What documents are required for Consular Processing?

The following documents may be required for consular processing:
• Approved I-140 petition.
• The receipt notice for Form I-824 (only if indicating to apply for consular processing at first) or the approved notice for Form I-824 (only if later requesting consular processing)
• Evidence that your last residence was in the host country of the post
• Form DS-230: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Part I (Biographic Information) and Part II (Sworn Statement)
• Birth Certificates : One certified copy for each person named in your application
• Police Clearance Certificate: each applicant named in your application must have a certificate from the appropriate police authority stating whatever their records show about that applicant. This certificate must cover the entire period of your stay in any area.
• Court and Prison Records - if applicable
• Updated job offer letter from your employer
• Medical Report: All applicants must pass a medical examination from one of the approved panel physicians
• Passport: all applicants' passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa issue date. Minor children should have their own passports
• Proof of Relationship with spouse and children: this may include marriage certificate (along with proof of termination of previous marriage, if applicable), birth certificates etc.
• Photographs: visa photographs must meet the new requirements