Keep a dated copy of the official programme page and FAQ, identity documents, any authorized correspondence, and records relevant to the lawful origin of proposed funds.
Create a file that preserves what was official
Save the official programme page in a durable format with the date and web address visible. Capture the FAQ separately, because it may answer practical questions or change at a different time. Keep passports, birth and marriage certificates, prior U.S.
immigration records, and name-change documents orderly, but do not assume that every standard immigration document is automatically requested. If payment instructions are published, verify them through the official channel before using them, then retain the instructions, payment confirmation, receipt, and bank records. For the proposed payment source, preserve records that explain earnings, asset sales, gifts, loans, or other lawful origins, along with the path into the payment account.
A promoter’s invoice, reservation letter, or private escrow document is not proof that an official gift payment mechanism exists. Maintain a questions log that distinguishes confirmed official statements from matters awaiting guidance. This simple recordkeeping protects against later confusion about which version of the programme was reviewed and why a household made a particular planning decision.
Protect sensitive identity and financial records when sharing them with any adviser. Confirm the adviser’s role, secure method, and reason for requesting each item. A legitimate preparation file is selective and traceable; it should not become a reason to send passport scans or bank statements to an unverified promoter.