Original Documents for London Interview [merged threads]

[NeilW 9]

Hi,

 

I have all original forms (DS-260, I-864, I-864 for JS, I-864A), I have all original CIVIL DOCUMENTs. My question relates to the below:

 

1. Do I need to bring Joint Sponsor's original passport (hopefully not - they're in the US)
2. Do I need to bring the Joint Sponsor's original birth certificate
3. Do I need to bring the JS household member's original passport
4. Do I need to bring the JS household member's original birth certificate
5. Do I need to bring the JS household member's original marriage certificate

 

I do of course have photocopies of all these - just want to check whether originals are needed - hard to get as they are all in the US

 

Thanks all.

[NeilW 9]

The interview guidelines on the US embassy London website state I must bring:

 

• Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails)

 

Slightly confused about this as I thought this was all dealt with by the I-130 and in the past. Never had to upload such docs to NVC.

 

Nonetheless, I do have a ready printed hardback book of photos across the last 9 years together. Should I take that with me? Or will the book format frustrate them? Will I be better off printing a series of photos, or even just stripping pages out of the hardback book and presenting those?

 

Thanks,

Neil.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

18 minutes ago, NeilW said:

Slightly confused about this as I thought this was all dealt with by the I-130 and in the past. Never had to upload such docs to NVC.

Give them what they ask for. The Consulate Officer is the sole approval authority for the visa.  I would bring a few photos and evidence of continued communication and/or evidence of being together throughout the process.   Good luck. 

[Crazy Cat 41,985]

Bring copies.  Bring originals of your civil documents.

Edited November 5, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

Typically they want to see evidence that the relationship continued after the I-130 was submitted.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

Nope

[JeanneAdil 6,583]

Take it / no one will ask to see it

BUT if u arrive with nothing ,  they will note it and give a request for things to show relationship has continued 

 

Mostly this tactic is used for the high fraud countries but it is always expected of us to show the relationship is ongoing

[Devarj 45]

Take the book with you. Show it to them. I had such a book. They flip through it.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, NeilW said:

Slightly confused about this as I thought this was all dealt with by the I-130 and in the past. Never had to upload such docs to NVC.

London doesn’t look at additional relationship evidence. The I-130 approval satisfies them on you relationship unless you have some really dodgy circumstances that are obvious fraud. Everything they need would be already uploaded to NVC because spouse files are all digital. They want to see your original civil documents  like marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc to verify, then hand those back. And of course your passport, appointment letter, and courier confirmation. See this list on the embassy website, most of which you’ve already uploaded “photocopies” of the civil docs. They don’t mention needing relationship evidence.. https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/required-documents/

 

 

 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

4 hours ago, NeilW said:

Hi,

 

I have all original forms (DS-260, I-864, I-864 for JS, I-864A), I have all original CIVIL DOCUMENTs. My question relates to the below:

 

1. Do I need to bring Joint Sponsor's original passport (hopefully not - they're in the US)
2. Do I need to bring the Joint Sponsor's original birth certificate
3. Do I need to bring the JS household member's original passport
4. Do I need to bring the JS household member's original birth certificate
5. Do I need to bring the JS household member's original marriage certificate

 

I do of course have photocopies of all these - just want to check whether originals are needed - hard to get as they are all in the US

 

Thanks all.

No. London is fine with the uploaded copies. The interview is all about you and your civil documents for them to view like your birth certificate, etc.

 

No to DS-260 and  I-864 original. Those are forms, not your civil documents.

 

If anything is missing or they can’t view on your online file, they will ask you to upload what seems to be missing and put you “on hold” so to speak. They don’t want to be handed pieces of papers to add to the files…at least that has been the experience of other spouse applicants in London. It’s been things like no W2 with the tax return, even though the applicant uploaded it and can see it on their account and brought it with them. Not sure why London can’t be arsed to just take the paper and scan it themselves, but they tend to say go home and upload it, then we can finish your visa.

Edited November 5, 2022 by Wuozopo

[TBoneTX 45,649]

Similar threads have been merged.  Please post all similar questions in the current thread.  Thanks.

[NeilW 9]

On 11/5/2022 at 4:03 PM, Wuozopo said:

No. London is fine with the uploaded copies. The interview is all about you and your civil documents for them to view like your birth certificate, etc.

 

No to DS-260 and  I-864 original. Those are forms, not your civil documents.

 

If anything is missing or they can’t view on your online file, they will ask you to upload what seems to be missing and put you “on hold” so to speak. They don’t want to be handed pieces of papers to add to the files…at least that has been the experience of other spouse applicants in London. It’s been things like no W2 with the tax return, even though the applicant uploaded it and can see it on their account and brought it with them. Not sure why London can’t be arsed to just take the paper and scan it themselves, but they tend to say go home and upload it, then we can finish your visa.

Thank you, that's very clear.

 

Follow up question - Is there any chance they will need a 2nd form of ID? I just got a caught speeding and have to send my licence to the police to get fined. It might not be back with me in 2 weeks when I have my interview! Great timing.

 

Hopefully they're ok just with Passport and birth certificate.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

5 hours ago, NeilW said:

Thank you, that's very clear.

 

Follow up question - Is there any chance they will need a 2nd form of ID? I just got a caught speeding and have to send my licence to the police to get fined. It might not be back with me in 2 weeks when I have my interview! Great timing.

 

Hopefully they're ok just with Passport and birth certificate.

Your interview letter pretty much gets you in with passport photo ID. I’ve never heard anybody say they had to show a driver license.

 

After getting through security, go straight up to the counter inside. There will be a long line of non-immigrant visa blokes in the queue and you can go past them because your appointment  is with the immigrant visa unit. 

[milkywaynick 7]

Does London Embassy support/ offer Direct Consular Filing?

[Wuozopo 4,293]

On 12/24/2022 at 2:51 AM, milkywaynick said:

Does London Embassy support/ offer Direct Consular Filing?

Yes