Conflicting guidelines on what to bring to interview

[EternalForeigner 57]

On the main interview prep page on State.gov, says to bring all the civil documents uploaded to CEAC and that you do not need to bring the affidavit or support or financial evidence:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html
 

However on embassy websites, it says you must bring the birth certificates of all your children even ones who won’t accompany you (even though it’s not required on CEAC) and says for family-sponsored visa you must bring the affidavit of support and IRS transcript etc. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MNA-Manama.html#pre_interview_checklist
 

So which of these is correct?

 

 

 

[powerpuff 6,697]

Since the interview is with the consulate I would follow the consulate instructions.

[Lil bear 4,197]

5 hours ago, EternalForeigner said:

On the main interview prep page on State.gov, says to bring all the civil documents uploaded to CEAC and that you do not need to bring the affidavit or support or financial evidence:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html
 

However on embassy websites, it says you must bring the birth certificates of all your children even ones who won’t accompany you (even though it’s not required on CEAC) and says for family-sponsored visa you must bring the affidavit of support and IRS transcript etc. 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MNA-Manama.html#pre_interview_checklist
 

So which of these is correct?

 

 

 

Follow the consulate requirements. They have jurisdiction and discretion over the interview and what is required