Copied I-130 with an ORIGINAL signature?

[spectrrr 14]

After numerous delays, the packet is finally done. it's assembled, ready to go in the mail tomorrow morning. I'm sitting here reviewing EVERYTHING with a fine toothed comb for the umpteenth time. And then...

IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.

What I have packed and ready to send out is a photocopy of an unsigned, handwritten I-130 form, with an ORIGINAL SIGNATURE added to the photocopied form. I did this because i had to use whiteout tape in a few places to cover up typos.

I KNOW the signature has to be original. But what about the actual form? is a photocopy of the form acceptable, as long as the signature (and date) is original???

I CAN send the "original" I-130... but it's got various whiteout spots......

PS: Same question for the G-325A

[mallafri76 1,012]

Sorry but as far as I understand it, both signature AND form needs to be the original and not a photocopy.

[spectrrr 14]

anyone ever had problems with whiteout?

[spectrrr 14]

ok, I rewrote the I-130 page that had whiteout. I can send that original in, whiteout free....

BUT the G-325A forms are both written very slowly and precisely using a fine graphic liner pen to fit it all... Re-writing them would take forever, and I don't think it would be possible to do so without using whiteout at some point....

[tiko1426 17]

ok, I rewrote the I-130 page that had whiteout. I can send that original in, whiteout free....

BUT the G-325A forms are both written very slowly and precisely using a fine graphic liner pen to fit it all... Re-writing them would take forever, and I don't think it would be possible to do so without using whiteout at some point....

That is why it says.... IF YOU READ IT.. if not enough room here to fit all the information use a Seperate piece of paper and add to this form ...

[spectrrr 14]

That is why it says.... IF YOU READ IT.. if not enough room here to fit all the information use a Seperate piece of paper and add to this form ...

hehe, I read it. I have a steady hand and fine penmanship, the form was quite legible as I had it. And I tried to avoid a continuation sheet if possible, as it's one less sheet of paper for the geniuses to lose and then give me an RFE for!

But that said, since none could confirm copies were ok, and one person suggested the opposite, I just went ahead and reproduced all the forms, with a continuation sheet for the wordy parts. Heading to mail soon as I finish proof reading the forms another ten times or so... ..::crosseyed::.. (that so needs to be a smiley)

Edited February 4, 2015 by spectrrr