It is OK to staple I-751 submission documentation?

[Marina-Del 10]

I wouldn't worry about your holes since no where on the applciation or instructions does it say not to put holes or staples. Although it's probably good advice for the rest of us not to do that.

Quick question though: on the thread about the ROC application being denied all of the responses were saying that ANYTIME you send anything to USCIS you should get signature confirmation because that way you have a name of who is liable if something goes missing. I know in that thread the poster said they sent back the RFE docs, but USCIS has no record of receiving it. So which is, ask for signature or not? Or, if you file at the beginning of your 90 day window you should ask for signature, but if you file at the end and can't spare a day, you shouldn't?

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

I wouldn't worry about your holes since no where on the applciation or instructions does it say not to put holes or staples. Although it's probably good advice for the rest of us not to do that.

Quick question though: on the thread about the ROC application being denied all of the responses were saying that ANYTIME you send anything to USCIS you should get signature confirmation because that way you have a name of who is liable if something goes missing. I know in that thread the poster said they sent back the RFE docs, but USCIS has no record of receiving it. So which is, ask for signature or not? Or, if you file at the beginning of your 90 day window you should ask for signature, but if you file at the end and can't spare a day, you shouldn't?

Love your wedding pics! I had to comment though because your middle pic made me laugh...thought you were giving another finger And your hubby looks a bit like Nick Lachey in the middle pic too!

[Marina-Del 10]

Love your wedding pics! I had to comment though because your middle pic made me laugh...thought you were giving another finger And your hubby looks a bit like Nick Lachey in the middle pic too!

thanks! That pic is one of my hubby's favorites from the day. It was his FB pic FOREVER!!! And I assume this Nick Lackey character is handsome, so thanks!

[angus28 7]

I wouldn't worry about your holes since no where on the applciation or instructions does it say not to put holes or staples. Although it's probably good advice for the rest of us not to do that.

Quick question though: on the thread about the ROC application being denied all of the responses were saying that ANYTIME you send anything to USCIS you should get signature confirmation because that way you have a name of who is liable if something goes missing. I know in that thread the poster said they sent back the RFE docs, but USCIS has no record of receiving it. So which is, ask for signature or not? Or, if you file at the beginning of your 90 day window you should ask for signature, but if you file at the end and can't spare a day, you shouldn't?

Whoever says "the signature confirmation delays the receipt of your applications", I dare them to show evidence because it does not. The express mail with a signature confirmation is guaranteed delivery, no delays at all.

[Marina-Del 10]

Thanks Angus!! Since we plan on filing at the very beginning of our 90 day window, it won't matter if it does get delayed a day or two anyway! I'd rather have a name where I can say, "so and so signed for it, so I know you received it" and wait a day or two more, than the alternative!

[Gary_UK 17]

In my experience of the American bureaucracy system, Including social security people (I will spare you the nightmare of 4 visits to the local "SS" office on a K-1 Visa to get my ssn). Keeping things as simple as possible has always worked well for us.

I'm sure the office has to handle thousands of these applications every month so keeping it as clear, simple and concise as possible will help avoid silly admin blunders.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Whoever says "the signature confirmation delays the receipt of your applications", I dare them to show evidence because it does not. The express mail with a signature confirmation is guaranteed delivery, no delays at all.

You obviously don't understand how signature confirmation and post office boxes interrelate. The post office guarantees no delays in delivery. They cannot and will not be held responsible for the availability of the recipient to take delivery. If you require a signature, the recipient must take delivery in person. When you send something to a post office box and you've required the post office to obtain signature confirmation, they cannot simply deliver the item to the post office box. Instead, the post office leaves a notice in the box stating that the recipient has a mailpiece that requires a signature. The recipient must then pick up that mailpiece and sign for it.

Now think about this for a minute. The USCIS service centers receive hundreds if not thousands of mailpieces every day. If someone at the post office thinks to notify the person picking up the USCIS service center mail that there are signature-required pieces waiting, they may not lose a day. But this assumes that both USPS and USCIS are on the ball. We're talking about two government agencies here. Seriously.

So if the postal clek doesn't tell the USCIS person that there are signature-required pieces waiting, then the mail just gets taken out of the PO box and back to the service center for sorting. In that case, they won't realize they have signature-required pieces back at the post office until they've started sorting the mail from the PO box and put aside the notices. Then their options are either to go BACK to the post office that day or (more likely) pick up the items the next day. Voila, there's your lost day—"guaranteed delivery, no delays at all" notwithstanding.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

It can be more onerous than that. The mail can be delivered to the lock box, or mailbox, several times a day, and picked up after hours, for processing overnight. Meanwhile, the items requiring a signature, and sent by means other than USPS, go to a separate location, where each piece is received by a live body during business hours. If that person is not available, a notice is left, for either when a new attempt will be made, usually the next business day, or where the piece may be collected, usually back at the Post Office. For express and priority mail requiring a signature, you will often get the status, "Person not available for signature."

Meanwhile, once the piece is received, it will take months to process anyways, so whether it got there in one day, or two, and whether it was picked up on Friday evening, or on Tuesday morning, really won't affect the processing time significantly.

[Marina-Del 10]

So if the postal clek doesn't tell the USCIS person that there are signature-required pieces waiting, then the mail just gets taken out of the PO box and back to the service center for sorting. In that case, they won't realize they have signature-required pieces back at the post office until they've started sorting the mail from the PO box and put aside the notices. Then their options are either to go BACK to the post office that day or (more likely) pick up the items the next day. Voila, there's your lost day—"guaranteed delivery, no delays at all" notwithstanding.

I see your point and I'm not necessary arguing for "signature required", but like you said, USCIS gets hundreds of mail pieces everyday. I'm willing to bet a good 25% of those require signatures. That being said, I bet they routinely check on that and sign for things like that, whether USPS tells them to or not.

[And_Sam 44]

I just got my husband's petition in the mail today. I used the ACCO fasteners with 2 hole punched in the top. The file was a good 1/2 " thick. I made sure to put the exact order of the paperwork that I had listed on the cover letter so that way it didn't look too busy but yet efficient.

After doing research and talking to our local post office workers, I used the priority mail envelope and certified mail receipt. There is the track and confirmation section on the website and plus I used email option of notification. We will see if there is any delays.

[B*J 1]

Uh OH, I stapled mine

Not the entire thing but a few items that belonged together (bank statements, lease agreement, etc) for the I-751...received NOA and biometrics letter allready however so I assume they were able to overcome (although my petition did take longer than others in the same filing group!

[dirtyweebesom 8]

Well, I took the advice of people on here and sent my application by Express Mail, and I specifically asked the postal clerk to make sure that NO signature would be required on delivery. If my memory serves me correctly, I even checked a box waiving the need for a signature. Despite this, my package was delivered to the USCIS at 12:31 p.m. in Vermont on Valentine's Day AND was signed for by a Mr. Dan Renaud. :-(.

I'm just happy that it got there on time.