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[heishe 2]

They sent my application back because it was missing a signature, but first they put it all in order and got it ready to file. Some people asked for pictures of what that looks like, so here you go!

My original submission was pretty much exactly according to the guide here. Here's what's been changed:

1: Cover letter removed

2: Multi-page forms stapled together

4: A sticker with a case number and bar code has been put at the top of my I-129f

3: My passport photo has been put in a little translucent paper bag and stapled to my G-325A

4: My fiance's passport photo is in the same bag as mine and stapled to MY G-325A, not his.

5: Photos removed from ziploc bag I sent them in and put in a paper envelope with USCIS return address

6: Not sure, but it seems like some of my evidence has been re-ordered slightly.

7: The mailing label and return address from my original submission has been cut from the envelope, stapled to a piece of paper and put at the very back of the packet

8: All of this is held together by a metal clip at the top

I don't suppose this will really help anyone, but those of you who were curious please enjoy! By the way, I did not include dividers or tabs with my original submission and there aren't any now. Oo, also, at the explanation page behind my rejection NOA, there is a field at the bottom that says "ID#_______" and there is a seven digit number stamped in that. I wonder if that shows who looked at my file?

[treed44812 0]

Interesting to see what happens. Looks rather labor intensive to me.... Haven't they heard of a computer or some other methods of sorting?

Oh wait..... that might be asking for something common sense based. What was I thinking?!

[Mew 0]

This is interesting. I guess it'll actually help with some questions about how to organize the forms in the package. For one, staples are okay, even though we all thought they hated them.

[heishe 2]

Oh, pardon me. The cover letter isn't gone entirely; it's just hidden back with my fiance letters of intent.

[TracyTN 237]

Thanks for the photos, esp. of the wonderful Acco fasteners.

[pja002 0]

Thanks for the photos, esp. of the wonderful Acco fasteners.

Yes, those pesky ACCO fastners.

Fascinating. Thanks for posting.

[Mew 0]

This is interesting. I guess it'll actually help with some questions about how to organize the forms in the package. For one, staples are okay, even though we all thought they hated them.

D'oh, Mew. Take your time when reading stuff...

[gugu24 0]

Most of the things are pretty common for me except your picture . Nice one

[William33 110]

They sent my application back because it was missing a signature, but first they put it all in order and got it ready to file. Some people asked for pictures of what that looks like, so here you go!

My original submission was pretty much exactly according to the guide here. Here's what's been changed:

1: Cover letter removed

2: Multi-page forms stapled together

4: A sticker with a case number and bar code has been put at the top of my I-129f

3: My passport photo has been put in a little translucent paper bag and stapled to my G-325A

4: My fiance's passport photo is in the same bag as mine and stapled to MY G-325A, not his.

5: Photos removed from ziploc bag I sent them in and put in a paper envelope with USCIS return address

6: Not sure, but it seems like some of my evidence has been re-ordered slightly.

7: The mailing label and return address from my original submission has been cut from the envelope, stapled to a piece of paper and put at the very back of the packet

8: All of this is held together by a metal clip at the top

I don't suppose this will really help anyone, but those of you who were curious please enjoy! By the way, I did not include dividers or tabs with my original submission and there aren't any now. Oo, also, at the explanation page behind my rejection NOA, there is a field at the bottom that says "ID#_______" and there is a seven digit number stamped in that. I wonder if that shows who looked at my file?

That is really excellent information. Interesting, I went through the trouble to make dividers and tabs. Bet those went right into the garbage. Good post, Thanks for that.

Interesting to see what happens. Looks rather labor intensive to me.... Haven't they heard of a computer or some other methods of sorting?

Oh wait..... that might be asking for something common sense based. What was I thinking?!

This is interesting. I guess it'll actually help with some questions about how to organize the forms in the package. For one, staples are okay, even though we all thought they hated them.

D'oh, Mew. Take your time when reading stuff...

Staples Mew? You will never live that one down!!!!

Although they did apparently staple the G-325A's together? Go figure.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I paper clipped everything because i just got too lazy to use those tabs and dividers. Guess I did something right, for once .

[heishe 2]

This is interesting. I guess it'll actually help with some questions about how to organize the forms in the package. For one, staples are okay, even though we all thought they hated them.

D'oh, Mew. Take your time when reading stuff...

Staples Mew? You will never live that one down!!!!

Although they did apparently staple the G-325A's together? Go figure.

They stapled all the pages of the G-325As and the I-129F together.

Edited August 30, 2006 by heishe

[a1cpat 0]

yeah! Thats what mine looked like when they sent it back to me too! They said that it was imcomplete because no payment was attached, but they actually sent me back the cashier's check that was submitted originally too! (stupid USCIS!!! I could be done by now!!)

I was impressed with how they organized it all. I thought I had done a pretty good job of putting it together when I sent it...

[Mew 0]

This is interesting. I guess it'll actually help with some questions about how to organize the forms in the package. For one, staples are okay, even though we all thought they hated them.

D'oh, Mew. Take your time when reading stuff...

Staples Mew? You will never live that one down!!!!

Although they did apparently staple the G-325A's together? Go figure.

They stapled all the pages of the G-325As and the I-129F together.

Aaaah. So they do like staples!

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

I paper clipped everything because i just got too lazy to use those tabs and dividers. Guess I did something right, for once .

Me too, I used so many paperclips I bet the folks are having a party with the proceeds from the sale of scrap iron...

[Danny&Adri 1]

WARNING: Remember there are multiple agents at the service centers and this might be the way this one particular agent likes to do things. Other agents might do differently... possibly even follow the "standard" organization method.