K-1 Fiance(e) -Organizing docs for interview date- Dom. Republic

[Neg&Amor 3]

I'm organizing the forms and docs for my interview date.

Anyone knows if it is ok to put everything in a small binder.

I'm thinking small binder with easy access to pull the docs and labels. Even a small album with pics and labels.

Or should I take everything put it in a big envelope and give it to them. I'm thinking organization will help a lot but I'm not sure what they are looking for.

Thanks for your comments!

[evilmonkey 2]

Organization definitely helps

Put everything cleanly in a binder and seperate different pieces of evidence using some sort of labels (a page in between or a seperator)

It will definitely make your life easier and the IO will certainly appreciate it!

[jkelly07 120]

yes every thing in a binder that will work

[janet&adonis 57]

I bought this to organize everything

Edited November 5, 2013 by janet&adonis

[TBoneTX 46,059]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

(Moderator hat off)

This question (with variations) is asked often. If you use a binder, use it so that you can rapidly pull out requested documents. A stiff or thick binder can't be slipped through the curved slot under the Plexiglass window. The chief result of your organizational system should be to lay hands as rapidly as possible on whatever is asked for.

[Natalie y Richard 14]

I bought this to organize everything

That is exactly what I used an accordion binder labeled. It was light and everything was organized even though I only pulled out 10 sheets from it. They never asked for anything but pics and my Divorce Decree. Good Luck!

[Enigma23 68]

I put mine in a 1 inch - 3 Ring Binder with clear plastic 3-holed sleeves and the documents loaded inside and grouped by type.

Post NOA2 Guide by MrTee12~ Post #43 ~ What to Do after receiving your NOA2

Then I reworked some stuff I found and made a checklist....

K-1 Visa Interview Checklist

Beneficiary's Documents

___ Birth Certificate Inextensa

___ Police Certificate

___ Passport

___ Cedula (National ID Card)

___ Packet 4 – Interview Packet

___ Medical Exam/Vaccination Results (may be picked up 1 day in advance 7am-1pm ONLY - if they are not sent)

___ Banco Popular receipts ($160 Visa + $16) – Two Separate Receipts

___ Two 2x2 photos (with name printed on the back) - Can be taken INSIDE the Embassy day of Interview for a fair price.

___ DS-230 Part I (filled out and signed)

___ DS-230 Part II (filled out - to be signed in front of CO)

___ DS-156 (2 copies signed)

___ DS-156K (1 copy to be signed in front of CO)

___ DS-157 (for males only)

___ $100 USD Cash for $80 Visa Fee, $ 12.50 Domex Fee

Petitioner’s Documents

___ Birth Certificate

___ Passport

___ Both Letters of Intent (dated and signed) (Originals and any Updated)

___ I-134 (also I-864 Affidavit of Support)

___ Tax returns for 3 years prior

___ Letter from Employer

___ Pay stubs for last 3 months

___ Bank account information

Other Documents

___ Original and copy of NOA1 Acceptance Notice & Transfer Notice

___ Original and copy of NOA2 Approval Notice & Copy of Approval Notice

___ Copy of I-129F packet sent

___ Divorce Decree from previous marriage.

Evidence

___ Trip receipts (boarding passes, luggage airline stickers, Bus tickets, Passport stamps, etc.)

___ Hotel/resort receipts, reservations

___ Call History

___ Text message History

___ Western Union/Money Gram receipt

___ Facebook Printouts

___ Emails

___ Photos and Photobooks

___ Remember that God is in control and always working towards our greatest and highest good!!

*Expenses:

___ Medical Exam = $180 USD

___ Vaccines = $110 USD

___ Banco Popular Visa Application Fee = $176 USD ($160 + $16 service fee) – 2 separate payments, 2 separate receipts

___ Visa Fee paid day of interview at Consulate = $80 USD

___ DOMEX Courier Service to approved Visa = $ 9.50 – 12 USD (depending on delivery location) or ask to pick up from Consulate or Santiago.

Edited November 5, 2013 by Enigma23

[RD007 4]

I'm organizing the forms and docs for my interview date.

Anyone knows if it is ok to put everything in a small binder.

I'm thinking small binder with easy access to pull the docs and labels. Even a small album with pics and labels.

Or should I take everything put it in a big envelope and give it to them. I'm thinking organization will help a lot but I'm not sure what they are looking for.

Thanks for your comments!

Yeah....use dividers and sheet protectors for easy access....remember to organize everything in the best way for you to find documents quick.

If you print your pictures collage style on an 8x11 sheet you wont have to worry about having the pics all over the place....or you can put them in a soft cover album....anything that would fit through the small openening at the window!

Good luck!!!!

[Neg&Amor 3]

Thank you everyone..

[Ja&Jo 1]

I put mine in a 1 inch - 3 Ring Binder with clear plastic 3-holed sleeves and the documents loaded inside and grouped by type.

Post NOA2 Guide by MrTee12~ Post #43 ~ What to Do after receiving your NOA2

Then I reworked some stuff I found and made a checklist....

K-1 Visa Interview Checklist

Beneficiary's Documents

___ Birth Certificate Inextensa

___ Police Certificate

___ Passport

___ Cedula (National ID Card)

___ Packet 4 – Interview Packet

___ Medical Exam/Vaccination Results (may be picked up 1 day in advance 7am-1pm ONLY - if they are not sent)

___ Banco Popular receipts ($160 Visa + $16) – Two Separate Receipts

___ Two 2x2 photos (with name printed on the back) - Can be taken INSIDE the Embassy day of Interview for a fair price.

___ DS-230 Part I (filled out and signed)

___ DS-230 Part II (filled out - to be signed in front of CO)

___ DS-156 (2 copies signed)

___ DS-156K (1 copy to be signed in front of CO)

___ DS-157 (for males only)

___ $100 USD Cash for $80 Visa Fee, $ 12.50 Domex Fee

Petitioner’s Documents

___ Birth Certificate

___ Passport

___ Both Letters of Intent (dated and signed) (Originals and any Updated)

___ I-134 (also I-864 Affidavit of Support)

___ Tax returns for 3 years prior

___ Letter from Employer

___ Pay stubs for last 3 months

___ Bank account information

Other Documents

___ Original and copy of NOA1 Acceptance Notice & Transfer Notice

___ Original and copy of NOA2 Approval Notice & Copy of Approval Notice

___ Copy of I-129F packet sent

___ Divorce Decree from previous marriage.

Evidence

___ Trip receipts (boarding passes, luggage airline stickers, Bus tickets, Passport stamps, etc.)

___ Hotel/resort receipts, reservations

___ Call History

___ Text message History

___ Western Union/Money Gram receipt

___ Facebook Printouts

___ Emails

___ Photos and Photobooks

___ Remember that God is in control and always working towards our greatest and highest good!!

*Expenses:

___ Medical Exam = $180 USD

___ Vaccines = $110 USD

___ Banco Popular Visa Application Fee = $176 USD ($160 + $16 service fee) – 2 separate payments, 2 separate receipts

___ Visa Fee paid day of interview at Consulate = $80 USD

___ DOMEX Courier Service to approved Visa = $ 9.50 – 12 USD (depending on delivery location) or ask to pick up from Consulate or Santiago.

do I need a copy of the petitioners birth certificate and passport or the original?

[Enigma23 68]

I took both copies and "originals" but you only need a copy. The Petitioners Passport is mostly for ID and Proof of trips there so if you are submitting the information for that reason a copy is sufficient. They took my original made a copy and gave it back. Even though I had copies with me.. they did not take or ask for it they made their own copy.

The Beneficiary Passport must be original because the Embassy/Consulate will keep it if approved so that they can issue the Visa therein.