long distance calls, a photocopy of 1 travel ticket for each year, 1 email from each year (the good or not so good if we had a fight) and 1 photo of us together from each year. I also threw in the engagement ring receipt and a copy of a couple of stamped envelopes and cards that he had sent. That was all I submitted with our K1 petition and that seemed to be okay.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I know the game is much different (and harder) in Nigeria, but at no point during this process did I ever share an email or chat log with USCIS. I just felt like they were our private conversations and I didn't want to share with others. But we visited each other every 6-8 weeks for 4 years, so there was plenty of other evidence to draw on. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with using them, every experience is different! But here in Canada there tends to be less need for this kind of evidence, because a lot of us are lucky enough to see each other more than a typical cross-ocean relationship.

I would narrow it down to a few select conversations that show your commitment to the relationship, future plans, etc. Conversations about stuff like your work day or dinner plans may not be too helpful