hi VJ'ers

is it ok affidavit of support not yet notarized but my fiance is with me during interview.

The affidavit of support *must* be notarized before the interview.

i think its fine.. my fiance is with me..

The affidavit of support has to be notarized or affirmed to an immigration official. Here is what the I-134 instructions read-If you are in the United States, the affidavit may besworn to or affirmed before an officer of U.S. Citizenshipand Immigration Services (USCIS) without the payment offee, or before a notary public or other officers authorizedto administer oaths for general purposes, in which case theofficial seal or certificate of authority to administer oathsmust be affixed.
If you are outside the United States, the affidavitmust be sworn to or notice affirmed before a U.S.consular or immigration officer.

So even if he/she goes with you to the interview, the affidavit of support still needs to be signed in front of an official as mentioned above. I recommend you do this soon before the interview. No telling if you have time the day of the interview.

I actually saw a guy filling out his I-134 in the waiting area at the Embassy just before interview. I don't know if the VISA was approved.

It may be doable as long as u can find someone to notarize it at the embassy. But why chance it...easier to do it before.

Why did you ask the question then?

If you look at the instructions, the Affidavit of Support *must* be notarized. It costs a few dollars to notarize a document, just have your fiance do it and be safe.

my response EXACTLY; if you hadn't said it, MoxMan, I would have

egad...

we called embassy its ok.. consulate acts as notary,,, hehheh

Notary services are available to US Citizens at US Embassies and Consulates. If he's going to be there for the interview, just have him go to the US Citizen services department and get it notarized before the interview. The day before would be smart but he can probably do it during your waiting around time.

On the other hand, if he's still in the US, he can drop into his bank or insurance agency to get it notarized far more easily.

For some reason, that doesn't always work.

I have read reports on VJ of consulates denying this request. I don't know why.

Yes, in Guangzhou there is often a disconnect between what the customer service people understand about the I-134 and what the IV unit requires, even though their attention is called to it fairly frequently. The disconnect seems to be one section thinks the I-134 is not a required form, so won't let you inside to get it notarized, while the IV unit actually does require the form and for it to be notarized. One should be successful if they explain to the Consular officer they attempted to get it notarized but were prevented from doing so.

Maybe William33 can come along and explain more about this. It has always mystified me.

*Not saying you are wrong - but he has worked in embassies and consulates*

My exposure is limited to Guangzhou but a Consular officer in GUZ participates at CFL and I've seen his answers to complaints about not being able to get inside to have the I-134 notarized, including the reasons given to those who failed and the clear response that the proper instructions are repeatly given to the right people. There's a similar problem with the medical facilities that often won't accept the fillable forms and make people redo them by hand.