FC-029

[Am4wag]

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/FC-029.pdf

 

Before I downloaded form,list stated this form is optional..Is it good idea to send(?),and at what "stage"does it go with other documents(interview(?),send with other required P-3 forms to Guangzhou(?),etc..)

[LeeFisher3]

That is pretty much an outdated form.

[whatsthehaps]

I filled that out for my I-129f and I will keep using it. Other than that I do not know if it makes a difference. Some of the other guys may know.

[whatsthehaps]

So is it a waste of time then? In that case nevermind!

[frank1538]

I used the FC-029 during the AOS process. It's an old probably obsolete form that was used when USCIS (then INS) was switching over to allow ordinary copies of documents rather than originals or certified copies. I didn't bother during the I-129 process since virtually all of the documents (birth certificates, etc.) were originals or certified copies, and I made up my own certification for the copies of the tax returns that went with the I-134 rather than using the FC-029. Since it is an USCIS form, I didn't think would have done any good when dealing with the Department of State.

[hakkamike]

Hell sent it in, it aint going to hurt anything if you do???

[Am4wag]

I think ditto hakkamike.........."always carry gun,not only knife to "gun fight".Thankyou all for help..really appreciate.

[jemmyell]

I filed a FC-029 and included the exact verbage in my cover letter for the I-129F as well. It is an obsolete form, but it is mentioned occaisionally. I am a 'belt-and-suspenders' kinda guy, and I think I WOULD carry a knife to gun fight. They don't run out of bullets....

 

-James

[Am4wag]

So I assume that I should write my own statement,stating that all copies are exact/unaltered photocopies of originals,then have the statement notorized..

[david_dawei]

YOU DON'T NEED TO DO THIS FORM Edited December 30, 2005 by DavidZixuan (see edit history)

[tywy_99]

Hell sent it in, it aint going to hurt anything if you do???

178586[/snapback]

...and besides, the CIS agent needs something to set his or her coffee on!

[LeeFisher3]

This form was used prior to the USCIS making a policy change that said it would accept copies of certified documents, with the condition that the originals would be available IF REQUESTED.

[Am4wag]

HHmm.....So,my original birth certificate (and the such) should be made readily available for my SO if asked for at interview(?),and an afidavit/statement (notorized ofcourse) from me concerning validity of my documents is suffice?

[Guest pushbrk]

HHmm.....So,my original birth certificate (and the such) should be made readily available for my SO if asked for at interview(?),and an afidavit/statement (notorized ofcourse) from me concerning validity of my documents is suffice?

179543[/snapback]

I would just put the wording indicating the documents are either originals or exact photocopies (whatever the exact wording from the form is) in my cover letter. You don't need to notarize a cover letter. The only thing to be notarized are documents that were translated by a certified translator. The statement should also indicate you understand you may be required to produce the originals at a later date.

 

If you have enough certified/notarized copies, go ahead and include them instead of photocopies if you wish. It can't hurt UNLESS you mail them your last original and don't have another available to produce at the interview.

 

Things like your own birth certificate and divorce decrees do not need to be actual certified copies. Photocopies of the certified copy are fine.

 

Even the statement about exact photocopies is belt and suspenders but it doesn't hurt.

 

Key issue is your statement about photocopies does not need to be notarized. Notarizing it serves no purpose. They will assume you are the person who signed the letter and sent in the forms and check because there's no reason for anybody else to do such a thing.

[mercator]

Hell sent it in, it aint going to hurt anything if you do???

178586[/snapback]

Ditto. I had similar statements in my cover letter to boot. I figure if it stops just one slight chance of an RFE, I'm going to do it.