I-751 Mailing Envelope

[Sanctus1 9]

Hi Everyone !

Just being curious.  Must I send my I-751 application/ document with any envelope like from Staples or just only the post office ones (Usps, Ups, Fedex etc).

[millefleur 5,046]

USCIS website offers some helpful advice around this:

 

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In preparing your packet, remember:

• Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
• Use 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.
• Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
• Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.
• Do not submit originals unless specifically required. 
• Do not submit oversized documentation unless it is necessary.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips

[Dmitry07 52]

8 hours ago, millefleur said:

USCIS website offers some helpful advice around this:

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms-filing-tips

Double sided copies acceptable or single side only?

[Springleaf 37]

40 minutes ago, Dmitry07 said:

Double sided copies acceptable or single side only?

For the form I-751 definitely use single sided.

For the evidence, it is better to use single sided. However, i have read a person using double sided as well. 

 

The idea is to make it as easy as possible for them to scan your application. There would be less chances of something going amiss..

 

 

[Springleaf 37]

10 hours ago, Sanctus1 said:

Hi Everyone !

Just being curious.  Must I send my I-751 application/ document with any envelope like from Staples or just only the post office ones (Usps, Ups, Fedex etc).

So if you are going to use USPS/Fedex/UPS , they offer flat rate boxes and envelopes which can be used.

Most people in forum tend to use those.

[Dmitry07 52]

13 minutes ago, Springleaf said:

For the form I-751 definitely use single sided.

For the evidence, it is better to use single sided. However, i have read a person using double sided as well. 

 

The idea is to make it as easy as possible for them to scan your application. There would be less chances of something going amiss..

 

 

gotta love two sides bank statements.. gonna be fun 1-siding them all....

[millefleur 5,046]

3 minutes ago, Dmitry07 said:

gotta love two sides bank statements.. gonna be fun 1-siding them all....

If you have online banking, you should be able to download PDFs of bank statements. Everywhere I've ever banked has offered that, would seem easier than scanning or copying a double sided statement.

[AstroCanada 206]

No one has ever said that you need to send it single sided.  I've sent double-sided tax returns and had some double-sided docs/evidence in the I-130 package, no problems.

[Dmitry07 52]

28 minutes ago, AstroCanada said:

No one has ever said that you need to send it single sided.  I've sent double-sided tax returns and had some double-sided docs/evidence in the I-130 package, no problems.

Did you send double sides for ROC as well? (if you had any)

[AstroCanada 206]

3 minutes ago, Dmitry07 said:

Did you send double sides for ROC as well? (if you had any)

I'm almost certain we sent the form itself double-sided.  Most of the evidence was single-sided, but we probably sent some original statements (like car loan) that were double-sided.  I didn't mind sending in the original because I have PDF copies as well.  

 

My guess (and here I'm speculating) is that they pass all the forms through an industrial scanner that does double-sided scanning automatically.

[accumbyte 149]

8 hours ago, AstroCanada said:

My guess (and here I'm speculating) is that they pass all the forms through an industrial scanner that does double-sided scanning automatically.

Your guess is correct!

[NikLR 13,227]

But they likely have to push a few buttons extra to scan your documents from being double sided.   

[Sanctus1 9]

Thanks guys for your contribution.

[AlluringSoul 185]

Agree with comments above, double sided is fine (I had joint bank statements double sided and it went in just fine). When you are ready to ship it, put it in priority mail envelope/box (depending on how much you have) available at post office.