How did you organize your I751? Folders/Binders/ Just paperclip fasteners?

[LoveinUganda 20]

How did you organize your I751? Folders/Binders/ Just paperclip fasteners?

 

This is what i'm struggling with most! 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

Not for I-751, but we used a combination of:

 

1. Binder clips to hold the entire package together

2. Paperclips to hold each section together

3. A sticky note at the bottom (or side) of each section notating what that section was

 

I'd suggest making sure you go in the order of the guide.

[Going through 5,668]

USIC's website provides some great tips on fasteners, binders etc. and how they prefer your package to be assembled.  In part it reads:

 

• 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.
• If you are sending more than one case in an envelope, clearly separate the cases by rubber band or fasteners.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips 

Edited August 2, 2018 by Going through

[Crazy Cat 39,212]

33 minutes ago, Going through said:

USIC's website provides some great tips on fasteners, binders etc. and how they prefer your package to be assembled.  In part it reads:

 

• 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.
• If you are sending more than one case in an envelope, clearly separate the cases by rubber band or fasteners.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips 

Thanks for this.  I will be organizing my wife's ROC soon....:)

[Going through 5,668]

9 minutes ago, missileman said:

Thanks for this.  I will be organizing my wife's ROC soon....:)

Ah....more fun times for you at USCIS-Land!!!!

 

Best of luck, I already know you two will be fine  

[visaqueries 111]

I was excited to see that when my husband and I went in for his I 751/Naturalization Interview (they were together) all the documents still had the Post-It Tabs We had placed on the papers.  His file was at least 4-5 inches thick, and besides the size of our information, I was happy to see the Post-It Tabs.  The officer seemed to appreciate them too and even said it made it easier to find things she might need.

 

Additionally, the officer didn't ask for any further documentation (except for our Tax Receipts), and my husband's Oath Ceremony is September 26.  

[CJKylie 161]

Acco Prong Fasteners and Bottom Tab Exhibit Dividers 😉

 

https://www.staples.com/Acco-Prong-Paper-Fasteners/product_SS103762

 

https://www.staples.com/Avery-Style-Legal-Bottom-Tab-Divider-Title-Exhibit-1-25-Letter-White/product_653132

[NikLR 13,220]

I used paperclips and binder clips.  do not use folders or binders. 

[evapaula 230]

I used post-its, but I think it's also important to start with a "table of contents" and make sure everything in your file respects that order. It gives the officer a quick overall picture of what you included and helps them find any document they might be looking for. 

[Ksenia_O 695]

We used ACCO Top Bounded Report  Cover  - to protect the package on its way to USCIS. 

 It comes as two pieces, joined by fastener.  One piece  we used as a bottom, another one - as a top. We just took out its "fastener"  because it's not long enough and used ACCO instead- works great together! And the package  looks so neat ! 

 

Edited August 3, 2018 by Ksenia_O

[evapaula 230]

2 minutes ago, Ksenia_O said:

We used ACCO Top Bounded Report  Cover  - to protect the package on its way to USCIS. 

 It comes as two pieces, joined by fastener.  One piece  we used as a bottom, another one - as a top. We just took out its "fastener"  because it's not long enough and used ACCO instead- works great together! And the package  looks so neat ! 

 

based on what i've seen during my two interviews (AOS and ROC/N400), this is exactly how USCIS organizes our files too, so they must've appreciated it. 

[Rocko20 159]

1 hour ago, Ksenia_O said:

We used ACCO Top Bounded Report  Cover  - to protect the package on its way to USCIS. 

 It comes as two pieces, joined by fastener.  One piece  we used as a bottom, another one - as a top. We just took out its "fastener"  because it's not long enough and used ACCO instead- works great together! And the package  looks so neat ! 

 

 

This is how I intended to file my K1 but I couldn’t find that at the local office shop. This was based on other K1 sites that said to file it like that.

 

So being frustrated and wanting to file it, I simply put the entire packet in a folder with a table of contents on the front. No staples, paper clips, nothing to hold it together. Per the USCIS site ,they’re going to take apart your package anyway. Worked out fine for me.

 

But for the future, I’m obviously going to put more effort into finding something that actually holds the package together, for the sake of USCIS not losing any papers 

Edited August 3, 2018 by Rocko20

[Ksenia_O 695]

18 minutes ago, Rocko20 said:

 

This is how I intended to file my K1 but I couldn’t find that at the local office shop. This was based on other K1 sites that said to file it like that.

 

So being frustrated and wanting to file it, I simply put the entire packet in a folder with a table of contents on the front. No staples, paper clips, nothing to hold it together. Per the USCIS site ,they’re going to take apart your package anyway. Worked out fine for me.

 

But for the future, I’m obviously going to put more effort into finding something that actually holds the package together, for the sake of USCIS not losing any papers 

As I've mentioned before - mostly we used the Covers to keep our package "safe" while it was traveling with USPS.

 

We also could not find them at any stores, so we ordered the Covers from Amazon

Here is the link

https://www.amazon.com/ACCO-PRESSTEX-Report-Centers-A7022272A/dp/B00006IERJ/ref=pd_sbs_229_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00006IERJ&pd_rd_r=JVEWRQ7Q7KGZ78GPHSG3&pd_rd_w=2VeZB&pd_rd_wg=TD7LY&psc=1&refRID=JVEWRQ7Q7KGZ78GPHSG3

 

Edited August 3, 2018 by Ksenia_O

[EireneFaith 54]

22 hours ago, LoveinUganda said:

How did you organize your I751? Folders/Binders/ Just paperclip fasteners?

 

This is what i'm struggling with most! 

I used paper clips only to hold it according to which documents it is. Arrange it according to the cover letter.

[Axle314 12]

I just bought those ACCO Bound Report Covers. Totally a great idea.