Immigrant Visas

Preparing for the Interview

• A valid Haitian passport and a photocopy of the ID page of the passport
• Original extract of birth certificate from the National Archives of Haiti (Extrait des Archives Nationales)
  
• Other original civil documents (e.g. extract of marriage certificate, divorce decree, death certificate), as required
  
• Additional evidence of relationship (see below)
  
• An Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, or Form I-134, if required
  
• A medical examination
  
• A completed application form (Forms DS-230-I and DS-230-II)
  
• Three photographs  
  

Evidence of Relationships

Parent/Child or Siblings: Primary evidence of a parent-child or sibling relationship may be supplemented with:

• old photographs of the child and parent together;
• old letters with postmarked envelopes;
• baptism certificates; 
• school and medical records; and
• any other document showing an ongoing relationship. 
   

The presentation of supplemental documents at the time of the interview is particularly important in cases where the applicant's birth was not registered at the National Archives soon after he or she was born. If the evidence is inconclusive, the Consular Officer may recommend that the beneficiary and the petitioner consider having a DNA test to prove scientifically the existence of the required family relationship.

Spouses: A combination of the following documents may act as satisfactory proof of a legitimate marriage:

• photos of the wedding ceremony; 
• other photos of the couple together; 
• past correspondence exchanged between the petitioner and the beneficiary;
• joint bank or credit card accounts;
• joint ownership of property;
• life insurance policy or retirement plan naming the beneficiary;
• original birth certificates of any children the couple has together; 
• photocopies of any and all passports the petitioner has used since he has been married (to show the frequency of travel to Haiti); and
• telephone bills showing telephone calls made to each other.
  

Help in Preparing for the Immigrant Visa Interview

Applicants who would like help in preparing the documents required for the immigrant visa interview are advised that travel agents in Haiti may be willing to provide such a service, for a fee. The Consular Section, however, cannot recommend any particular agency.

Important Note: We are serious about visa fraud. Please be truthful in the information and documents you provide. If you submit fake or altered documents to the Consular Officer, you may become permanently ineligible for a visa to the United States. In addition, you could be subject to prosecution under Haitian law. Be wary of persons outside the Consular Section offering you documents, assistance or claiming a connection to the Consular Section who want to facilitate your visa application. If you are approached by such persons, please report it to the guards or a Consular Officer at the Consular Section. Only an American Consular Officer may decide who is granted a visa based on U.S. law.