A G-325A question and an I-129F question

[Waitinggent 2]

1) I see in the guide that they request 4 signed copies of the G-325A. I have a 4 sheet form with carbon paper, so 3 of the copies only have a carbon copy of my fiance's signature. Is that adequate?

2) I was born in the USA. Question number 10 is confusing on the I-129F. It seems to be asking for my birth certifcate number, date and place of birth, and later on for a certificate number for somebody not born in the USA. But in looking at the sample on this website, I see that they say that I should "complete only for naturalization certificate" this first box where it appears I should put in my birth certificate information. Does this mean that I should put N/A in this box? I also don't understand this box marked "parents".

Thanks!

[Otto 83]

1) I see in the guide that they request 4 signed copies of the G-325A. I have a 4 sheet form with carbon paper, so 3 of the copies only have a carbon copy of my fiance's signature. Is that adequate?

There is a new version of the form that has only a single sheet - USCIS's answer is to only send the single sheet (the old version had 4). If you're going to use the 4-page one (which is OK, I'd have her sign all 4.)

2) I was born in the USA. Question number 10 is confusing on the I-129F. It seems to be asking for my birth certifcate number, date and place of birth, and later on for a certificate number for somebody not born in the USA. But in looking at the sample on this website, I see that they say that I should "complete only for naturalization certificate" this first box where it appears I should put in my birth certificate information. Does this mean that I should put N/A in this box? I also don't understand this box marked "parents".

If you were born a US citizen, select "Birth in US" and that's it - just like you see it in the Guide/Example Form.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

1) You should have original signatures for all 4 copies of the G-325A - preferrably in blue ink

2) Question #10 is regarding how you acquired yoru citizenship, if you were born in the US then you check the appropriate box and move on to question 11. If you were not, check the appropriate box and complete the information regarding your naturalization certificate.

Good luck.

[attaya_girl 1]

1) I see in the guide that they request 4 signed copies of the G-325A. I have a 4 sheet form with carbon paper, so 3 of the copies only have a carbon copy of my fiance's signature. Is that adequate?

2) I was born in the USA. Question number 10 is confusing on the I-129F. It seems to be asking for my birth certifcate number, date and place of birth, and later on for a certificate number for somebody not born in the USA. But in looking at the sample on this website, I see that they say that I should "complete only for naturalization certificate" this first box where it appears I should put in my birth certificate information. Does this mean that I should put N/A in this box? I also don't understand this box marked "parents".

Thanks!

I also had the 4-sheet form with carbon copys for my G-325a. I'm assuming you requested it from USCIS? That's completely acceptable. The four separate signatures are for people who printed it from online.

Do as the others have said for the second question-Born in U.S.

Good luck!

[Waitinggent 2]

1) I see in the guide that they request 4 signed copies of the G-325A. I have a 4 sheet form with carbon paper, so 3 of the copies only have a carbon copy of my fiance's signature. Is that adequate?

2) I was born in the USA. Question number 10 is confusing on the I-129F. It seems to be asking for my birth certifcate number, date and place of birth, and later on for a certificate number for somebody not born in the USA. But in looking at the sample on this website, I see that they say that I should "complete only for naturalization certificate" this first box where it appears I should put in my birth certificate information. Does this mean that I should put N/A in this box? I also don't understand this box marked "parents".

Thanks!

I also had the 4-sheet form with carbon copys for my G-325a. I'm assuming you requested it from USCIS? That's completely acceptable. The four separate signatures are for people who printed it from online.

Do as the others have said for the second question-Born in U.S.

Good luck!

Yes, I received my forms in the mail from USCIS. Your answer seems the most logical to me as the USCIS website says my version is the most current and why would they put 3 carbons in the form if carbon copies of the signature were not allowed. However, the statement of others that an original signature is required on each copy has me a little nervous. Thanks for all the responses.

[Jasman0717 9]

I used the online form and when it printed out it printed four copies. I found using teh example forms here on VJ really worked out well for us, you might take a look at that link at the top of the page. Good luck

[thepizzadude 26]

1) I see in the guide that they request 4 signed copies of the G-325A. I have a 4 sheet form with carbon paper, so 3 of the copies only have a carbon copy of my fiance's signature. Is that adequate?

2) I was born in the USA. Question number 10 is confusing on the I-129F. It seems to be asking for my birth certifcate number, date and place of birth, and later on for a certificate number for somebody not born in the USA. But in looking at the sample on this website, I see that they say that I should "complete only for naturalization certificate" this first box where it appears I should put in my birth certificate information. Does this mean that I should put N/A in this box? I also don't understand this box marked "parents".

Thanks!

I also had the 4-sheet form with carbon copys for my G-325a. I'm assuming you requested it from USCIS? That's completely acceptable. The four separate signatures are for people who printed it from online.

Do as the others have said for the second question-Born in U.S.

Good luck!

Yes, I received my forms in the mail from USCIS. Your answer seems the most logical to me as the USCIS website says my version is the most current and why would they put 3 carbons in the form if carbon copies of the signature were not allowed. However, the statement of others that an original signature is required on each copy has me a little nervous. Thanks for all the responses.

Carbon paper has been used forever in the business world and ORIGINAL SIGNATURES means just what they say ORIGINAL. The carbon helps you not have to repeat everything 4 times but be smart and sign each copy individually.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

1) I see in the guide that they request 4 signed copies of the G-325A. I have a 4 sheet form with carbon paper, so 3 of the copies only have a carbon copy of my fiance's signature. Is that adequate?

2) I was born in the USA. Question number 10 is confusing on the I-129F. It seems to be asking for my birth certifcate number, date and place of birth, and later on for a certificate number for somebody not born in the USA. But in looking at the sample on this website, I see that they say that I should "complete only for naturalization certificate" this first box where it appears I should put in my birth certificate information. Does this mean that I should put N/A in this box? I also don't understand this box marked "parents".

Thanks!

I also had the 4-sheet form with carbon copys for my G-325a. I'm assuming you requested it from USCIS? That's completely acceptable. The four separate signatures are for people who printed it from online.

Do as the others have said for the second question-Born in U.S.

Good luck!

Yes, I received my forms in the mail from USCIS. Your answer seems the most logical to me as the USCIS website says my version is the most current and why would they put 3 carbons in the form if carbon copies of the signature were not allowed. However, the statement of others that an original signature is required on each copy has me a little nervous. Thanks for all the responses.

Your logic is correct IF you use the original four part, carbonless form. Others that have downloaded and printed four separate sheets (myself included)usually put orignal signatures on all four. Why? Why not? Why take even a slight risk of an RFE, if you must sign ONE piece of paper, why not sign four?

Since the four forma are separated at USCIS and sent to different people it is possible ONE of those three others could question the copied signature and cause a problem. If it is the original form there is no questions, if it is downloaded forms you run the risk of an RFE for a very silly "problem" but it would delay your case, none the less. Also, since it is usually difficult for us to get the original signature of our fiancees, when I was together with her brofre filing, I had her signs a bunch of blank forms. Forms are easy to get, signatures from fiancees 6000 miles away are another matter.

[fleur 0]

hi, when i gave my letter of intent to marry to my fiance, it was only 1 copy with my original signature, what he did was he photocopied it to make it 4 copies then submit it. We got already our NOA1 and waiting for NOA2 hopefully soon. Will there be a problem on this in getting NOA2 or it may delayed?

Edited August 17, 2009 by fleur