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They do not state that it's required. I said it looked more "official" and it does.

[zqt3344 21]

Agreed, but since the VJer is under serious time constraints, it is better that they file something at least instead of nothing at all. So we were just encouraging the poster and trying to help them out through this stressful time is all, not to say what you said is wrong, I agree it would be best and most professional looking if notarized, but in this case the VJer does not have the time to get this done so.....

They do not state that it's required. I said it looked more "official" and it does.

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Agreed, but since the VJer is under serious time constraints, it is better that they file something at least instead of nothing at all. So we were just encouraging the poster and trying to help them out through this stressful time is all, not to say what you said is wrong, I agree it would be best and most professional looking if notarized, but in this case the VJer does not have the time to get this done so.....

They do not state that it's required. I said it looked more "official" and it does.

I agree with you as well, but most people get at least a half hour for a lunch break and that's time to grab some McDonalds dollar menu burgers and stop at the nearest post office on the way. I know what you are saying and I completely agree with it, but if you have a RFE then something is up an they are already in a position where the USCIS has put some kind of a red flag on them. Would you risk anything additional you could do to prove legitimacy? I wouldn't... my opinion that's all.

[Thai Rath 1]

I agree with you as well, but most people get at least a half hour for a lunch break and that's time to grab some McDonalds dollar menu burgers and stop at the nearest post office on the way. I know what you are saying and I completely agree with it, but if you have a RFE then something is up an they are already in a position where the USCIS has put some kind of a red flag on them. Would you risk anything additional you could do to prove legitimacy? I wouldn't... my opinion that's all.

Getting documents notarized isn't going to make the red flags go away andbesides, not all RFEs indicate that there are red flags; USCIS loses documents all the time...sigh.

[CountryBoy 0]

Here is where I think this might be going .. I don't have first hand experience but I have read a few cases like this from beginning to end on VJ ..

If you try to throw together a few things that you think the USCIS wants and it doesn't amply prove what they need to establish then you may well be faced with an interview...

Realistically and historically it would seem that interviews are not a big deal for people in legitimate marriages, however, if you don't do well under stress then you may well want to take the advice of the individuals replying to this thread so that an interview can be avoided.

Get the affidavits notarized .. it doesn't take that long and most times there is a notary that will do it for free at any bank, or at the local government level (city hall, county clerk, etc.) and chances are that whoever you have write out the affidavits very well may have a notary where they work. It really isn't a big deal and it only takes a couple minutes to get it done.. A sample affidavit can be found HERE

You can go to your local office supply store and get rental / lease agreements .. Office Depot, etc.

I would also suggest that you read the other post referring to "insufficient evidence" HERE .. there is alot of good information there about what to send as well as the supporting documents found on the cover letter HERE

Good luck .. I understand vacation is important but please remember that if you don't comply to the RFE from the USCIS that a permanent vacatiion may be in order.

Good Luck

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Bingo!

[brlukath 1]

Notaries are available on almost every corner. You just need to look for them. Good places to find them are mail boxes etc. type places or mom and pop copy shops, banks or credit unions too. It takes 2 seconds. Get all your stuff prepared and have all the people you need to sign go to the notary.

Edited September 15, 2009 by brlukath