Binding the I-129F to send it in

[DavidandIrina 1]

I'm like two days away from binding and sending in my I-129F petition. However, I have some questions for ya'll. How do they like it bound? Its quite a wad of paper... at least an inch thick and that isn't including the skype conversations (4300 pages.. hah! No Gary I'm not going to include them all :-P )

Anyways, one of the guys here used a Acco Steel Fasteners with holes punched on the top. Another person I know used a 3 ring binder that is punched at top. Seems they like top-punched holes?? What are the best fasteners? I need to go down to Staples to pick up something tonight.

ALSO, what is the best way to label things? Put all the papers into plastic document bags and write on them? Use sticky labels?

Thank you!

David and Irina

[Barbara J 115]

I'm like two days away from binding and sending in my I-129F petition. However, I have some questions for ya'll. How do they like it bound? Its quite a wad of paper... at least an inch thick and that isn't including the skype conversations (4300 pages.. hah! No Gary I'm not going to include them all :-P )

Anyways, one of the guys here used a Acco Steel Fasteners with holes punched on the top. Another person I know used a 3 ring binder that is punched at top. Seems they like top-punched holes?? What are the best fasteners? I need to go down to Staples to pick up something tonight.

ALSO, what is the best way to label things? Put all the papers into plastic document bags and write on them? Use sticky labels?

Thank you!

David and Irina

Oh my Lord why bother, they are going to just pull it apart anyways. All you have to do is put your papers in order cheque on top and place it in a plastic sleeve and then put in a business envelope. We used paper clips. don't go stapling anything makes it harder for them to pull apart. Just make it simple. An inch think man what are you sending?

Edited April 20, 2011 by Barbara J

[Ty & Nanda 3]

I used a legal sized folder out of my work's office supply closet , two holes punched in the top of each page and 6 months later recieved my NOA2 2 months after that k-1 visa was approved

[DavidandIrina 1]

Actually I just read this in one of the instruction forms:

Note: Place all required items in a large, flat, envelope for mailing to the USCIS.

Do not staple or tape documents or photos together or place them in a binder.

Simply attaché the documents + copies, documents + translations, etc. together

with strong paper clips or other similar devices. Do not place documents into

three ring or other binders or holders as the USCIS reviewer will have to

disassemble it before reviewing. Simply place all documents neatly in the

envelope with everything held together with simple clips. Photos should be

placed in a clear plastic bag and affixed with a clip to the package of forms. Mail

the documents package as indicated above.

[baron555 934]

I'm like two days away from binding and sending in my I-129F petition. However, I have some questions for ya'll. How do they like it bound? Its quite a wad of paper... at least an inch thick and that isn't including the skype conversations (4300 pages.. hah! No Gary I'm not going to include them all :-P )

Anyways, one of the guys here used a Acco Steel Fasteners with holes punched on the top. Another person I know used a 3 ring binder that is punched at top. Seems they like top-punched holes?? What are the best fasteners? I need to go down to Staples to pick up something tonight.

ALSO, what is the best way to label things? Put all the papers into plastic document bags and write on them? Use sticky labels?

Thank you!

David and Irina

No holes, no binders, just use paper clips and binder clips.

No bags; they will bust is all up and refile it anyways.

[DavidandIrina 1]

What about identifying things? Sticky notes?

[Inky 1,110]

What about identifying things? Sticky notes?

Nope. Thats what the cover page is for, you list it in order on your cover page. That goes in front of everything and the check is clipped in front of that.

[katie & sifa 25]

You can use sticky notes if it makes you feel better - I put stickies on a few things just to clarify. But yes, don't put anything in a binder - I just separated various sections using paperclips then bound the whole thing together with a big binder clip.

[Sunny123 44]

I paper clipped the same sections together and used a big rubber band to hold the whole packet together. I did use side tab sheets just noting which sections are which!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I used paper clips and a binder clip on the whole thing. They will disassemble it anyway. Putting photos in some sort of cover or even a ziplock bag is a good idea.

[Lena and Igor 5]

I two-hole punched the top of our documents and followed the advice I received from the online lawyer I subscribed to. Even though I front-loaded the submission, our petition was approved in 122 days (no RFEs) by CSC. Double check everything. VJ continues to be the best source of information. Good luck David and Irina.

[DavidandIrina 1]

I used paper clips and a binder clip on the whole thing. They will disassemble it anyway. Putting photos in some sort of cover or even a ziplock bag is a good idea.

I have plenty of paper clips and some large binder clips that would fit my stack of paperwork. :-)

Thank you my friends! I appreciate all of your wisdom and knowledge! Exciting to finally be able to file my petition!!

[And<3Jhe 0]

And high lights all the dates and locations all your supporting documents like stamps,receipts,transportaion etc...About pictures used zip lock and put all the pictures inside and write down the date and places in the back of each if needed

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No binding, just strong paper clips, and the table of contents for the main file.

We front-loaded our evidence of previous meeting. For that I had another table of contents and put page numbers for easy reference (boarding passes, chat logs, photos). I also used peel-off side tabs with labels. Liberal use of highlight pens...these guys see a ton of paper, I think it just makes it easier for them if you mark the key stuff.

Good luck.

[kcnca 1]

No binding, just strong paper clips, and the table of contents for the main file.

We front-loaded our evidence of previous meeting. For that I had another table of contents and put page numbers for easy reference (boarding passes, chat logs, photos). I also used peel-off side tabs with labels. Liberal use of highlight pens...these guys see a ton of paper, I think it just makes it easier for them if you mark the key stuff.

Good luck.

I don't agree with the paper clip supporters, I used the ACCO fasteners two holes at the top there is a good post on here that gives the order to place all the documents

Paper clips only add to the bulk of the package and the ACCO fasteners allow for easy disassembly of the whole package in one step rather than many paper clips Im sure that the uscis will appreciate those who do not use paper clips just my 2 cents