Documents have a high value in the human society. They speak on behalf of us. It's the beneficiary's turn to disclose a hefty amount of information to the government. Use legitimate and acceptable documents. Fraud is a serious offense.
The passport is one of the most valuable forms of identification a state issues. Your passport is specially useful at this point because the visa will be attached to the passport. Grab a passport now if you don't have one yet. If you already have a passport, check its validity range. You might need to renew it before it completely expires. Passports must be at least 6 months valid upon entry to the U.S.
The forms involved during the phase of visa application need two passport-style photos. Check here for the specifications. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html
Avail of the duly recognized form of your birth certificate. Embassies in some countries require the long birth certificate while others accept the ones from the National Statistics Office. Use the certified original copy.
In every country where you have lived or worked for more than six months since you were 16 years old, present a valid police clearance from that country.
Show records if you have been arrested or convicted for a crime, even drug-related incidents. If you have also served in the military, provide documents for that as well.
Form 1040 from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the most recent tax year is of the essence. Send your beneficiary a copy of your Federal income tax returns together with your latest W-2 and Earnings Summary.
Request your present employer to issue a letter of employment on a sheet showing the company's letterhead. This should have a date and signature. Attach copies of at least six of your newest pay stubs.
If self-employed, showing income statements helps.
Account information from your bank is a considerable supplement especially if you have saved a large sum of money. Compile all receipts of money transfer aside from bank statements. If you've been using Paypal, print out details of transactions between each other.
Secure documents as early as possible, especially the ones with no validity period such as your official birth certificate. Know where to get other documents that have to be presented "fresh." This saves you from the pressures of rushing when time calls for these records.