Visa Binder Layout — US Embassy London

You need two trips to London: one for the medical + document check, one for the interview. A well-organised binder means the document check window runs smoothly and you aren't scrambling on interview day. Staples (binder) + Amazon (coloured dividers) is a popular combination.

Accordion folder — good for medical day organisation

Ring binder with labelled dividers — Medical, Doc Check, Petitioner, Joint Sponsor, B&Bean, US Domicile, Rev Visas, USCIS Notices

⭐ Front section — immediate access

Medical · Doc check · Interview

Passport
Interview Letter
DS-260 Confirmation Page
Completed Medical Questionnaire (IV18a)
Courier Registration Confirmation with QR Code
Pink Medical Slip (add after medical)
Sealed Embassy Packet (add after document check — do NOT open)

Section 1 — Medical documents

Medical + doc check

GP Summary / Patient Care Record Dated within 2–3 weeks of medical
Vaccination Records
ACRO Police Certificate Photo page facing front
Medical Reports If applicable: chronic conditions, mental health, TB/STI
Child Health Record / Red Book If applicable

Section 2 — Civil documents (originals + copies)

Doc check + interview backup

Birth Certificate Long form with parent names
Marriage Certificate
Divorce Decrees If applicable — all prior marriages
Death Certificates If applicable — former spouses
Adoption Documents If applicable
Name Change Documents If applicable
Court / Criminal Records If applicable
Military Records If applicable
Additional Police Certificates Non-UK, per reciprocity rules

Section 3 — Financial documents (copies)

Interview backup only

All financial documents must already be uploaded to CEAC. The officer will not accept new documents at the interview window.

Form I-864 — Petitioner Wet signed — no digital signatures
Form I-864 — Joint Sponsor If applicable
IRS Tax Transcripts
W-2s / 1099s
Employment Letter
Recent Pay Stubs
Proof of Status — Sponsor / Joint Sponsor US passport or green card
Proof of US Domicile If petitioner lives abroad

Section 4 — Identity & travel documents

Interview backup

Passport Biographic Page Copy
Previous Passports If relevant to travel/visa history
Visa History If applicable
USCIS Approval Notice (I-130 NOA2)

Section 5 — Supporting / case-specific

As needed

Immigration History Documents
Any documents specific to complex case history

Section 6 — Optional (rarely requested)

Backup only

Relationship Evidence Photos, messages, travel records
Additional Supporting Evidence

Which sections for each appointment

MedicalFront section + Section 1

Document checkFront section + Section 1 + Section 2

InterviewFront section primarily — Sections 2–4 as backup if asked