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Letter of Intent to Marry needs to be notarized by a lawyer?

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My wife and I did not notarize while going through the K-1 ours and it was just fine.

Thanks Caryh

Hey Julie!

No, there's no need to notarize any of the documents. Your signature is more than enough... just don't forget to sign the letter and the G-325 form good.gif

Thanks Celeste & C

06/05/2012:I-129F sent via USPS Priority

06/07/2012:I-129F received at Texas Lockbox

06/11/2012:NOA1 Notification Email with receipt number (sent to CSC)

8/28/2012:NOA2!

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C-ma'am
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This is INCORRECT.

rocks
rocks

Incorrect. It does not need to be notarized.

Penny Lane
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Wrong.

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No. It does not need to be notarized.

This is why VJ generally advises AGAINST using lawyers. They are the source of misinformation more often than not.

I signed in blue so that it would be obvious that the signatures were original and not copies.

Coconuts Thanks a lot for all the information you gave me it is very helpful. Ok i will sign mine blue ink too. GOD bless you!

06/05/2012:I-129F sent via USPS Priority

06/07/2012:I-129F received at Texas Lockbox

06/11/2012:NOA1 Notification Email with receipt number (sent to CSC)

8/28/2012:NOA2!

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So does this mean it needs to be notarized? NO I am really confused. What about my fiance letter of intent to marry does he need to notarized it too in the US? NO

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When the petitioner signs the I-129F, Part D, the penalties and certification statements are more than sufficient, therefore a signature notarization is not necessary.

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oh? too late for me.:( i already had mine notarized, signed and sent back to csc. i trusted a friend of mine who hired a lawyer to get their process easy, told me it has to be notarized. pfft. well, just excited to get my NOA2 now.:)

It won't have any negative outcome on your case. The lawyer probably encourages it so they can charge for the service. :P

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Response in blue.

When the petitioner signs the I-129F, Part D, the penalties and certification statements are more than sufficient, therefore a signature notarization is not necessary.

A&B Thanks for this information really appreciate it :)

06/05/2012:I-129F sent via USPS Priority

06/07/2012:I-129F received at Texas Lockbox

06/11/2012:NOA1 Notification Email with receipt number (sent to CSC)

8/28/2012:NOA2!

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A&B Thanks for this information really appreciate it :)

You are welcome.

Welcome to the forum.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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It won't have any negative outcome on your case. The lawyer probably encourages it so they can charge for the service. :P

Exactly!

The factor does not affect the result tongue.gif You should only have documents notarized when they specifically as you for it (which is requested sometimes for some documents). Notarizing anything that goes into the Packet 1 will not have any impact on the petition, it will only impact your wallet biggrin.gif

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Exactly!

The factor does not affect the result tongue.gif You should only have documents notarized when they specifically as you for it (which is requested sometimes for some documents). Notarizing anything that goes into the Packet 1 will not have any impact on the petition, it will only impact your wallet biggrin.gif

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Agree with others here as there is NO mention of it needing notarization. In case you need more clarity on things, this is the link to US Embassy Manila packet information for the K-1 interview. It is very much needed and detailed so study it well. US Embassy Manila Instructions

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Our K-1 and AOS Journey

05/12-05/22/10-met my sweetheart and family(had lots of fun!)
12/13-12/26/11-met again for engagement/Christmas
04/10/12-I-129F petition sent
04/13/12-USPS delivery confirmation
04/18/12-NOA1 text/email
04/21/12-NOA1(receipt 04/17/12)
10/10/12-NOA2 text
10/15/12-NOA2 letter received
10/27/12-NVC letter received
11/28/12-Medical Exam-PASSED
12/07/12-K-1 Interview-APPROVED
02/12/13-POE-Atlanta
03/04/13-Wedding
03/27/13-AOS,EAD,AP delivered
04/03/13-NOAs text/email
04/08/13-NOAs received
04/26/13-Biometrics appointment(walk-in done 04/17)

06/03/13-EAD card production/AP post decision approval

06/10/13-EAD/AP combo card received

04/04/14-AOS card production/decision

04/11/14-NOA2 welcome to the USA

04/12/14-Received GC

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hey girl, i was confused too, but you have to trust these people here on vj, they are more experienced regarding the process.:) they say "not notarized", you just follow that one. i had mine notarized because i had a friend who told me to do so. she seems to be wrong.:)

it doesn't need to be notarized.

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Hi Every one! I am sending all my documents to my fiance this week, but i need to know if the letter of intent to marry needs to be notarized by a lawyer here in the phils? Pls need help

My husband and I got our bona fide marriage letters notarized in Philippines and for him of course in US. Although, I am not sure about a letter of intent to marry if it needs to be notarized. Yet, I suggest that you have it notarized just to be sure besides, you are just being carefully if you do so. Good luck.

Gemini & Janet:

USCIS:

1/24/11 Married(Happiest Day)

2/28/11 I-130 sent

3/03/11 NOA1

3/21/11 CFO seminar (SMEF-COW)

6/08/11 NOA2 (Thank you God)

NVC:

6/28/11 NVC received our petition(Thank God;)

7/01/11 NVC case # assigned(so happy)

7/05/11 Eligible for further processing( DS-3032 sent via e-mail)

7/07/11 Paid AOS fee

7/09/11 DS-3032 received ^_^

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7/12/11 AOS packet sent

7/13/11 IV bill paid(AOS packet received)

7/18/11 IV packet sent

7/19/11 IV packet received ^_^

7/27/11 IV packet on process (God is good all the time)

7/29/11 Case completed at NVC

8/02/11 NVC e-mailed the packet of instructions for interview

USEM:

8/22/11 Medical ( passed)

9/13/11 Interview passed (visa printed), thank God for another blessing ;)

9/16/11 Visa on hand

9/20/11 CFO sticker/ticket purchased ^_^

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My husband and I got our bona fide marriage letters notarized in Philippines and for him of course in US. Although, I am not sure about a letter of intent to marry if it needs to be notarized. Yet, I suggest that you have it notarized just to be sure besides, you are just being carefully if you do so. Good luck.

Lols, ToddnJessa is right read it to the Manila US embassy website :thumbs: My case was different from yours, :bonk: Good luck.

Gemini & Janet:

USCIS:

1/24/11 Married(Happiest Day)

2/28/11 I-130 sent

3/03/11 NOA1

3/21/11 CFO seminar (SMEF-COW)

6/08/11 NOA2 (Thank you God)

NVC:

6/28/11 NVC received our petition(Thank God;)

7/01/11 NVC case # assigned(so happy)

7/05/11 Eligible for further processing( DS-3032 sent via e-mail)

7/07/11 Paid AOS fee

7/09/11 DS-3032 received ^_^

7/11/11 AOS status shows as paid & IV bill invoice e-mailed by NVC

7/12/11 AOS packet sent

7/13/11 IV bill paid(AOS packet received)

7/18/11 IV packet sent

7/19/11 IV packet received ^_^

7/27/11 IV packet on process (God is good all the time)

7/29/11 Case completed at NVC

8/02/11 NVC e-mailed the packet of instructions for interview

USEM:

8/22/11 Medical ( passed)

9/13/11 Interview passed (visa printed), thank God for another blessing ;)

9/16/11 Visa on hand

9/20/11 CFO sticker/ticket purchased ^_^

10/06/11 P.O.E. (Las Vegas via PAL)

lNRUp8.png?k7iCQIPf

"You get back what you give out"

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