What I'm taking to my K1 interview in London. Is it ok?

[RaTBoX 1]

Hi there,

End of September is fast approaching, and on 28th I have my K1 interview at London.

I just wanted some knowledgeable people to have a look over the list of documents I have, and let me know if I am missing anything, or have something I don't need.

* Interview Letter

* Passport

* 2 colour US Passport photos

* Original longform UK Birth Certificate (plus copy)

* Original Deedpoll document showing name change from birthname to passport name (plus copy) + parents marriage certificate to justify name change

* Police Certificate (plus copy)

* Letter of intent from USC to continue K1 process

* Photocopy of filed I-129F package (I-129-F, G325-A for both, USC's Birth Certificate, cheque, proof of relationship, letters of intent)

* Original I-797 for I129-F petition

* Notarized I-134 showing USC income of $38k (plus copy)

* Letter from employer on headed paper showing length of employment, salary, and responsibilities for USC

* June, July, August Payslips from employer for USC

* 1040 for 2006, W-2 for 2006, IRS transcripts for 2004, 2005, 2006 for USC

* Proof of relationship (phone records, cards/letters with postage stamps from both me and USC

Does that list look ok?

Edited September 4, 2007 by RaTBoX

[Toshtishtash 1]

Long form of UK birth certificate?? Do we have long forms?

I don't have a long form? Mine is quite small bit of paper, that has all the stamps on it etc and it is hand written.

[RaTBoX 1]

When I had to apply for a copy of my birth certificate (I'd mislaid the original short one) I was given a full A4 hand written copy by the registrar's office.

I've since found the short copy, so I have one of each. Nice to have a variety.

[RaTBoX 1]

Long form of UK birth certificate?? Do we have long forms?

I don't have a long form? Mine is quite small bit of paper, that has all the stamps on it etc and it is hand written.

You'll have to get yourself a long form for the K1 interview.

Birth Certificate - the original or certified copy of the birth record of each family member (yourself, your spouse and all unmarried children under the age of 21). The certificate must contain the person's date and place of birth and names of both parents. It must be annotated by the appropriate authority indicating that is an extract from the official records. Please note that the so-called British "short form" birth certificate is not acceptable.

[Muuuuah 0]

I only had my short one, but i had to get the long version for my interview

Edited September 4, 2007 by Muuuuah

[gwenneh 7]

There is definitely a long form, and you definitely need it for the interview.

Note: Do NOT leave it to the day before to run around and get a new copy. Trust me on this one!

[Toshtishtash 1]

I have my 'original' birth certificate which is the short one..... I sent off for 2 copies when we filed the I-129F and the ones that were sent back were long A4 forms.. I don't think they were hand written though Are those the ones you mean?

Edited September 4, 2007 by toshtishtash

[MargotDarko 0]

When I had to apply for a copy of my birth certificate (I'd mislaid the original short one) I was given a full A4 hand written copy by the registrar's office.

I've since found the short copy, so I have one of each. Nice to have a variety.

Did you order the copy from this site http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/ ? If not, how did you get it?

[Silas 0]

When I had to apply for a copy of my birth certificate (I'd mislaid the original short one) I was given a full A4 hand written copy by the registrar's office.

I've since found the short copy, so I have one of each. Nice to have a variety.

Did you order the copy from this site http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/ ? If not, how did you get it?

Thanks for posting that link Margot!

Had no idea that there was a short form and long form of the birth certificate until reading this thread.

[RaTBoX 1]

When I had to apply for a copy of my birth certificate (I'd mislaid the original short one) I was given a full A4 hand written copy by the registrar's office.

I've since found the short copy, so I have one of each. Nice to have a variety.

Did you order the copy from this site http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/ ? If not, how did you get it?

I just went in person to the registers office in the city I was born in, and they knocked me a copy up in about 20 mins. That was back in 2000 though, before the GRO website was up and issuing certificates. I am not sure if they offer the service now, I think you may have to use GRO for it.

[Logres 0]

Long form of UK birth certificate?? Do we have long forms?

I don't have a long form? Mine is quite small bit of paper, that has all the stamps on it etc and it is hand written.

I was born in 1977. Apparently the standard issue was the short-version, but you could pay extra to be given the long-version too. My parents got both, so I have one of each. They are both hand-written.

[Logres 0]

Hi there,

End of September is fast approaching, and on 28th I have my K1 interview at London.

I just wanted some knowledgeable people to have a look over the list of documents I have, and let me know if I am missing anything, or have something I don't need.

* Interview Letter

* Passport

* 2 colour US Passport photos

* Original longform UK Birth Certificate (plus copy)

* Original Deedpoll document showing name change from birthname to passport name (plus copy) + parents marriage certificate to justify name change

* Police Certificate (plus copy)

* Letter of intent from USC to continue K1 process

* Photocopy of filed I-129F package (I-129-F, G325-A for both, USC's Birth Certificate, cheque, proof of relationship, letters of intent)

* Original I-797 for I129-F petition

* Notarized I-134 showing USC income of $38k (plus copy)

* Letter from employer on headed paper showing length of employment, salary, and responsibilities for USC

* June, July, August Payslips from employer for USC

* 1040 for 2006, W-2 for 2006, IRS transcripts for 2004, 2005, 2006 for USC

* Proof of relationship (phone records, cards/letters with postage stamps from both me and USC

Does that list look ok?

I can't see anything missing from the list.

Only thing that I can mention from my own experience (interview was May 2007), is that when it came to paying for the fee for my visa their card reader was off-line. I had to leave the embassy, get the cash out, and then go through security checks again. The CO had written a note on my interview letter so I by-passed most of the line. I don't know how often the card reader goes down, but if I had to do it all again I would certainly bring enough cash to cover the visa fee and the courier fee.

Good luck, Ed.

[Toshtishtash 1]

I was born in Luton but live in Cornwall so I couldn't just pop down to the office. I wrote to the registrar of births and deaths requesting 2 copies with a cheque for £14... Worried now

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I was born in Luton but live in Cornwall so I couldn't just pop down to the office. I wrote to the registrar of births and deaths requesting 2 copies with a cheque for £14... Worried now

The turnaround time for Bruce's long form (he too only had the short form) from the GRO was something like 10 days. I was really surprised that it came so quickly! It should come in plenty of time, and if it doesn't, explain at the interview why you don't have it on the day. The worst that can happen is that you'll be approved pending submission of the long form, which you can then send on to the Embassy if it doesn't arrive in time.

[Silas 0]

I was born in Luton but live in Cornwall so I couldn't just pop down to the office. I wrote to the registrar of births and deaths requesting 2 copies with a cheque for £14... Worried now

The turnaround time for Bruce's long form (he too only had the short form) from the GRO was something like 10 days. I was really surprised that it came so quickly! It should come in plenty of time, and if it doesn't, explain at the interview why you don't have it on the day. The worst that can happen is that you'll be approved pending submission of the long form, which you can then send on to the Embassy if it doesn't arrive in time.

Also, they have a premium delivery option. It's a bit pricey at 26 pounds but it should see you get the certificate within 2 days.