CR-1 Visa Interview Checklist

[MJ2040 1]

Hi, just want to make sure we have everything for my wife's upcoming CR-1 Visa interview.

 

Document Name	#	File Form
1. Appointment Letter from NVC	2	Print from Email
2. Passport Original	1	Original
3. Passport First Page Copy	2	Copy Version
4. Color Photographs with White Background	2	50mmX50mm
5. Form DS-260 Confirmation Page	1	Print from NVC
6. Online Registration Confirmation Page	1	Print from ustraveldoc.com
7. Birth Certificate Original Notarized Version	1	Issued by Notary Office
8. Birth Certificate Photocopy of Notarized Version	1	Copy Version
9. Police Certificate Notarized Version	1	Issued by Notary Office
10. Police Certificate Photocopy	1	Copy Version
11. Marriage Certificate Notarized Version	1	Issued by Notary Office
12. Marriage Certificate Photocopy of Notarized Version	1	Copy Version
13. Medical Examination Results	1	Given by Doctor

 

Financial Documents

I-864 Form	1	Photocopy
Sponsor Passport	1	Photocopy
Federal Income Tax Return (2019)	1	Photocopy
1099 Form	1	Photocopy
Tax Transcripts	1	Photocopy

 

 

Proof of relationship, we have:

- 20+ 3rd party affidavits

- Social Media Timeline going back 7 years

- Photos showing us at various famous locations

- Tickets and travel documents

- Financial evidence (me sending my wife money)

- Letters and text messages, etc.

 

I have connected all of the above (for example a ticket showing we were traveling together to Berlin, then there is a photo from social media of us at a famous Berlin landmark, etc.)

 

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

20+ affidavits is 🤪 

[Chancy 6,241]

1 hour ago, MJ2040 said:

- Financial evidence (me sending my wife money)

 

Rather than that, have your wife bring a copy of your (and your joint sponsor's) pay stubs instead.

 

[Cody LA 12]

There really wasn't a need to have 20 affidavits, just causing them unnecessary work. 2-3 would have been suffice. 

[CS_Bradshaw 55]

7 hours ago, MJ2040 said:

Hi, just want to make sure we have everything for my wife's upcoming CR-1 Visa interview.

 

Document Name	#	File Form
1. Appointment Letter from NVC	2	Print from Email
2. Passport Original	1	Original
3. Passport First Page Copy	2	Copy Version
4. Color Photographs with White Background	2	50mmX50mm
5. Form DS-260 Confirmation Page	1	Print from NVC
6. Online Registration Confirmation Page	1	Print from ustraveldoc.com
7. Birth Certificate Original Notarized Version	1	Issued by Notary Office
8. Birth Certificate Photocopy of Notarized Version	1	Copy Version
9. Police Certificate Notarized Version	1	Issued by Notary Office
10. Police Certificate Photocopy	1	Copy Version
11. Marriage Certificate Notarized Version	1	Issued by Notary Office
12. Marriage Certificate Photocopy of Notarized Version	1	Copy Version
13. Medical Examination Results	1	Given by Doctor

 

Financial Documents

I-864 Form	1	Photocopy
Sponsor Passport	1	Photocopy
Federal Income Tax Return (2019)	1	Photocopy
1099 Form	1	Photocopy
Tax Transcripts	1	Photocopy

 

 

Proof of relationship, we have:

- 20+ 3rd party affidavits

- Social Media Timeline going back 7 years

- Photos showing us at various famous locations

- Tickets and travel documents

- Financial evidence (me sending my wife money)

- Letters and text messages, etc.

 

I have connected all of the above (for example a ticket showing we were traveling together to Berlin, then there is a photo from social media of us at a famous Berlin landmark, etc.)

 

are those the list that you got from the US embassy?

[MJ2040 1]

Yes, it includes everything that was in the letter from the embassy.

 

We can give them a photocopy of the I-864 correct?

[Chancy 6,241]

27 minutes ago, MJ2040 said:

Yes, it includes everything that was in the letter from the embassy.

 

We can give them a photocopy of the I-864 correct?

 

What does the letter from the embassy say?  If they have specific instructions listed there, follow that.

 

If not, this DOS page for the consulate in Frankfurt says to bring "AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (original completed form with original signature)" -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/FRN-Frankfurt.html#document_checklist

 

[MJ2040 1]

It didn't say anything about bringing the original I-864 or a photocopy, just to bring it. The interview is in China and I've seen elsewhere that bringing a photocopy of the form to the interview is OK. The problem is that the original form I filled out, photocopied and submitted to NVC is in China and I am back in the USA. I filled the I-864 in pencil for the photocopy in case there were any mistakes with the intention of going over it in pen later. Unfortunately, I forgot before leaving...

 

I don't want to have to pay 100 bucks to send a new version there and that wouldn't match the version i submitted online. the other option is asking my wife to go over it in pen, unless of course it doesn't matter... 

 

Does anyone know for certain?

[lilybells 9]

31 minutes ago, MJ2040 said:

It didn't say anything about bringing the original I-864 or a photocopy, just to bring it. The interview is in China and I've seen elsewhere that bringing a photocopy of the form to the interview is OK. The problem is that the original form I filled out, photocopied and submitted to NVC is in China and I am back in the USA. I filled the I-864 in pencil for the photocopy in case there were any mistakes with the intention of going over it in pen later. Unfortunately, I forgot before leaving...

 

I don't want to have to pay 100 bucks to send a new version there and that wouldn't match the version i submitted online. the other option is asking my wife to go over it in pen, unless of course it doesn't matter... 

 

Does anyone know for certain?

So I just went through the same concerns (my interview is in China too). After combing through a bunch of threads here, I didn't really come to a conclusion about China specifically, but it seems other consulates will ask you for the original since the consulate will only have the scanned copies that were submitted to CEAC. The interview checklist for China does say "photocopies of the affidavits of support" but for peace of mind my husband and I opted for him to just overnight me the originals (around 100 dollars, like you said). 

 

If your interview is after the 23rd (that's when mine is), I can PM you and let you know if they asked me for originals. 

Edited September 19, 2020 by lilybells
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[MJ2040 1]

Thank you so much for the offer! Unfortunately, our interview is on the 22nd. My wife has the originals with her. Just wondering if she should go over it in pen, or at least my signature...

[Chancy 6,241]

8 hours ago, MJ2040 said:

It didn't say anything about bringing the original I-864 or a photocopy, just to bring it. The interview is in China and I've seen elsewhere that bringing a photocopy of the form to the interview is OK.

 

Ah I saw Berlin mentioned and thought the interview would be in Germany.  Anyway, here's the DOS page for the interview checklist for the Guangzhou consulate -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/GUZ-Guangzhou.html#pre_interview_checklist

 

It says "The petitioner must submit a signed: (1) Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ, if applicable" and that "Each derivative family member needs to bring one (1) photocopy of the principal applicant’s affidavit(s) of support", which seems to imply that the principal visa applicant should have the original.

 

I hope OP and @lilybells come back to update us on what the consulate actually requires.

 

[lilybells 9]

On 9/19/2020 at 10:18 AM, MJ2040 said:

Thank you so much for the offer! Unfortunately, our interview is on the 22nd. My wife has the originals with her. Just wondering if she should go over it in pen, or at least my signature...

Hi! Did they ask her for the originals?

[MJ2040 1]

Hi everyone,

 

You need to bring the original I-864 (to the chinese consulate). If you don't have the I-864 form, it's fine. They will give you a letter with instructions and you can send it to them in the mail.

[lilybells 9]

8 hours ago, MJ2040 said:

Hi everyone,

 

You need to bring the original I-864 (to the chinese consulate). If you don't have the I-864 form, it's fine. They will give you a letter with instructions and you can send it to them in the mail.

So interesting! They didn't ask me for an original - just a copy. They didn't even keep the copies. Looked at them, handed them back. Maybe it varies depending on the consular officer? I was approved pending my marriage certificate (didn't have a certified copy) 

[Fatima syed 1]

On 9/18/2020 at 12:14 AM, MJ2040 said:

Yes, it includes everything that was in the letter from the embassy.

 

We can give them a photocopy of the I-864 correct?

U got interview latter??