i-864 electronic signature (covid-19)

[IMike 0]

I found this:

https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-announces-flexibility-in-submitting-required-signatures-during-covid-19-national-emergency

 

Is that mean i can sign I-864 using iPad during covid-19? 

Edited June 3, 2021 by IMike

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

Not applicable for your case.  For CR-1/IR-1 cases, the I-864  is submitted to NVC, not USCIS.

Edited June 4, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[IMike 0]

7 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Not applicable for your case.  For CR-1/IR-1 cases, the I-864  is submitted to NVC, not USCIS.

But it still an USCIS form

Edited June 4, 2021 by IMike

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

2 minutes ago, IMike said:

But it still an USCIS form

It's a USCIS policy for USCIS.  Nowhere does that article say the policy applies to DOS.   USCIS does not dictate policy to NVC or the consulates.

[pushbrk 12,979]

7 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

It's a USCIS policy for USCIS.  Nowhere does that article say the policy applies to DOS.   USCIS does not dictate policy to NVC or the consulates.

Note also that they are talking about sign, scan and email or sign scan, print and mail, etc.  Nowhere do they mention an "electronic signature".  Electronically reproduced signatures are not the same thing.  Words mean things.  Interpret literally, not "conveniently" to your desire or agenda.

 

In a visa process, it's DOS policies you follow, post petition approval through visa issue.

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

Just now, pushbrk said:

Note also that they are talking about sign, scan and email or sign scan, print and mail, etc.  Nowhere do they mention an "electronic signature".  Electronically reproduced signatures are not the same thing.  Words mean things.  Interpret literally, not "conveniently" to your desire or agenda.

 

In a visa process, it's DOS policies you follow, post petition approval through visa issue.

That's how I read it, too.  They use the term "electronically reproduced original signatures".