Where is an updated 864EZ (or just 864)????

[avoci 0]

Okay, just when things seem to be going smoothly.... I notice that all the Affidavvits of support seem to be outdated. Where can i find a current version (preferably of 864EZ)?

Thank you!

Should I make an Info Pass appt.???

Amy

[aussiewench 9]

The forms available on the USCIS website are the current ones in use.

[YuAndDan 153]

I took the time and posed the question to USCIS about their website:

From: Daniel

Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 10:29 PM

To: Regs, Rfs

Subject: Form I-864 Expiration Date

Just wanted to leave some feedback, I noticed 2 things.

First on form I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ indicate EXPIRES 09/30/06

And Second the website indicates that I-864, 864EZ and 864A with edition dates 1/15/06, 11/05/01, 9/26/00, 1/21/98 also acceptable through 10/19/06. The current expired forms are 1/15/06 edition.

So are all I-864 forms un-acceptable after 10/19/06, or will there be a newer form and an update to the website?

Many of the people in a support group I am involved in are confused by this.

Can the website and forms be updated to stop the confusion?

Thanks.

Dan, Rochester NY

Their reply:

From: Duarte Jr, E B

Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 11:01 AM

To: REGS, RFS

Subject: RE: Form I-864 Expiration Date

Don’t worry about the expiration date. The series of I-864 forms with the 01/05/06 edition dates should be used by applicants. USCIS is accepting these forms and will continue to do so until the forms are revised at some point in the distant future.

From: Kochhar, Sangeeta On Behalf Of REGS, RFS

Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:42 AM

To: Duarte Jr, E B

Subject: FW: Form I-864 Expiration Date

Sangeeta Kochhar

Labat Anderson, Incorporated

Application Specialist

Regulatory Management Divisio

Office of Executive Secretariat / USCIS

OMB No. 1615-0075; Expires 09/30/06 is NOT when the form expires. That's when the OMB approval they gave USCIS to collect the information expires. The form is good until USCIS says not to use that version any longer.

[avoci 0]

Does this apply even if we filed DCF (direct consular filing)... I would hate to fill out a form and have them tell us that it was no good because it's expired

Thank you

I took the time and posed the question to USCIS about their website:

From: Daniel

Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 10:29 PM

To: Regs, Rfs

Subject: Form I-864 Expiration Date

Just wanted to leave some feedback, I noticed 2 things.

First on form I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ indicate EXPIRES 09/30/06

And Second the website indicates that I-864, 864EZ and 864A with edition dates 1/15/06, 11/05/01, 9/26/00, 1/21/98 also acceptable through 10/19/06. The current expired forms are 1/15/06 edition.

So are all I-864 forms un-acceptable after 10/19/06, or will there be a newer form and an update to the website?

Many of the people in a support group I am involved in are confused by this.

Can the website and forms be updated to stop the confusion?

Thanks.

Dan, Rochester NY

Their reply:

From: Duarte Jr, E B

Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 11:01 AM

To: REGS, RFS

Subject: RE: Form I-864 Expiration Date

Don’t worry about the expiration date. The series of I-864 forms with the 01/05/06 edition dates should be used by applicants. USCIS is accepting these forms and will continue to do so until the forms are revised at some point in the distant future.

From: Kochhar, Sangeeta On Behalf Of REGS, RFS

Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:42 AM

To: Duarte Jr, E B

Subject: FW: Form I-864 Expiration Date

Sangeeta Kochhar

Labat Anderson, Incorporated

Application Specialist

Regulatory Management Divisio

Office of Executive Secretariat / USCIS

OMB No. 1615-0075; Expires 09/30/06 is NOT when the form expires. That's when the OMB approval they gave USCIS to collect the information expires. The form is good until USCIS says not to use that version any longer.

Okay, so it's definatly safe to use those? We did DCF (direct consular filing). I just want to stay out of trouble if u know what I mean. BUT I have looked everywhere on line and CAN'T find a newer one..

The forms available on the USCIS website are the current ones in use.

[YuAndDan 153]

The forms are the latest ones, the Office of Management and Budget had until that date to approve the new forms, after that date any suggestions on changes wont be accepted and the forms become the standard ones until newer ones are proposed. That date is not when the forms expire, it is the date that any changes to them suggested by OMB wont be accepted.

Again don't worry there are no newer forms, if there were they would be on the USCIS website.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864ez.htm

Also, Note: The forms need notary seal, and tax transcripts are indicated in the instructions.

For tax transcripts look here: http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

Edited October 25, 2006 by YuAndDan

[aussiewench 9]

The forms are the latest ones, the Office of Management and Budget had until that date to approve the new forms, after that date any suggestions on changes wont be accepted and the forms become the standard ones until newer ones are proposed. That date is not when the forms expire, it is the date that any changes to them suggested by OMB wont be accepted.

Again don't worry there are no newer forms, if there were they would be on the USCIS website.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864ez.htm

Also, Note: The forms need notary seal, and tax transcripts are indicated in the instructions.

For tax transcripts look here: http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

Notorizing of the I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ is no longer a requirement. See Final Rule Regarding Affidavit of Support

Edited October 25, 2006 by aussiewench

[YuAndDan 153]

The forms are the latest ones, the Office of Management and Budget had until that date to approve the new forms, after that date any suggestions on changes wont be accepted and the forms become the standard ones until newer ones are proposed. That date is not when the forms expire, it is the date that any changes to them suggested by OMB wont be accepted.

Again don't worry there are no newer forms, if there were they would be on the USCIS website.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864ez.htm

Also, Note: The forms need notary seal, and tax transcripts are indicated in the instructions.

For tax transcripts look here: http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

Notorizing of the I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ is no longer a requirement. See Final Rule Regarding Affidavit of Support

Ops meant to say NEED NOT HAVE NOTARY SEAL. I see many people ask that one and slipped on the keyboard.

[avoci 0]

Yea, that kinda worried me cuz I didn't see anywhere in the directions in packet 3 to have any of my stuff notarized!!!!

Thank u!

The forms are the latest ones, the Office of Management and Budget had until that date to approve the new forms, after that date any suggestions on changes wont be accepted and the forms become the standard ones until newer ones are proposed. That date is not when the forms expire, it is the date that any changes to them suggested by OMB wont be accepted.

Again don't worry there are no newer forms, if there were they would be on the USCIS website.

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864.htm

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864ez.htm

Also, Note: The forms need notary seal, and tax transcripts are indicated in the instructions.

For tax transcripts look here: http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

Notorizing of the I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ is no longer a requirement. See Final Rule Regarding Affidavit of Support

Ops meant to say NEED NOT HAVE NOTARY SEAL. I see many people ask that one and slipped on the keyboard.

[avoci 0]

I just received this email from the embassy in response to my questions!!!! I am thrilled... Now we can finally get our paperwork finsihed and sent off!!!!!!!

Thanks!

[avoci 0]

I just received this email from the embassy in response to my questions!!!! I am thrilled... Now we can finally get our paperwork finsihed and sent off!!!!!!!

Thanks!

woops, didn't put in email from embassy:

No problem, just fill out that form, it's not your fault and not ours, if the Department comes up with the new version of it, we will contact you...

You are right, it should not be "certified copies". Just bring the copies of it, no problem at all.

Hope you find this information useful.

ps. Our mailing address: U.S. Embassy, Consular Section, Rr. Elbasanit, Nr. 103, Tirana, Albania - Send all docs by mail

Thank you.