Can an I-134 be altered in any way after notarization?

[Damian P 92]

OK, here's my problem: for some reason known only to himself, our co-sponsor has neglected to write my name on the I-134. He's done all the "hard" bits (submitted his tax returns, letter from employer, etc) but he simply hasn't put my name down on the form. I can only assume something daft here, like he wasn't sure how to spell my name exactly or some #### like that, (and yes, 'er indoors should have proof read it before sending, but she didn't!) but obviously this causes me a problem. Would I be correct in saying that by adding my name to the form myself, I will be rendering it null and void due to its original content already having been notarized?

I figure I will just present it to the CO in London along with the one from 'er indoors (which is correctly filled out), look blankly at him/her, and shrug!! Seriously though, do you think common sense will prevail here (I mean, it's obvious I'm the beneficiary) or will they be ####### about it?

[SusieK 3]

Elllllloooo Damian,

Is there any way that you can get another one done before the interview?? and then present at that time just in case - not sure about adding ur name as we all know the embassy, cross the t's and dot the i's - but if they look at it (and if they do>?) will they wonder exactly who the form is for??

Dunna know mate, cover all tracks and get another one done and then present at interview with explanation that co sponsor is somewhat daft lol (sorry luv that word) but ya just dont want to leave there without a stamp of approval-

Cheers and godspeed mate

[Otto 83]

Write your name on the completed form and be done with it. The notary simply witnessed the signature.

[Laura+Tom 2]

I'm with Karen. There is no way the embassy will know it was written after the notarization.

[SusieK 3]

I'm with Karen. There is no way the embassy will know it was written after the notarization.

Ok out ruled - was being overly cautious!

Good Luck Damian

[Damian P 92]

I'm with Karen. There is no way the embassy will know it was written after the notarization.

See, I was thinking the same thing as you and Karin, but the thing is that my handwriting (albeit in block capitals) will still be noticeably different from the co-sponsor's, thus showing that the form was completed by two different people - you with me?

And Susie, 'er indoors could procrastinate for America, so there's no chance of getting another one over in time!!

[Laura+Tom 2]

I'm with Karen. There is no way the embassy will know it was written after the notarization.

See, I was thinking the same thing as you and Karin, but the thing is that my handwriting (albeit in block capitals) will still be noticeably different from the co-sponsor's, thus showing that the form was completed by two different people - you with me?

And Susie, 'er indoors could procrastinate for America, so there's no chance of getting another one over in time!!

Ah, I assumed that it had been done on the computer!

[SusieK 3]

I'm with Karen. There is no way the embassy will know it was written after the notarization.

See, I was thinking the same thing as you and Karin, but the thing is that my handwriting (albeit in block capitals) will still be noticeably different from the co-sponsor's, thus showing that the form was completed by two different people - you with me?

And Susie, 'er indoors could procrastinate for America, so there's no chance of getting another one over in time!!

Ah, I assumed that it had been done on the computer!

Sigh sort of a dilemnia, the worst that can happen is that they catch it and ask for another one - when Kris had his interview I had to sign one line on an I-864a and resubmit via over night mail back to Kris and then he had SMS Courier pick up - ekkk 54 usd to send back to the UK - but then embassy had within two days and and then everything was very quick like what a three day turn around-

Maybe someone else has solid advice altho Karin/ Otto has the key pretty well in the door!

Cheers

[45495 1]

i had 2 different handwritings on my affadavit, before it was noterized. it caused no problems what so ever.

good luck.

[*JG* 2]

I agree. The notary is ONLY witnessing the signature. With the signature, the person who signed is stating everything on the form is the TRUTH. By adding or changing anything, you are still stating the exact same thing. It makes no difference.

[Damian P 92]

i had 2 different handwritings on my affadavit, before it was noterized. it caused no problems what so ever.

good luck.

And there is the answer I was looking for - thank you marash.

[payxibka 10,044]

Again, the notary is only witnessing the signature and represents nothing else on the form.... The notary can witness a signature on a blank piece of paper....

[Slightly Bonkers 0]

Just in case you're still waiting

My guy got my birthday wrong on affidavit.

I just changed it!

So 2 different handwritings and a cross-out and accepted

(probably wouldn't recommend the crossing stuff out too much though!)

[Damian P 92]

Just in case you're still waiting

My guy got my birthday wrong on affidavit.

I just changed it!

So 2 different handwritings and a cross-out and accepted

(probably wouldn't recommend the crossing stuff out too much though!)

Thanks - I am now completely secure in the knowledge that this really isn't an issue.

[Damian P 92]

OK, quick update: all the I-134 stuff arrived this morning, and apart from that one little issue, it's absolutely spot on.

Here's what I'll be taking to interview on Monday:

Police certficate

Birth certificate (long form)

Passport

U.S. spec passport photos (x2)

I-134 forms from sponsor & co sponsor

Last 3 years tax returns

Letter confirming employment on headed paper

Letter of intent to marry

Evidence of ongoing relationship

Have I missed anything? Also, just a quick question on the co-sponsors form: what should he have put down in the "relationship to petitioner" section?

Thank ya!!!