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I would like to join bobsumca in thanking TryCP for his detailed list, which I used as a starting point for collecting and arranging the documents. The procedure I followed was extremely helpful to keep track and put together all the docs in the right order which was useful during the actual interview where the officer just took the copies and returned the originals and NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
PACKAGING
I bought transparent plastic folders from Office Depot which are like pouches and have a flap that can be secured by a button or an elastic band.
Though I later stuck label tabs to the outside of the folders, I did notice that you can get folders with label tabs.
I had the following folders ready and labeled
1. Myname -1 (CP interview)
2. Spousename - 1 (CP interview)
The rest of the folders were for the just-in-case scenario
3. Myname - 2 (H1+I140+LC)
4. Myname - 3 (Edu + Emp)
5. Spouse-2 (H1 + Edu + Emp)
6. Company docs (Alternate name, Payroll records)
7. Extra copies
I acquired thick heavy-duty transparent plastic carry bags (the ones you get at shopping malls) since Chennai does not allow opaque bags or even paper bags. This was also a GOOD decision since we were waved through security while several others were searched in detail and asked to keep their bags outside and I noticed people carrying the loose paper bundles in their hands which was uncomfortable considering the amount of paperwork.
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LIST OF DOCS
Folder 1
Myname -1 (CP interview) (in the following order, held together using large paper clip)
1. Passport
2. 3 Immigration photos (1.5in by 1.5 in. Sign on two copies at the bottom front. Do not sign on the 3rd copy)
3. OF-171: Appt letter from Consulate (original letter)
4. OF230 part I(photocopy) & II Visa application (part-II UNSIGNED)
5. Marriage Cert. orig + copy
6. 3 Wedding photos (in a clear plastic envelope) + wedding card
7. Birth Cert. orig + copy
8. Employment letter (orig- notorised)
9. 3 months bank statements
10. last 3 years tax returns (1998, 1999, 2000)
11. Medical reports (no X-rays)
12. IRS 9003 form
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Folder 2
Spousename - 1 (CP interview): (in the following order, held together using large
paper clip)
1. Passport
2. 3 Immigration photos (1.5in by 1.5 in. Sign on two copies at the bottom front. Do not sign on the 3rd copy)
3. OF230 part I(photocopy)& II Visa application (part-II UNSIGNED)
4. Marriage cert copy
5. 3 wedding photos (in a clear plastic envelope) + wedding card
6. Birth Cert. copy orig + copy
7. Affid of support for spouse I-134 (org-notorised)
8. Copy of primaries employment letter
9. Medical reports (no X-rays)
10. IRS 9003 form
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Folder 3
Myname - 2 (H1+I140+LC)
1) Latest H-1 approval notice (my visa in passport had expired)
2) originals + supporting docs of all H1, F1, I-20\'s, H4\'s etc.
3) copies of Labor cert (AEC), I-140 application, I-140 approval etc.
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Folder 4
Myname - 3 (Edu + Emp)
1) originals + copies of work experience certs
2) Degree certs, transcripts, marklists + copies
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Folder 5
Spouse-2 (H1 + Edu + Emp)
1) Latest H-1 approval notice (my visa in passport had expired)
2) originals + copies of work experience certs
3) Degree certs, transcripts, marklists + copies
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Folder 6
Company docs (Alternate name, Payroll records)
Reg of alt name ( Since my past docs have another name that the company was using)
Payroll record and paystubs ( to establish my past employment)
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Folder 7
Extra copies of all of the above.
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