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Filling out the instructions for immigrant visa applicants is a crucial step toward obtaining a visa to the United States. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help users navigate each section of the form effectively and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the instructions for your immigrant visa application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the online editor. Review all available options carefully.
2. Begin with the checklist provided. Collect and prepare all documents required, ensuring each document matches the descriptions outlined in the checklist.
3. For passports, ensure you have a valid passport with at least eight months of remaining validity beyond the visa issuance date.
4. Gather original and certified copies of birth certificates for each person named in the application. If applicable, also include adoption decrees.
5. Ensure you have marriage certificates if married, along with any documents proving the termination of previous marriages.
6. Obtain police certificates for applicants aged 16 years or older, covering all places of residence since age 16.
7. Individuals with criminal convictions must gather certified copies of court and prison records.
8. Prepare two full-face photographs for each visa applicant, ensuring the name is printed on the back of each photo.
9. If applicable, prepare the I-864 or I-134 forms to show evidence of support based on your visa type.
10. Review all documents to ensure they are in English or translated by a certified translator.
11. Once all documents are collected, sign and date the statement at the bottom of the instruction page.
12. Send the completed form, along with the DS-230 Part I, to the consular office via email, fax, or mail.
13. After submission, wait for the appointment letter which will include instructions for medical examination.
14. Keep monitoring the appointment schedule on the embassy's website for updates regarding your application.

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