Some general questions

[daphne2109 0]

Hi all,

I have some questions to ask, (so sorry if some of them are repetitive):

1) what's the meaning of the abbreviation TSC, which I have seen it here in some messages?

2) is it mandatory to attach photocopy of passport of the no USA citizen along with photocopy of the 2 year green card, the Form I-751 & the other photocopy docs?

3)the affidavit letter of support written by a US citizen friend of the couple must be notorized or sworn, or it can be just written & signed by the US friend of the couple without any notorization ? What's the difference (if there is) between notorized or sworn? (sorry I'm confused by that!!!)

I really appreciate if you guys can clarify me the above points!

Thanks in advance!!!!

[Tex'n'Brit 0]

Hi all,

I have some questions to ask, (so sorry if some of them are repetitive):

1) what's the meaning of the abbreviation TSC, which I have seen it here in some messages?

TSC = Texas Service Center = One of the various USCIS immigration paperwork processing offices' (Which one you need to use is listed in the official I-751 instructions and depends on your address.)

2) is it mandatory to attach photocopy of passport of the no USA citizen along with photocopy of the 2 year green card, the Form I-751 & the other photocopy docs?

Nope, the passport is not mandatory, in fact you don't need it at all. You must include a copy of both sides of the relevant green card.

3)the affidavit letter of support written by a US citizen friend of the couple must be notorized or sworn, or it can be just written & signed by the US friend of the couple without any notorization ? What's the difference (if there is) between notorized or sworn? (sorry I'm confused by that!!!)

You'll discover there are a multitude of opinions here about the affidavit thing - whether or not they must be notorized or even if you need the darn things at all. However, here's a set of 'Notarial Definitions', quoted from the Texas State Office of Risk Management's 'Notary Public Info For State Employees' web page ...!

AFFIDAVIT: A voluntary declaration of facts, written down and sworn to or affirmed by the declarant ("affiant") before a Notary Public or other officer having the authority to administer an oath.

AFFIRMATION: The act of affirming the truth of a document, not an oath. "I solemnly affirm and declare the foregoing to be a true statement." Note that an affidavit may appear in two forms: a sworn affidavit with oath, or an affirmed affidavit with affirmation. Each has the same legal import.

I really appreciate if you guys can clarify me the above points!

Thanks in advance!!!!

Click HERE to read VJ.com's I-751 preparation guide, if you haven't found it already.

Hope this all helped a bit ...

Good luck with this next step on your journey!

Edited March 28, 2008 by Tex'n'Brit

[daphne2109 0]

Hi all,

I have some questions to ask, (so sorry if some of them are repetitive):

1) what's the meaning of the abbreviation TSC, which I have seen it here in some messages?

TSC = Texas Service Center = One of the various USCIS immigration paperwork processing offices' (Which one you need to use is listed in the official I-751 instructions and depends on your address.)

2) is it mandatory to attach photocopy of passport of the no USA citizen along with photocopy of the 2 year green card, the Form I-751 & the other photocopy docs?

Nope, the passport is not mandatory, in fact you don't need it at all. You must include a copy of both sides of the relevant green card.

3)the affidavit letter of support written by a US citizen friend of the couple must be notorized or sworn, or it can be just written & signed by the US friend of the couple without any notorization ? What's the difference (if there is) between notorized or sworn? (sorry I'm confused by that!!!)

You'll discover there are a multitude of opinions here about the affidavit thing - whether or not they must be notorized or even if you need the darn things at all. However, here's a set of 'Notarial Definitions', quoted from the Texas State Office of Risk Management's 'Notary Public Info For State Employees' web page ...!

AFFIDAVIT: A voluntary declaration of facts, written down and sworn to or affirmed by the declarant ("affiant") before a Notary Public or other officer having the authority to administer an oath.

AFFIRMATION: The act of affirming the truth of a document, not an oath. "I solemnly affirm and declare the foregoing to be a true statement." Note that an affidavit may appear in two forms: a sworn affidavit with oath, or an affirmed affidavit with affirmation. Each has the same legal import.

I really appreciate if you guys can clarify me the above points!

Thanks in advance!!!!

Click HERE to read VJ.com's I-751 preparation guide, if you haven't found it already.

Hope this all helped a bit ...

Good luck with this next step on your journey!

Thanks for your reply!!!!!