K1 packet presentation?

[riss 12]

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if anyone can tell me what sort of presentation you used for your K1 application? My fiance and I have fiiiinally gotten all our documents together and it's just about ready to go off in the mail. I'm wondering whether to just throw all the papers in an envelope, bulldog-clipped together, or do you use some kind of folder to keep them all together, or what might be the best way to do it?

Thanks in advance for any ideas/advice.

Riss

[Impatient Cupcake 10]

we just used paperclips for ours and put em in the envelope.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

The USCIS website has a page on this: General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

A couple items from that page that specifically address points you brought up:

• Do not use binders or folders that cannot be easily disassembled. (ed. note: they're just going to put the papers in their folder and throw your folder away anyway)
• 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.
• Avoid using heavy-duty staples; instead use ACCO fasteners or heavy clips.

Oops, I lied. That's three items.

[riss 12]

Thanks so much for the advice, that helps a lot! (F)

Riss

[dukeandduchess 141]

We used paper clips and post-its. We made a cover letter and assembled the packet to follow the order laid out in the cover letter.

[Moomin 292]

I(we) used those A4 see-through plastic thingies that are opened on 2 sides out of the 4, dividing forms and evidence into different ones. Have no clue to what they're called in English. Here's a picture;

Edited February 10, 2012 by moomin

[acuratlsd 11]

We call them plastic sleeves for A4 type of paper.

I divided up my binder, I also added extra stuff "JUST IN CASE"

I know that it seems like a lot but there are things you must take into consideration.

I had a joint sponsor so that was double the Affidavit paperwork and evidence

and my fiancee is from the Philippines so she requires other things.

It came out to 4.9lbs when I sent through DHL, cost 142 dollars send from NC to Manila Philippines. It left my house Monday and got there Thursday Morning Philippine time. So, Wednesday Night my time. Not to bad of a delivery schedule. Only sent paperwork so it would not be held up in customs.;\

I know that this may seem like a lot of paperwork, but in my eyes, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Also if your fiancee is good with paperwork. You can always have them fill it out on their end. There are so papers that need original signatures like I-134, G325A, Intent to Marry, and Divorce Decrees if you have any. I wanted to do it here and organize it here. She has a busy life in manila. So didn't want to stress her anymore than she already was.

1. Section 1 (Main Forms and Visa Applications)

a. I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancee

b. I-797, Notice of Action NOA1 and NOA2

c. I-156, Non-immigrant visa application

d. I-156K, Non-immigrant visa application

e. DS-160, Online Immigrant Visa Application (not needed for K1 but threw it in anyways)

f. DS 158, Contact information and Work History

g. DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

2. Section 2 (Affidavit of Support Forms & Supporting Documents)

a. I-134, Affidavit of Support (Self and Joint) Used for K-1 & Immigration

b. I-864, Affidavit of Support (Self and Joint) Used for AOS, EAD, AP

c. I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household member

d. Checking and Savings Account (Joint and Sponsor) Includes Pay Stubs, Bank Statements

e. VA Disability Award Letter (Sponsor and Joint) Add if you have... of course

f. IRS 1040 Forms and Supporting Forms (Sponsor and Joint) 1040s for Current Year and previous, if you like

W-2s for those years providing 1040, 1099-R (If you have some type of retirement)

g. For assets maybe you can include the Tax for your car and House and any other assets you own.

Section 4 (Petitioner)

a. Passport (Front Page) with immigration stamps

b. Birth Certificate (I sent mines with an Apostille Stamp) since I had it

c. G-325A, Biographic Information (Signed)

d. Divorce Decree (if your divorce of course)

e. fiance letter of Intent

Section 5 (Beny)

a. Passport (Front Page)

b. Birth Certificate (for Philippines) One original from NSO and 5 copies. More the merry.

c. G-325A, Biographic Information (at least two copies and she/he must sign)

d. Cenomar (Philippines, needs original) and a few copies

e. Fiancee Letter of Intent (signed)

f. Medical Examination Results (CD and papers) even though it gets forward to embassy.

Section 6 (Support Evidence Identity and/or Relationship)

a. Photos Together (Between 5-7 with dates and places on back)

b. Airline tickets and Itinerary (original stubs if possible) w/ copies

c. Joint Bank Account certificate from BDO (I did this for extra support me being there)

d. Western Union(Original) with copies, i had my family forward me money through WU to state i was in Philippines

e. Engagement Ring Invoice (if you have)

d. Hotel Room Invoices (If you have) I had one day but rest I lived with fiancee

f. Personal Letters with personal blacked out

g. Skype or Yahoo messenger Video and/or chat logs

Edited February 10, 2012 by acuratlsd