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We are almost ready to send our packet in, almost a month late! 

 

Question, how would someone attach their check to the packet, staple to larger sheet or in an envelope? 

Our Timeline AOS Timeline

10/24/13 - Met online 04/30/16 - Sent AOS Forms I-864, I-485, I-765, I-131, G-325a, G-1145 with check

01/16/14 - Fell in love online 05/07/16 - Received text & email with case#

05/03/14 - Met for first time - He went to England 05/09/16 - Check cashed for $1,070.00

08/07/14 - She came to USA 1st time 05/13/16 - Received NOA1 for I-485, I-131, I-765

12/28/14 - She came to USA 2nd time 06/03/16 - Biometrics Appointment

02/10/15 - Officially engaged at the Grand Canyon 08/01/16 - Email & Text saying I-131 & I-765 Approved

04/27/15 - She came to USA 3rd time 08/06/16 - Received letters of approval for I-131 & !765

07/14/15 - She came to USA 4th time 08/12/16 - Received Combo card in US mail!

10/14/16 - Received RFE for proof of marriage

K1 VISA Timeline 10/15/16 - Sent in RFE paperwork

09/23/15 - Sent info to Rapid Visa 10/19/16 - Received text - AOS APPROVED!!!!

10/13/15 - Conformation from USCIS - NOA1 10/22/16 - Received hard copy of I-485 approval

11/06/15 - I-129F Approved! via USCIS Website! 10/22/16 - Received text - Your 2 year Greed card has mailed

11/13/15 - Received hard copy in mail - NOA2 10/25/16 - Received Green Card in the mail! - Yahoooo!

11/23/15 - Received by NVC (called on 24th)

11/24/15 - Called NVC and got LND#

11/30/15 - Case status at NVC: READY!

01/12/16 - Medical completed!

01/23/16 - Packet 4 received

01/27/16 - Interview - APPROVED!

02/05/16 - Visa In Hand

02/11/16 - POE - Ohio

04/02/16 - Wedding - Yahooo!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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17 hours ago, Axle314 said:

Affidavits submitted must be originals? That's what the I-751 Instructions suggest, but I'm wondering if others see something saying otherwise?

 I submitted the originals and make sure you retain a copy for yourself. 

 

I dont tbink they've suggested to submit copies from what I know. 

USCIS Process:

Sent I-130 (via Canada Post): Feb 29, 2016

NOA1 hardcopy received: March 16, 2016

NOA2 approval text & email: June 9, 2016

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NVC Process:

Case number and IIN Assigned: July 5, 2016

Choice of Agent (DS-261) completed: July 6, 2016

IV application (DS-260) completed: July 12, 2016

Sent AOS & IV packets (Electronic Processing): July 14, 2016

CC: July 20, 2016

Medical: September 13, 2016

Interview: September 19, 2016 APPROVED!

POE: October 31, 2016

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ROC Process:

Submitted I-751 (USPS Overnight): August 2, 2018

Approved: August 21st, 2019

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Anyone know if it's OK to send the package along with rubber bands? See picture...

 

I'm quite literally at the top of 3.5" Acco Fasteners... I even had to remove some evidence ( wasn't particularly needed ). The fasteners are clipped, but barely. The rubber bands are more for stability than anything.

 

I'm going to write on the top of the form the purpose of the submission, etc. I was going to go to the Post Office tomorrow but I wanted to give it another check to be sure it all is good and organized.

 

For the check, I'm using two small clips ( not Paperclips) to attach the check vertically, so I have two edges to attach to and not interfere with the two hole punch.

 

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I have about 15-20 photos for 2016, 2017, 2018 each, with about 4 photos on each page, so figure around 15 pages total of photos, each with Captions of who's in the photo, where is the photo taken place, and the date. In most cases I indicated what's going on.

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8 minutes ago, taurus83 said:

Are you taking the copies of the pics on the paper or you are sending the actual pics?

So what I did was I collected all my photos from 2016, 2017, 2018 in my case, organized them like I normally would for my photos, then I go through the photos ( with thumbnails to find ones of the two of us quickly), then I turn on "preview pane" in Windows. I installed a screenshot utility and took screenshots of the photo that was shown in the Preview Pane. I put each screenshot into word, have it take up 1/2 of the page width wise, 1/4 of the page length wise. Then on the right of the picture, I put the caption.

 

So everything's electronic, until I print it of course :)

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Hello, I finally created an account here since I will be filing in the coming weeks and have so many doubts! Thank goodness for this forum.

 

I have been using binder rings to hold my pages together rather than an acco fastener. Any thoughts on this?

History:

K-1  ✔️

I-601 waiver  ✔️

AOS  ✔️

ROC  (pending)

  • 8/14/18: Mailed to CSC
  • 9/26/18: Check cashed in AZ
  • 10/23/18: NOA1
  • x/xx/1x: Biometrics
  • 2019: Traveled with extension letter without problems
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According to USCIS...

 

In preparing your packet, remember:

  • Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
  • Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
  • Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
  • Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
  • Do not submit originals unless specifically required. 
  • Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.

 

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Japan
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Hello everyone. I started preparing my packet today. I will be mailing mine the last week of August. Not excited to start the wait again :)

Spoiler

 

Applying for I-130 from abroad...

4/5/2016 - Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

4/11/16 - NOA 1

4/13/2016 - sent to Nebraska

5/11/2016 - NOA 2

 

NVC:

Sent AOS & IV Packets:07/15/2016
Scan Date: 07/19/2016
Case Complete: 9/2/2016

Interview scheduled: 9/9/2016
Interview Date: 10/31/2016

Medical: 9/30/2016
Visa Approved: 10/31/2016
Visa In Hand: 11/2/2016 !!! ❤️ ❤️

 

 

Removal of conditions (I-751):

Sent packet: 9/12/2018

Packet received: 9/14/2018

Check cashed: 9/20/18

NOA1: 10/26/2018

Biometrics notice date: 10/11/2019

Biometrics appointment: 10/29/2019  

Fingerprint Review Was Completed: 11/7/19
 

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: India
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 in filling i-751 Should I fill "N/A" in all the blank fields for example : if i don't have a middle name should i fill "N/A" or leave blank.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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1 hour ago, taurus83 said:

 in filling i-751 Should I fill "N/A" in all the blank fields for example : if i don't have a middle name should i fill "N/A" or leave blank.

 Absolutely! Probably makes it a little easier on them as well

USCIS Process:

Sent I-130 (via Canada Post): Feb 29, 2016

NOA1 hardcopy received: March 16, 2016

NOA2 approval text & email: June 9, 2016

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NVC Process:

Case number and IIN Assigned: July 5, 2016

Choice of Agent (DS-261) completed: July 6, 2016

IV application (DS-260) completed: July 12, 2016

Sent AOS & IV packets (Electronic Processing): July 14, 2016

CC: July 20, 2016

Medical: September 13, 2016

Interview: September 19, 2016 APPROVED!

POE: October 31, 2016

-------------------------------------------------------

ROC Process:

Submitted I-751 (USPS Overnight): August 2, 2018

Approved: August 21st, 2019

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