Question regarding pictures

[JLWells9 2]

I'm having trouble figuring out what I need to bring for my interview as the checklist officially written by the government are somewhat different to each other.

On one checklist, it makes no mention of photographs (2x2). This list is from the PH Embassy.

But the photo requirement says: (I don't recall where I got this from - but not from the PH Embassy).

. . .


Question 1: to be safe, I'm going to bring two copies of the same passport-style photo I uploaded to CEAC. Is this good enough?

Question 2: PHOTOGRAPHS . . . is this where I upload the PASSPORT-STYLE picture of myself AND pictures of my father (my sponsor) and I to prove our relation?
I don't have pictures with my father but I have proof of relations to him financially which the US deemed enough to validate my relation with my father.
With that said, is my PASSPORT-STYLE picture the only photograph I need to upload?


Question 3, 4: posted on another forum because I feel like those questions are more specific to NVC than regional discussion. Would appreciate it so much if anyone could help me here.

 

Edited October 16, 2022 by JLWells9

[RO_AH 1,659]

In PH passport photos are a different size. Make sure that you tell the place where you are getting the photos that you need 2"x2". My wife got the wrong size. When she showed them to me I had her go back to the shop to get 2"x2".

 

[top_secret 2,385]

Luckily any passport photo shop in the Philippines does know what a "two by two" is if it's asked for.  Also ask them to email the digital copy.  They will usually do that as well if asked.

[hunny&me 274]

CEAC Photograph is beneficiary 2x2, white background.  Beneficiary brings the same to interview.  USEM screen will check the photos.  If it does not pass, no biggie, they will send you to photo room and they will take photo.  (My husband's photo was offwhite photo (same as uploaded yo USCIS and NVC),  but USEM screening did not accept, so he had picture taken in Embassy.  (I think cost was 100+ pesos, no more than P200).

My husband's interview was last July, sharing with you what was brought (we had an FB group chat for CR1/IR1 then so, we shared experiences to avoid 221G).

 

Entry Screening:

O USEM Appointment Letter with Barcode

O DS-260 with Barcode

 

Beneficiary:

O Passport

O Passport photos 2x2 – 2 copies, white background

O Birth Certificate – PSA Original of what was submitted to NVC

O Current/Valid NBI Certificate - Original of what was submitted to NVC

O Marriage Certificate - Original (PSA Original if married in Philippines)

O Cenomar/AOM (Advisory on Marriages) issued for any recorded marriages - requested less than a year.

O Termination of Marriage/Divorce Decree – Original (if any)

 

Petitioner:

O Copy of US Passport

O Copy of US Naturalization Certificate (if applicable)  Or copy of birth certificate - in case it is needed.

O Cenomar/AOM (Advisory on Marriages) issued for any recorded marriages - PSA Original - requested less than a year.  -- If petitioner is is  Filipino/foreigner and lived in Philippines for more than 1 year

O Termination of Marriage/Divorce Decree – Original (if any)

O Name Change – Original (if any)

 

Affidavit of Support:  (Yes it is mentioned on website that this is not necessary to bring, but if she can bring, the better as it is easier to show it to interviewing officer than explaining that according to website, beneficiary does not have to bring it.)

 

O I-864

O Last 3 years if IRS Transcripts

O Last year - W2/1099

 

BENEFICIARY, PETITIONER, AOS Documents must be current and uploaded in CEAC to avoid 221G.  They usually review docs days prior to interview (we notice date changes on ceac tracker for last update), so if you need to upload refresh documents, upload at least a week prior day of interview.

 

Just in Case documents - proof of relationship - pictures, letters, etc.

 

This is just my former group's experiences.   We gathered common questions too, if you need that.   Hope this helps!  Thank you.

Edited October 17, 2022 by hunny&me

[JLWells9 2]

On 10/17/2022 at 10:15 AM, hunny&me said:

CEAC Photograph is beneficiary 2x2, white background.  Beneficiary brings the same to interview.  USEM screen will check the photos.  If it does not pass, no biggie, they will send you to photo room and they will take photo.  (My husband's photo was offwhite photo (same as uploaded yo USCIS and NVC),  but USEM screening did not accept, so he had picture taken in Embassy.  (I think cost was 100+ pesos, no more than P200).

My husband's interview was last July, sharing with you what was brought (we had an FB group chat for CR1/IR1 then so, we shared experiences to avoid 221G).

 

Entry Screening:

O USEM Appointment Letter with Barcode

O DS-260 with Barcode

 

Beneficiary:

O Passport

O Passport photos 2x2 – 2 copies, white background

O Birth Certificate – PSA Original of what was submitted to NVC

O Current/Valid NBI Certificate - Original of what was submitted to NVC

O Marriage Certificate - Original (PSA Original if married in Philippines)

O Cenomar/AOM (Advisory on Marriages) issued for any recorded marriages - requested less than a year.

O Termination of Marriage/Divorce Decree – Original (if any)

 

Petitioner:

O Copy of US Passport

O Copy of US Naturalization Certificate (if applicable)  Or copy of birth certificate - in case it is needed.

O Cenomar/AOM (Advisory on Marriages) issued for any recorded marriages - PSA Original - requested less than a year.  -- If petitioner is is  Filipino/foreigner and lived in Philippines for more than 1 year

O Termination of Marriage/Divorce Decree – Original (if any)

O Name Change – Original (if any)

 

Affidavit of Support:  (Yes it is mentioned on website that this is not necessary to bring, but if she can bring, the better as it is easier to show it to interviewing officer than explaining that according to website, beneficiary does not have to bring it.)

 

O I-864

O Last 3 years if IRS Transcripts

O Last year - W2/1099

 

BENEFICIARY, PETITIONER, AOS Documents must be current and uploaded in CEAC to avoid 221G.  They usually review docs days prior to interview (we notice date changes on ceac tracker for last update), so if you need to upload refresh documents, upload at least a week prior day of interview.

 

Just in Case documents - proof of relationship - pictures, letters, etc.

 

This is just my former group's experiences.   We gathered common questions too, if you need that.   Hope this helps!  Thank you.

Thank you so much for a detailed answer!