Affidavits - Notarized?

[Boulder Eric 0]

Is it critical to have the Affidavits from friends and family notarized? A family friend of ours who just went through the I-751 process about 3 months ago told me that none of his affidavits (including the one we provided to he and his wife) were notarized. She just received her 10 yr Green Card without any problems. So any thoughts or opinions on notary stamps?

[v333k 59]

Is it critical to have the Affidavits from friends and family notarized? A family friend of ours who just went through the I-751 process about 3 months ago told me that none of his affidavits (including the one we provided to he and his wife) were notarized. She just received her 10 yr Green Card without any problems. So any thoughts or opinions on notary stamps?

This is a topic that has been discussed many times without really identifying a complete answer. Some people send them notarized and others don't. USCIS requests sworn affidavits and I am not sure what they really mean with that.

I sent in mine notarized. The way I looked at it, if it is needed then I complied with their requirement - and if they don't, then it won't hurt to have it notarized.

If your friend got approved, then I suggest you get an exact wording of his and send that in.

Good luck!

[purple22 0]

This is a topic that has been discussed many times without really identifying a complete answer. Some people send them notarized and others don't. USCIS requests sworn affidavits and I am not sure what they really mean with that.

I sent in mine notarized. The way I looked at it, if it is needed then I complied with their requirement - and if they don't, then it won't hurt to have it notarized.

If your friend got approved, then I suggest you get an exact wording of his and send that in.

Good luck!

Hi i just got my CGC last Nov...and i want to start preparing docs now for removal of conditions. Did you submit 2 yrs worth of documents (bank accts, utilities..etc)?

Thank you.

[SM&LP 0]

I submitted mine notarized. I asked my boss -who is a lawyer- and she said that if it is not notarized it is not an affidavit but just a letter.

[w8inglongtime 29]

Is it critical to have the Affidavits from friends and family notarized? A family friend of ours who just went through the I-751 process about 3 months ago told me that none of his affidavits (including the one we provided to he and his wife) were notarized. She just received her 10 yr Green Card without any problems. So any thoughts or opinions on notary stamps?

There's no yes or no answer to this question. Many people sent it notorized and many sent it without it being notorized and no one had an RFE yet or been denied because of that.

[sau 0]

There's no yes or no answer to this question. Many people sent it notorized and many sent it without it being notorized and no one had an RFE yet or been denied because of that.

we didnot submit the affidavit and didnt get the RFE either.............biometrics notice already received........

[Bill B 0]

A friend of mine submitted one notarized and one not notarized and was appoved. How about the person who is making the statement's need to put their social security number on the letter? The current instructions for the I-751 do not state this is necessary, only their date of birth and place of birth (and full name and address and relationship).

[jayzar 1]

I got my gc last saturday, im a december filer.

I sent them 3 notarized affidavit, and 1 letter. Some says its better to have it notarized, so i did.

[v333k 59]

Hi i just got my CGC last Nov...and i want to start preparing docs now for removal of conditions. Did you submit 2 yrs worth of documents (bank accts, utilities..etc)?

Thank you.

Yes - make sure you keep record of everything for the next two years and make sure both names appear on the documents.

we didnot submit the affidavit and didnt get the RFE either.............biometrics notice already received........

Receiving biometrics letter is not an indication that you are off the hook. When it is time to check your petition is the time when they think they either need more evidence or they are satisfied with what you sent. If you have enough evidence, then you shouldn't worry about affidavits.

good luck

A friend of mine submitted one notarized and one not notarized and was appoved. How about the person who is making the statement's need to put their social security number on the letter? The current instructions for the I-751 do not state this is necessary, only their date of birth and place of birth (and full name and address and relationship).

It is a good idea to include the A# on the letters in case they get mixed up.