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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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I was reading the guide and the tips on assembling the whole package including the use of ACCO fasteners. went to Wal-Mart and another local shop today to search for ACCO fasteners. They didn't have any. I couldn't find them. I will try Office Max and some other stores tomorrow.

I've never used ACCO fasteners before so I don't know what they look like or how to use them. Are the fairly straight forward to use? Any steps on how to use them? (hehe)... If I can't find ACCO fasteners, can I use another substitute? Or are they an absolute requirement? Thanks.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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May 1, 2006 - Submitted I-129F (Overnight) NSC

May 2, 2006 - NOA1

June 1, 2006 - Transferred to CSC

June 14, 2006 - Notice from CSC it was transferred

June 30, 2006 - Received IMBRA RFE (CSC)

July 5, 2006 - Touched (RFE Received)

July 31, 2006 - APPROVED

August 5, 2006 Physical NOA2

August 15, 2006 NVC Received and Sent

August 22, 2006 AIT sent Packet 3

August 22, 2006 Packet 3 got lost in the mail... sending another.. :( :( :(

October 27, 2006 Interview

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Oh, I see. Hmm, from the looks of it, does it requires two hole punches through each of the papers and then just put each of the papers in between the holders thingy, I assume? If this is the case, how would I be able to punch two holes without damaging the text on the documents or the document itself? Thanks again.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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not sure .. just know what they look like :P

May 1, 2006 - Submitted I-129F (Overnight) NSC

May 2, 2006 - NOA1

June 1, 2006 - Transferred to CSC

June 14, 2006 - Notice from CSC it was transferred

June 30, 2006 - Received IMBRA RFE (CSC)

July 5, 2006 - Touched (RFE Received)

July 31, 2006 - APPROVED

August 5, 2006 Physical NOA2

August 15, 2006 NVC Received and Sent

August 22, 2006 AIT sent Packet 3

August 22, 2006 Packet 3 got lost in the mail... sending another.. :( :( :(

October 27, 2006 Interview

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AIT (Taiwan Embassy)

C'mon USCIS Lets get some others approved or else watch for the Trident

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Office Max has them, that's where I got mine for the K1 petition...and again for AOS, after I lost the ones I bought previously!

K1 Visa

April 1, 2005 ...... I-129F mailed to VSC

April 4, 2005 ...... I-129F received at VSC

April 5, 2005 ...... NOA1 issued by VSC

May 4, 2005 ....... NOA2 issued by VSC

May 12, 2005...... NVC sent petition to embassy

June 14, 2005..... Fiance received Packet 3 from embassy

Dec 20, 2005 ..... Interview -- visa issued!!!

Dec 27, 2005 ..... Fiance arrived in US

Dec 30, 2005 ..... We got married!!!

AOS / EAD

June 7, 2006 ...... Mailed AOS/EAD paperwork to Chicago Lockbox

June 8, 2006 ...... Realized that we failed to send passport photos for I-765;
awaiting RFE!

June 9, 2006 ...... AOS/EAD package delivered

June 15, 2006 .... NOA issued for AOS/EAD

July 1, 2006 ........ Biometrics appointment

July 3, 2006 ........ AOS & EAD touched

July 17, 2006 ...... AOS transferred to CSC

July 21, 2006 ...... CSC received AOS case

July 22, 2006 ...... AOS touched

July 25, 2006 ...... AOS touched

July 26, 2006 ...... AOS touched

July 28, 2006 ...... AOS touched

July 31, 2006 ...... AOS touched

Aug 4, 2006 ........ AOS approved per case status on USCIS website!

Aug 9, 2006 ........ Welcome letter received

Aug 10, 2006 ...... Green card received!!!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Taiwan
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Ahh... but didn't you use them to send your package? Or something else? What else works? Thanks.

I didnt use anything.. no staples no nada

May 1, 2006 - Submitted I-129F (Overnight) NSC

May 2, 2006 - NOA1

June 1, 2006 - Transferred to CSC

June 14, 2006 - Notice from CSC it was transferred

June 30, 2006 - Received IMBRA RFE (CSC)

July 5, 2006 - Touched (RFE Received)

July 31, 2006 - APPROVED

August 5, 2006 Physical NOA2

August 15, 2006 NVC Received and Sent

August 22, 2006 AIT sent Packet 3

August 22, 2006 Packet 3 got lost in the mail... sending another.. :( :( :(

October 27, 2006 Interview

3dflagsdotcom_chtai_2fawm.gif & 3dflagsdotcom_usa_2fawm.gif3dflagsdotcom_us_co_2fawm.gif

AIT (Taiwan Embassy)

C'mon USCIS Lets get some others approved or else watch for the Trident

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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Ahh... but didn't you use them to send your package? Or something else? What else works? Thanks.

It's not necessary to use anything unless your paperwork is unusually bulky or thick. Just use a regular, small binder clip instead - then you don't need to punch holes in your paperwork.

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not sure .. just know what they look like :P

Ahh... but didn't you use them to send your package? Or something else? What else works? Thanks.

Use ACCO fasteners, or nothing at all. Any office supply story should have them cheap, and a cheap two hole punch as well.

Good luck on your journey! :thumbs:

B and J K-1 story

  • April 2004 met online
  • July 16, 2006 Met in person on her birthday in United Arab Emirates
  • August 4, 2006 sent certified mail I-129F packet Neb SC
  • August 9, 2006 NOA1
  • August 21, 2006 received NOA1 in mail
  • October 4, 5, 7, 13 & 17 2006 Touches! 50 day address change... Yes Judith is beautiful, quit staring at her passport photo and approve us!!! Shaming works! LOL
  • October 13, 2006 NOA2! November 2, 2006 NOA2? Huh? NVC already processed and sent us on to Abu Dhabi Consulate!
  • February 12, 2007 Abu Dhabi Interview SUCCESS!!! February 14 Visa in hand!
  • March 6, 2007 she is here!
  • MARCH 14, 2007 WE ARE MARRIED!!!
  • May 5, 2007 Sent AOS/EAD packet
  • May 11, 2007 NOA1 AOS/EAD
  • June 7, 2007 Biometrics appointment
  • June 8, 2007 first post biometrics touch, June 11, next touch...
  • August 1, 2007 AOS Interview! APPROVED!! EAD APPROVED TOO...
  • August 6, 2007 EAD card and Welcome Letter received!
  • August 13, 2007 GREEN CARD received!!! 375 days since mailing the I-129F!

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  • May 1, 2009 first day to file
  • May 9, 2009 mailed I-751 to USCIS CS
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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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not sure .. just know what they look like :P

Ahh... but didn't you use them to send your package? Or something else? What else works? Thanks.

Use ACCO fasteners, or nothing at all. Any office supply story should have them cheap, and a cheap two hole punch as well.

Good luck on your journey! :thumbs:

Alright. I guess it's not so good to use paperclips/binderclips, eh? How would I be able to punch two holes without damaging the text on the documents or the document itself?

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OK folks, get over the Acco fasteners. who has stock in this miserable company?

I used a jumbo paper clip. Well, actually, one of those black clips with the two "silver ears".

I did however, make tabs with dividers, at the bottom of the documents.

At the end of the day, it is all about evidence. Get over the "presentation" piece. That is not going to help your case.

It is all about evidence, followed by evidence and further supported by evidence.

Cheers!!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Scotland
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not sure .. just know what they look like :P

Ahh... but didn't you use them to send your package? Or something else? What else works? Thanks.

Use ACCO fasteners, or nothing at all. Any office supply story should have them cheap, and a cheap two hole punch as well.

Good luck on your journey! :thumbs:

Alright. I guess it's not so good to use paperclips/binderclips, eh? How would I be able to punch two holes without damaging the text on the documents or the document itself?

I'm sorry, this is snarky. I'm not usually snarky, but they are called margins. Most documents have them.

No really, you just need to punch about 1/2 inch from the top edge. Most documents don't start until about 1 inch from the edge. Even if you are punching into the letter head you usually won't be punching useful information. I hole punched and acco fastened all of my visa corrispondence. Did the tabs along the bottom too! :D

I-130 IR1

1-18-06 I-130 sent to Texas, forwarded to California

2-06-06 NOA1 Received

4-24-06 NOA2 I-130 Approved!

5-24-06 DS-3032/AOS Fee-Bill Received

5-24-06 DS-3032 Sent to NVC

5-24-06 Payed AOS Fee-Bill

6-19-06 IV Fee-Bill Received

6-19-06 Payed AOS Fee-Bill

6-23-06 AOS I-864 Received

7-01-06 AOS I-864 Sent to NVC. Used new form.

7-03-06 AOS I-864 Received by NVC

7-07-06 DS-230 Sent to NVC using James Short Cuts

7-10-06 DS-230 Received by NVC

7-11-06 The NVC has received the Documents, "Please allow 6-8 weeks for review."

8-15-06 Case Complete at NVC!!

8-23-06 Case forwarded to London!

8-28-06 Letter from NVC: Case forwarded to London.

10-24-06 Medical

10-31-06 Interview scheduled in London. Visa approved

11-02-06 Passport / visa delivered by courier

11-08-06 EDI - IAH - CRP woo hoo! Home! Home! Home!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Scotland
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To make up for being snarky, I just went and pulled out my copy of the I-130 and sure enought the black line box that surround the form starts at 1" from the top. Plenty of room at the top for the acco fastner. :)

I-130 IR1

1-18-06 I-130 sent to Texas, forwarded to California

2-06-06 NOA1 Received

4-24-06 NOA2 I-130 Approved!

5-24-06 DS-3032/AOS Fee-Bill Received

5-24-06 DS-3032 Sent to NVC

5-24-06 Payed AOS Fee-Bill

6-19-06 IV Fee-Bill Received

6-19-06 Payed AOS Fee-Bill

6-23-06 AOS I-864 Received

7-01-06 AOS I-864 Sent to NVC. Used new form.

7-03-06 AOS I-864 Received by NVC

7-07-06 DS-230 Sent to NVC using James Short Cuts

7-10-06 DS-230 Received by NVC

7-11-06 The NVC has received the Documents, "Please allow 6-8 weeks for review."

8-15-06 Case Complete at NVC!!

8-23-06 Case forwarded to London!

8-28-06 Letter from NVC: Case forwarded to London.

10-24-06 Medical

10-31-06 Interview scheduled in London. Visa approved

11-02-06 Passport / visa delivered by courier

11-08-06 EDI - IAH - CRP woo hoo! Home! Home! Home!

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To make up for being snarky, I just went and pulled out my copy of the I-130 and sure enought the black line box that surround the form starts at 1" from the top. Plenty of room at the top for the acco fastner. :)

Is it just me, or are there others here learning new words: "acco" and "snarky"?

(I've always said this group was educational :yes: )

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