Waiver appointmet experience

[TSK]

You're going to have no other way to keep it together. I'm sorry, but they don't want folders and this is the best way that you can keep your file complete.

[dossantos]

Everyone needs to think how any kind of folder would cause a space issue for the consulate to physically file the paperwork. I'm sure the consulate electronically scans in all the documents into the immigrant's case but I'm sure they keep the physical paperwork too.


This is the clip:
http://www.staples.com/Acco-Steel-Fa...product_103770

Base only:
http://www.staples.com/Acco-Steel-Fa...product_105007

Compressor only:
http://www.staples.com/OIC-2-Piece-P...product_525998


You place the paperwork onto the base and use the compressor to compress the documents by extending the base prongs to each side.


My guess is the reasoning behind preferring bottom tabs instead of side tabs is because bottom tabs would be a non issue for LEGAL size physical filing.


How-to-assemble-an-I-601-waiver : http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showth...n-I-601-waiver

[Shebaling]

I used an ACCO clip and bottom tabs for evidence, you do not need a folder when you use a clip. They are really cheap too, just take your packet to an office store and get them to double punch the top(or you can) and then insert the clip and done

[cupcake]

Most of this is covered in the "how to assemble an I-601 waiver" thread. Maybe it needs to be re-done so people understand it better?

Every consulate has different rules for accepting waivers (like folder or no folder), but it is pretty standard/recommended to use Acco fasteners and tabs.

Most consulates will give the folder back if they don't need/want it. There are a number of pictures of Mexico filed waivers in that sticky with folders, but I think most people have transitioned to not using it because the Mexican consulate doesn't usually accept folders. The Acco fasteners and tabs recommendations have not really changed.

[Shebaling]

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This is a picture of my hubs packet with Acco clip and bottom tabs.

[guestny]

Thanks for your inputs, guys. I am a bit confused about the beginning of the forward letter (as I am applying for a non-immigrant waiver). Usually, in I-601 waiver cases, the USC spouse has to write the hardship letter. But, in my case, it's more like a forward letter regarding my background, type of violation committed, family and financial ties at home (IOW, reasons to show a non-immigrant intent), other credentials like good academic records, recommendation letters, job offer letters etc. But, how should I start the forward letter. Usually the beginning of the 601 hardship letter is like this

I, (My name), United States Citizen declare under the penalty of perjury, under the laws of the United States, that the following is true and correct.

I, am writing this letter in support of the I-601 waiver for EWI.


Should I exclude the first line (above), as I myself is writing it in support of my application? Any suggestions?

[cupcake]

What type of visa are you applying for? If you are applying for a non-immigrant visa and need a non-immigrant waiver, you will not use the I-601 waiver. You will use a (d)(3) waiver.

[guestny]

Yes I am applying for a d3 waiver for an F1 visa. I graduated from the top engineering school of my country and got sufficient financial solvency here. I have got strong social and family ties in my country. I own property and have just received a good job offer. So, I hope I could establish a non-immigrant intent.

[cupcake]

You may want to discuss this in the Waivers for Non Immigrants section instead. http://immigrate2us.net/forum/forumd...mmigrant-Visas

This section that you are posting in isn't the best place for you to get information about the (d)(3) waiver.

[IheartUSA]

Update: My Hubbs waiver was approved on May 14th, despite the folder flub I made. PHEW!