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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)
Old Passport (If Renewed)
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
ACRO Police Certificate
Address History List
Work History List
Travel History (All countries)
Parents — Full Name, DOB, Place of Birth, Current Address
PETITIONER
Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Passport / Birth Certificate)
Proof of U.S. Domicile or Intent to Re-Establish U.S. Domicile
W-2s / 1099s
Form I-864 (wet-signed original)
Tax Transcripts
JOINT SPONSOR (if applicable)
Tax Transcripts
W-2s / 1099s
Proof of Status (Passport)
Proof of U.S. Address
Form I-864
DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED
Date Reviewed
Request for Evidence
Date Approved
PHASE 3: EMBASSY
INTERVIEW LETTER
MEDICAL EXAM & DOCUMENT CHECK
Appointment Cost Date Paid Booked
VisaMedicals
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
DS-260 Confirmation Page
Valid Passport
4 Identical U.S.-Sized Photographs
Medical Questionnaire (Form IV18A)
ACRO Police Certificate
Vaccination Records with Original Certification
GP Care Summary (Request 2 Weeks Prior)
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 labelled "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
Petitioner I-864
Joint Sponsor I-864 (if applicable)
ACRO Police Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate
INTERVIEW BINDER — PRINTED COPIES
2 U.S.-Sized Passport Photos
DS-260 Confirmation Page
Petitioner IRS Transcripts
Petitioner W-2s / 1099s
Petitioner Proof of Status
Joint Sponsor Proof of Status (if applicable)
Joint Sponsor IRS Transcripts (if applicable)
Joint Sponsor W-2s / 1099s (if applicable)
Domicile Documentation
ACRO Police Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate
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.