How to organize paperwork for K-1 Visa Interview

[usaman1999 17]

I read that the beneficiary must bring the original I-129-F packet with supporting docs. Then birth certificate and prior divorces (mine) evidence of ongoing relationship We have met 5x when the petition was pending. Also the birth and divorce decrees were part of the original package so do they have to be copied and offered separately?

 

We plan another meeting between petition approval and visa interview. These supporting documents on continuing relationship will dwarf the original I-129-F packet. How should all this paperwork be organized? I don’t think they want it to be bound, but can you use paper clips, perhaps make an index?

[Marieke H 2,520]

Organize it in any way that makes it easy for the beneficiary to find something if they ask. They may not ask for anything. They may ask for a specific document. It helps if the beneficiary knows how everything is organized so they won't need to search through piles of papers. I have seen binders, folders, grocery bags, paper clips. Use whatever works best for the beneficiary. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

2 hours ago, usaman1999 said:

I read that the beneficiary must bring the original I-129-F packet with supporting docs. Then birth certificate and prior divorces (mine) evidence of ongoing relationship We have met 5x when the petition was pending. Also the birth and divorce decrees were part of the original package so do they have to be copied and offered separately?

 

We plan another meeting between petition approval and visa interview. These supporting documents on continuing relationship will dwarf the original I-129-F packet. How should all this paperwork be organized? I don’t think they want it to be bound, but can you use paper clips, perhaps make an index?

 

I am curious - where did you read this?  Also, I am not sure how you can break into the NVC or the consulate to retrieve the original packet.

[usaman1999 17]

27 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

I am curious - where did you read this?  Also, I am not sure how you can break into the NVC or the consulate to retrieve the original packet.

You are being too literal. A copy of the original I-129F submission. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

19 minutes ago, usaman1999 said:

You are being too literal. A copy of the original I-129F submission. 

They have the copy.  Not sure why you would need to bring another one.

 

Each embassy/consulate has a checklist of what to bring to the interview - the "Packet 3".  I would focus on bringing that, plus a new set of signed intent to marry letters.

 

Edit: I was hoping for a Mission Impossible style caper.  Disguises, decoy DHL delivery trucks, maybe even a mid-air intercept of the DHL plane, Airforce One (movie) style.  I am a bit disappointed.

Edited November 20, 2022 by SteveInBostonI130

[usaman1999 17]

30 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

They have the copy.  Not sure why you would need to bring another one.

 

Each embassy/consulate has a checklist of what to bring to the interview - the "Packet 3".  I would focus on bringing that, plus a new set of signed intent to marry letters.

 

Edit: I was hoping for a Mission Impossible style caper.  Disguises, decoy DHL delivery trucks, maybe even a mid-air intercept of the DHL plane, Airforce One (movie) style.  I am a bit disappointed.

It would be easier to knock over Fort Knox. 

[Marieke H 2,520]

It is good to bring a copy of the packet, just in case something got lost. Having a copy of everything with you may prevent delays.

[TBoneTX 45,716]

There are dozens if not hundreds of threads on this exact topic.  Please do adequate research before causing people to reinvent the wheel.

 

Bring originals of the documents to the visa interview, to support the copied documents that were mailed in the petition package.

 

The beneficiary should have, on hand, a full duplicate of what was sent.  This enables pre-interview review of the items and information provided.

 

Additional information brought to the interview will probably be handed over to the LES (Locally Engaged Staff, previously FSN or Foreign Service National, the native who collects documents before the interview itself).  The LES may ask for specific items, and the beneficiary may volunteer items that support the bona fide relationship.  It's handy to store everything in an accordion folder, organized by section.