Affidavit-notarized or not?

[criandjen 0]

We are getting ready to submit our packet for I-751. I need something clarified: do affidavits need to be notarized or is it sufficient for the person just to sign the letter? On this forum, it says both-during one part says notarized but in another part it says signing is enough. Can someone please clarify?

Also, can a relative write an affidavit or is it better to acquire these from friends?

[Ning 619]

We are getting ready to submit our packet for I-751. I need something clarified: do affidavits need to be notarized or is it sufficient for the person just to sign the letter? On this forum, it says both-during one part says notarized but in another part it says signing is enough. Can someone please clarify?

Also, can a relative write an affidavit or is it better to acquire these from friends?

Keep in mind a notary verifies signatures on a document & has nothing to do the content. Since no one would know the people signing these affidavits its serves no purpose to notarize them.

An affidavit is simply a letter indicating personal knowledge of a subject. Who should write them is dictated by the subject matter.

[SFu + TFu 0]

We had four of our close U.S. citizen friends each write an affidavit. The affidavits weren't notarized - they just put their name and contact information down including their SSN and noted in the letter that they can be contacted any time for further questions with the provided contact information.

[Inky 1,110]

Affidavits are not required or needed unless you do not have enough evidence.

There is no requirement for notarization.

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Affidavits are not required or needed unless you do not have enough evidence.

There is no requirement for notarization.

I second to that...

[simel1110 4]

I didn't get mine notarized. The people who supplied the sworn affidavits signed with

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct.

Sincerely,

[carlish 1]

I didn't get mine notarized. The people who supplied the sworn affidavits signed with

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct.

Sincerely,

We did the same thing. We asked my parents and a close friend to write the affidavits for my husband's application. It's approved just yesterday.

Goodluck!

[SurfingPumpkin 1]

Based on the I-757 instructions, I surmised that a signed affidavit is sufficient. It seems, however, than unlike any of the other supporting documents, they do need the original, not a copy - so I am planing on including original.

My question - the form instructions make it sound like it's required to have at least 2 affidavits. I have only obtained 1, and really prefer not to have to ask friends for more. I have pretty extensive financial, etc. evidence, so am not worried about my evidence being thin. Based on what I am seeing, it seems many people did not include affidavits at all and were fine. It is just odd, though, that the USCIS instructions, at least on their face, seem to require inclusion of such. Do you all think it would be problematic if I only send 1 affidavit?

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Based on the I-757 instructions, I surmised that a signed affidavit is sufficient. It seems, however, than unlike any of the other supporting documents, they do need the original, not a copy - so I am planing on including original.

My question - the form instructions make it sound like it's required to have at least 2 affidavits. I have only obtained 1, and really prefer not to have to ask friends for more. I have pretty extensive financial, etc. evidence, so am not worried about my evidence being thin. Based on what I am seeing, it seems many people did not include affidavits at all and were fine. It is just odd, though, that the USCIS instructions, at least on their face, seem to require inclusion of such. Do you all think it would be problematic if I only send 1 affidavit?

If many people did not bother to include affidavit(s), but were approved, then I don't think that sending one will cause a problem.

Best of luck...

[simel1110 4]

Based on the I-757 instructions, I surmised that a signed affidavit is sufficient. It seems, however, than unlike any of the other supporting documents, they do need the original, not a copy - so I am planing on including original.

My question - the form instructions make it sound like it's required to have at least 2 affidavits. I have only obtained 1, and really prefer not to have to ask friends for more. I have pretty extensive financial, etc. evidence, so am not worried about my evidence being thin. Based on what I am seeing, it seems many people did not include affidavits at all and were fine. It is just odd, though, that the USCIS instructions, at least on their face, seem to require inclusion of such. Do you all think it would be problematic if I only send 1 affidavit?

I think what you have probably wouldn't require an affidavit. Substantial evidence like joint tax returns, mortgages, joint utilities, joint ownership of vehicles, etc. all carry heavier weight according to the thread pinned to the top.

I only sent the affidavits because I was lacking in things due to financial hardship in 2008 and 2009.

[SurfingPumpkin 1]

If many people did not bother to include affidavit(s), but were approved, then I don't think that sending one will cause a problem.

Best of luck...

Thank you, good luck to you too!

I think what you have probably wouldn't require an affidavit. Substantial evidence like joint tax returns, mortgages, joint utilities, joint ownership of vehicles, etc. all carry heavier weight according to the thread pinned to the top.

I only sent the affidavits because I was lacking in things due to financial hardship in 2008 and 2009.

Thanks for your response and for putting my mind at ease. I just mailed my package!

[carlish 1]

Based on the I-757 instructions, I surmised that a signed affidavit is sufficient. It seems, however, than unlike any of the other supporting documents, they do need the original, not a copy - so I am planing on including original.

My question - the form instructions make it sound like it's required to have at least 2 affidavits. I have only obtained 1, and really prefer not to have to ask friends for more. I have pretty extensive financial, etc. evidence, so am not worried about my evidence being thin. Based on what I am seeing, it seems many people did not include affidavits at all and were fine. It is just odd, though, that the USCIS instructions, at least on their face, seem to require inclusion of such. Do you all think it would be problematic if I only send 1 affidavit?

We made an info-pass appointment to USCIS office here in SF last March to verify they had our correct address. While we were they, we asked the officer what documents we should submit along with the I-751. Since we have a son, he said submitting our son's birth certificate, joint bank accounts, electrical bills, joint tax transcripts, and affidavits from family would be enough.

[1sttimemom 0]

we just submit ours, and included 2 notarized affidavits from friends. It's not really a requirement, but we want to make sure we got all covered, in case our paper goes to a picky one. Goodluck on your application!

[elikhom 7]

Don't think it needs to be notarized but in any case you can notarize it at most UPS stores for $8 bucks. So not a big deal anyway.

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

Thank you, good luck to you too!

No problem. Thank you also.