Sending CR-1 Petition

[RO_AH 1,659]

I am finally very close to sending out my CR-1 packet. I have never seen any posts on how to send it. I tend to be a detail freak so I figured I would ask.

 

How do I send it? Put it in some sort of report binder? Staple or paper clip the different things in groups? Throw it all in a pouch without any staples or paper clips?

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, RO_AH said:

I am finally very close to sending out my CR-1 packet. I have never seen any posts on how to send it. I tend to be a detail freak so I figured I would ask.

 

How do I send it? Put it in some sort of report binder? Staple or paper clip the different things in groups? Throw it all in a pouch without any staples or paper clips?

Organized based on your cover letter

NO staples

I just used binder clips to keep it all together

Others have used file folders

Anything you do will simply be taken apart and re-assembled in USCIS file format and anything you have used will get tossed.  Just keep it simple and organized

[Hank_ 9,174]

25 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

I am finally very close to sending out my CR-1 packet. I have never seen any posts on how to send it. I tend to be a detail freak so I figured I would ask.

 

How do I send it? Put it in some sort of report binder? Staple or paper clip the different things in groups? Throw it all in a pouch without any staples or paper clips?

How to send it.    Large paper clip, no need to punch holes or use a binder of any sort.     

 

 

Priority Mail works.  Whatever you choose, use a service that provides tracking.

 

Make sure to make a complete copy of everything you sent to USCIS .. just in case.

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process.html

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

14 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

How to send it.    Large paper clip, no need to punch holes or use a binder of any sort.     

 

 

Priority Mail works.  Whatever you choose, use a service that provides tracking.

 

Make sure to make a complete copy of everything you sent to USCIS .. just in case.

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process.html

 

 

There is a limit on the size of the clip you can use. I think you are advising on something that does not meet USCIS's requirements. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

There is a limit on the size of the clip you can use. I think you are advising on something that does not meet USCIS's requirements. 

    Ya that picture expanded some when I clicked send ...  it was just a small one before.  ... honest .. I am with the government.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Just now, Hank_ said:

    Ya that picture expanded some when I clicked send ...  it was just a small one before.  ... honest .. I am with the government.

I couldn't help but comment. That damn thing is HUGE. 

[payxibka 10,045]

5 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I couldn't help but comment. That damn thing is HUGE. 

That is the clip used by those who think they need to send 10,0000 pages of ####### to support the petition

[Greenbaum 12,259]

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

•    Mark both the envelope and the cover letter as to the nature of the submission. Example: ORIGINAL SUBMISSION - BRIEF FOR AN APPEAL - RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR ADDITION INFORMATION - etc.
•    Use the appropriate mailing address and mark both the envelope and the cover letter as to the form type. Example: 1-129; 1-130; I-690; I-698. etc.
•    Provide both the receipt notice number and the A-Number as an identifier, if they are available.
•    If the packet is being resubmitted in response to A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE (RFE). please place the notice requesting the additional evidence/information on the top of the packet. Also, please use the special mailing envelope provided.
•    If evidence is being submitted in support of a previously filed appeal or motion. A cover letter stating BRIEF FOR APPEAL", etc., should be placed on top of the packet.
•    In preparing your packet, please take note of the following:
o Do not use binders or folders that cannot be easily disassembled.
o 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.
o The use of tabs assist in locating items listed AS attachments. The tabs should be placed on the bottom and not the side for ease in filing.
o Avoid using heavy-duty staples; instead use ACCO fasteners or heavy clips.
o Avoid submitting originals unless specifically required. Avoid submitting oversized documentation when possible.

 

http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

[RO_AH 1,659]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

How to send it.    Large paper clip, no need to punch holes or use a binder of any sort.     

 

Priority Mail works.  Whatever you choose, use a service that provides tracking.

 

Make sure to make a complete copy of everything you sent to USCIS .. just in case.

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process.html

Sounds good. I have a box of binder clips (the smallest size) so I will use those.

 

I had already planned to make 2 identical packages, one to send off and one for my records.

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

Sounds good. I have a box of binder clips (the smallest size) so I will use those.

 

I had already planned to make 2 identical packages, one to send off and one for my records.

Ya that larger size is for pinning wings back on condors.    

[RO_AH 1,659]

One more quick question. On one sample cover letter I downloaded once it listed copy of beneficiary's passport. I can't find anywhere that that is something that is needed. I have it in case it is, can someone verify if it is needed or not?

[Hank_ 9,174]

40 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

One more quick question. On one sample cover letter I downloaded once it listed copy of beneficiary's passport. I can't find anywhere that that is something that is needed. I have it in case it is, can someone verify if it is needed or not?

Not needed.

 

Follow the I-130 instructions.  Provide what is listed there (starts on about page 6 ).   Too much bogus BS out there ..      

 

Dept of State did have a nice walk through, but I found today that they dropped it from their site ..  

 

Here is what they have now:   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/petition.html

Edited January 13, 2018 by Hank_

[Stevephoto 230]

We just used sticky tabs from office depot (that I cut down to size) that were numbered per the cover letter every step from K-1 through naturalization. Never had a problem. Good luck!