Case Complete to Interview August 2017

[PP_2016 246]

3 minutes ago, green line2017 said:

In my country Bulgaria is not allowed :

Keys, car keys any remote control , mobile phones  Key chain, clippings even folders and folder pockets.

Oh ok..thanks for letting me know. If the security guard prevents me from taking the pens I would leave it outside. Rest are papers only.

[green line2017 299]

3 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

Oh ok..thanks for letting me know. If the security guard prevents me from taking the pens I would leave it outside. Rest are papers only.

just now edit my prev post and fill other baned items 

Edited July 9, 2017 by green line2017

[PP_2016 246]

1 minute ago, green line2017 said:

just now edit my prev post and fill other baned items 

I see. Yes the list is more or less same everywhere about the restricted items. Thanks for posting the list. Appreciate it!!

[green line2017 299]

2 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

I see. Yes the list is more or less same everywhere about the restricted items. Thanks for posting the list. Appreciate it!!

You a very welcome  good luck with this final step to a your NEW LIFE ENJOY 

[PP_2016 246]

2 minutes ago, green line2017 said:

You a very welcome  good luck with this final step to a your NEW LIFE ENJOY 

Yay..!! I am so excited for my new life but so nervous about this final step 😩

[JBMG 890]

6 minutes ago, green line2017 said:

In my country Bulgaria is not allowed :

Keys, car keys any remote control , mobile phones  Key chain, clippings even folders and folder pockets.

 

To speed up the process of passing security checks and to save time, you need to make sure you do not carry items that are banned for submission to the Embassy.

The insertion of rucksacks and large bags is not allowed and may result in denial of access to the Embassy.

Laptops, tablets, bags and other forbidden items on the list can not be left with the guards.

Additional list of items forbidden for submission to the Embassy:

Electronics
Dangerous items
Bottles
Foods
Sealed envelopes
Sealed packages
Sprays, perfumes and other liquids

wow, that's interesting.. i guess every embassy has a different list.. In Paris it's the following. 

 

"Many items are strictly forbidden on the Embassy grounds.  No food or drinks allowed. Electronic items, anything with a power plug or battery, (laptop computers, cell phones, Ipods, Blackberries). Guards will hold cell phones and small cameras during your visit. Large bags, suitcases and luggage are prohibited: there are no storage facilities on Embassy grounds.  Service animals with documentation are allowed entry. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will experience considerable delays at the security check point which could result in the cancellation of the appointment."

 

https://fr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-at-embassy/

 

Found the following for india. 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-securityinfo.asp

The Embassy/Consulates and Visa Application Center do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives, attorneys, or business contacts to attend nonimmigrant visa interviews with the applicant. All applicants will be screened by security personnel before entering the Embassy or Consulate compound. The following items are not permitted:

• Battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, flash drives, memory sticks, Blue Tooth devices, laptop or tablet computers and portable music players
• Large shoulder bags/purses, travel bags, backpacks, briefcases or suitcases. Only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted like unsealed plastic bags containing application-related papers , small cloth bags and zip folders
• Food or drink items
• Cosmetics (including, but not limited to, spray perfume/cologne and talcum/baby powder)
• Sealed envelopes or packages
• Flammable items such as Cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters
• Sharp objects, including scissors, pocketknives ,pen knives or nail files
• Weapons, weapon-like objects, or explosive material of any kind
• Long Handled Umbrella's (longer than 40 cm when closed) 

This list is not exhaustive. Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of security staff.

There is no facility at the Embassy/Consulates and Visa Application Center to store prohibited items. You must make arrangements to store these items before entering.

There is no information window for walk-in visitors at the Embassy/Consulate or at Visa Application Center Only visa applicants with scheduled interviews will be admitted

[Dre876 41]

Hey guys, does anyone know if i'm permitted to take photocopies of the i-864 and tax returns to the interview? I received a checklist and  I was told to take them to the interview

[KBain 47]

1 hour ago, PP_2016 said:

My final preparation for Tuesday..

 

Blue folder- Civil,financial, passport,DS260, appointment letter,photo,original civil docs and any extra doc for just in case.

Separated and labelled.

 

Red folder- relationship evidences. 

 

Green envelope- Medical 

 

Two brown bags 💼- wedding albums. Will carry them without bags.

 

 

U r all set to go!!!!!!!

[PP_2016 246]

6 minutes ago, Dre876 said:

Hey guys, does anyone know if i'm permitted to take photocopies of the i-864 and tax returns to the interview? I received a checklist and  I was told to take them to the interview

If the checklist says that you can carry the photocopies to the interview then you can..

 

please refer to the checklist in detail.

1 minute ago, KBain said:

U r all set to go!!!!!!!

Pray for me @KBain 😞

[KBain 47]

4 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

If the checklist says that you can carry the photocopies to the interview then you can..

 

please refer to the checklist in detail.

Pray for me @KBain 😞

Will definitely do

[PP_2016 246]

13 minutes ago, JBMG said:

wow, that's interesting.. i guess every embassy has a different list.. In Paris it's the following. 

 

"Many items are strictly forbidden on the Embassy grounds.  No food or drinks allowed. Electronic items, anything with a power plug or battery, (laptop computers, cell phones, Ipods, Blackberries). Guards will hold cell phones and small cameras during your visit. Large bags, suitcases and luggage are prohibited: there are no storage facilities on Embassy grounds.  Service animals with documentation are allowed entry. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will experience considerable delays at the security check point which could result in the cancellation of the appointment."

 

https://fr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-at-embassy/

 

Found the following for india. 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-securityinfo.asp

The Embassy/Consulates and Visa Application Center do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives, attorneys, or business contacts to attend nonimmigrant visa interviews with the applicant. All applicants will be screened by security personnel before entering the Embassy or Consulate compound. The following items are not permitted:

• Battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, flash drives, memory sticks, Blue Tooth devices, laptop or tablet computers and portable music players
• Large shoulder bags/purses, travel bags, backpacks, briefcases or suitcases. Only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted like unsealed plastic bags containing application-related papers , small cloth bags and zip folders
• Food or drink items
• Cosmetics (including, but not limited to, spray perfume/cologne and talcum/baby powder)
• Sealed envelopes or packages
• Flammable items such as Cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters
• Sharp objects, including scissors, pocketknives ,pen knives or nail files
• Weapons, weapon-like objects, or explosive material of any kind
• Long Handled Umbrella's (longer than 40 cm when closed) 

This list is not exhaustive. Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of security staff.

There is no facility at the Embassy/Consulates and Visa Application Center to store prohibited items. You must make arrangements to store these items before entering.

There is no information window for walk-in visitors at the Embassy/Consulate or at Visa Application Center Only visa applicants with scheduled interviews will be admitted

Thanks for this @JBMG & @green line2017

I will definitely adhere to the security guidelines..👍🏻

[Dre876 41]

4 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

If the checklist says that you can carry the photocopies to the interview then you can..

 

please refer to the checklist in detail.

It states, "Do not send the corrected form and documents to NVC. Instead, give all requested documents to the visa applicant, who should present them to the consular officer during the visa interview. Don't forget to sign your Form I-864 by hand. Your signature cannot be typed or electronic. The applicant may bring a photocopy of the signed form to the interview."

[PP_2016 246]

Just now, Dre876 said:

It states, "Do not send the corrected form and documents to NVC. Instead, give all requested documents to the visa applicant, who should present them to the consular officer during the visa interview. Don't forget to sign your Form I-864 by hand. Your signature cannot be typed or electronic. The applicant may bring a photocopy of the signed form to the interview."

Where is the checklist of the documents they have asked for? This is the general guidelines in the letter. You would have received the list that you need to take to the interview like tax return, w2 etc 

[Dre876 41]

A photocopy of the originally signed for isn't considered as an electronic copy?

[PP_2016 246]

1 minute ago, Dre876 said:

A photocopy of the originally signed for isn't considered as an electronic copy?

Electronic copy means the documents you have sent through email (scanned) to NVC and they have never seen your signature on real paper. For all the documents sent electronically to NVC, the original signature are required to be taken to the interview.