Is scanned Affidavit of Support acceptable?

[More+Muyi 2]

Hello Everyone,

I am an April filer, and I have not received my NOA2. I am just trying to prepare for the later stages of this process. With that said, I am wondering if it is necessary to submit the original affidavit of support or if it is acceptable to submit a scanned version. The reason I am asking is because my fiancee is in Nigeria and sending mail to Nigeria is very unreliable, and he might not get the documents. The alternative is to use UPS, which is ridiculously expensive. Is there any information about this on VJ ?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Jason & Anna 6]

I think you can send the original directly to the consulate where the interview will take place. We got a 221g in Stockholm to send the original before they would send the visa. So I would guess they are likely to want the original.

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hello Everyone,

I am an April filer, and I have not received my NOA2. I am just trying to prepare for the later stages of this process. With that said, I am wondering if it is necessary to submit the original affidavit of support or if it is acceptable to submit a scanned version. The reason I am asking is because my fiancee is in Nigeria and sending mail to Nigeria is very unreliable, and he might not get the documents. The alternative is to use UPS, which is ridiculously expensive. Is there any information about this on VJ ?

Thanks in advance for your help!

All signatures MUST be original so a scanned copy or a photocopy is not acceptable. Given that the mail is unreliable and you are going thru one of the hardest Embassy's in the world, might I suggest that you hand carry the documents as this is the most reliable method of them arriving, plus it will help show the IO that your relationship is bona fide. We sent all documents via FedEx at about $100 per shipment and about 8 days for them to clear customs in Kazakhstan.

Good luck,

Dave

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

All signatures MUST be original so a scanned copy or a photocopy is not acceptable. Given that the mail is unreliable and you are going thru one of the hardest Embassy's in the world, might I suggest that you hand carry the documents as this is the most reliable method of them arriving, plus it will help show the IO that your relationship is bona fide. We sent all documents via FedEx at about $100 per shipment and about 8 days for them to clear customs in Kazakhstan.

Good luck,

Dave

No scanned copy of the I-134. It must have the original signature on it.

[Anh map 2,098]

There have been RFE's issued for scanned affidavits of support. It's best to have an original signature to present. Overnighting documents is just one of the costs of the immigration process.

[Dazzie 1]

Use fedex, only costs btw 7000 - 9000 naira. Less than a $ 100

[-=Mai and Timmy=- 12]

better get it all original guys goodluck!!

[Darnell 8,478]

scanned? I always thought 'not acceptable' as this is an official government form, with original signature requirement.

[More+Muyi 2]

Thanks you so much for all your replies! You guys are great!

Fed ex is probably the best option for me. I will also look into sending the documents directly to the embassy.