How to package the Lifting of Conditions (I-751) documents

[Fastcat36 0]

Hi Everyone, I'm about to mail the I-751 and supporting proof documentation. How should I organize the documents? Should I put all the docs into one folder sorted by paperclips, buy a binder with dividers, separate the docs into multiple folders etc????

Also, I was told to include joint bank account details - if I provide this going back to January 2015 (all the monthly statements) that's a lot of paper - is this really necessary? Thanks.

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Progress to ROC Forum~

~Inquiry about I-751 submission~

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Welcome to the forum.

The good questions that you ask are frequent topics of discussion at the ROC Forum. Check out a couple of pages of prior postings. you will likely find good responses to your questions, and likely much more.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited December 1, 2016 by Pitaya

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Keep it simple. Folders, dividers, etc will just be tossed in the trash

[lucybelle 453]

USCIS recommends using acco fasteners at the top of the packet and placing small sticky notes at the bottom of the packet. Our packet was maybe twice the size of yours, we mailed it in a box.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I separated everything into these things: http://i01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/966/641/416/416641966_239.jpg

For things like bank statements, insurance renewals, etc, I paperclipped each month together if there was more than one sheet.

I stuck post-it notes on to each plastic sheet just to explain what was inside.

Then I dumped them all in a huge bubblewrapped envelope and sent it to USCIS. They can do what they want with the papers.

[Nikkosan 127]

Hi Everyone, I'm about to mail the I-751 and supporting proof documentation. How should I organize the documents? Should I put all the docs into one folder sorted by paperclips, buy a binder with dividers, separate the docs into multiple folders etc????

This is how I sent ours:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/615415-i-751-november-2016-filers/page-1#entry8367611

Also attaching another pic to see how all pages are bundled together.

Also, I was told to include joint bank account details - if I provide this going back to January 2015 (all the monthly statements) that's a lot of paper - is this really necessary? Thanks.

I would say better safe than sorry! Send what you have, from inception of the marriage to present. For the bank account details, I sent every other month.

Edited December 1, 2016 by Nikkosan

[Ortolan 381]

Just separate your materials into coherent sections with a cover sheet that's also got your name and number on it, with a simple heading as to what the reviewer is going to see in that section. Clip together with a mini binder clip at the top. Keep it simple.

[bdrew612 1,071]

Our packet weighed in at 4 pounds, 1 ounce (just a pound less than my baby's newborn weight lol). I printed out every single bank statement from August 2014 - May 2016. I went into overkill, honestly. Auto/home policies from 2014-2016, every joint utility bill 2014-2016, etc.

The reason they want joint bank account statements is evidence of co-mingling of finances. Things like that hold a lot more weight than affidavits and plane tickets (we send those in, too).

Edited December 2, 2016 by bdrew612

[Michelle13 39]

WOW!!! All your packages are wayyyyyyyyyyy larger than mine!! haha

Perhaps I should expect an RFE in the mail.