Interview Problem :-(

[Big Boss 0]

My Fiancee went to her interview in Greece today and they told her, that our VISA is approved but they will not print it for her until she brings I-134 w/ a NOTIRIZATION from her.

Ours was Notirized in Greece....

Has any1 else ran into this problem? Is it there mistake? Is a foreign notirazation acceptable.

Please advise....

She has another appointment next Tuesday (10/10)....

Thank you

[Mew 0]

If the sponsor is in the United States, the affidavit may be sworn to or affirmed before an immigration officer (see any USCIS District or sub-office) or before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the affidavit must be sworn to or affirmed before a U.S. consular or immigration officer.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm

[Big Boss 0]

If the sponsor is in the United States, the affidavit may be sworn to or affirmed before an immigration officer (see any USCIS District or sub-office) or before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the affidavit must be sworn to or affirmed before a U.S. consular or immigration officer.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm

I'm the sponsor and I live in the US...my notary from Greece, is fine?

Thank you

[Sachinator 0]

If the sponsor is in the United States, the affidavit may be sworn to or affirmed before an immigration officer (see any USCIS District or sub-office) or before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the affidavit must be sworn to or affirmed before a U.S. consular or immigration officer.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm

I'm the sponsor and I live in the US...my notary from Greece, is fine?

Thank you

BigBoss,

It's been made very clear on I-134 instructions that it has to be notarized by an US notary. They will not accept a Greece notarized Aff. of support form. My suggestion. Fill out the form again, get it notarized here in US and send it to her express mail. This should take care of any problems. Good Luck!

[Big Boss 0]

If the sponsor is in the United States, the affidavit may be sworn to or affirmed before an immigration officer (see any USCIS District or sub-office) or before a notary public or other official authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the affidavit must be sworn to or affirmed before a U.S. consular or immigration officer.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm

I'm the sponsor and I live in the US...my notary from Greece, is fine?

Thank you

BigBoss,

It's been made very clear on I-134 instructions that it has to be notarized by an US notary. They will not accept a Greece notarized Aff. of support form. My suggestion. Fill out the form again, get it notarized here in US and send it to her express mail. This should take care of any problems. Good Luck!

Thanks for the clarification.

[rebeccajo 14]

The point of notarization is to attest to the fact that you signed the form.

Therefore the notary has to watch you sign the form before they attest to that.

If you live in the US, that notary in Greece couldn't have possibly seen you sign the form. It also appears that only the acknowledgements of consular officials are 'trusted' by the State Department for US citizens residing abroad and filing.

There are notaries on nearly every corner in the US, most notably at financial institutions.

Edited October 4, 2006 by rebeccajo

[Big Boss 0]

The point of notarization is to attest to the fact that you signed the form.

Therefore the notary has to watch you sign the form before they attest to that.

If you live in the US, that notary in Greece couldn't have possibly seen you sign the form. It also appears that only the acknowledgements of consular officials are 'trusted' by the State Department for US citizens residing abroad and filing.

There are notaries on nearly every corner in the US, most notably at financial institutions.

Thanks for the info.

I got it notarized here, yesterday and shepped it next day w/ DHL.

I was in Greece during the summer for vacations...so I figured let me get it notarized while i'm here...BAD MISTAKE.

Thanks

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I have written this before... How can you be the "Big Boss" with a little chicken (Chicken Little) as your avatar. LOL!!! Edited October 5, 2006 by Uling

[meauxna 15]

I was in Greece during the summer for vacations...so I figured let me get it notarized while i'm here...BAD MISTAKE.

Yia Sou,

Your plan could have worked.. IF you had gone to the Embassy in Athens or the Consulate in 'Saloniki. You can get a US Notary Public there.

Ah well, no harm no foul---all is done and I'm sure the visa will be issues as soon as she takes the docs back in (she might be able to mail them if that's better).

A GREAT reminder for folks who don't knwo that foreign notaries are different than US ones; thanks for sharing your experience!

[Big Boss 0]

I have written this before... How can you be the "Big Boss" with a little chicken (Chicken Little) as your avatar. LOL!!!

LOL....

I was in Greece during the summer for vacations...so I figured let me get it notarized while i'm here...BAD MISTAKE.

Yia Sou,

Your plan could have worked.. IF you had gone to the Embassy in Athens or the Consulate in 'Saloniki. You can get a US Notary Public there.

Ah well, no harm no foul---all is done and I'm sure the visa will be issues as soon as she takes the docs back in (she might be able to mail them if that's better).

A GREAT reminder for folks who don't knwo that foreign notaries are different than US ones; thanks for sharing your experience!

Thanks, that makes sense.

From US...any notary will do right? Dont have to go to the embassy?

[meauxna 15]

In the US, a Notary Public (note the terminology) can usually be found in a bank, insurance office, my lawyer has one working there, financial advisor's office, mailing service offices, er, seems they turn up everywhere.

This person witnesses your signature, checks your ID to see that you are who you say you are and that's it.

If you find you need a US Notary Public while you are overseas, you'll find at least one in any US Embassy or Consulate.