Is NBI Personal copy enough for the interview?

[mwilliams 3]

Hi Everyone, I am waiting for the schedule of my interview at USEM Manila from NVC so I am now preparing documents. Question, is my personal copy of NBI enough or should I go get another one since the original has been submitted to the NVC? 'Appreciate your responses guys.

[apple21 953]

My husband had an 8-month old personal copy of his NBI clearance during his F2B interview and didn't have any problems with it.

However, if you don't feel confident having an old NBI clearance, you can always get a new one.

Edited October 29, 2012 by apple21

[pushbrk 12,908]

Hi Everyone, I am waiting for the schedule of my interview at USEM Manila from NVC so I am now preparing documents. Question, is my personal copy of NBI enough or should I go get another one since the original has been submitted to the NVC? 'Appreciate your responses guys.

The original you submitted to NVC will be in the file when you interview. If it was issued recently, no worries.

[Tim/Mav 305]

It appears valid for 1 year. As always, recent clearance is better but heres a link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/199579-validity-of-nbi-clearance/

Your question is a good one and a concern I'm sure. Just pay attention to the dates from the last clearance and the date of the interview.

[mwilliams 3]

Thank you guys! I am a worrywart so you understand hehe.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

It didn't say if original or copy only but it's required. Something like that USEM requires originals.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2_%20rtf2_rtf_april2012_rtf2_003.pdf

Just go ahead get another one just on the safe side, it only takes few days anyways. You could also get it online now.

http://www.nbi.gov.ph/online_application.html

Good luck!

[mwilliams 3]

It didn't say if original or copy only but it's required. Something like that USEM requires originals.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2_%20rtf2_rtf_april2012_rtf2_003.pdf

Just go ahead get another one just on the safe side, it only takes few days anyways. You could also get it online now.

http://www.nbi.gov.ph/online_application.html

Good luck!

Thank you for the links but I believe that NBI online is only for Manila people or anyone residing near Manila. I am in Cebu so I need to endure the long lines again, I should have gotten two copies when I went last time but all of you are correct, I should just get a newer one although I still have my personal copy from 2 months ago.

[pushbrk 12,908]

Thank you for the links but I believe that NBI online is only for Manila people or anyone residing near Manila. I am in Cebu so I need to endure the long lines again, I should have gotten two copies when I went last time but all of you are correct, I should just get a newer one although I still have my personal copy from 2 months ago.

If you have one two months old, there is NO NEED to get a newer one.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Thank you for the links but I believe that NBI online is only for Manila people or anyone residing near Manila. I am in Cebu so I need to endure the long lines again, I should have gotten two copies when I went last time but all of you are correct, I should just get a newer one although I still have my personal copy from 2 months ago.

Oh ok, just do a walk-in to your nearest NBI office then. It will take only 10 days or even less since they've issued one before already.

[pushbrk 12,908]

Oh ok, just do a walk-in to your nearest NBI office then. It will take only 10 days or even less since they've issued one before already.

If you're into belt AND suspenders, OK. A new one is not needed. The one submitted was issued only two months ago.

[mwilliams 3]

If you're into belt AND suspenders, OK. A new one is not needed. The one submitted was issued only two months ago.

Belts and suspenders.. erm..hmmm.. But Thanks for your reply hehe. I might still get another one just to be sure, but I will post it here if they ask for it on the interview or not.

[bestofboston 36]

Nothing wrong with having everything with you certified and recently issued.

They often ask for information that they should already have on file from the NVC.

[Darnell 8,478]

The original you submitted to NVC will be in the file when you interview. If it was issued recently, no worries.

echo !

NVC DOC INTAKE handles all this stuff.

Those docs make it to the IV Unit at the US Embassy in Manila,

and are available inside of the casefile,

which is sorta important, as the Consular Officer will review the casefile prior to the interview day.

K-1 visa chasers and DCF'd Immigrant Visa folk don't play with NVC, so for these OTHER visa thingies, there IS a requirement to hand over the original on interview day.

The original is already inside the casefile by interview day, as NVC got it already, prior and that doc travelled with the rest of the docs.

No need to fret that.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Belts and suspenders.. erm..hmmm.. But Thanks for your reply hehe. I might still get another one just to be sure, but I will post it here if they ask for it on the interview or not.

Thank you! Do what you got to do :thumbs:

[mwilliams 3]

Just an update for this question: I didn't get a new NBI. It was fine, they didn't ask for my personal copy but just bring it just in case NVC lost it.