Preliminary approval, need statement from co-sponsor

[lidewen]

Hey all,

 

My wife had her interview yesterday (May 13) and was preliminarily approved on the condition that we submit the original I-864 and I-864A from my parents instead of the scanned copies I had so foolishly assumed would be exempt from the 'all original document' rule. Oops!

 

The officer also asked us to 'Submit a statement, written by your cosponsor, explaining why he/she is willing to agree to sign your affidavit of support form' and wrote 'Original' next to the bullet point. Since this is the first time my wife and I have heard of such a requirement, we are a little confused as to what exactly they want. A simple signed letter with a short explanation? A notarized statement with specific details delineating exactly why? Something in between?

 

As always, your guidance is greatly appreciated!

 

 

[Randy W]

Hey all,

 

My wife had her interview yesterday (May 13) and was preliminarily approved on the condition that we submit the original I-864 and I-864A from my parents instead of the scanned copies I had so foolishly assumed would be exempt from the 'all original document' rule. Oops!

 

The officer also asked us to 'Submit a statement, written by your cosponsor, explaining why he/she is willing to agree to sign your affidavit of support form' and wrote 'Original' next to the bullet point. Since this is the first time my wife and I have heard of such a requirement, we are a little confused as to what exactly they want. A simple signed letter with a short explanation? A notarized statement with specific details delineating exactly why? Something in between?

 

As always, your guidance is greatly appreciated!

 

 

 

 

'Submit a statement, written by your cosponsor, explaining why he/she is willing to agree to sign your affidavit of support form' - seems to be clearly a little extra hoop for you to jump through, with a little bit of nose-rubbing. Yes, it IS unique, but there's not really a whole lot to be confused about, nor is there any room for them to reject whatever you submit. Notarization is NOT required.

 

Just get it done!