A question about pictures as evidence for ROC

[sasaqlain 24]

Hi!

Another silly question for VJers. I am collecting documents for my application for ROC and wanted to know if color copies from Home printer on normal paper would be acceptable. Or do we have to get them developed professionally. I want to print them on normal paper and write a word or two describing the event. But the flip side is that its fattening up my pile of papers. Would appreciate your response. Thank You.

[simel1110 4]

I'm sure they'll be different responses, but I did it exactly like you said. Printed onto paper so the IO wouldn't have to fiddle around with 4X6 prints sticking together and whathaveyou. I've read on a lawyer's blog that the suggested method is printing them onto paper, 2 per page is how I did it.

[OBX 51]

I did exactly the same as well.

[sasaqlain 24]

Also, what if I high-light bills and statements with a high lighter to point out certain transactions. Would the USCIS examiners object to that?

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

There are many approaches to this. Here is what I did and what I still consider the best approach: go to a Target or other cheapo store and have about 12 or 15 of the best photos printed out in a 4 x 6 size. Glue 3 of them on a regular piece of paper, for a total of 4 or 5 pages which then will fit nicely into your package. You can then write a note to those such as "Christmas 2010" or "Graduation July 2009."

I understand, of course, that photos printed on paper should--theoretically--have the same impact. But if you think about it: if somebody would want to show you vacation photos, would you prefer "real" photos or cheapo prints on cheapo ink jet paper? The whole immigration issue is too important to take any shortcuts, so if you can put in your best effort for about $6 to $7.50, I believe that's the way to do it.

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

There are many approaches to this. Here is what I did and what I still consider the best approach: go to a Target or other cheapo store and have about 12 or 15 of the best photos printed out in a 4 x 6 size. Glue 3 of them on a regular piece of paper, for a total of 4 or 5 pages which then will fit nicely into your package. You can then write a note to those such as "Christmas 2010" or "Graduation July 2009."

I understand, of course, that photos printed on paper should--theoretically--have the same impact. But if you think about it: if somebody would want to show you vacation photos, would you prefer "real" photos or cheapo prints on cheapo ink jet paper? The whole immigration issue is too important to take any shortcuts, so if you can put in your best effort for about $6 to $7.50, I believe that's the way to do it.

Agreed.

Edited June 16, 2011 by ~happyndinlove~

[TBoneTX 45,305]

Also, what if I high-light bills and statements with a high lighter to point out certain transactions. Would the USCIS examiners object to that?

If I were an examiner, I'd appreciate it, si man. In our package, I highlighted the dickens out of everything and also wrote notes or drew arrows with a green marker, pointing out key items.

[simel1110 4]

If I were an examiner, I'd appreciate it, si man. In our package, I highlighted the dickens out of everything and also wrote notes or drew arrows with a green marker, pointing out key items.

Yep I did too. I figured they'd have enough to sort through, make it easier on them. We put his A# at the top of every page as well, not necessary, but helpful in case anything gets misplaced.

[sasaqlain 24]

Thank You All for your replies.