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[natty bumppo 297]

Acco Fasteners:

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...p;cmArea=SEARCH

Disclaimer:

The franchise shown is for fastener display purposes only. This is not an endorsement of this franchise or any other. Consumer always has the final purchase decision as this product is sold through many different retail outlets.

fwiw, btw, ymmv, and a whole bunch of other acronyms ....

Hope this statement keeps me out of a legal mess and prevents other ppl from being offended or having their noses bent out of shape because a sample of an ACCO Fastener was shown.

[Miranda&James 8]

Acco Fasteners:

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...p;cmArea=SEARCH

Disclaimer:

The franchise shown is for fastener display purposes only. This is not an endorsement of this franchise or any other. Consumer always has the final purchase decision as this product is sold through many different retail outlets.

fwiw, btw, ymmv, and a whole bunch of other acronyms ....

Hope this statement keeps me out of a legal mess and prevents other ppl from being offended or having their noses bent out of shape because a sample of an ACCO Fastener was shown.

Lol, I think you'll be fine. Most people don't know what the heck they are so hopefully you've englightened a few people My main problem is I had to buy a pack of, I think, 50-100 or something like that and I only needed about 3 of them

[natty bumppo 297]

Lol, I think you'll be fine. Most people don't know what the heck they are so hopefully you've englightened a few people My main problem is I had to buy a pack of, I think, 50-100 or something like that and I only needed about 3 of them

I know the feeling. I used some of the remaining fasteners for my two "home copies" and the copies I took to Brazil. I kept the packets separate so they would resemble what was submitted.

Maybe we can start a thread on creative uses for unused ACCO Fasteners.

[Dr_LHA 3]

Acco Fasteners:

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...p;cmArea=SEARCH

Looks complicated. I'm glad I just stapled mine, at least it made me feel like USCIS had to go to some effort for my $$$.

[elyjack 0]

I know it says that in the section about general tips which is why I did my I-129F that way, as well as being advised by others. The instructions I'm referring to came directly from some USCIS instructions pertaining specifically to AOS applications and it specifically said NOT to use Acco fasteners. I don't have the time to dig through the docs so you'll have to take my word on it. I made this same statement on another forum a couple of years ago and an immigration attorney posted that I didn't know what I was talking about. I then provided him with the link I was referring to and he apologized to me. Like I said, I don't have time to look it up right now. This was two years ago so maybe it has changed.

Also, like I said, when my petition was returned to me the Acco fasteners were gone so it looked to me like they didn't want them just like I read.

... but it's best if you use those Acco fasteners.

I don't have the link but there is a place in USCIS docs where it specifically says NOT to use Acco fasteners. This came as a surprise to me because I used them for my I-129F and thought that was what they wanted. Confirmation that they do not want them came in the form of having my AOS application returned for another reason (wrong year on check). The Acco fasteners had been removed.

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

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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.

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from: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[elyjack 0]

Sorry to confuse the issue but here is the link where it says NOT to use acco fasteners. This pertains to the NBC Lockbox in Chicago which is where I sent my petition at the time.....

http://149.101.23.2/graphics/fieldoffices/nbc/faq.htm

Here is what it says....

What specific steps can applicants and their representatives take to avoid delays in processing certain applications/petitions through the Lockbox?

General

* Please do not send original passports or other valuable personal documents. Make copies of your original documents and submit the copies with the application/petition.

* Copies of all documents, including odd-sized documents, should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper.

* Please refrain from using “ACCO” style fasteners and/or staples (However, it is ok to staple the fee to the top of the primary application package.)

* If one financial instrument is submitted, it needs to be attached to the first primary application/petition and needs to contain the name of the applicant to whom it relates. Please note that if more than one Form is filed using a single check and just one is found to be unacceptable, ALL Forms will be returned.

* Please make checks/money orders payable to “US Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.”

* Be sure to submit the most current official version of each Form. The most current Form version can be found by visiting the Forms and Fees webpage or by calling the National Customer Service Center toll free at 1-800-375-5283.

* Be sure to use the same name and the same version of the name on all Forms that pertain to the same person (I-485, I-765, I-131, etc.).

* Do not put an entire street address in the “care of” line---this line is for names only, such as an attorney, firm/organization, or a building.

* Remember that “Place of Birth” means country of birth.

* Be sure to include the date of birth on all Forms

* Be sure that the applicant’s/petitioner's original signature is on each application/petition submitted.

[Miranda&James 8]

Sorry to confuse the issue but here is the link where it says NOT to use acco fasteners. This pertains to the NBC Lockbox in Chicago which is where I sent my petition at the time.....

http://149.101.23.2/graphics/fieldoffices/nbc/faq.htm

Here is what it says....

What specific steps can applicants and their representatives take to avoid delays in processing certain applications/petitions through the Lockbox?

General

* Please do not send original passports or other valuable personal documents. Make copies of your original documents and submit the copies with the application/petition.

* Copies of all documents, including odd-sized documents, should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper.

* Please refrain from using “ACCO” style fasteners and/or staples (However, it is ok to staple the fee to the top of the primary application package.)

* If one financial instrument is submitted, it needs to be attached to the first primary application/petition and needs to contain the name of the applicant to whom it relates. Please note that if more than one Form is filed using a single check and just one is found to be unacceptable, ALL Forms will be returned.

* Please make checks/money orders payable to “US Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.”

* Be sure to submit the most current official version of each Form. The most current Form version can be found by visiting the Forms and Fees webpage or by calling the National Customer Service Center toll free at 1-800-375-5283.

* Be sure to use the same name and the same version of the name on all Forms that pertain to the same person (I-485, I-765, I-131, etc.).

* Do not put an entire street address in the “care of” line---this line is for names only, such as an attorney, firm/organization, or a building.

* Remember that “Place of Birth” means country of birth.

* Be sure to include the date of birth on all Forms

* Be sure that the applicant’s/petitioner's original signature is on each application/petition submitted.

Weird! I'd say they need to coordinate better but that's just an understatement when talking to the government

[seldi 1]

I was about to drive to staples the other day to buy me some ACCO ™ fastener, but I din't feel like leaving my very warm and cozy cubicle to go into this arctic tundra the northeast has become, so I rummaged the copy room and found a couple of them!

Moral of the story: Being lazy pays off sometimes

[natty bumppo 297]

I was about to drive to staples the other day to buy me some ACCO ™ fastener, but I din't feel like leaving my very warm and cozy cubicle to go into this arctic tundra the northeast has become, so I rummaged the copy room and found a couple of them!

Moral of the story: Being lazy pays off sometimes

different forms ... different methods of assembly and attachments ... same overall process ... argh

guess we know how our tax $$$ are being used

[seldi 1]

Here's a better question, I don't know how to attach the vaccination supplement (a tiny sealed envelope) and the certified copy of our marriage certificate, just paper clip them to blank papers? Oh well, off to the post office to get rid of this packet before I go insane!

[Miranda&James 8]

Here's a better question, I don't know how to attach the vaccination supplement (a tiny sealed envelope) and the certified copy of our marriage certificate, just paper clip them to blank papers? Oh well, off to the post office to get rid of this packet before I go insane!

Lol, those got two hole punched by me and stuck on the acco fastener with everything else

[mercy 1]

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about this kind of stuff, you'll just drive yourself crazy! I used paper clips, small ones for individual forms and larger ones to group together the different applications, and my NOA's came in a very timely manner. As long as it's all there, organized, and with payment, I really don't think it matters too much. There's enough to stress about in this process without worrying about staples, paper clips, or acco fasteners

Edited February 7, 2007 by mercy

[elyjack 0]

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about this kind of stuff, you'll just drive yourself crazy! I used paper clips, small ones for individual forms and larger ones to group together the different applications, and my NOA's came in a very timely manner. As long as it's all there, organized, and with payment, I really don't think it matters too much. There's enough to stress about in this process without worrying about staples, paper clips, or acco fasteners

I agree. It will take as long as it takes any way. Ours took nearly two years. As to why, I guess we'll never know. Maybe it was the acco fasteners but I doubt it.