Can the fiance(e) start gathering documents and information right away to “speed things along?
A..You don’t have to wait for the packet to arrive to begin gathering the birth certificate, divorce or death decrees, photographs, military records, and medical information from your doctor about which immunizations you have had. You might not be able to request the police clearance without the actual checklist from the Consulate as “proof” that you need it. You can download the various forms and use them for “practice”. Refer questions to the forums, as there is a LOT of specific information that can save you weeks of time, depending on what country you are filing from. The fiance(e) also needs a passport, valid for at least 6 months from the time the visa is issued.
