Source-backed scope
India-to-United States family immigrant route for Indian citizens. The NVC case, DS-260, civil-document finder and U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview instructions still control final submission, but each row below is tied to U.S. Department of State evidence.
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Purpose
- Family / dependant residence
- Destination
- United States
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India-to-United States family immigrant route for Indian citizens. The NVC case, DS-260, civil-document finder and U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview instructions still control final submission, but each row below is tied to U.S. Department of State evidence.
Checked against Travel.State.Gov DS-260, Civil Documents, Financial Evidence, Interview Preparation, Applicant Interview, Photo Requirements and India Reciprocity guidance on 2026-09-06.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVC interview appointment letter | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says immigrant visa applicants must bring the interview appointment letter to the interview. |
| Passport | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says each immigrant visa applicant must bring an unexpired passport valid for six months beyond the intended entry date. |
| Two visa photographs | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says each immigrant visa applicant must bring two identical color photographs that meet the general photo requirements. |
| DS-260 confirmation page | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says each qualified family member immigrating must complete DS-260 and print the confirmation page for the interview. |
| Birth certificate | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says each family member immigrating must obtain an original birth certificate or certified copy. |
| Marriage certificate for every marriage | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants who are or have been married must obtain original marriage certificates or certified copies of every marriage. |
| Divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papers | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants previously married must obtain original or certified proof of termination of every prior marriage, such as final divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papers. |
| Police clearance certificate | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants aged 16 or older need police certificates under country-of-nationality, current-residence, prior-residence and arrest-history rules. |
| Court and prison records | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants convicted of a crime must obtain certified copies of each court and prison record, even after amnesty, pardon or clemency. |
| Military record | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants who served in the military of any country must obtain a photocopy of their military record. |
| Petitioner's birth certificate | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says IR5 parent and F4 sibling applicants must obtain an original birth certificate or certified copy for the petitioner. |
| Petitioning spouse divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papers | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says IR1, CR1 and F2A spouse applicants need the petitioning spouse's prior-marriage termination evidence if the petitioning spouse was previously married. |
| Medical examination results from panel physician | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says every immigrant visa applicant must complete a medical examination with an embassy-approved panel physician before the interview. |
| Affidavit of Support and sponsor financial evidence | required | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says each financial sponsor must submit an Affidavit of Support as well as financial evidence and other supporting documents. |
| Proof of relationship to sponsor | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says Form I-864A cases require proof of the applicant's relationship to the sponsor and lists accepted evidence types. |
| Joint sponsor proof of U.S. status | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says joint sponsors filing Form I-864 must submit proof of U.S. citizenship, U.S. nationality or Lawful Permanent Resident status. |
| Unpaid visa fee payment | conditional | visa application | Travel.State.Gov says applicants may be asked to pay unpaid visa fees at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate if all necessary fees were not paid before the interview. |
Processing route
- NVC interview appointment letterUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect NVC interview appointment letter 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- PassportUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Passport 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Two visa photographsUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Two visa photographs 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- DS-260 confirmation pageUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect DS-260 confirmation page 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Birth certificateIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Birth certificate 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Marriage certificate for every marriageIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Marriage certificate for every marriage 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papersIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papers 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Police clearance certificateIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Police clearance certificate 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Court and prison recordsIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Court and prison records 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Military recordIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Military record 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Petitioner's birth certificateIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Petitioner's birth certificate 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Petitioning spouse divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papersIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Petitioning spouse divorce decree, death certificate or annulment papers 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Medical examination results from panel physicianUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Medical examination results from panel physician 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Affidavit of Support and sponsor financial evidenceUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Affidavit of Support and sponsor financial evidence 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Proof of relationship to sponsorIf this document is not in English or in the official language accepted by the U.S. post where you apply, add a certified English translation with the translator's accuracy and competence statement. The cited U.S. route sources do not show certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Proof of relationship to sponsor 2. Add a certified English translation if the original is not in English or an official language accepted by the U.S. post 3. Upload or carry the original and certified translation as required
- Joint sponsor proof of U.S. statusUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Joint sponsor proof of U.S. status 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Unpaid visa fee paymentUse this document as issued. The cited U.S. route source does not show certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD attestation for this item. 1. Collect Unpaid visa fee payment 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
Official citations
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Applicant Interview guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-immigrant-interview-20260906
Travel.State.Gov tells immigrant visa applicants to bring the appointment letter, passport, photographs, DS-260 confirmation, civil supporting documents, translations where required and unpaid visa fees to the interview.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov India Reciprocity and Civil Documentstravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-india-reciprocity-20260906
Travel.State.Gov identifies Indian birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, Aadhaar and police clearance certificates, including issuing authorities and availability notes.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Photo Requirementstravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-photo-requirements-20260906
Travel.State.Gov says visa photos or digital images must meet listed size, recency, background, face and eyeglass requirements and are accepted at the discretion of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov DS-260 guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-ds260-20260906
Travel.State.Gov says each qualified family member immigrating must complete Form DS-260 and print the confirmation page to bring to interview.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Civil Documents guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-civil-documents-20260906
Travel.State.Gov lists civil documents for immigrant visa cases and says documents not in English or the official language of the application country must include certified translations with a translator statement.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Interview Preparation guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-immigrant-interview-prep-20260906
Travel.State.Gov says immigrant visa applicants must complete a medical examination with an embassy-approved panel physician before the visa interview and bring original or certified civil documents and valid police certificates.
- U.S. Department of StateTravel.State.Gov Financial Evidence guidancetravel.state.govLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version us-state-immigrant-financial-evidence-20260906
Travel.State.Gov says each financial sponsor must submit an Affidavit of Support plus financial evidence and other supporting documents.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Certified translation for the applicable document rows
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for United States family / dependant residence automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
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