You are in the final stages of bringing your Thai fiancée to the United States on a K1 fiancée visa. While compiling her documents for the final visa interview, she realizes she is missing the original version of her Thai ID card. Did she make a copy? Missing documentation could cause a US visa denial. The following tips can help avoid missing and destroyed documentation disasters:
1) Make copies of all your original documents, including birth certificates, passports, marriage registration and insurance.
2) Scan all your original documents and keep electronic versions.
3) Keep hard copies and originals in separate locations, including those stored electronically.
4) Keep a copy of your entire application package.
5) If sending documents by mail, keep the sending confirmation number.
6) Keep all associated receipts, including money transfer receipts.
7) Use photocopies of originals at all times unless the original versions are specifically requested.
Many couples who have gone through the K1 visa process need copies of their filing documents for any possible occurrences in the future, including the adjustment of status process—the application for permanent residence—tax purposes, and other future family matters. In the unfortunate case of divorce, or other legal matters, these documents can prove to hold important information.
