Pasha Patel

I know this is a stupid question but still I shall be thankful to all of you if you can share your experience here…

I m almost near filing my I 751 application at TSC … I know what evidences should be submitted but here I would like to ask how to make an application as there shall be lot of evidences / papers … how to bind them and make a decent application? I want to ask here stationary vise … how did u guys prepare the application?

Is this a good idea to use binders, making tabs for attachments? Different websites say different stuff … some say don’t use binder and other say using binder is a good idea for making an application coz that way it looks decent and that could be the reason that your application might come out into their eyes coz its more organized … but again USCIS website requests not to use heavy binder then what exactly should be used to make an application decent and out coming? …

I request here to share your personal experiences and comments on this one … Thanks a lot … looking forward to hear from you…Pasha

Mtravelkay

Pasha Patel wrote:
    > I know this is a stupid question but still I shall be thankful to all
    > of you if you can share your experience here…
    >
    > I m almost near
    > filing my I 751 application at TSC … I know what evidences should be
    > submitted but here I would like to ask how to make an application as
    > there shall be lot of evidences / papers … how to bind them and make
    > a decent application? I want to ask here stationary vise … how did u
    > guys prepare the application?
    >

Let me ask a stupid question. How did you prepare your other immigration
paperwork? What changed?

Ok, here is what we did. We used plain white paper to print the I-751,
and for copying credit cards, insurance cards, etc. I attached them with
a medium binder clip and stuck it in a big envelope.

Pasha Patel

Dear Mtravelkay

Thanks for ur kind reply. Answer to your question …. I did DCF outside USA where I submitted all paperwork in person at US Consulate… didn’t organize anything …. Just filled I -130, G 325 A forms … and officer took evidences what were needed ….

The only packet I mailed was DSL form G325 B part … when I came to USA, I didn’t have to deal with any form / BCIS at all …got my GC in less than 21 days .. but as I have to apply for removal of condition now … I 751 is pretty easy 2 pages form …and u can download fillable PDF I-751 from lot of websites but reason of asking this question was to know little bit more from people, what they did…. I have following stuff to attach with my I 751…

1. photocopy of my green card
2. copy of our driver’s license showing same address
3. joint federal tax returns for last 2 yrs
4. copy of marriage certificate, invitation, greeting cards we got from relatives and friends
5. copy of joint credit card statements (about 20 = total pages 45-50)
6. copy of joint bank statements (about 20 = total pages > 55 -60)
7. joint insurance policies for car and health
8. life insurance showing me beneficiary
9. picture of marriage, reception ceremony, with friends & family in India and here, from trip to various places like Mauritius, Chicago (we went to a friend’s wedding), places in India, bahama on cruise 2 times …this is included in 21 big A-4 size photo sheets / paper … its very thick
10. copies of air tickets, hotel bills and boarding cards, cruise tickets
11. copy of itinerary for grand Europe tour that we will go in april with confirmed tickets and hotels reservations
12. 5 notarized letters from friends & family that we are happily married
13. health insurance showing our both name
14. health insurance claim
15. vehicle title showing our name
16. our social security cards
17. 401K showing beneficiary
18. copy of our passports
19. other mails addressed to both our name …about > 25

when these many evidences we have to attach then sure question might come in anyone’s mind … what would be the best method to organize them …sorry if I caused you trouble by asking this question … I have info from BCIS website that I m writing here so that could be helpful to other people … but I wanted to know peoples’ own experiences …coz I read on some website that 2-3 days work and well organized application could save u waiting of months and possible delay … so please share your experiences with me … I will be thankful to you all … I will really appreciate it … I never sent such application to BCIS center before so don’t know … this is first time I m dealing directly with service center in USA…

Here is general info on assembling application for mailing …..

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

1. Mark both the envelope and the cover letter as to the nature of the submission. Example: ORIGINAL SUBMISSION - BRIEF FOR AN APPEAL - RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - etc.

2. Use the appropriate mailing address and mark both the envelope and the cover letter as to the form type. Example: I-129; I-130; I-690; I-698, etc.

3. Provide both the receipt notice number and the A-Number as an identifier, if they are available.

4. If the packet is being resubmitted in response to a REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE, please place the notice requesting the additional evidence/information on the top of the packet. Also, please use the special mailing envelope provided.

5. If evidence is being submitted in support of a previously filed appeal or motion, a cover letter stating "BRIEF FOR APPEAL", etc., should be placed on top of the packet.

6. In preparing your packet, please take note of the following:

a. Do not use binders or folders that cannot be easily disassembled.

b. Use ACCO 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.

c. The use of tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. The tabs should be placed on the bottom and not the side for ease in filing.

d. Avoid using heavy-duty staples; instead use ACCO fasteners or heavy clips.

e. Avoid submitting originals unless specifically required (Forms I-94, Labor certifications, etc). Avoid submitting oversized documentation when possible.

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

8. A form G-28 is not acceptable unless signed by the authorized representative and the petitioner (re: petitions) or the applicant (re: applications). Facsimile signature stamps are acceptable for the signature of the representatives. However, applicants/petitioners must live sign the initial Form G-28 submitted with the application/petition. Any subsequent Form G-28 relating to the same case may be a photocopy of the original, which should be already attached to the relating case.

9. Send copies of any prior approval notices with any new requests for extensions of stay, change of status or amended petitions.

10. Keep copies of all submissions. Don't assume the officer will have access to a prior file or record. Submit as complete a packet as possible so the case can be adjudicated from what you submit. Submit a complete packet of information for each petition or application. If officers have to review prior files or records, the adjudication of the case can be delayed substantially.

11. Be sure to complete all pertinent items on the petition or application. Ensure all entries on the forms are legible. Note the appropriate consulate, embassy, or a request to adjust status on the petition. Do not enter "N/A" when "None" is appropriate.

12. If you believe your situation to be unique, explain it fully in an attachment to the packet, not as a cover letter.

13. Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:
Certification by Translator
I typed name , certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled .
Signature
Date Typed Name
Address

14. USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.
At the discretion of the officer, original documents may still be required in individual cases. Please be advised that USCIS no longer returns original documents submitted with the exception of Certificates of Naturalization, Forms I-551, Permanent Resident Card, Forms I-94, Arrival/Departure Document, valid passports, or those specifically requested by the officer. Such documents will be returned when they are no longer needed.

15. Reminder: The best way to locate records is through the receipt number and/or the A-Number. Always provide this information whenever possible. If you don't know the A-Number, provide a COMPLETE name and date of birth. ALSO: Provide ANY AND ALL names used by the individual, including aliases, maiden names, names used when originally admitted to the United States, etc. Providing this information is extremely helpful and speeds up processing time.

16. DUPLICATE FILINGS (without fee): Cases will be accepted as a duplicate filing only when USCIS has specifically requested that a duplicate be filed. In such a case, be sure to submit the receipt number of original filing or any copies of notices received from USCIS on the first filing when submitting a duplicate petition or application.

17. The address block on the forms is the data field captured for all of our mailings. Consistent with the limitations on the number of characters per line (a maximum of 32) and the total numbers of lines (4) in that field, whatever is in the block will become the mailing address used by the system. The data in these fields is entered exactly as indicated on the forms. Please include internal routing symbols in the address block, especially for large organizations. It is better to abbreviate the name of the organization and have space for the routing codes than to fully spell out the name and have notices sit in the organization's mailroom.

18. Recognized authorities: Many I-129 petitions filed with evidence of the beneficiary's education or accomplishments include documentation submitted by various authorities. For example, petitions for artists and entertainers may include evidence the beneficiary has received an award or other recognition of achievement. Petitions for individuals employed in a specialty occupation may include evidence the beneficiary belongs to a professional organization. When an individual's awards or membership is used to support a petition, evidence establishing the reputation of that organization must also be submitted. Examples of the type of evidence needed includes the following: the size and standing of the organization or the organization's requirements for membership and any other documentation which would establish the reputation of that organization.
When an opinion from a recognized authority is submitted, the opinion should state: the writer's qualifications as an expert; the writer's experience giving such opinions, citing specific instances where past opinions have been accepted as authoritative and by whom; how the conclusions were reached; and the basis for the conclusions, including copies or citations of any research material used.

Than you very much for taking time to read my post … Pasha

Pasha Patel

Anyone would like to share personal experience ?

YtsejaM

When we mailed in our 2-inch thick stack of papers for AOS, we two hole punched the top of every page and used Acco two-pronged fasteners to keep it together. If a document included more then one page, we paper-clipped the pages together before puitting it on the Acco fastener. We also used seperate fasteners for each application (I-130 / I-485 / I 765). On top of it all we included a cover letter that outlined what we were applying for and itemized each application and all supporting documents in the order that we fastened them together. Then we put all that in a legal size folder.

But I get the feeling it doesn't make a world of difference exactly how you organize your documents, so long as everything is there.

K

Pasha Patel

thanks a lot ... i really appreciate it .... Pasha

Pasha Patel

can somebody plz tell me what does this icon before my post mean? dot folder ?

anyone else would like to share their experiences ...thanks a lot...

Rete

You can view I-751 filing experiences at:

http://www.kamya.com/interview/intro.html

We are James and Rita from NYC using VSC.

What I did was take the instruction sheet as a guideline. Placed our documents in the order on the sheet, two hole punched each at the top, placed a tab between each section, made a cover checklist of what was in each tab, i.e. #1 - Identification (a) driver's licenses, (b) passports, #2 - Financial Documentation, #3 Beneficiary Deocumentation, #4 Joint Resident Documentation, #5 Affidavits from Family and Friends, #6 Documentation re Joint Memberships, #7 Government Documentation, #8 Sundry Items, #9 Holiday and Special Occasion Cards and Envelopes, #10 Miscellaneous Supporting Documentation used for AOS on XXX/XX/XX. On the very top of all of that I placed the petition.

I enclosed everything inbetween two clear plastic sheets (one top and one bottom and placed the check in an envelope on top of that.

Rete