Interview Binder Checklist

How to organize your documents for the embassy. Print-friendly reference.

Why a binder? The embassy doesn't require one, but it helps you stay organized and shows the officer you're taking the process seriously. Keep it clean, avoid excessive highlighting, and include a simple table of contents.

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⭐ Front section — immediate access Medical · Doc check · Interview

Passport

Interview Letter — email print out

DS-260 Confirmation Page

Completed Medical Questionnaire (IV18a)

Courier Registration Confirmation with QR Code — printed from AIS website

Medical Confirmation — email print out

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 (does not need to be signed/stamped)

Vaccination Records — does not need to be signed/stamped

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 — does not need to be the wet signed original; a printed copy is fine

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, green card, birth certificate etc

Proof of US Domicile — if not covered by taxes or employment: something like mortgage/lease/job offer

Section 4 — Identity & travel documents Interview backup

Passport Biographic Page Copy

Previous Passports — if relevant to travel/visa history

Visa History — if applicable

Section 5 — Supporting / case-specific As needed

USCIS Approval Notice (I-130 NOA2)

Immigration History Documents

Any documents specific to complex case history

Any supporting documents from USCIS or NVC

Section 6 — Optional (rarely requested) Backup only

Relationship Evidence — photos, messages, travel records

Additional Supporting Evidence

Organization tips:

Use clear, adhesive tabs for each section (not loose sticky notes)
Include a table of contents at the front
Avoid excessive highlighting; use simple yellow only for key dates
Keep originals in the binder; bring copies separately
Organize documents chronologically within each section
Include brief labels or notes to help the officer navigate

Binder setup options

Organisation matters — having documents in labelled sections makes the document check faster and less stressful. Here are two setups that members have used:

Accordion folder

Compact, lightweight, good for medical day. Colour-coded tabs for each section. Available at Staples.

Blue ring binder with labelled divider tabs

Ring binder with dividers

More capacity for originals and copies. Labelled tabs: Medical, Doc Check, Petitioner, Joint Sponsor, Civil Docs, US Domicile, USCIS Notices. Binder from Staples, dividers from Amazon.

Which sections for each appointment

Which binder sections to bring to each appointment
Appointment	Bring
Medical	Front section + Section 1
Document check	Front section + Section 1 + Section 2
Interview	Front section primarily — Sections 2–4 as backup if asked

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Verify all requirements against official sources before your appointment. If your case is complex, consult an immigration attorney.

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