appointment instructions for immigrant visa applicants‏

[cguo7]

thanks for the information!

 

hi all,

 

this is the actual letter from GZ's appointment letter, you may found some mistyped words due to no scanner at home. my wife spent an hour typing this on her computer and sends it to me, awwwwwww.

 

APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS

The Consulate is ready to proceed with your immigrant visa application by granting you (and your derivatives) an interview .On the basis you have all documents needed in connection with your application for an immigrant visa ,an appointment has been scheduled for you to come to the office on the date specified in the attached letter .If any applicant cannot keep the appointment ,notify the Consulate immediately.

 

As noted on the medical examination instructions,applicants will be asked to bring certain documents at the time of the medical exam.You must have an English translation of all Chinese documents.If your application is incomplete,U.S. law will not permit a consular officer to give you a visa,although you will be able to return at a later date tosubmit missing items .In addition,be sure your name ane pertinent information is correct on all forms.

 

 

Submit these items during your medical exam:

 

*Form DS-2053 and associated worksheets (Medical exam forms).Every applicant must have a medical exam,regardless of age .These forms will be completed by the panel physician during the exam.

*Valid passport,4 passport photos,and a photocopy of passport's personal information pages.Each applicant must have a passport that will be valid for at least 8 months beyond the visa issuance date.

*Form DS-230 part II

*Form GIV-24 Family Composition Sheet.

*Notarial Bith Certificate

*Notaria Unmarried Statement (if applicable).Only males 22 or older,and females 20 or older need to submit this document. This certificate is only valid for one year.

*Notaria Marriage Certificate

*Notaria Divorce/Death Certificate proving dissolution of all pervious marriages.

*Notaria Police Certificate.Applicants aged 16 or older must submit this form for all countries in which the applicant has resided for one year or more and wherever the applicant has been living for six months prior to the interview since attaining the age of 16.Pplice certificates are only walid for one year.

*For applicants 17 years old or younger,document showing that the principal applicant has legal custody of the child ,or a notarized statement form the parent who has custody giving permission for the child to immigrate to the U.S.Only children with divorced parents need to submit this document.

*Adoption certificates (if applicable)

*Court records of any legal violations

 

Submit these items during your interview:

 

*Evidence of support.The petitioner and any co-sponsor must submit:

a.)An original,signed I-864 Affidavit of support form for each applicant. For example, if you and your children were beneficiaries of different Form I-130 family-based petitions,each will need an original affidavit of support and accompanying documentation.However,derivatives of a visa applicant can submit photocopies of the original form I-864,as long as these derivatives are immigrating at the same time as the principle immigrant or within six months of the time he or she immigrates to the United States.(If your petitioner already submitted an I-864 form(s) to the National Visa Center,you typically do not need to provide another one at the interview.)

b.)The most recent year's tax returns. For example,if the I-864 form was signed in 2007,bring the sponsor's 2006 tax returns.In addition, if the sponsor has filed a new tax return before the interview,an officer may ask you to submit a copy of these tax returns as well.We recommend bringing copies of tax returns from the three most recent tax years to the interview

c.)Evidence of current employment,remittance receipts,bank records,etc.

 

*Proof of relationship between applicant(s) and petitioner.In proving a blood relationship ,photos of the petitioner and all applicants taken together,from both before the petitioner went to the United States and any visits since that time,are the strongest evidence.Identify,in English,any person taken in group photos. You can also provide phone records and letters.Calling cards,without an itemized list of calls made using the cards,will not be accepted.

*If this is not your first marriage,please bring in documents containing the following information for your interview:your ex-spouse's name,date of birth,social security number (if applicable),last known address and telephone number.

*Applicants who have worked in technical fields should bring a detailed resume, in both Chinese and English,which should include the applicant's professional and educational history.In many cases,simply listing employers and job titles will be insufficient. The resume will include a complete list of all employers,all specific job responsibilities and projects,and the titles,descriptions and dates of all publications.

*Applicants who have traveled to the United States and applied for visa extension(s) should bring copies of extension application(s) and approval notice(s).

*Any previous expired or cancelled passport(s) for each applicant,

*Provide photos of applicants taken together for the duration of the relationship (if there is more than one applicant).

*If a stepparent is your petitioner,you must show evidence of your relationship to the stepparent and /or the relationship between your stepparent and your birthparent.

*Receipts for money orders the petitioner has sent the applicants from the United States .

*Documents listing applicants and the petitioner including land deeds,old household registers,and school records

 

Fees

Applicant should prepare to pay (in cash) the immigrant Visa Processing Fee.The current fee is $400 per person,which includes a $45 surcharge.IV applicants who previously paid the IV application fee visa National Visa Center will not be charged an additional application fee.Each person immigrating,regardless of age, requires a separate visa and must each pay this fee.If a person is found ineligible to receive a visa,the processing fee cannot be refunded.

 

No guarantee

The Consulate cannot guarantee any applicant will receive a visa .Desisions are based on many factors.Even if the Consulate determines you are eligible for a visa, issuance can be delayed for a variety of reasons.You are STRONGLY ADVISED against giving up your job ,disposing of property,or buying plane tickets until you actually receive your visa.

 

Should the Consulate approve your visa,you will receive instruction regarding procedures for picking up your visa,which may include an additional small delivery fee. In most cases,the visa will be ready within three business days.An immigrant visa is usually valid for a maximum of six months from the date of issuance.You must travel and apply for admission to the United States within that six-month period.

 

Potential cancellation of application

If you miss your scheduled interview date (see appointment letter),you must contact the Consulate,by letter or email,to reschedule.Section 203(e) of the immigration and Nationality Act requires each intending immigrant to pursue his or her application within one year of each requested action. Failure to do so will cancel your application.

 

Interview Date

During the medical exam, a packet will be compiled.On the day of your interview,bring this packet, any necessary documents you did not bring during your medical exam,and any and all potential evidence proving the applicant(s) relationship to each other (as applicable) as well as the petitioner.All Chinese documents must be translated into English.Again, if you are missing any of your documents,U.S. law will not permit the Consulate to issue you a visa,although you will be able to return at a later date to submit missing documents.

 

(Rev:02/08)

 

ps(1): my wife is on CR-1

ps(2): i added bullets, bolded text, no texts were changed

[george lee]

hy020,

GIV-24 is in the packet. i saw the form via the webcam last night. my boss is out due to snow but i will talk to her tomorrow. if both of us can go to GZ, it will be great and we can share information.

My bubble was busted. I can't get any time off in Late March for the interview. The best I can do is 2 week in Early June to go and bring my Fianc¨¦e back to the States with me. Hope you have better luck.

 

 

my bubble is also busted. IT dept is re-engineering, so no vacation until the dust has settled down. i'm shooting for june or july and pick up the wife. i really want to try the overpriced coffee.

 

i sent you PM.

good luck

[baobeizhu]

Submit these items during your medical exam:

 

*Form DS-2053 and associated worksheets (Medical exam forms).Every applicant must have a medical exam,regardless of age .These forms will be completed by the panel physician during the exam.

*Valid passport,4 passport photos,and a photocopy of passport's personal information pages.Each applicant must have a passport that will be valid for at least 8 months beyond the visa issuance date.

*Form DS-230 part II

*Form GIV-24 Family Composition Sheet.

*Notarial Bith Certificate

*Notaria Unmarried Statement (if applicable).Only males 22 or older,and females 20 or older need to submit this document. This certificate is only valid for one year.

*Notaria Marriage Certificate

*Notaria Divorce/Death Certificate proving dissolution of all pervious marriages.

*Notaria Police Certificate.Applicants aged 16 or older must submit this form for all countries in which the applicant has resided for one year or more and wherever the applicant has been living for six months prior to the interview since attaining the age of 16.Pplice certificates are only walid for one year.

*For applicants 17 years old or younger,document showing that the principal applicant has legal custody of the child ,or a notarized statement form the parent who has custody giving permission for the child to immigrate to the U.S.Only children with divorced parents need to submit this document.

*Adoption certificates (if applicable)

*Court records of any legal violations

 

Wait, I'm so confused, how are you suppose to submit these during the medical exam if they are suppose to be submitted to the NVC? ..I mean sure you could submit 2 of everything....but the actual timeline of when official notarized forms are suppose to be submitted seems really unclear to me...hmm...ok, i guess I'll have to do more digging.

 

Good right up by the way...

[baobeizhu]

omg where is the edit button?

 

Should read: Nice write up

[Sebastian]

Wait, I'm so confused, how are you suppose to submit these during the medical exam if they are suppose to be submitted to the NVC? ..I mean sure you could submit 2 of everything....but the actual timeline of when official notarized forms are suppose to be submitted seems really unclear to me...hmm...ok, i guess I'll have to do more digging.

 

 

Things Changed - many of the original documents are gathered at NVC time - there's a list over at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

 

But I can see the ambiguity from the letter issued - I'm convinced George's Lass got an older version of the formletter.

 

FWIW, we've had some interesting arguments about 'original documents' for the I-130 - where and when they are collected.

 

For example - the I-864 form is gathered at NVC - but the form letter George's Lass has - wants yet another original . Same thing for all of the notarial documents in that list - NVC asked for them as well.

Edited March 6, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[pokie]

omg where is the edit button?

 

Should read: Nice write up

there is another small white note came along with the p4 saids that ever since this year,the medical centre will not gathering all the forms anymore.just take the medical forms,the interview letter ,passport and 5 photos (size 2 inch),and also do not eat or drinking anything in the moring before the medical exam.

after that take all the forms with you and medical results sealed packet and the affidaivit of surport and all the notories to guz for the interview!

i am still here in guz waiting for the visa pick up tomorrow,if anyone has interview questions just call me at 86-1360-115-2729

ps,am on the k1 visa

Edited March 10, 2009 by pokie (see edit history)

[george lee]

omg where is the edit button?

 

Should read: Nice write up

there is another small white note came along with the p4 saids that ever since this year,the medical centre will not gathering all the forms anymore.just take the medical forms,the interview letter ,passport and 5 photos (size 2 inch),and also do not eat or drinking anything in the moring before the medical exam.

after that take all the forms with you and medical results sealed packet and the affidaivit of surport and all the notories to guz for the interview!

i am still here in guz waiting for the visa pick up tomorrow,if anyone has interview questions just call me at 86-1360-115-2729

ps,am on the k1 visa

 

 

hi pokie,

 

what questions were asked? my wife may call the number you listed. thanks alot.

[baobeizhu]

omg where is the edit button?

 

Should read: Nice write up

there is another small white note came along with the p4 saids that ever since this year,the medical centre will not gathering all the forms anymore.just take the medical forms,the interview letter ,passport and 5 photos (size 2 inch),and also do not eat or drinking anything in the moring before the medical exam.

after that take all the forms with you and medical results sealed packet and the affidaivit of surport and all the notories to guz for the interview!

i am still here in guz waiting for the visa pick up tomorrow,if anyone has interview questions just call me at 86-1360-115-2729

ps,am on the k1 visa

 

 

Thanks a million for the clarification!

[pokie]

hi pokie,

 

what questions were asked? my wife may call the number you listed. thanks alot.

 

well,i have been married once before,and he passed away few yrs ago,and we have a kid,,,so heres the questions they asked me yesterday,,,i will listed as more as i could remember...

 

*where is your son?who dose he live with?

*how did you met with your ex?

*how did your marriage ended?divorce or by his death?and when did he die?

*were you live together the whole time?

*hv you ever been to the us?

*may i see your son's passport and his birth certificate?

*how did you meet with your petitioner?

*how many times has he been here?when and how long?

*what dose he do?

*how do you keep in touch with him after he went back to the us?

*where dose his mother live?

*has he ever been married before and got any kids?

 

i think thats about it...i'll keep thinking and put more here if i missed out anything,,,feel free to call though...we all deserve the pink after all we hv been thru!

 

ps,the vo did not check any of the relationship evidence i brought over...am sure she saw my huge bag though B) i was the only one there got such a big bag!even she didnt ask for any of those evidence,i dont feel regretted to bring it with me at all(it was very heave )instead of gave me a lot confidence for the interview!and it is very important to be well prepared!

[pokie]

omg where is the edit button?

 

Should read: Nice write up

there is another small white note came along with the p4 saids that ever since this year,the medical centre will not gathering all the forms anymore.just take the medical forms,the interview letter ,passport and 5 photos (size 2 inch),and also do not eat or drinking anything in the moring before the medical exam.

after that take all the forms with you and medical results sealed packet and the affidaivit of surport and all the notories to guz for the interview!

i am still here in guz waiting for the visa pick up tomorrow,if anyone has interview questions just call me at 86-1360-115-2729

ps,am on the k1 visa

 

 

Thanks a million for the clarification!

no worries,am glad i can help.....anytime B)

[george lee]

hi pokie,

 

what questions were asked? my wife may call the number you listed. thanks alot.

 

well,i have been married once before,and he passed away few yrs ago,and we have a kid,,,so heres the questions they asked me yesterday,,,i will listed as more as i could remember...

 

*where is your son?who dose he live with?

*how did you met with your ex?

*how did your marriage ended?divorce or by his death?and when did he die?

*were you live together the whole time?

*hv you ever been to the us?

*may i see your son's passport and his birth certificate?

*how did you meet with your petitioner?

*how many times has he been here?when and how long?

*what dose he do?

*how do you keep in touch with him after he went back to the us?

*where dose his mother live?

*has he ever been married before and got any kids?

 

i think thats about it...i'll keep thinking and put more here if i missed out anything,,,feel free to call though...we all deserve the pink after all we hv been thru!

 

ps,the vo did not check any of the relationship evidence i brought over...am sure she saw my huge bag though i was the only one there got such a big bag!even she didnt ask for any of those evidence,i dont feel regretted to bring it with me at all(it was very heave )instead of gave me a lot confidence for the interview!and it is very important to be well prepared!

 

 

pokie,

 

thanks for the questions and answers, very good write up too. congrads on your pink!!!

[HY020]

2 more weeks till the interview, I can't wait for the Pink.

 

Our home closes on March 20th. I will have Living Room and my office setup (can't live without TV and internet, haha). The rest of the house is all up to her. Should take me about a month or so to get everything setup and ready. Then I will go back to China and bring her here with me.

[george lee]

next week hy020!!! is our wifes interview!!! GO PINK PINK PINK

[HelloWorld08]

Good luck guys, bring home the wife!!

[HY020]

next week hy020!!! is our wifes interview!!! GO PINK PINK PINK

 

Yeah... 4 more days... She is in GuangZhou and just got her Medical Exam done.. So far so good...

 

Closed on the home today, and I can't even get excited.. my mind is all on her interview.. heeh.. I will wait till Tuesday night to let everything out.. heeh.. PINK is coming.. I can feel it...