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Comprehensive list of documents for FTJ

Though I posted this earlier but I think you all need it now for sure. Update the list with local procedures.


1) Form DS-230 Part I and II. Only DS230 part I needs to be signed. Do not sign on DS230 part II as the officer will get it signed from you when u go for the interview. You need to write your name in native language in both part I and II by hand.
2) Your original birth certificate and a copy.
3) Your original marriage certificate and a copy.
4) Your original english translation of marriage certificate and a copy.
5) Your passport.
6) Your medical Exam report. Only designated places can do your medical. Check for your local embassy to find one.
7) You need to provide two pics of the FTJ beneficiary. The requirements are below.
8) I-134 affidavit or support. This should accompany all tax returns, bank letter, pay stub and employment letter. Check in I-134 about all the requirements. This document is available on USCIS website and can be easily filled and then you need to notorize it with any notary.
9) Copy of Green card.
10) Copy of ADIT stamp on passport.
11) Copies all all receipt and approval notices of principal and beneficiary. Though this not required but you never know.
12) Police certificate from all the places where your wife lived earlier. If its the same city then one is enough. If its different city then you need to get one from there as well. This will take little more time so get it done before time. However this document expires after certain period around six months.
13) Letter from principal that you are applying for FTJ for your spouse and will bear all the expenses. This letter should show the addresses in USA and in your home country.


Requirements for the medical:

1) Bring Original Passport along with two copies of the first two pages.
2) Two pictures with your sign on front and your name at back in Block letters.
3) copy of cover letter of first page of packet 3.5.
4) Any medical history surgical or medicines you are taking.


Picture Requirements:

1) Your Visa Picture must be clear, Front Face view in which the applicant is facing the camera with both ears and hairs exposed.
2) The pictures must be printed on unglazed paper base with a matte finish taken against a white or an off white background. Should not be more than six months old and should not have any borders in it.
3) Picture should measure 2 inches square with head in center.
4) The picture must be take in normal street attire without a hat and your hairline is showable.
5) Do not wear any glasses.
6) pcitures taken in front of busy, patterened or dark background will not be accepted.



Kamrans/NJBLUE & All,

I just thought i would list the concise checklist of docs which we need to provide to our spouse as sponsor .... please add if anything else to be ...

1. Copy of Pay stubs - Few (may be last 2 months)
2. Copy of W2 - last year
3. I-134 Filled and signed by sponsor (which is us) - [Will just the scanned copy sent to our spouse is okay ? or original to be couriered ? ]

Please update if you think anything else got to be added what we need to send.

HBG2001, Since the interview date is already scheduled ...and u r looking now to get hte medical report done (why they are so specific in interivew letter in hospital for the medical report - i dont know why these people are doing this when consulate itself is okay for us to appear for interview without the letter - Hence why sending email and wait - I would suggest - try try try calling them and getting them the answer .... you dont want to run out of time)

rm and rammyrammy, - fyi, my PD is Aug 2002 ... my spouse interview is scheduled in 19th June in Chennai consulate .... just thought of updating u if u have not noticed by anychance .... talk to them and speede up....

thanks all.
 
Wait for the response from embassy. They will get back to you soon. Delay is evident.
Good Luck.

Thanks Kamrans,
I will follow your advice. VFS is the agency which collects documents on behalf of U.S consulates in India. I already sent notarized I-134 to my wife. According to Mumbai consulate website all documents including medical reports need to be submitted to VFS no later than 7 working days prior to interview(in our case that would be 23rd of May). My wife's interview is on June 4th and as of Monday 21st she has not got interview letter from consulate. The hospitals on Mumbai consulate list informed my wife that without Interview letter they would not conduct medical test. I sent an e-mail to consulate and waiting for their reply.

HGB2001
 
Check with a lawyer. I think you can file I-130/485 based on your GC but it will approve once the PD will become current.

Hi,

I got married in March 2005.

I applied for I485 in April 2004. My GC was approved March 2006.

My wife is now in US since December 2006 on H1B.

Will I be able to file her I 485 directly as a derivative of my GC?

Pritam
 
Everything is defined in packet 3.5. I posted the list earlier. I dont know how many docs you can give to VFS but if they accept it then throw everything to them. If embassy need additional documents they will send you the letter along with the interview date that is called packet 4.

Good Luck.


Kamrans, any thoughts on this?
 
NJBLUE,
Thanks for your suggestion. VFS told my wife to submit whatever documents she has now and take the rest to consulate. But even to submit documents we do not have appointment letter. My wife will take printout of appointment sheet to VFS and see if they accept documents. I will ask my wife to contact hospitals again and see if the same is acceptable.
Thanks
HBG

I think you can even go to the consulate and get the copy of your appointment letter. Earlier some one posted same in this forum.

Thanks.
 
Mega thanks for updating.
This is how frustrating it gets when people are insensitive about our problems.
I just got off the phone and the lady argued with me that the PD for E3 is now May 2001. Obviously she is not aware of the latest visa bulletin also.. not aware of the fact that appointments are already being released for the new bulletin. I tried to explain to her as patiently as I can. but still she is mentioning that my date is not current and I have to wait. I asked her is there someone else i can talk with but of no use. She want me to send a detailed email. Now i don't know if she is the only clerk or i have to call some other time.....

what I guess is your date of application is ahead of mine and thats the reason.. u got scheduled b4 me. Please confirm that(I sent F2J application in August 2005)..
The response i got for my email is that my Interview might be in July...

Anyways I will send another email.. and see what response I get.
One thing I am sure is that my PD is properly listed.


rammy,

I know freind they dont respond properly at all.Bad part is that they dont log the calls.So every time we call them new person answers and they dont know what happened.Best way is to send an email and confirm that they have all ur information.(Reply to the email which they sent you (That says ur interview will be sceduled in july 2007.That way they will have reference)

In my case they told me that they dont have packet 3 information and asked me to send again.We sent them yesday and planning on calling in another two days again to confirm the receipt.

Even my application date (Initiation request date forFTJ) is August 2005.We both are very much in same boat.

Things will be alright ....Just matter of time

Mega,
Thanks for the note.We did observed that some them got sceduled even if there PD is after us.In my case they misplaced packet 3 info and asked to send it again.rammy rammy is following up with chennai consulate.How ever we both got the emails saying interview will be sceduled in July 2007.

Thanks mega again.Please keep us posted with any updates.

Thanks,
 
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Mega thanks for updating.
This is how frustrating it gets when people are insensitive about our problems.
I just got off the phone and the lady argued with me that the PD for E3 is now May 2001. Obviously she is not aware of the latest visa bulletin also.. not aware of the fact that appointments are already being released for the new bulletin. I tried to explain to her as patiently as I can. but still she is mentioning that my date is not current and I have to wait. I asked her is there someone else i can talk with but of no use. She want me to send a detailed email. Now i don't know if she is the only clerk or i have to call some other time.....

what I guess is your date of application is ahead of mine and thats the reason.. u got scheduled b4 me. Please confirm that(I sent F2J application in August 2005)..
The response i got for my email is that my Interview might be in July...

Anyways I will send another email.. and see what response I get.
One thing I am sure is that my PD is properly listed.



rammy,

In your mail you indicated that your wife is in canada.So once interview is sceduled in chennai your wife needs to go back to chennai right??If that is the case you may need the PC clearence from canda also.Make sure u apply for that as soon as you can so that u can avoid any delays.
Thanks,
R101
 
Kamrans, do you have any sample form for item 13?
"Letter from principal that you are applying for FTJ for your spouse and will bear all the expenses. This letter should show the addresses in USA and in your home country."

Though I posted this earlier but I think you all need it now for sure. Update the list with local procedures.


1) Form DS-230 Part I and II. Only DS230 part I needs to be signed. Do not sign on DS230 part II as the officer will get it signed from you when u go for the interview. You need to write your name in native language in both part I and II by hand.
2) Your original birth certificate and a copy.
3) Your original marriage certificate and a copy.
4) Your original english translation of marriage certificate and a copy.
5) Your passport.
6) Your medical Exam report. Only designated places can do your medical. Check for your local embassy to find one.
7) You need to provide two pics of the FTJ beneficiary. The requirements are below.
8) I-134 affidavit or support. This should accompany all tax returns, bank letter, pay stub and employment letter. Check in I-134 about all the requirements. This document is available on USCIS website and can be easily filled and then you need to notorize it with any notary.
9) Copy of Green card.
10) Copy of ADIT stamp on passport.
11) Copies all all receipt and approval notices of principal and beneficiary. Though this not required but you never know.
12) Police certificate from all the places where your wife lived earlier. If its the same city then one is enough. If its different city then you need to get one from there as well. This will take little more time so get it done before time. However this document expires after certain period around six months.
13) Letter from principal that you are applying for FTJ for your spouse and will bear all the expenses. This letter should show the addresses in USA and in your home country.


Requirements for the medical:

1) Bring Original Passport along with two copies of the first two pages.
2) Two pictures with your sign on front and your name at back in Block letters.
3) copy of cover letter of first page of packet 3.5.
4) Any medical history surgical or medicines you are taking.


Picture Requirements:

1) Your Visa Picture must be clear, Front Face view in which the applicant is facing the camera with both ears and hairs exposed.
2) The pictures must be printed on unglazed paper base with a matte finish taken against a white or an off white background. Should not be more than six months old and should not have any borders in it.
3) Picture should measure 2 inches square with head in center.
4) The picture must be take in normal street attire without a hat and your hairline is showable.
5) Do not wear any glasses.
6) pcitures taken in front of busy, patterened or dark background will not be accepted.
 
Thanks Kamrans,
According to Mumbai consulate website all documents including medical reports need to be submitted to VFS no later than 7 working days prior to interview(in our case that would be 23rd of May)
HGB2001
I dont think you need to give medical reports. Last checked in New Delhi consulate website, it clearly says,

#An applicant is advised to have the medical examination and vaccinations at least seven days before their immigrant visa interview
# The applicant must bring the medical report to the Embassy or relevant consulate on the day of their visa interview
 
rammy,

In your mail you indicated that your wife is in canada.So once interview is sceduled in chennai your wife needs to go back to chennai right??If that is the case you may need the PC clearence from canda also.Make sure u apply for that as soon as you can so that u can avoid any delays.
Thanks,
R101

RM Thanks for the update.
I will be applying for Police report in Canada. The Indian Consulate website needs 6 weeks to give one. So I will be applying for one in either case and take one from Passport Office in India.
I will call Chennai Consulate again tonight.
 
I dont think you need to give medical reports. Last checked in New Delhi consulate website, it clearly says,

This is what chennai consulate says

If you wish, you may submit your documents at the Consulate on the day of the visa interview, but YOU
MUST pay the courier charges at a VFS office no earlier than fifteen (15) working days and no less than
ten (10) days prior to your interview at the Consulate. You are strongly urged to submit your
documents to a VFS office at the same time you pay the courier fee. Failure to submit all available
documents to VFS may result in a delay in the processing of your case.
 
Procedures

I think these procedures are different for each consulte. Packet 4 in Mumbai consulate site says some thing different. My attorney sent mail to consulate. We are still waiting. My wife may have to go to consulate and collect the letter. VFS refused to accept document from my wife without letter from consulate or an e-mail from them.

-Thanks
HBG

I dont think you need to give medical reports. Last checked in New Delhi consulate website, it clearly says,
 
rammy,

I know freind they dont respond properly at all.Bad part is that they dont log the calls.So every time we call them new person answers and they dont know what happened.Best way is to send an email and confirm that they have all ur information.(Reply to the email which they sent you (That says ur interview will be sceduled in july 2007.That way they will have reference)

In my case they told me that they dont have packet 3 information and asked me to send again.We sent them yesday and planning on calling in another two days again to confirm the receipt.

Even my application date (Initiation request date forFTJ) is August 2005.We both are very much in same boat.

Things will be alright ....Just matter of time

Mega,
Thanks for the note.We did observed that some them got sceduled even if there PD is after us.In my case they misplaced packet 3 info and asked to send it again.rammy rammy is following up with chennai consulate.How ever we both got the emails saying interview will be sceduled in July 2007.

Thanks mega again.Please keep us posted with any updates.

Thanks,

all, (Kamrans, NJB, RM, Rammy, HBG & all )

yeah ! consulate to consulate - things differ .... NJ's and HBG's points are very much buyable ....

Kamrans, thanks for your ftj req. document list - AWESOME , an as usual thing by you ..... i kinda thought that that is req. at this point ... and I thought I wud let you kinda Personnels to list rather than me ....

HBG, i feel thats ridiculous what VFS in mumbai want from you ...... well ! u took a nice step... stand on top of it ... (just curious - did u try printing out the listed interview date online .... and show it to them ?)

rammy and rm,
got u ! stay on toe .....

now - my Question to you all..... abt I-134 ! please tell me whether my answers -

1. for no. 7 - whether my answer is reasonable !!!
( i derive annual income - 80K /i have deposit in savings 10K .../ I have other personal property - 20K / i dont mention anything in any other clause !!!) - do u think this is reasonable .....

2. for no. 8,9,10 - do we need to mention abt our spouse NOW ... since I have already mentioned my wife's name when I filed Packet 3 !! i hope these are not stupid Questions !!!!

Thanks all,
 
all, (Kamrans, NJB, RM, Rammy, HBG & all )

yeah ! consulate to consulate - things differ .... NJ's and HBG's points are very much buyable ....

Kamrans, thanks for your ftj req. document list - AWESOME , an as usual thing by you ..... i kinda thought that that is req. at this point ... and I thought I wud let you kinda Personnels to list rather than me ....

HBG, i feel thats ridiculous what VFS in mumbai want from you ...... well ! u took a nice step... stand on top of it ... (just curious - did u try printing out the listed interview date online .... and show it to them ?)

rammy and rm,
got u ! stay on toe .....

now - my Question to you all..... abt I-134 ! please tell me whether my answers -

1. for no. 7 - whether my answer is reasonable !!!
( i derive annual income - 80K /i have deposit in savings 10K .../ I have other personal property - 20K / i dont mention anything in any other clause !!!) - do u think this is reasonable .....

2. for no. 8,9,10 - do we need to mention abt our spouse NOW ... since I have already mentioned my wife's name when I filed Packet 3 !! i hope these are not stupid Questions !!!!

Thanks all,


About i-134
I have only mentioned for 8.
 
rammy,

In your mail you indicated that your wife is in canada.So once interview is sceduled in chennai your wife needs to go back to chennai right??If that is the case you may need the PC clearence from canda also.Make sure u apply for that as soon as you can so that u can avoid any delays.
Thanks,
R101

rammy,
Did u call the chennai consulate last night? We re sent the packet 3 forms and planning on calling them on friday or next tuesday (After long weeknd) to make sure that they have received the packet and all set to scedule the interview.

Thanks,
 
Hi All,
On the Follow to Join basis, an interview has been schuled at Chennai Consulate on June 28, regarding this I have some questins, if any reply ASAP, greatly helpful.

1.As of now we haven't got any interview letter or packet(with medical forms all that) from Chennai Consulate, whether we have to notify them that we have all the documents and ready for an interview , then they will sent letter.

2. For Follow - to Join case wethere we need file Form I-864, just I-134 is enough, bcos, in New Delhi consulate site mentioned as if is F-to-J then I-134 is fine, but in Chennai Consulate there is no clear picture.

3.If we need to file I-864, part 1 under, a,b,c... (we have select only one) which is the right one. On the inst. for b & d looks applies, but there is only one choice.

As this Urgent one can anyone help me out

Thanks
Mk
 
Hi All,
On the Follow to Join basis, an interview has been schuled at Chennai Consulate on June 28, regarding this I have some questins, if any reply ASAP, greatly helpful.

1.As of now we haven't got any interview letter or packet(with medical forms all that) from Chennai Consulate, whether we have to notify them that we have all the documents and ready for an interview , then they will sent letter.

2. For Follow - to Join case wethere we need file Form I-864, just I-134 is enough, bcos, in New Delhi consulate site mentioned as if is F-to-J then I-134 is fine, but in Chennai Consulate there is no clear picture.

3.If we need to file I-864, part 1 under, a,b,c... (we have select only one) which is the right one. On the inst. for b & d looks applies, but there is only one choice.

As this Urgent one can anyone help me out

Thanks
Mk


Hi MK,

You have mentioned that your interview is already sceduled so there is no need to notify them again that u are ready for interview (You have already notified them as part of packet 3 process thats why your interview got sceduled)

Most of them on the forum did not get the interview letters yet who are sceduled for June.According to chennai consulate you can download the packet IV forms if you havent got them.Please call them any tell that your interview is sceduled on June 28th but you havent got the forms yet.They will then tell the next step. (I would wait for another day or two before calling them)

For FTJ we need to file only 1 I-134 no need for I-864.Mean while you can start collecting the required docs.

Also see the lastest posts on forums posted by the once who got the interview dates for june.

Thanks,
 
rammy,
Did u call the chennai consulate last night? We re sent the packet 3 forms and planning on calling them on friday or next tuesday (After long weeknd) to make sure that they have received the packet and all set to scedule the interview.

Thanks,

RM..
I called last night and now got a favorable response..
I asked them if they have all the documents needed from me to setup the appointment and she said they are having everything they need. And interview might be scheduled in July or August.. and she hung up on me b4 I asked any questions. Anyways the only thing I didn't send is I-824 Approval.
I filed with I824 receipt Notice. I called them when it got approved(in Jan 2006) .. and they said .. its fine and I have to wait for the Visa number..

And as far as I remember they take 2-3 days after they get the packet3 to create the case number. But in your case if you already have a Case number make sure that you mention that in the Cover letter...


can someone post the text of how a Police clearance letter looks like?
both from the embassy and from Local Police??
 
RM..
I called last night and now got a favorable response..
I asked them if they have all the documents needed from me to setup the appointment and she said they are having everything they need. And interview might be scheduled in July or August.. and she hung up on me b4 I asked any questions. Anyways the only thing I didn't send is I-824 Approval.
I filed with I824 receipt Notice. I called them when it got approved(in Jan 2006) .. and they said .. its fine and I have to wait for the Visa number..

And as far as I remember they take 2-3 days after they get the packet3 to create the case number. But in your case if you already have a Case number make sure that you mention that in the Cover letter...


can someone post the text of how a Police clearance letter looks like?
both from the embassy and from Local Police??


rammy,
Thanks for the update. I already have the case number.Only thing missing was packet 3 info which we sent 2 days back again. I will call them early next week to see they are all set with my documentation.
 
Received Letter

Today (Wednesday 23rd) my wife received interveiw letter from Mumbai consulate. Letter asks documents to be submiited to VFS no later than 7 working days or documents be brought to consulate at the time of interview. This is in contrast to what their website says. For us the deadline to submit docuements to VFS has passed. My wife will make an atttempt to submit on Thursday again. Friday she is going to Breach Candy for medical tests.

-Thanks
HBG2001
 
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