Applying for CR1 online VS through mail?

[Mercedeslorry 0]

Hello everyone! My husband and I are in the process of getting everything ready to apply for the CR1 Petition. We noticed that you can apply online now - Is there any difference between applying online VS through mail? IF NOT, when submitting the petition online, would we just attach all of our evidence such as photos, plane tickets, passport stamps, etc.. there? I feel like its not organized since it randomly attached; what do you think? ALSO, do I need to write any description on the photos that I would be uploading to say where they were taken and what year? Any advice with filling online and keeping things organized for the visa officer? I guess when applying online I don't need to provide a table of contents or anything like that? 

 

PLEASE HELP.

 

Thank you in advance!

[HRQX 4,145]

17 minutes ago, Mercedeslorry said:

Is there any difference between applying online VS through mail?

Online filing results in receiving the receipt faster: https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-lockbox-updates "As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, an increase in filings, current postal service volume and other external factors, you may experience a delay of four to six weeks in receiving your receipt notice after properly filing an application or petition with a USCIS lockbox."

17 minutes ago, Mercedeslorry said:

I feel like its not organized since it randomly attached; what do you think?

With online filing there are clear prompts to upload certain documents. For example, the I-130A supplement prompt:

Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (I-130A)

If you are filing for your spouse, he or she must complete and sign Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (I-130A). If your spouse is overseas, the I-130A must still be completed, but your spouse does not have to sign the I-130A.

 

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Attaching your files

Use a scanner or take pictures of each document. Make sure each image you attach is clear and that all text is readable.

 

Translations

If your documents are in a foreign language, upload an English translation along with the original.

 

Edited February 9, 2021 by HRQX

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