Punching Holes in forms

[Appaullo]

OK ...

so I've searched and found the best way to prepare my I-130 package to mail off. I bought the fasteners, the tabs and the 2 hole punch for the tops of the pages. I've punched the holes in all my paperwork except for the actual forms themselves. The I-130 and the G-325As. I am just nervous about punching the holes in these forms. I know I have to do it ... it just makes me itchy.

 

Appaullo

[dale7570]

OK ...

so I've searched and found the best way to prepare my I-130 package to mail off. I bought the fasteners, the tabs and the 2 hole punch for the tops of the pages. I've punched the holes in all my paperwork except for the actual forms themselves. The I-130 and the G-325As. I am just nervous about punching the holes in these forms. I know I have to do it ... it just makes me itchy.

 

Appaullo

 

its probably too late , but if you order the forms directly from uscis they will already have the holes punched in them. if you dont want to punch the holes the uscis can do this when they receive your app. good luck!

[BrokenHeart]

When I sent in all my forms and data I did a cover letter and put them in seperate folders according to the cover letter and labeled every folder with black marker. This way they can remove them freely and can punch holes in them any which way they want.

[Randy W]

My attitude - they can punch their own damn holes.

[dnoblett]

Punch away!!! We did for I-129F, I-485... and even for our kitchen sink for the interview at the consulate.

[Randy W]

It obviously makes no difference which way you do it, except to the person binding your papers together in his own folder and ACCO clips

[dale7570]

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My attitude - they can punch their own damn holes.

 

 

my thoughts exactly!

[david_dawei]

it's true.. it doesn't matter much except to the guy building it might get a rise in his creation

 

But USCIS is going to tear it apart, reorder and throw out the tabs...

 

If I didn't know better, I'd think they were the brother of GUZ

 

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I'll add on a more optimistic note.... The most helpful is that the petition is organized; a cover letter and the tabs completely ensure that... So maybe removeable tabs, if you must

Edited March 11, 2009 by DavidZixuan (see edit history)

[ed and ying]

it's true.. it doesn't matter much except to the guy building it might get a rise in his creation

 

But USCIS is going to tear it apart, reorder and throw out the tabs...

 

If I didn't know better, I'd think they were the brother of GUZ

 

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I'll add on a more optimistic note.... The most helpful is that the petition is organized; a cover letter and the tabs completely ensure that... So maybe removeable tabs, if you must

All of our submissons were punched and acco'd with postit removable tabs, so at least it was a single, semi-organized mass until someone else decided it was time to reorganize.

[C4Racer]

Holes will be the least of your worries!

Just do it. Get it over with.

Your nerves won't settle down until she's here for a few years.

Edited March 11, 2009 by C4Racer (see edit history)

[warpedbored]

They prefer the two hole punch in the top with ACCO fasteners. I punched mine on the side. Never had a problem. If you don't want to punch them then just put them in an evelope and like Randy said, let em punch their own damn holes.

[dnoblett]

PER USCIS:

 

In preparing your packet, please take note of the following:

• Do not use binders or folders that cannot be easily disassembled.
   
  
• 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.
   
  
• 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.
   
  
• Avoid using heavy-duty staples; instead use ACCO fasteners or heavy clips.
   
  
• Avoid submitting originals unless specifically required. Avoid submitting oversized documentation when possible.
  

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

[david_dawei]

I would also recommend scented paper while we're at it... maybe 'pink' rose aroma

Edited March 12, 2009 by DavidZixuan (see edit history)

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

I would also recommend scented paper while we're at it... maybe 'pink' rose aroma B)

 

 

The scent of an old stale and musty room might be more appropriate, because that's what it's going to end up smelling like before they get around to reading it.

 

 

 

 

I suggest saving your money and time from punching and indexing. Their dumpsters are surely lined with all the stuff they throw away.

[Corbin]

I would also recommend scented paper while we're at it... maybe 'pink' rose aroma

 

 

The scent of an old stale and musty room might be more appropriate, because that's what it's going to end up smelling like before they get around to reading it.

 

 

 

 

I suggest saving your money and time from punching and indexing. Their dumpsters are surely lined with all the stuff they throw away.

I'm betting they laugh at some of the trouble people go through to send in their packet......