I-864

[yemmie]

I was thinking that the I-864 had to be notarized, but now that I am almost finsihed filling it out, I don't see anything about that in the instructions. So now I am thinking it does not have to be notarized. Am I right?

[Guest Dylan W]

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[NewDay2006]

Needs to be notarized. Anyway in this process it is always better to be safe than sorry.

[usaRichard]

I was thinking that the I-864 had to be notarized, but now that I am almost finsihed filling it out, I don't see anything about that in the instructions. So now I am thinking it does not have to be notarized. Am I right?

Just returned from the post office mailing our I-864, not notarized. Nowhere on the form or instructions is this mentioned.

[dnoblett]

Needs to be notarized. Anyway in this process it is always better to be safe than sorry.

WRONG, this comes up every so often.

 

Note also the NEW I-134 does not need to be notarized either.

 

None of the I-864 forms need notarization.

 

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.

 

The consulate weighed in on this a LONG TIME AGO.

 

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...19495&st=15

 

It seems that ACS won't notarize an I-134 for one of our members. He was told to just sign it and take it to the interview. This is in direct contrast to the form's instructions.

 

So, will a non-notarized I-134 cause problems at the interview window?

234352[/snapback]

Dear CFL,

 

Per the instructions on the I-134 form, it still needs to be notarized. Original, notarized I-134 forms are required for each and every K1 or K3 visa beneficiary. We've reminded our officers of this guidance; thanks for bringing it to our attention. Our ACS unit would be happy to notarize an I-134 form for you if you so request.

 

Please note that the requirements for the recently updated I-864 family of forms (I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ) are different. One big recent change is that notarizations for I-864-type forms is no longer required.

 

For more detailed information, please see the instructions on the new I-864 forms at www.uscis.gov.

 

Sincerely,

 

USCONGUZ

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Edited February 3, 2009 by dnoblett (see edit history)