By "attach" in Jame's shortcuts.... does that mean staple or just paperclip the Cover Sheet to the DS-230 1&2?

And if its ok to staple, can I staple all three things(coversheet 230-1 & 230-2) together? Then I can paperclip all the other things together into one bundle.

Thought I would ask since stapling was a big "no no" at CSC.

Thanks once again for all the great help here at VJ!!

Mike

I've used Acco clips (two holes at the top of the docs) for everything the entire way thru so all documents and forms can be stacked neatly in the file.

Just recd the AOS package yesterday, several days after I sent it to NVC using the shortcuts. The tax info aurthorization sheet is almost an exact match to the shortcut sheet. The "shortcut" bar code sheet and the real NVC sheet is slightly different, it does not overlay exactly, and the bar code is slightly shorter (height) and about a 1/2" shorter in length. The shortcut bar code sheet does not have the four stars in the upper right corner. It's a real close approximation though. Also noticed that the big return envelope had a different zip code on it than what is stated on the bar code sheet mailing address. The envelope has 03801-2901 instead of 03801-2909. It also has APPT in big letters stamped in the lower left corner. FYI.

Hi,

I also used acco fasteners for every package i sent..petition, aos, and ds-230, and they were just fine everything was approved quickly... Just place eveything in the order that's suggested.

Jazzy

I never put a cover sheet on any of the packages I sent the USCIS or the NVC...or used anything to bind them together!! My interview is next month!!! The only thing we absolutely was put everything in the order they asked...that's it!

alix...you recieved a cover sheet wit your ds-230 that they said to put on top...the one withthe bar code....thats your cover sheet.

Jazzy

Thanks alot everybody!

Since my sweety is in the Phils. they require more paperwork.
Do you know what is the order of the DS230 papers?

Or where I can read about this?

Thanks and good luck with your visa!!
Mike

I just sent the DS230 package last Thursday. This is the order I used:

Cover letter with index of docs submitted
Bar code sheet
DS 230 Part 1 (signed) and Part 2 (not signed)
NBI (top half only, be sure has thumbprint and dry seal, my asawa keep the personal copy bottom half)
Color photocopy of passport biographic info page
Police Clearance (I did include this since I had it, many say that if your asawa has not lived outside Phils it is not needed)
Original NSO birth certificate
Original NSO marriage contract

EVERY sheet has case number written on upper right corner.

Then tacked together with Acco clips.

Hope this helps.

Dear members who have used shortcuts and seen the actual stuff send from NVC..........pse enlighten us.........
hello dear "Michael and Milahjean".......read your observation about the I-864 forms.........
thought to get further details about that.........
[1] pse tell us whether the cover letter as well as the authorization sheet we make by using the shortcuts is good enough......or wld you suggest to wait to recieve it from NVC ????

[2] also the "authorization sheet for release of Federal Tax Data" when i opens it in my system its 155% and other other shortcuts opens normally........so what shld i do........get the document reduced to 100% and get the print.......or have to get the prints in 155% ????????

[3] about this difference in zip codes .......is the change in zip code is only in the outer envelope or its the cover letters also????????

[4] their is four stars in the "Authorization for Release of Federal Tax Data" short cut form..... so are you saying that this star is in the cover letter also?????????
sorry to ask to so many questions.........but gaining knowledge from the experienced helpful VJ members is the main objection of this site .......so just shooting this Q's expecting the answers.........
thaaaaaanx in anticipation
riz

i've used staples and paper clips and so far so good. also generated my own cover letter that just states what documents are included in the package and the order they are in

Thanks everyone! My 230 was generated today so I sent my 230 packet today..... wow.... the paperwork is pretty much done. Cept I'm makin all kinds of copies for my sweety to take to the interview, hehehe!
Thanks again,
Mike

Good. Looks like, you are all set. Don't forget to include the barcode cover sheet along with all documents.