what to bring to interview?

[nathanp 6]

im sure its been asked a million times..im going through the list from the following link http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/MNL%20-%20Manila.pdf but confused on some of it..like number 5.does my wife need my copies or can i scan them and she bring them or is it the package i just sent to NVC once they send the package to the US Embassy all thats already provided?can someone give me a definite package she actually needs to get herself like the medical examination.our marriage certificate.her birth certificate.her NBI clearance...a complete list please.i really am confused.NVC just got the IV package on 09/14/2015 so i want to get everything else done now.thank you all in advance..oh im in the USA and shes in the Philippines.shes already in the Manila area.

[TBoneTX 45,309]

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[netz75 13]

im sure its been asked a million times..im going through the list from the following link http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/MNL%20-%20Manila.pdf but confused on some of it..like number 5.does my wife need my copies or can i scan them and she bring them or is it the package i just sent to NVC once they send the package to the US Embassy all thats already provided?can someone give me a definite package she actually needs to get herself like the medical examination.our marriage certificate.her birth certificate.her NBI clearance...a complete list please.i really am confused.NVC just got the IV package on 09/14/2015 so i want to get everything else done now.thank you all in advance..oh im in the USA and shes in the Philippines.shes already in the Manila area.

just share what I had in my CR1 interview last June 11,2015, confirmation of Ds260, medical packet, birth and marriage certificate, NBI clearance, CEMAR from NSO, 20pcs picture, a copy of divorced paper of my husband, scan copy of AOS, lots of proof of relationship, during the screening the personnel got all my original birth and marriage certificate, medical packet, NBI clearance, CEMAR, he got also the divorced paper of my husband, he asked the AOS, I gave him what I had the scan copy but when he seen it he return it to me I was nervous oh my, but he said ''I not honored that, its only an scan copy I will use this what your husband send to NVC'', he not asked the proof of relationship and when I received my passport and visa packet they enclose the divorced paper inside the plastic but outside the not to open envelop so it means they returned it to me. but take note all visa cases have different situation and its defend of the consular officer who conduct interview so your wife must prepare all. hope this can help. good luck.

[j&ana 363]

You will receive a email/ letter from the embassy. It will have a list of documents by each one there will be a alphabet letter

the letters are codes.It tells you what is needed done with the type of documents At the bottom of the letter it will state what each alphabet letter means

One document not mention in the interview

letter is the CEMAR. It is needed

To get A cemor fill out the form as you would for a CENOMAR and instead of getting a cenomar you will receive a CEMAR (advisory of marriage)

Edited September 18, 2015 by j&ana

[j&ana 363]

To add my earlier post. My wife took NSO birth certificate NSO marriage certificate NBI clearance. The CEMAR and a small photo album she made.

I also sent her my updated fax info and more text and chats record.

My wife told me the interviewing officer did not look at the stuff I Sent her. My wife also told me the interview was easy.

[nathanp 6]

just share what I had in my CR1 interview last June 11,2015, confirmation of Ds260, medical packet, birth and marriage certificate, NBI clearance, CEMAR from NSO, 20pcs picture, a copy of divorced paper of my husband, scan copy of AOS, lots of proof of relationship, during the screening the personnel got all my original birth and marriage certificate, medical packet, NBI clearance, CEMAR, he got also the divorced paper of my husband, he asked the AOS, I gave him what I had the scan copy but when he seen it he return it to me I was nervous oh my, but he said ''I not honored that, its only an scan copy I will use this what your husband send to NVC'', he not asked the proof of relationship and when I received my passport and visa packet they enclose the divorced paper inside the plastic but outside the not to open envelop so it means they returned it to me. but take note all visa cases have different situation and its defend of the consular officer who conduct interview so your wife must prepare all. hope this can help. good luck.

To add my earlier post. My wife took NSO birth certificate NSO marriage certificate NBI clearance. The CEMAR and a small photo album she made.

I also sent her my updated fax info and more text and chats record.

My wife told me the interviewing officer did not look at the stuff I Sent her. My wife also told me the interview was easy.

thank you both.i now have a general idea thanks to you both.so my wife and i can at least prepare some of the stuff like the CEMAR while we wait.just want to make sure we have enough time from the time we get a notice of the interview to the actual interview date.i dont know how far between those 2 is the average time.but want to be ready.how much does the CEMAR cost?im going to send my wife extra money and want to know how much it cost so i can send more than whats really needed to be safe.again thank you both for the replies.we really appreciate it.

[Hank_ 9,174]

im sure its been asked a million times..im going through the list from the following link http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/MNL%20-%20Manila.pdf but confused on some of it..like number 5.does my wife need my copies or can i scan them and she bring them or is it the package i just sent to NVC once they send the package to the US Embassy all thats already provided?can someone give me a definite package she actually needs to get herself like the medical examination.our marriage certificate.her birth certificate.her NBI clearance...a complete list please.i really am confused.NVC just got the IV package on 09/14/2015 so i want to get everything else done now.thank you all in advance..oh im in the USA and shes in the Philippines.shes already in the Manila area.

Oh my, that is an extremely old link, from 2012. Do NOT follow that letter!

Here is the current embassy instructions letter, follow it, use it as your checklist.

hhttp://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Make sure to have a CENOMAR (CEMAR) for the interview.

Edited September 19, 2015 by Hank_

[j&ana 363]

thank you both.i now have a general idea thanks to you both.so my wife and i can at least prepare some of the stuff like the CEMAR while we wait.just want to make sure we have enough time from the time we get a notice of the interview to the actual interview date.i dont know how far between those 2 is the average time.but want to be ready.how much does the CEMAR cost?im going to send my wife extra money and want to know how much it cost so i can send more than whats really needed to be safe.again thank you both for the replies.we really appreciate it.

My wife told me the cemar cost 160 piso and it took her 3 days to get it

Edited September 19, 2015 by j&ana

[netz75 13]

thank you both.i now have a general idea thanks to you both.so my wife and i can at least prepare some of the stuff like the CEMAR while we wait.just want to make sure we have enough time from the time we get a notice of the interview to the actual interview date.i dont know how far between those 2 is the average time.but want to be ready.how much does the CEMAR cost?im going to send my wife extra money and want to know how much it cost so i can send more than whats really needed to be safe.again thank you both for the replies.we really appreciate it.

Its a month from email received the p4 letter/ letter for interview to exact date of interview and i got my CEMAR last may 2015 in main office of NSO at East avenue, Quezon city the amount was 195php.

[Optimistical 0]

My wife has heard that 2 copies of Interview Letter from NVC and 2 copies of DS-260 are needed. I think only 1 copy. Can anyone confirm?

Also nothing from NVC or USEM has said that a copy of my divorce decree is needed when my wife goes to USEM. I sent a copy already to USCIS or NVC (don't recall which). A post above says it's needed. Our interview is tomorrow morning. Can anyone confirm? This is unexpected....thanks.

Edited September 20, 2015 by Optimistical

[Optimistical 0]

Also proof of relationship - all she's taking are some photos and a copy of a receipt for some money I sent her for travel to Manila by Xoom. We can't think of anything else to take. Is that enough? Will more be required and if so what?

Also does my wife need to take a copy of my birth cert and passport? I think I already submitted these to USCIS or NVC. Does she need it for USEM interview? It wasn't listed in Embassy letter. Thanks.

Edited September 20, 2015 by Optimistical

[Hank_ 9,174]

My wife has heard that 2 copies of Interview Letter from NVC and 2 copies of DS-260 are needed. I think only 1 copy. Can anyone confirm?

Also nothing from NVC or USEM has said that a copy of my divorce decree is needed when my wife goes to USEM. I sent a copy already to USCIS or NVC (don't recall which). A post above says it's needed. Our interview is tomorrow morning. Can anyone confirm? This is unexpected....thanks.

Also proof of relationship - all she's taking are some photos and a copy of a receipt for some money I sent her for travel to Manila by Xoom. We can't think of anything else to take. Is that enough? Will more be required and if so what?

Also does my wife need to take a copy of my birth cert and passport? I think I already submitted these to USCIS or NVC. Does she need it for USEM interview? It wasn't listed in Embassy letter. Thanks.

Copy of USC birth certificate and passport is NOT needed for the interview (CFO will want to see a copy of the USC birth certificate).

Doesn't matter what you sent to NVC already, the embassy is a NEW process and wants its own documents, so YES you need to include a copy of your divorce decree (email it to her)

Follow the embassy instructions letter!

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Edited September 20, 2015 by Hank_

[j&ana 363]

Also proof of relationship - all she's taking are some photos and a copy of a receipt for some money I sent her for travel to Manila by Xoom. We can't think of anything else to take. Is that enough? Will more be required and if so what?

Also does my wife need to take a copy of my birth cert and passport? I think I already submitted these to USCIS or NVC. Does she need it for USEM interview? It wasn't listed in Embassy letter. Thanks.

Photos is all the proof of relationship the embassy ask to see from my wife. copy of your birth certificate and passport is not needed at the interview. Divorce papers. I do not know

[netz75 13]

My wife has heard that 2 copies of Interview Letter from NVC and 2 copies of DS-260 are needed. I think only 1 copy. Can anyone confirm?

Also nothing from NVC or USEM has said that a copy of my divorce decree is needed when my wife goes to USEM. I sent a copy already to USCIS or NVC (don't recall which). A post above says it's needed. Our interview is tomorrow morning. Can anyone confirm? This is unexpected....thanks.

hello in my case I also not expect that they need the divorced decree paper of my husband because its was not written in my letter of interview but all papers what send to NVC I also had copies and I carried all in my Interview that why when personnel asked me the divorced paper I gave it and during the main interview the UC consul who interviewed me also asked some questioned from the details in divorced papers. I want to say CR1 visa category all applicant have different cases, i not know if they asked that only in my case, but if your wife have no time to have it, in case its need, she only answer whats the truth and say its already send to NVC.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Oh my, that is an extremely old link, from 2012. Do NOT follow that letter!

Here is the current embassy instructions letter, follow it, use it as your checklist.

hhttp://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Make sure to have a CENOMAR (CEMAR) for the interview.

Spot On!

Folks, this is simple. If it is not on your Embassy Letter it's not needed. If it is no the EL then it is needed. The only exception we have found is they do ask for the CEMAR. I am sure when the new EL is released that will be on the checklist.