That's what we are confused on. Looking further, the website always says:
Pre-Interview checklist
Please use the list below to determine the items that the applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview:
A “LetterPack Plus” self- addressed, pre-paid envelope that can be purchased at a post office. Please write “documents” on the “Content Descriptions” field and include a local address. We will use this to return your passport after the interview.
A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fiancé(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants).
Unexpired passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the validity date of the Immigrant Visa.
Two (2) color photographs of each person applying for a visa (5 cm x 5 cm, or 2 inch x 2 inch). Please review the requirements.
Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at ceac.state.gov/iv.
Your original birth certificate and an English translation.
Medical examination results in a sealed envelope or if your medical results were sent by the Consulate electronically, a copy of your vaccination records generated by the hospital.
Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying).
Applicants who fall into any category below should bring these additional documents
For family based visa applications:
The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s IRS transcript or most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and any relevant W-2s. The sponsor needs to submit separate Forms I-864 and supporting documents for each Immediate Relative visa applicant, such as IR-1, IR-2 or IR-5. If more than one applicant is traveling on a preference case such as F1, F2, F3 or F4, a photocopy of Form I-864 and supporting documents must be provided for each derivative applicant (spouse and children).
Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).
Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails).
If you are married: Your original marriage certificate and an English translation, and a photocopy.
If you were previously married: Your original or certified true copy of the divorce decree or spouse’s death certificate, an English translation, and a photocopy.
If you are older than 16 years of ageor older: You must obtain an The original or certified copy of a police certificate from the following countries:
1. Any country that you have lived in for more than 1 year.
2. Your country of nationality, if you have lived there for more than 6 months after the age of 16.
3. Your current country of residence, if you have lived there for more than 6 months after the age of 16.
Your Japanese Police Certificate should be in a sealed envelope. Your Japanese Police Certificate should be in a sealed envelope. If the seal is broken, the certificate is no longer valid.
If the following three items are all true, you must bring acquire and bring a more recent police certificate to the interview:
1. You are older than 16 years;
2. You obtained a police certificate more than two years ago; and
3. You reentered in the country that issued the police certificate.
For employment-based visa applications: Letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago.
If you have ever been convicted of a crime: Court and criminal records and an English translation, and a photocopy.
If you have served in any country’s military: Military records and an English translation, and a photocopy.
If you are adopted: Adoption papers or custody documents and an English translation, and a photocopy.
If you are the petitioner’s stepchild: The original marriage certificate of the petitioner and your biological parent, an English translation, and a photocopy along with divorce records for any previous marriages of either parent.
Does this mean I need to reshare with her all our original documents such as my taxes, I-864, U.S. marriage certificate, photos, text exchanges, etc.? Even though they have already been uploaded to NVC?
Thank you,
Michael