G-325a Confusion

[Magicfn1 0]

So we're just starting the paperwork for our packet and everything we see online about the G-325a is that we have to fill it out 4 times each. I know the old G-325 came with 5 pages total (including the "Instructions" page) but the new G-325A only comes with 2 (including "Instructions" page). Do we both just fill out 1 each? Is this something new?

Edited August 15, 2009 by Magicfn1

[Otto 83]

It isn't clear because USCIS hasn't (apparently) updated their web site's instructions. After several VJ members called USCIS, their comments are "Only the single sheet is needed."

Some VJ members have taken it upon themselves to print 4 completed copies and send them in with the thinking "if they don't need it, they can throw the extra copies away."

(There is also a known issue with the date fields on the form - you may have to hand write them in after printing.)

[Magicfn1 0]

Thank you very much. I looked everywhere online and everything states 4 pages so we got a little worried. Also, having forms notarized is not mandatory correct?

[Otto 83]

Also, having forms notarized is not mandatory correct?

No - no need to notarize them.

Edited August 15, 2009 by Otto und Karin

[Magicfn1 0]

One more thing...for now. In the instructions for the IR1/CR1 packet on this site it states I need copies for certain things (my birth certificate, copy of marriage certificate, etc). Do they have to be official copies or copies that I can make at a Kinko's? Thanks again. I have a feeling I'll be using the site and forums quite a bit for our journey.

[Malrothien 6]

Copies from Kinko's are fine.

[MsSheka 0]

So we're just starting the paperwork for our packet and everything we see online about the G-325a is that we have to fill it out 4 times each. I know the old G-325 came with 5 pages total (including the "Instructions" page) but the new G-325A only comes with 2 (including "Instructions" page). Do we both just fill out 1 each? Is this something new?

I just assembled my packet and was told by USCIS call center to use old G-325a rev 07/14/06 because the new form should be 4 pages also, but there is something wrong with the new form it does not have room to fill in all your info either, i got the old form from this site below and just changed the info on it.

http://www.visak1k3.com/pdf/g325a-example.pdf

hope that helps

[FinnLove 0]

So we're just starting the paperwork for our packet and everything we see online about the G-325a is that we have to fill it out 4 times each. I know the old G-325 came with 5 pages total (including the "Instructions" page) but the new G-325A only comes with 2 (including "Instructions" page). Do we both just fill out 1 each? Is this something new?

I just assembled my packet and was told by USCIS call center to use old G-325a rev 07/14/06 because the new form should be 4 pages also, but there is something wrong with the new form it does not have room to fill in all your info either, i got the old form from this site below and just changed the info on it.

http://www.visak1k3.com/pdf/g325a-example.pdf

hope that helps

Sigh...I supposed this will be an RFE for me! I just sent mine last week-old 325A form for hubby, new one for me (but only one copy)...okay no stress....no stress...

[bigkeeser 0]

OK, here's a question on top of what has already been said....

I will send our G-325As with 4 copies each. I will be using supplement pages for my G-325 and my fiancee's. Do we need to have 4 copies of the supplements as well?

[yohino 22]

OK, here's a question on top of what has already been said....

I will send our G-325As with 4 copies each. I will be using supplement pages for my G-325 and my fiancee's. Do we need to have 4 copies of the supplements as well?

I asked the same question a little while ago and was recommended to send in 4 copies of the supplement pages aswell.

[bigkeeser 0]

That's what I was planning on doing, just to be on the safe side. This packet is starting to get bulky, haha.

[FinnLove 0]

That's what I was planning on doing, just to be on the safe side. This packet is starting to get bulky, haha.

Big, if you go over 7 lbs., you beat my record!

[Captain Ewok 1,858]

Reminder: Submit Four Copies of Biometric Page on USCIS G-325A Form

August 22nd, 2009

VisaJourney would like to remind all petitioners that are required to file a USCIS G-325A Biographic Information Form to submit four copies of the Biographical Information page (page one on the newest form). In the past the G-325A form contained four pages that automatically printed out (with the same information on all pages). The new form only has one page. VisaJourney will be following up with USCIS to determine if using the new form (as released) and only submitting one copy of the Biographic Information page (as the new form prints) is the method the USCIS intended or if it was a mistake on the form. Until then it is recommend that petitioners submit four copies of the Biographic Information page with their petition. We will provide USCIS’s response to this question here once we get clarification from them.

updated, Aug 23 2008

[FinnLove 0]

Good luck getting that clarification, since everyone who answer their phones says something different!