hole punch or not for k1 packet?

[Natchy_101 0]

Hi all, this may sound kind of particular but I had prepared my K1 initial packet to send to USCIS this week and I prepared it in a binder with clear sheet protectors and page dividers. However, as I was going over everything with my friend, she told me that USCIS is expecting me to send just the papers with 2-hole punches at the top. Is this true? I have seen many videos of people preparing their packets with binders and nice presentations. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

[payxibka 10,045]

13 minutes ago, Natchy_101 said:

Hi all, this may sound kind of particular but I had prepared my K1 initial packet to send to USCIS this week and I prepared it in a binder with clear sheet protectors and page dividers. However, as I was going over everything with my friend, she told me that USCIS is expecting me to send just the papers with 2-hole punches at the top. Is this true? I have seen many videos of people preparing their packets with binders and nice presentations. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

USCIS strongly suggests to simply top hole punch.  No folders or extraneous office supplies.  They will end up it the landfill 

 

PS.  YouTube et al are horrible places to get advice 

Edited May 4, 2020 by payxibka

[zochu 255]

I would just even do a binder clip! We didnt hole punch ours. And don't send it in clear plastic pages lol 

[HRQX 4,145]

41 minutes ago, Natchy_101 said:

she told me that USCIS is expecting me to send just the papers with 2-hole punches at the top. Is this true?

"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." https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips Ultimately, it's optional.

Edited May 4, 2020 by HRQX

[Ryan H 3,812]

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1 hour ago, Natchy_101 said:

I have seen many videos of people preparing their packets with binders and nice presentations.

 

Such items are unceremoniously discarded.

 

As others have already posted, all that is truly necessary is binder clips.

[Lil bear 4,251]

1 minute ago, Ryan H said:

Such items are unceremoniously discarded..

Probably discarded accompanied by unprintable words. 🤬