Scanned Copies of Forms

[Kim n Jai 1]

Two of the forms, the 129F and the letter of intent, require my fiance's signature. So I emailed him the forms and he printed them out, scanned them and emailed them back. Due to the length of time to send something by mail from India to the US this is the most efficient way to do it, but are the scanned copies of the forms acceptable? I called the USCIS to ask and they said, they didn't know, and suggested I submit the K-1 application with the scanned forms, and if it gets denied, resubmit in. (I told them this defied logic altogether and was an sheer waste of my time and theirs)

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Two of the forms, the 129F and the letter of intent, require my fiance's signature. So I emailed him the forms and he printed them out, scanned them and emailed them back. Due to the length of time to send something by mail from India to the US this is the most efficient way to do it, but are the scanned copies of the forms acceptable? I called the USCIS to ask and they said, they didn't know, and suggested I submit the K-1 application with the scanned forms, and if it gets denied, resubmit in. (I told them this defied logic altogether and was an sheer waste of my time and theirs)

The beneficiary does not sign the I-129F. You must be thinking of the G-325A.

The information you got was typical of a customer service rep at USCIS. Those people are trained in how to use the customer service computer system. They don't know anything about immigration law or USCIS policies. If they did then they wouldn't be answering the phone for near minimum wage. You asked a question they obviously couldn't easily find on the computer. You were fortunate that you didn't get a CSR that just makes up what they think the correct answer is.

People have sent scanned copies of the G-325A and letter of intent and been approved. Others have gotten RFE's for either one. It's really up to the adjudicator. Personally, I wouldn't risk an RFE even if the chances of getting one were relatively small. I'm allergic to RFE's!

[nottoolong 1]

Two of the forms, the 129F and the letter of intent, require my fiance's signature. So I emailed him the forms and he printed them out, scanned them and emailed them back. Due to the length of time to send something by mail from India to the US this is the most efficient way to do it, but are the scanned copies of the forms acceptable? I called the USCIS to ask and they said, they didn't know, and suggested I submit the K-1 application with the scanned forms, and if it gets denied, resubmit in. (I told them this defied logic altogether and was an sheer waste of my time and theirs)

When I was gathering everything for my I 129F packet, etc., I ran into this same question with our letter(s) of intent. Unfortunately to eliminate any RFE's, a fresh signature for the both of you is the way to go (as well as Form I 129F). We were delayed ourselves because I had to wait for my fiancee to send hers, but the wait and piece of mind were worth it. Hope that helps.

[account closed 4]

They MUST be original. Read part 5B of the instructions closely:

5B: Provide original statements from you and your fiancé whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent; and…

Also read part 9 copies:

Copies: Unless specifically required that an original document be filed with the application or petition, and ordinary legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required will remain a part of the record, even if the submission was not required

They ask for an ORIGINAL statement. Not a copy. Don’t waste 3-4 months for them just to return it back to you. It will only take a week or less to get the letter from India.

You also need an ORIGINAL G-325A from him. Better wait the extra week now than waste a whole lot more when they return it.

BTW, the customer service department at the USCIS is never helpful. They always tell you to just read and follow the instructions.

Hope I could help. Let me know if there is anything else you need help with.

-Bonnie

[Rock81 0]

do an over night shipement ... it will get delivered in a couple of days... shd cost u ard INR 2000/-

[Kim n Jai 1]

Thanks everyone!