Affidavit Question

[Matsiepan 6]

Can photocopies of our relationship affidavits be submitted with the 1-130??

[MissDinaDee 8]

I sent the originals from our frineds/family... Better safe than sorry. Nobody wants and RFE. Don't forget to make a complete copy of everything you send.

Good luck!

MrsJ

[mike411 15]

I sent originals with i-130.

[frankielove 5]

We sent copies of our relationship proof with the documentation and brought the originals to the interview. I believe that is what is recommended. I am not sure how common it is, however documentation is sometimes lost and it is best to keep those originals with you to have them verify later.

I believe the timelines and all tell you which items in the package must be originals.

Good luck!

[Roe 3]

I sent original affidavits plus 10 pages of Facebook updates, photos, etc

[Rachie07 4]

We sent originals of these. I have copies too just in case for interview and what not.

[Slade&Natasha 7]

We didn't have the originals yet, but the USCIS officer said that copies would be fine (and we got approved the next day). This was DCF, mind you. Lockbox may very well be another deal.

[Orando 57]

The I-130 instructions regarding the affidavits do not specifically state whether the original or a copy is needed. The I-130 instructions do state a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the petitioner's birth certificate are sufficient. The VJ guide section states that a copy of the supporting documentation is fine and that all the forms require original signatures.

All the supporting documentation we submitted were photocopies. I kept all original supporting documentation in my personal file, to include the original affidavits. Some people send original supporting documentation with the petition.