Moving to the USA Workbook

A complete immigration and relocation checklist covering every stage from USCIS through to settling in the US. Download your own copy to track your progress.

Created by Nikki, a brilliant mod on the Track My Visa server going through the US Embassy London process, who built this resource to share with everyone who needs it.

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Moving to the USA Workbook: USCIS, NVC, and Embassy checklist with costs, dates, and status
Phase 1: USCIS
Form / Document	Cost	Date Completed	Paid	Approval
Phase 2: NVC
Fees	Cost	Date Completed	Paid
BENEFICIARY
Passport (Photo Page)			n/a
Old Passport (If Renewed)			n/a
Birth Certificate			n/a
Marriage Certificate			n/a
ACRO Police Certificate			n/a
Address History List			n/a
Work History List			n/a
Travel History (All countries)			n/a
Parents: Full Name, DOB, Place of Birth, Current Address			n/a
Petitioner
Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Passport / Birth Certificate)			n/a
Proof of U.S. Domicile or Intent to Re-Establish U.S. Domicile			n/a
W-2s / 1099s			n/a
Form I-864 (wet-signed original)			n/a
Tax Transcripts			n/a
Joint sponsor (if applicable)
Tax Transcripts			n/a
W-2s / 1099s			n/a
Proof of Status (Passport)			n/a
Proof of U.S. Address			n/a
Form I-864			n/a
Documentarily qualified
Date Reviewed
Request for Evidence
Date Approved
Phase 3: Embassy
INTERVIEW LETTER
MEDICAL EXAM & DOCUMENT CHECK
Appointment	Cost	Date	Paid	Booked
VisaMedicals			n/a
No. 4 Ground Floor, Bentinck Mansions, 12–16 Bentinck St, London W1U 2ER. Book early morning appointment
MEDICAL EXAM / DOCUMENTS NEEDED
Interview Letter from the U.S. Embassy			n/a
DS-260 Confirmation Page			n/a
Valid Passport			n/a
4 Identical U.S.-Sized Photographs			n/a
Medical Questionnaire (Form IV18A)			n/a
ACRO Police Certificate			n/a
Vaccination Records with Original Certification			n/a
GP Care Summary (Request 2 Weeks Prior)			n/a
Immediately after your medical, head to the U.S. Embassy at 33 Nine Elms Ln, London SW11 7US. Check in at the "Visa Services" tent (Visa Passport & Consular Door). Go through airport-style security. SUBMIT: Passport, medical receipt, police certificate, civil documents, DS-260 confirmation, fingerprint scan. Receive sealed envelope labeled "Do Not Tamper" for interview day.
VISA INTERVIEW
U.S. Embassy, 33 Nine Elms Ln, London SW11 7US. Go to the front of the line. Do not wait.
Interview binder: original documents
Interview Letter			n/a
Petitioner I-864			n/a
Joint Sponsor I-864 (if applicable)			n/a
ACRO Police Certificate			n/a
Marriage Certificate			n/a
Birth Certificate			n/a
Interview binder: printed copies
2 U.S.-Sized Passport Photos			n/a
DS-260 Confirmation Page			n/a
Petitioner IRS Transcripts			n/a
Petitioner W-2s / 1099s			n/a
Petitioner Proof of Status			n/a
Joint Sponsor Proof of Status (if applicable)			n/a
Joint Sponsor IRS Transcripts (if applicable)			n/a
Joint Sponsor W-2s / 1099s (if applicable)			n/a
Domicile Documentation			n/a
ACRO Police Certificate			n/a
Marriage Certificate			n/a
Birth Certificate			n/a

Disclaimer: Created by a community member and shared freely. This is not legal advice. Verify all requirements against official sources and consult an immigration attorney for your specific situation.