Does Form I-864a need to be notarized?

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

Can anyone tell me if form I-864a needs to be notarized. I am getting both yes and no for an answer, and now I am really confused.

Has anyone already had an interview without notarization, and if so, what was the outcome.

Thanks!

Ellen

[sachinky 464]

No.

It is already signed under penalty of perjury. No need to get it notarized.

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

No.

It is already signed under penalty of perjury. No need to get it notarized.

Wow, you really are the Info Queen! Thanks!

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[TOM&Riz 4]

Can anyone tell me if form I-864a needs to be notarized. I am getting both yes and no for an answer, and now I am really confused.

Has anyone already had an interview without notarization, and if so, what was the outcome.

Thanks!

Ellen

Ellen you would be doing yourself a great favor by reading the instructions carefully when you fill out the forms - The General instructions say -

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Good luck yo you

[andresbonifacio 7]

5 years ago when I adjusted my status it was required, today not anymore.

[TOM&Riz 4]

Ellen you would be doing yourself a great favor by reading the instructions carefully when you fill out the forms - The General instructions say -

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Good luck yo you

Gosh I am confused too I guess ... I am so sorry for that reply Ellen ...

Agreed nope no notorization is required as the I-864 has the proof needed in the documents that accompany it ie. 1099/W-2 transcripts etc. All is subject to the applicant taking an oath at the interview swearing these documents and statements are truthful and binding

Good Luck

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your help!

[trailmix 77]

That requirement changed 4 years ago - I hope you didn't get that information on VJ - if you did, please provide a link - if you got it somewhere else, then you might want to consider not visiting that site

The official word is here:

link

Edited April 17, 2010 by trailmix

[MSPtoYYZ 0]

That requirement changed 4 years ago - I hope you didn't get that information on VJ - if you did, please provide a link - if you got it somewhere else, then you might want to consider not visiting that site

The official word is here:

link

No, I didn't get the info from VJ, just know-it-alls that have been through the process in the last few years!

[Petition2252 7]

Can anyone tell me if form I-864a needs to be notarized. I am getting both yes and no for an answer, and now I am really confused.

Has anyone already had an interview without notarization, and if so, what was the outcome.

Thanks!

Ellen

The signatures on the I-864A must be notarized by a notary public or signed before an immigration or consular officer.

Link to page

[trailmix 77]

USCIS Website said:

The signatures on the I-864A must be notarized by a notary public or signed before an immigration or consular officer.

Link to page

Well that information is wrong - good find, but it's still outdated:

From the Adjudicator's Field Manual - Enforcable Affidavits of Support:

Some editions of the Form I-864 and Form I-864A include a jurat to be completed by a notary or by a consular or immigration officer to show that the person signed or acknowledged the signing of the Form I-864 or I-864A under oath. The Form I-864 and Form I-864A, however, provide that they are signed “under penalty of perjury.” Thus, 28 USC 1746 (which deals with the legal effect of unsworn statements) makes it unnecessary for Form I-864 and Form I-864A to be signed in the presence of or certified by a notary public or an Immigration or Consular Officer. Note that the jurat has been removed from the January 15, 2006 edition of the Forms I-864 and I-864A. Form I-86EZ is a newer form, and therefore never had the jurat.

Perhaps they just include that in case some people are using older versions of the form? Or perhaps they never got around to updating their website.