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I was looking at all the restrictions for the consulate as to what you bring in and it really seems like you are expected to just carry all your documents in a huge stack which to me seems messy and likely to get dropped. What has everyone done in the past?

Here is the process of documents hand-in and interview which happened on my interview day. Hope it helpful for you. I will post my interview details later. The Day of Documents Hand-in. 1. Get into a line in front of the building where Guangzhou Consulate locates. At about 12:20pm, start to go inside the building. Security guards check your passport and visa appointment letter, and give you a greenblue card. 2. Get up to the fourth floor by elevator. There are security guards who check your passport and visa appointment letter again, and take away the greenblue card. 3. Get up to the fifth floor by elevator and turn right. Here is security check. Turn off all electronic devices and hand them to the guards (they will keep them for you and return them to you when you leave. You can bring purse, backpack, food, water and even luggage into the consulate). Take off your shoes and belt, and pass the security door. 4. Turn right (there is a direction sign on the wall). A person there takes away your visa appointment letter and gives you a number. 5. Be seated and wait your number to be called. The number is not called in order. It is called according to your visa type based on my observation. How do they do it? Remember they have your visa appointment letter. 6. There are 14 windows open to take documents at the beginning, then 12 and another two for fingerprint. All officers are Chinese and they speak Mandarin and Cantonese. They are nice and patient. Documents hand-in may take 5-10 minutes. Some may take more time especially for elder applicants. Besides taking-in documents, the officers also ask some questions. At the end, they give your visa appointment letter back with the number nailed on it and a stamp telling you come back for interview on the next day at 7:30am. 7. Be seated and wait your number to be called for fingerprints. Fingerprint is at window 17 and 18. After fingerprint, it is done for the day! The Day of Interview 1. Get into a line in front of the building where Guangzhou Consulate locates. About 7:15am, start to go inside the building. Same as the process on the day of documents hand-in and get into the consulate. The only difference is that no number is assigned. 2. Be seated and wait. About 8:30am, all stand up and swear an oath to tell the truth at the interview. Then the interview starts. 3. Wait your number be called. The number is not called in order. Applicants with little babies/children and elder applicants are called first based on my observation. It is very thoughtful!! 4. There are 8 windows open and all officers are Americans. If there is a difficulty of communication between officers and applicants, there will be a Chinese officer as interpreters. It is typically for elder applicants. 5. The interview averagely takes about 10-15 minutes. Some may take less or more time. In my case, questions they ask are point-to-point because all cases may have been reviewed before the interview and some information was collected at the day of documents hand-in. I think it increases efficiency and accuracy of the interview. If you get a blue slip and have questions you can go to window number 30 to inquire. Good luck with your interview!!

I just filed the I-130 in Beijing this week. When I was submitting everything, I also submitted all the evidence of bonafide marriage: Affidavits From Family, Shared Financials Evidence, Translated Rental Contracts showing living together past few years, Photos of Us together and with family and Letter of Evolution Letter. My question is this: Since I have already submitted these things at the time of filing, do I need to bring another copy of these at the time of the interview? Thanks for your help! -Flash

My fiancee and I are preparing for her upcoming interview and gathering evidence of a bonafide relationship. Would chat records be necessary? After collecting them all it came out to be 1500+ pages of text. Anyone have tips or could share their experience in what they did? Thank you,

My wife and I used digital photos which were printed on to paper for the i-130 petition. I've heard a million times to bring original copies of everything for the interview, but I'm wondering if I need to print out all of the photos we used again. I also (stupidly, I know) wrote on the back of each page the approximate month and location each photo was taken without making copies of the backside where I wrote that info. Anyway, just wondering what advice anyone may have. Separate question from the photos... should I basically re-create the entire i-130 package to bring along to the interview? Like absolutely everything- table of contents, affidavits, forms, etc... Thanks

Hey everyone, my wife's interview is quickly approaching so I wanted to list out all of the items we've prepared as well as ask a few questions just to double-check the information I've already gathered. This post will probably look similar to kdavid3's post (found here: http://candleforlove.com/forums/topic/46807-guide-to-ir-1-dcf/- thanks a ton, btw!), but since all of our cases are somewhat unique, I hope that my post can be of help to others who have questions and share similar circumstances! Background I've been living in China with my wife for quite a few years and filed our I-130 in Beijing in summer 2014 (DCF). Medical Exam Copy of email titled "Immigrant Visa Instructions" (5 steps for scheduling interview and medical exam) Copy of email titled "Notice For Immigrant Visa Applicants" (instructions for completing DS-260) "Appointment Confirmation" (available at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/AppointmentConfirmationafter scheduling) 6 2" passport photos (5cm x 5cm in Chinese print shops) Interview "Appointment Confirmation" (same as above) "DS-260 Confirmation Page" "DS-260 Print Application" 6 2" passport photos Copies of all emails received from USCIS/Immigration Wife's resume (Chinese and English) Both of our passports Medical exam documents Chinese "White books": Police ("No criminal sanction") Birth ("Birth") Marriage ("Married", with our pictures) Marriage ("Certificate of Marriage", copy of marriage certificate) ~20 Photos from the 6 years we've been together Originals, copies, and translations of 6 years of shared leases Copies of matching passport stamps from 3 trips to the US My I-864 My 1040 tax returns (2013, 2012, 2011) Letter explaining tax status "single" Copy of my birth certificate Self-employment explanation letter Daily income spreadsheet for past 5 months Monthly income reports for past 8 months Proof of payments to my personal bank account Mom I-864 (co-sponsor) Mom IRS transcripts (2013, 2012, 2011) Mom income proof Copy of mom's birth certificate Dad I-864A Dad IRS transcripts (same as mom's, they file jointly) Dad income proof Copy of dad's birth certificate Latest statement from my personal US bank account Latest statement from two US credit cards Latest IRA statement Documents showing ownership of NY based company Copies of: All "Confirmation" emails/pages Both of our passports Wife's National ID card Questions 1. In kdavid3's post, he mentions including a notarized hukou. My wife did not receive such a thing when she got her white books and it was not asked for when we filed her I-130. Is this something that is required and if so, where do we get it? 2. What are the current total fees paid for the medical exam? 3. For the resume, the IV Instruction pdf says "all educational history". How far back is she supposed to go? Elementary school? I will update this thread with our experiences after the interview!

Hi all, There were a lot of posts here found to be very helpful, thank you all for the devotion. My son and my visa interview will be on October 27, 7:45am, which will be very soon. I have prepared all the documents, finished the medical examine, now I am ready to go. Of course I am very confident on the faithfulness of our marriage, however, for the economical factor, my husband and I had never met each other since our first meeting which was also our wedding and honeymoon. At that time we stayed together two months. That is to say, we haven't met each other in person for 19 months by the time we have our interview except for webcam and wechat. And my son was not present while we were in US. So, any suggestion on the supplementary support on our visa interview?

. . . when submitting I-129F and I-130 petitions. The 'kitchen sink' referred to in this article is not what you may have seen as referred to as 'kitchen sink' here on CFL. What we have referred to as 'kitchen sink' is having ALL possible documents carried to the interview by the applicant in order that they can be produced ON DEMAND. The article considers the practice of supplying ALL relationship documentation to the USCIS as relationship evidence in a 'kitchen sink' submitted with the original petition. My own belief is that you SELECTIVELY provide evidence in order to paint a picture of a loving relationship. 'Red flag' disclosure can BACKFIRE, in that GUZ is REQUIRED BY LAW to DENY any relationship that the VO feels may not be bonafide. No real new ground is broken here, except that it includes advice from a former Chief of Domestic Operations for the USCIS. It applies to I-130's as well as I-129F's Documenting a K-1 Visa Petition: Minimalist or Kitchen Sink?

Lately, I've been gearing up for our GUZ interview. I've read some information related to protecting and organizing the "kitchen sink". A few posts mentioned making a digital back-up copy to store on a disc or USB drive - except I cannot find the particular thread I'm thinking of. Anyway, Jingjing and I are putting everything on a USB drive for backup purposes. Hopefully we won't need it, but we'll keep it for a rainy day. http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...c=23567&hl= http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...c=18762&hl= http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...mp;hl=usb+drive Below are some programs that have helped me put our entire kitchen sink on a usb flash drive. Paint.NET - Free Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for computers that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. I use this because my hp printer is fairly old and I lost the software for it. I use it to scan and manipulate images. Not as functional as GIMP but it has an easier learning curve. http://www.getpaint.net GIMP - Free Offers a lot of the same functionality as Adobe Photoshop. Although it might not be as good as Photoshop, it comes close. It's great for touching up photos. http://www.gimp.org/ Pixresizer - Free PIXresizer is a photo resizing program to easily create web and e-mail friendly versions of your images with reduced file sizes. http://bluefive.pair.com/pixresizer.htm PicPick Tools - Free PicPick is an all-in-one software for software developers, graphic designers and home user. It has an intuitive interface and simple, elegant operation. After starting the software, you simply select one of the tool from the PicPick Tools trayicon menu when you want. It features a powerful capture tool, image editor, color picker, color palette, pixel ruler, protractor, crosshair, whiteboard and etc. You can use all these tools freely.... http://picpick.wiziple.net/ See also: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial135.html http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/s...screenshot.mspx Export your Skype call logs - Free Works with the current version 4.1.0.179 and previous versions http://www.amperordirect.com/pc/r-skype-vo...e-call-log.html Export your Skype chat logs - Free Works with the current version 4.1.0.179 and previous versions http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic...mp;#entry407497 CutePDF Writer - Free If you're needing something saved as a PDF. http://download.cnet.com/CutePDF-Writer/30...4-10206470.html

A Letters describing relationship From Bruce Patton, Liqiong Parents, My Mom, Sister, 2 coworkers. B Copies of email from October 2008 to Present C.Copies of MSN Chat from April 18, 2009 to November 11 2009 ( 714 Pages] 446 Hours 10 minutes D.Spread Sheet of Chat record E Phone and Chat summary chart F.Phone bills of telephone calls from 10-20-2008 to 10-20-2009 from United States 151 Hours 35 Minutes and phone calling card G.Print out of telephone calls from 3-4-2009 to 10-2009 China Phone H.Photographs taken during two visits to China in October 2008 and March 2009 I.Copy of engagement ring receipt J.Copy of Airline tickets for October 2008 and March 2009 K.Copies of Hotel receipts L.Western Union receipts May 09 to Nov 09 sent $3185 dollar M Copy of receipt for computer N.Copy of Visa Credit Card on my Account for Liqiong 1Copies of Income Tax for 2008, 2007, and 2006 2Copies of Passport, China Visa and Drivers license (Notarized) 3 Rental Agreement and Utilities bills 4 I 134 Form, Bank Letter {Notarized} and letters from employers 5 Certified divorced papers 6 Notarized Letters about my divorce and letter from Dawn My EX 7 Original Birth Certificate 8 Letter of intent to marry {Notarized} 9 First papers sent to USCIS 10 Notarized 2nd letter of intent to marry Here is the list of my kitchen sink. I would like if you see something that i am missing to let me know. I found a great folder at Staples to organize everything. It is a 13 pocket ClearVue file made by Globe-weis They have free templates you can download and type what is in each pocket. It makes it easy for my financee to find anything that is in the folder. Check it out. Would love feed back. We are coming back with the pink.

Ok I have tried to keep records for the Interview of Hui and I talking. Now we dont use the phone 100% of our talkign and chatting is done threw MSN, Emails and texts. I have the MSN logs I can print out. I have the Emails I can print out. the texts I dont know how to do or is it would be worth it to try to print them. The Phone.... All I have is a page of about 15-20 calls from July threw now. I can print this put fromt he website. Should I write a letter to the VO stating we use MSN for all of our talking and will they accept that? Any advise? Robert

My wife spent the evening organizing and reorganizing her kitchen sink. At her request, I'm listing everything we have thus far (or will have in the near future). Thanks for browsing through it, and letting us know what we need to get that isn't listed below. The reason I'm listing it early is because we have some friends, who in the near future, will visit us in China. They have agreed to bring us any documents that may be lacking. 1. P1 Docs 2. P3 Docs 3. My I-864 including 2006-2008 tax returns 4. My father's I-864 including 2006-2008 tax returns. 5. P4 Docs 6. Wife's former passport 7. Wife's current passport 8. My passport 9. Lot's of photos from (2004-Present, arranged chronologically) 10. EOR Letter 11. Letter from my school stating that I've been a student from JUL 2007 - Present. 12. Three reference letters from different family members. 13. Three reference letters from different friends. 14. Three bank statements (one per year - last three years) showing my United States residence and my wife as a joint owner. 15. Copy of my portfolio which shows my wife as the sole beneficiary, as well as documenting my residence in America. 16. My wife's resume 17. Copies of my past teaching contracts (probably not needed) 18. DVD of our wedding (probably not needed) 19. Copies of all of our identification documents (my DL, Jingjing's national ID card, her Hukou, etc - Again probably not needed) (Because we have no phone records and few emails since I've been living in China for the past six years and since we've seldom been separated) 20. Letter from my former employer stating my wife and I lived together on the campus grounds after getting married in OCT 2006 - JUL 2007 (my last year of teaching English). 21. Letter from the local residence bureau (government agency) stating that Jingjing and I have been living at our current residence from JUL 2007 to present - Certified and stamped. --- My I-864 doesn't meet the 125% requirement, since I've been a student the past three years. My father though does meet, and exceeds by a comfortable margin, the 125% requirement. They moved into their new house, which at the time, had an unfinished downstairs. Recently they have turned the downstairs into a separate apartment (84 sq meters), which we can use as a stepping stone until we get a place of our own. My father did mention all of this in the letter written on our behalf which was preloaded with our I-130. Knowing all of this, and I do apologize for the information overload, what do you see as things that can be improved upon? Thank you, CFL for your help. I believe the help and overall attitude of the people here is by far exemplary. I do not believe it is coincidence that when you look at the CFL timelines, you see mostly pink.

I plan on going to China about 2 days before her interview date. My question is, what did you use to file all the papers in and what worked best for her to find the papers in the interview and what was easy to carry on the plane. Right now I have a hard shell box with a handle and separate hanging folders but have seen some people talk about the accordion type. I am an over achiever and think I will have about 75% more papers then what will even be needed or asked.

Why is that when you bring the kitchen sink to the interview that I keep hearing that they don't look at it? If you bring the kitchen sink to ACH is it something you can have then look at to see if it is in order? Is it something that they would note that you have the kitchen sink with you and that they will ask for it at the interview?

I'm a really happy camper today. My wife and I have been preparing the "kitchen sink" of evidence that we will need later in the Visa process. Today I received a new addition to the "kitchen sink". These are written statements from her family and friends. The statements detail the progress of our relationship, and my involvement with her family. Each statement is in both Chinese and English, and includes photocopies of ID cards of the person writing it. Each statement is also signed and dated. My wife rocks!!!!! I hope these documents will be helpful. Any input or help is greatly appreciated as always. Take care everyone, Matt

He guys, long time no post. I'm been living the sweet life with the new bride, settling in and getting things in order to send in for AOS. We finally got her second round of immunizations here in the states after waiting a month after the first round. It worked out well because we had to wait a month to get the official Marriage Certificate copies anyway. I'm making an appointment today for her to go see the Civil Surgeon to get the I-693. But I was wondering if there was a simple, comprehensive "Kitchen Sink" list for the K1 AOS. I just want to check and double check what I am doing. Better safe than sorry! THANKS!

I'm packing up and will be heading to china in 3 days. My fiancee has her interview on April 9. I just want to make sure i have everyting i need before i leave. Is there a check list that someone created of the itemse needed? Btw: after reading the posting on this site. i'm getting a little scare of seeing the blue or the white slip.

Ok, I am preparing for the overcome and my "SO" wants me to send more than what the blue slip asks for. The blue slip reads: "Please Mr. xxxxx explain your income and current living condition. Please explain in a certified statement what you do for work now as well. Please have your parents write a certified statement and have it photographed with you and your parents explain that they will help support Qi". Qi feels that the VO didn't believe I really work where I do and that my parents will not really help (although I thought the I-134 was enough and was prosecutable by law and the VO didn't need more also, it is a sworn statement). Qi wants me to send letters from my employers again (this time notarized), tax receipts for the houses my parents own (one they will move into, the other they will let us live in). My concern is that if I send too much that the VO will give us a blue slip for something he finds in the extra "stuff" and just want more. I know the VO gave a second blue slip to a guy because his letter (7 page letter) was too long and he wanted a shorter letter or an outline. Please help me with this, don't want another blue slip. Another thing I am curious about is the 001 site that my ke ai xiao laohu taitai goes to . They talk a lot about the different VO's that work at the consulate and from what she tells me and it really scares me. Maybe I worry too much, but what else can you do when you think you are about to lose something so special ??? Thanks always everyone, Scott

Hi All, I am in the process of slowly, carefully preparing my kitchen sink. I have read the previous posts on this subject and have found them quite useful. I am still working out how many folders, what goes where, etc. In all honesty, my package will probably be more like ten folders. My question is this. Will there be any necessity to be prepared to give copies (for Guangzhou to keep of things like) phone records, e-mails, MSN chat logs? In other words, should I carry extra copies of relationship evidence stuff so that I can give them a copy and still keep the originals? If I understand correctly, I should be prepared to give copies of documents to them, or even originals of documents if they request them, but I'm still not completely clear on all of this. I really want to make sure I do everything right. It's making my head hurt. Oh wait, maybe it hurts because I keep banging the wall. No, it's the kitchen sink that's doing it.

What is the most secure way to send the kitchen sink? These are after all important and sensitive documents and if they were to be lost, it would be a big deal. I'm thinking DHL is the best way to get it there? I've had bad luck with USPS lately... I sent a small valantines packet to Kathy on Feb 4th, in a USPS flat rate envelope (6-10 days would let it arrive right near valentines). Here it is, March 7th and she hasn't received it nor has it been sent back to me. The previous package I sent was by USPS Express mail. It was suppose to arrive in 5 days, but it hadn't even left the country in 5 days. It finally arrived, but took twice as long to get there as advertised. And it's not like she lives in the countryside! Just a few months earlier, her customer sent her some documents. I'll have to ask, but I think it was by USPS too... they never arrived. So what's everyones recommendation for sending the Kitchen sink?

We've been diligently working on our "kitchen sink" for the interview. I've been appreciating the chance to read what other couples have put in their "kitchen sink". It has been a real help for us. I want to send my heartfelt thanks to everyone. Additionally, we will both be in Guangzhou from October 14 through the 21st for our interview. We'll be at Mr. Yang's hotel in the consulate building. If anyone else plans to be there at the same time, please drop me a line. Let's grab a bite to eat and share stories! Anyway, what we've come up with is a binder. The outside of the binder has her picture, case number, and contact information on it. It seemed like this would be helpful in the event that things get mixed around. This binder has: 1. My passport, travel visas, and divorce documents. I have prepared some contact information for my ex, even though it seems it's not required. The letter from the consulate seems to state that, "If you [Applicant, not petitioner] have been married before, please bring... " But still, I'm giving it a shot. This is a bit of a challenge because I haven't seen or spoken to my ex in.. jeez... more than three years. I had to dig up tax information from 2002 to get what I need. But, better safe than sorry, I guess. 2. Financial statements for me (I-134, bank, W2, last year's notarized taxes, employment letter, pay stubs, etc.) 3. Correspondence - In order to show correspondence, I have elected not to print out 600 pages of emails (I have visions in my head of a Chinese lady taking a wheel-burrow full of emails up to the interview window and a Consular Officer sighing in despair.) I've just pulled about 6 new emails and 6 old emails. I've also printed an email history of the two of us showing daily contact for the past year. I can show pictures of her friends and family meeting me, but I've only got copies of my mother's email announcement of the engagement to show the contact to our friends and family. We've got screen shots of Skype and MSN messenger. I've managed to pull a contact history off of Skype to show daily conversations. I figured that this would also be preferable to reading through endless of pages of idle chat about what we did each day and what happened at work. 4. Proof of meeting - I made a little storybook about our time together in her hometown for our engagement party. Each page says basically what we did, and then shows a picture of us doing whatever it was and a receipt for it if such was available. It has us together, our families together, this kind of thing. I've included some receipts for eating out, shopping (for girl stuff, of course! I am about 6'2" tall and, well, that's not a common size in China), and touristy/sightseeing stuff. To be honest, it was a really great trip and it was a pleasure to make this section. 5. The last section has copies of all of our stuff that was sent to the USCIS. Some of this might be redundant, but it is important to have things available for convenience. Of course, you never can feel like you have enough. I have a lawyer to help me, but the lawyer seems to have a "less is more" attitude about things. Maybe they're right, though. If I had to do all those interviews every day, I would be happier if the documentary evidence just "cut to the chase". Did you make a binder? Am I missing something critical? Thanks for your help and we'll see you in Guangzhou!

Have a thorough folder with financials about me (I-134, Employer Letter, Pay Stubs, Bank Letter, Stocks/Bonds, Transcripts, 1040's, W-2) (it's really not that big or heavy, I promise!!) and I wanted to include a couple of paid invoices and check stubs ($10,000 each) from clients (recently closed, home-based business) that were received in March and May. They were deposited into a "newly-opened" savings account in May. The Bank letter shows savings account "opened in May" with these deposits. Being paranoid that this may look funny, what are your thoughts about me adding to the already existing cover page of I-134, Employer Letter/Pay Stubs, and Bank Letter/Stocks and Bonds, something to the effect of "Recent Deposits & Check Stubs" to "justify" this recently acquired money? I am trying to anticipate ANYTHING from slowing my sweet SO and I from being together! Am I being too paranoid? Can't wait to hear your comments!! (as always : )

When I sent the "kitchen sink" to my fiancee back in April, I asked her that after the interview that she seal up the package again and keep it in a safe place. I asked her not to share any of the information in the "kitchen sink" with any of her friends or to use as examples with others. She said she would seal it up and put it in a safe place. A friend of a friend, whom she does not know at all, asked if she could see her package that I sent her so that she could use it as a guideline to fill out her information and to see what her fiance needed to fill out and send. She asked me if it was okay to lend her our package and I said no. I tried to explain that there is a lot of personal and confidential information in that package about both of us. I further explained that the information in that package (passport numbers, tax information, my social security number, birth dates, past and current residences, etc) would be a gold mine for someone interested in identity theft. I emphatically said, than any information in that "kitchen sink package" was not to be shown or shared with anyone, period. We have the visa and now waiting on her to put things in final order in China, so there is no need for the package to be shown to anyone anymore. She finally agreed and I said again, make sure it is in a safe place , do not dispose of, because if it is lost or stolen, we could be in a world of hurt for a long time. I just wanted to share the incident. Perhaps I am over paranoid about identity theft (it happened to me once and what a mess), so I thought I would pass on the information. I have already heard of one scam where a fiancee received her visa and someone later appeared at her house wanting to review the papers because there was a mistake. She innocently turned the papers over to the "official" and the papers where never seen again, this coming from USCIS. So there are scams out there looking for the information contained in your "kitchen sink." As aye, Jim You can move this to where you think is appropriate.

4/16/2014 - This is an OLD discussion of Interview Preparation from 2007, but is still relevant and may contain useful information, if you care to read through it. The 'Kitchen Sink' List is still good - RW Maybe a good time to post parts of the Interview FAQ for those interviews coming up.. Good luck to all. I have not updated this based on the new K1 letter.. so don't hesitate to question anything in this list, we want to keep everything up to date and as accurate as possible... --- KITCHEN SINK LIST: This is a personal recommendation based on interview and overcome, and more than the minimum required information to bring. Don’t confuse this recommend with guidelines stated by GUZ or other federal agencies. The VO is able to ask for anything. This list seeks to have as much as possible available. 1. Chinese beneficiary A. Proof for Interview appointment: - Your P4 appointment letter (must have to gain entry to consulate). - Passport (must have to gain entry to consulate) - Your P4 appointment letter (they are not likely to let you in without this). - Receipt for the paid immigration fee - Copy of the Notice of Action (NOA2 you received) - Original Medical forms and exam results in sealed envelope - Medical x-ray B. Dependents: If there are dependent children immigrating to the US with the Chinese beneficiary: - Passport (or can be on Chinese beneficiary) - Birth certificate - Medical exam - Passport photos, at least four (4). Print name on back. - Police certificate, if over 16 years old - Proof of full custody - Death certificate (if deceased) - Additional forms/documents as required C. "Ex" Spouse (as applicable) - Proof of residency (if divorced) - Death certificate (if deceased) D. P3 paperwork: Items sent back to GUZ: - Copy of the DS-230 (K1 only part I) - Copy of the OF-169 (Checklist from P-3) - Copy of supplemental info sheet Items collected: - Current Passport of Chinese beneficiary - Current birth certificate of Chinese beneficiary with Notarized English Translation; plus a copy - Police Certificate(s) for Chinese beneficiary with Notarized English Translations; plus a copy - Certified copy of Court or prison records for Chinese beneficiary (if applicable) with Notarized English Translations; plus a copy - Certified copy of military records of Chinese beneficiary, if application / available; plus a copy - Passport Photos of Chinese beneficiary. At least four (4). Print name on back. - Martial certificate (single cert or marriage cert) of Chinese beneficiary with Notarized English Translation; plus a copy - Divorce certificates (if any) of Chinese beneficiary with Notarized English Translation; plus a copy E. P4 paperwork: - P4 Appointment letter - OF-171, Information Sheet - Certification of Legal Capacity and Intent to Marry , DO NOT SIGN - Original DS-156, Visa Application, in English and Chinese, fill out in duplicate. - Original DS-156K, Visa Application for dependents, in English and Chinese, fill out in duplicate but DO NOT SIGN - Original DS-157, Supplement Visa Application, in English and Chinese, fill out in duplicate (no signature required) - Original GIV-24, family composition sheet - Original GNI-2, supplemental form for K1 F. Miscellaneous: - Wear your engagement / wedding ring (if available) 2. U.S. Petitioner A. Regarding self - Copies of petitioner’s passport with visas indicating dates of visit(s), including at least one visit within the last 2 years. If able, certify this. - Divorce certificates for petitioner (if any); plus a copy - Letter of Intent to marry in English (notarized and updated by petitioner for interview); plus a copy B. "Ex" spouse and/or Dependents - Proof of residency (if divorced) - Death certificate (if deceased) C. Financial documents: a. Two original, signed, and notarized I-134/I-864 with supporting financial documents including i. 3 years of tax records reflecting (Form 1040 and W2s – guideline is income 125% of the poverty level) ii. letter from employer regarding current employment and wage/salary) iii. if your income is less than 125% of poverty level, bring copies of bank statements/ stock/bonds, etc. b. If using a joint sponsor, two original, signed, and notarized I-134/I-864 with the supporting financial documents. D. Miscellaneous - Video for communication if in doubt 3. Relationship proof: a. Informal pictures of the two of you together from your visits; pictures with family members are better. b. Copies of phone records between the two of you (if available) c. Originals of letters w/postmarked envelopes (if available) d. Copies of emails reflecting communication over a period of time. Review the content of the email. e. Proof of joint ownership, bank accounts, etc. 4. Copy of Any other documents submitted - I-129F application and all submitted paperwork - I-130 application and all submitted paperwork as part of CR1 process - Copies of documents notarized or certified; in case they’ll take the copy instead of original 5. Blank forms - Some have been caught off guard at the medical exam with an expired or incorrectly filled out form and have to go chase one down. -------- Four folder approach: (The description of contents written on the outside in English and Chinese) 1 - 1st folder, Proof for Interview (morning check-in), contained the medical envelope, our passports, and her P4 letter. 2 - 2nd folder, Relationship Evidence, contained our two best pictures(one of just us, the other with family) on the top so could easily be seen by VO, sample emails, MSN chat logs, postmarked letter, and a CD containing all of the chats and emails. 3 - 3rd folder, Financial Documents. 4 - 4th folder, Extra Relationship Evidence, contained itineraries, boarding passes, ticket stubs from traveling China, etc.

Should the "kitchen sink" be taken TO the interview with SO?