Use This Checklist With Your Own Documents
This checklist is a general guide. The exact requirements for your case will be set out in the instructions you receive from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Use this checklist alongside— not instead of—those official instructions.
Documents to Organize
- [ ] Valid passport
- [ ] Passport copies as instructed
- [ ] Required photographs meeting embassy specifications
- [ ] Interview appointment confirmation
- [ ] DS-260 confirmation page
- [ ] NVC correspondence, where applicable
- [ ] Birth certificate
- [ ] Marriage certificate, where applicable
- [ ] Divorce or death certificates, where applicable
- [ ] Police certificates, where required
- [ ] Employment offer documentation
- [ ] Employer information
- [ ] Diplomas and certificates
- [ ] Employment records
- [ ] Professional licenses, where applicable
- [ ] Medical examination documentation from an approved panel physician
- [ ] Any documents specifically requested by the embassy
Employment Information to Understand
- [ ] Employer name
- [ ] Employer location
- [ ] Job title
- [ ] Work location
- [ ] Job duties
- [ ] Salary or compensation, where applicable
- [ ] Working hours
- [ ] Required qualifications for the role
- [ ] How you learned about the position
Personal Readiness
- [ ] Review your DS-260 application for consistency
- [ ] Be ready to describe your job offer in your own words
- [ ] Be ready to answer truthfully about your immigration history
- [ ] Plan your journey to the embassy or consulate
- [ ] Confirm what items are permitted inside the embassy
- [ ] Confirm your interview appointment details
Final Reminders
- Be truthful in every answer.
- Keep your answers consistent with your application.
- Do not submit false or altered documents.
- Do not memorize someone else's story.
- Ask for clarification if you do not understand a question.
What a Checklist Cannot Do
Completing this checklist helps you feel organized and prepared. It does not guarantee visa approval. The decision is made by the U.S. government based on the facts of your case and applicable immigration law.