I-864a Help

[Meelo]

Hi All! I am preparing documents for NVC and I came across a problem. The instructions for the I-864a say they need to be notarized (click here). However there is no place to put a notary stamp nor does it say it in the instructions for the form. What should I do?

[dnoblett]

None of the I-864 forms need notarization.

 

The I-864A does not have a place like the other I-864 forms for a notary, it uses the same language as the other forms, and does not need to be notarized.

 

Some editions of the Form I-864 and Form I-864A include a jurat to be completed by a notary or by a consular or immigration officer to show that the person signed or acknowledged the signing of the Form I-864 or I-864A under oath. The Form I-864 and Form I-864A, however, provide that they are signed "under penalty of perjury." Thus, 28 USC 1746 (which deals with the legal effect of unsworn statements) makes it unnecessary for Form I-864 and Form I-864A to be signed in the presence of or certified by a notary public or an Immigration or Consular Officer. Note that the jurat has been removed from the January 15, 2006 edition of the Forms I-864 and I-864A. Form I-86EZ is a newer form, and therefore never had the jurat.

http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?...ad312b1ab639b17

 

Are the Affidavit of Support forms required to be notarized?

No. The sponsor just has to sign the form. You should know however, when the sponsor signs an Affidavit of Support form, he/she certifies that the information provided, transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct, under penalty of perjury.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf

 

Sometimes the webpages are overlooked and have wording for the older forms. If the form itself complies with the new format that does not need notarization then no notarization is needed.

 

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=175696

[Meelo]

Wow! You are busy!!! Thanks again for your help!

 

None of the I-864 forms need notarization.

 

The I-864A does not have a place like the other I-864 forms for a notary, it uses the same language as the other forms, and does not need to be notarized.

 

Some editions of the Form I-864 and Form I-864A include a jurat to be completed by a notary or by a consular or immigration officer to show that the person signed or acknowledged the signing of the Form I-864 or I-864A under oath. The Form I-864 and Form I-864A, however, provide that they are signed "under penalty of perjury." Thus, 28 USC 1746 (which deals with the legal effect of unsworn statements) makes it unnecessary for Form I-864 and Form I-864A to be signed in the presence of or certified by a notary public or an Immigration or Consular Officer. Note that the jurat has been removed from the January 15, 2006 edition of the Forms I-864 and I-864A. Form I-86EZ is a newer form, and therefore never had the jurat.

http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?...ad312b1ab639b17

 

Are the Affidavit of Support forms required to be notarized?

No. The sponsor just has to sign the form. You should know however, when the sponsor signs an Affidavit of Support form, he/she certifies that the information provided, transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct, under penalty of perjury.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf

 

Sometimes the webpages are overlooked and have wording for the older forms. If the form itself complies with the new format that does not need notarization then no notarization is needed.

 

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=175696