Signing i-864

[cusco10 1]

So my sister lives in the US and needs to send the i-864 to her husband for his interview in El Salvador. She said she is going to send it via email after she scans that page were the signature is needed so the signature will be a copy because its scan. Is this ok or the signature has to be done by pen and not a copy after she scans it?

thanks for the info

[fcl 42]

According to USCIS:

 

"A valid signature does not need to be legible or in English and may be abbreviated provided this is consistent with how the person normally signs his or her name. See, 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(4). A valid signature does not have to be in cursive handwriting. See 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(5) and (b)(8). An individual who is unable to write in any language may place an “X” or similar mark in lieu of a signature. A signature is valid even if the original signature is later photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced. Regardless of how it is transmitted to USCIS, such copy must be of an original document containing a handwritten, ink signature, unless otherwise provided by regulation or form instruction.3 USCIS will not accept signatures created by a typewriter, word processor, stamp, auto-pen, or similar device.  

 

If USCIS determines that the requisite signature on the request is not valid, the request will be deemed to not be signed, and pursuant to 8 CFR § 103.2(a)(7), USCIS will reject the request and return it to the responsible party " 

 

I have no idea if your case falls under USCIS or NVC/Consulate rules.  I would advise you to sign the form then mail it physically. 

 

 

[NikLR 13,232]

The i-864 needs to be an original signature, a photocopy or scanned and printed copy is not original. 

[MrChamploo 45]

Someone can sign for her.

[NikLR 13,232]

On 1/26/2017 at 10:57 AM, MrChamploo said:

Someone can sign for her.

No. 

[Thesmiths2016 117]

This form, then entire form, must be the original. No photocopies or scans will be accepted.  She will need to sign the original.