Document intake day and Document organization for GZ

[RobBell 32]

So is there still a document intake day? I didn't see it on any of the instructions? If not what's the procedure now?

Also I'm preparing a file organizer with all the documents. Will they ask for each document one by one?

Or should I put everything in one file folder and hand it in as a packet?

Just trying to be prepared an organized!

[unlockingsky 94]

yes there is a document intake day. the instructions are broadly written because it is a cookie cutter letter to everyone in your visa category.

at vj, we called it document intake day because you go to your appointment stated in the letter and they just college documents. once your documents are completed, they will ask you to come back the following day for interview.

they will ask for each of the document one by one. or you can give them your package and someone will pick them out.

you need all the originals and certified copies that nvc had requested from you. eg. financials and visa related documents.

also, be aware of visa consultants there because they can screw you over emotionally or make you say something troubling at the interview.

[bpierce 24]

It is my understanding that Guz does the Document Intake and the Interview BOTH on the Same day,now!You would be a lucky one if they ask to look at any Proof you bring to the Interview ..also.They tend to make their decision before you even arrive at the Interview.

[Darnell 8,478]

no, since 19 March 2013 it's no longer a 2 day event.

doc intake and interview are all on same day, since 19 March 2013.

[RobBell 32]

It is my understanding that Guz does the Document Intake and the Interview BOTH on the Same day,now!You would be a lucky one if they ask to look at any Proof you bring to the Interview ..also.They tend to make their decision before you even arrive at the Interview.

And how do you know this?

[RobBell 32]

no, since 19 March 2013 it's no longer a 2 day event.

doc intake and interview are all on same day, since 19 March 2013.

Thanks, yeah this makes sense.

So the petitioner can't assist with turning in the paperwork?

Before I thought we could go in on doc intake day.

Darnell thanks for being knowledgeable!

[Darnell 8,478]

if you want to go in, get an appointment via American Citizen Services, but you'll be going in PRIOR to her appointment day.

You could (for example) bring all of her documents, and ask pointed questions about particular line items on forms you have doubts on.

It's not done that often, but it is done.

[RobBell 32]

if you want to go in, get an appointment via American Citizen Services, but you'll be going in PRIOR to her appointment day.

You could (for example) bring all of her documents, and ask pointed questions about particular line items on forms you have doubts on.

It's not done that often, but it is done.

Yeah I think I know what you're saying and I was kind of planning on showing my face when we turned in the documents, but I think we'll be fine.

I'm confident in our documents and everything we have prepared, and her communication skills are excellent, so she can do great by herself.

She can at least take my passport and hand it in with her own, even if they refuse it, it will show them that I'm there.

[Darnell 8,478]

ya - passport handover (USCitizen's) ...

have an evolution of relationship letter folded lengthwise, slipped INTO the USCitizen's passport,

give to the ViceConsul through the slit in the window the first 10 seconds after the interview starts.

[RobBell 32]

ya - passport handover (USCitizen's) ...

have an evolution of relationship letter folded lengthwise, slipped INTO the USCitizen's passport,

give to the ViceConsul through the slit in the window the first 10 seconds after the interview starts.

Already written!

It took quite a while to write. I put as much information in as few words as possible. Even bolded the text for the key points. That way if they just glance at the letter, the most important information will jump out at them.

[Darnell 8,478]

ok la - so you gots the first 10 seconds 'pegged' on what to do, once at the window with the pass-through-slit. cool !

[Darnell 8,478]

re: doc organization. any form set - have that by itself - they gonna ask for that FAST.

the piles of relationship evidence, have that by itself also . try to make sure it's bendable and will fit through a 2 inch curved slit thingie ....

IMO, a plastic, quasi-see-through accordian file (A-Z type) can be perfect to carry in.

[RobBell 32]

re: doc organization. any form set - have that by itself - they gonna ask for that FAST.

the piles of relationship evidence, have that by itself also . try to make sure it's bendable and will fit through a 2 inch curved slit thingie ....

IMO, a plastic, quasi-see-through accordian file (A-Z type) can be perfect to carry in.

Ahh ha!

Yes, I have the accordian style frosted see-though file organizer. Also I have all the relationship evidence together in a 3-hole report style binder with a see-through cover, Its the flexible kind with the flat bendy tabs not rings, and It's somewhere around 3/8 inches (9mm) thick, maybe a bit less. I have the photos in flat sheets that are made to go into a 3 hole binder so everything is in one package.

In the binder the relationship evidence is sectioned into Photos,Travel tickets/receipts, Skype Chats, and then Cards/Emails.

If they ask for one piece of evidence they'll get it all. Also the report binder fits perfectly in the back of the organizer. I placed the photos in the front of the binder and flipped it backwards so the photos show through the back of the organizer.

What I'll do is create a packet with all the documents in order that they appear on the checklist and clip them all together and put the checklist on the top. Then I'll have a copy of everything in the organizer.

We are on the same page!

Edited June 4, 2013 by Rob & Lili

[Pitaya 2,577]

Good luck!

[unlockingsky 94]

Thank you all.

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