Necessary Documents for VI and Arranging the Harmonium File

Hi all,

Its highly recommended to arrange all our documents for our VI.Generally most of the guys prefer "Harmonium File". This has around 12 leaves.I have formulated one way of arranging the Harmonium file.

Leaf-0 (Between the cover and first leaf) :1) Visa Appointment Letter2) Passport*

These documents will be checked in the gate. So, let it be handy.*-Place your passport in leaf-1 after the gate entry.

Leaf-1 - ENTRY DOCS

1) Passport2) HDFC Receipt3) i204) DS-160 Form5) SEVIS Receipt (Downloaded copy/Original one)

These docs will be verified at the first stage. 

Leaf-2 - FINANCE - PRIMARY

1) Summary of Funds (Financial summary)2) CA statement3) Affidavit from Sponsor

Leaf-3 - FINANCE - SECONDARY

1) Bank Loan Sanction Letter2) FD Receipt3) PPF statement4) Pay slips of Sponsor

Leaf-4 - FINANCE - TERTIARY

1) Form -60 of the Sponsor (IT Returns)2) Bank Statement of Sponsor

Leaf-5 - FINANCE - JUNK

1) Asset Details2) Property Evaluation

Leaf-6 - ACADEMICS - PRIMARY

1) GRE/Toefl Score cards2) X & XII Marksheets3) Sem-wise marksheets4) Degree certificate

Leaf-7 - ACADEMICS - SECONDARY

1) Award Certificates - Extra/Co-Curriculum

Leaf-8 - ACCEPTS/REJECTS PROOF

1) Accept Letters & i20s2) Reject Letters/Mails3) Prof Communication Mails

Leaf-9 - WORK-EX PROOF

1) Your Appointment Letter2) Your Payslips (6months)3) Appraisal/Achievement Letter - Company related4) Form-604) Company i-Card

Leaf-10 - FOR THE DETAILS TO BE FILLED IN PINK SLIP

1) SOP2) CV/Resume

Leaf-11 - ADDITIONAL DOCS

1) Extra-Photo2) PAN card/Driv-lic etc.

Leaf-12 - JUNK

1) KEEP RS.100-500 FOR TAKING PHOTO*...2) Keep least important files here...

* - Applicable only if the VO feels the photo is old.