AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPPORT

[MRStee 19]

Can you sign this form electronically or is it better to have a handwritten signature?

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

The form cannot be submitted electronically, and therefore cannot be signed electronically. Print it out, sign it, and submit the original signed copy (not a photocopy).

[MRStee 19]

The form cannot be submitted electronically, and therefore cannot be signed electronically. Print it out, sign it, and submit the original signed copy (not a photocopy).

Thank you!

[MRStee 19]

Can you sign this form electronically or is it better to have a handwritten signature?

I understand what your saying. I asked because the form allowed me to sign it electronically. It gave me the option. But its better to be safe than sorry. I will just hand sign it.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Yeah, they use the little signature flag in Adobe, which could lead one to believe that the form can be electronically signed. But if you notice, there's no "submit" button anywhere on the form.

Anyway, since you're posting this in a K-1 forum, I presume you're referring to the I-134 Affidavit of Support, which must be submitted to the consulate, not to USCIS. As of now, the entire K-1 process remains paper-only—no electronic filing option for any form at any point.

[MRStee 19]

Yeah, they use the little signature flag in Adobe, which could lead one to believe that the form can be electronically signed. But if you notice, there's no "submit" button anywhere on the form.

Anyway, since you're posting this in a K-1 forum, I presume you're referring to the I-134 Affidavit of Support, which must be submitted to the consulate, not to USCIS. As of now, the entire K-1 process remains paper-only—no electronic filing option for any form at any point.

You are correct on all accounts. I knew someone could answer me. Sorry about being in the wrong forum and Thanks again...

[^KK^ 3]

Mstee - your safe to post in the yardie forum.

I do believe that you must still hand sign the paperwork.

[MRStee 19]

Mstee - your safe to post in the yardie forum.

I do believe that you must still hand sign the paperwork.

Thank you, Im losing my mind! lol

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Mstee - your safe to post in the yardie forum.

I do believe that you must still hand sign the paperwork.

Thank you, Im losing my mind! lol

no need..just ask away..someone will have some kind of an answer!

[MRStee 19]

Mstee - your safe to post in the yardie forum.

I do believe that you must still hand sign the paperwork.

Thank you, Im losing my mind! lol

no need..just ask away..someone will have some kind of an answer!

Very reassuring to know!

[SupportOAFJF 0]

Mstee - your safe to post in the yardie forum.

I do believe that you must still hand sign the paperwork.

Thank you, Im losing my mind! lol

no need..just ask away..someone will have some kind of an answer!

Very reassuring to know!

i'm glad..u found the yardie thread yet?

[MRStee 19]

Mstee - your safe to post in the yardie forum.

I do believe that you must still hand sign the paperwork.

Thank you, Im losing my mind! lol

no need..just ask away..someone will have some kind of an answer!

Very reassuring to know!

i'm glad..u found the yardie thread yet?

I go to the yardie thread but never say anything lol. I just watch

[SupportOAFJF 0]

OH OK..COME IN WE WONT BITE

[My4rmylife 0]

Yeah, they use the little signature flag in Adobe, which could lead one to believe that the form can be electronically signed. But if you notice, there's no "submit" button anywhere on the form.

Anyway, since you're posting this in a K-1 forum, I presume you're referring to the I-134 Affidavit of Support, which the

ds230 part one can be scanned and emailed ....

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Yeah, they use the little signature flag in Adobe, which could lead one to believe that the form can be electronically signed. But if you notice, there's no "submit" button anywhere on the form.

Anyway, since you're posting this in a K-1 forum, I presume you're referring to the I-134 Affidavit of Support, which the

ds230 part one can be scanned and emailed ....

That depends entirely on the consulate. Some consulates allow this; others (such as Seoul, with which we dealt) require it to be faxed; others require it to be mailed; still others don't require the DS-230 for K-1s at all. That being said, a scanned and emailed form is far different than an electronically submitted (i.e., type data into fields and click "submit") form.

In general, the K-1 process remains a paper process. This will change somewhat as more embassies begin to use the DS-160—which is an electronically-submitted form—in lieu of the DS-156, DS-156K, etc. But for now, paper forms rule the day.