IR5 MANILA EMBASSY INTERVIEW

[Francel 0]

Hi Friends,

For those who just finished their Interviews at Manila Embassy, and used the new I-864 (2006):

May I know, if Manila consuls are still requiring NOTARIZED I-864?.

Because I used the new I-864, without having it notarized. Its signed as December 18, 2006.

NVC APPROVED it.

I asked because from the Manila Embassy website, it seems to require only the MOST recent TAX year, but NOTARIZED.

How about you all? Do I need to make another I-864 and have it notarized?

Pls tell me your experience.

Thanks so much, and may God bless!

Edited February 14, 2007 by Francel

[Rob and Melinda 0]

We just had our interview at the embassy in Manila in October and we used a notarized I 134 and a notarized lat years tax return that were accepted with not problem. They did not ask for any more than the last years tax return.

Hope your interview goes well and you are home in the US very soon.

Rob and Melinda

[Pinay Wife 47]

I-864 does not need to be notarized per revised guideline issued by the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegram...grams_2863.html

SUBJECT: REVISED REQUIREMENTS FOR FORM I-864 PROCESSING

REF: STATE 022685

x x x

2. Summary. Effective immediately, sponsors filing an I-864

are required to submit only their Federal tax return for their

most recent tax year, current as of the date of execution of the

I-864. The I-864 will remain valid indefinitely absent other

evidence of failure to meet the public charge provisions of the

law and should be evaluated based on the poverty guidelines in

effect on the date of filing with NVC or with post. [NOTE:

Reftel had indicated that poverty guidelines in effect as of the

date of signing would apply. Instead, posts are to consider the

guidelines in effect as of the date the I-864 is submitted.]

Updated tax returns should not be requested absent positive

evidence of public charge issues. The sponsor signature on Form

I-864 does not need to be notarized since the sponsor is signing

under penalty of perjury. Photocopies of Form I-864 that are

submitted for derivative applicants do not require an original

signature or notarization. x x x

[Francel 0]

Thank you, Patiently waiting. That was excellent.

What is "REFTEL" by the way? H

There was a coninuation after that summary, saying:

[NOTE: " Reftel "had included existing

9 FAM language, requiring notarized signatures on an original I-

864 and an original signature on each photocopy. The new

guidance is consistent with current DHS requirements.] Posts are

reminded that there are some circumstances in which the I-864 is

not required. (For these exceptions, see 9 FAM 40.41 N3.4, 9 FAM

40.41 N3.4-2, 9 FAM 40.41 N3.4-3,and 9 FAM 40.41 N4.6-3.) End

summary.

I-864 does not need to be notarized per revised guideline issued by the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegram...grams_2863.html

SUBJECT: REVISED REQUIREMENTS FOR FORM I-864 PROCESSING

REF: STATE 022685

x x x

2. Summary. Effective immediately, sponsors filing an I-864

are required to submit only their Federal tax return for their

most recent tax year, current as of the date of execution of the

I-864. The I-864 will remain valid indefinitely absent other

evidence of failure to meet the public charge provisions of the

law and should be evaluated based on the poverty guidelines in

effect on the date of filing with NVC or with post. [NOTE:

Reftel had indicated that poverty guidelines in effect as of the

date of signing would apply. Instead, posts are to consider the

guidelines in effect as of the date the I-864 is submitted.]

Updated tax returns should not be requested absent positive

evidence of public charge issues. The sponsor signature on Form

I-864 does not need to be notarized since the sponsor is signing

under penalty of perjury. Photocopies of Form I-864 that are

submitted for derivative applicants do not require an original

signature or notarization. x x x

Thanks Rob and Melinda, for sharing your experience.....

Francel

Hi Friends,

For those who just finished their Interviews at Manila Embassy, and used the new I-864 (2006):

May I know, if Manila consuls are still requiring NOTARIZED I-864?.

Because I used the new I-864, without having it notarized. Its signed as December 18, 2006.

NVC APPROVED it.

I asked because from the Manila Embassy website, it seems to require only the MOST recent TAX year, but NOTARIZED.

How about you all? Do I need to make another I-864 and have it notarized?

Pls tell me your experience.

Thanks so much, and may God bless!

Thanks Rob and Melinda, for sharing your experience......- Francel.

We just had our interview at the embassy in Manila in October and we used a notarized I 134 and a notarized lat years tax return that were accepted with not problem. They did not ask for any more than the last years tax return.

Hope your interview goes well and you are home in the US very soon.

Rob and Melinda

[Pinay Wife 47]

Thank you, Patiently waiting. That was excellent.

What is "REFTEL" by the way?

REFTEL = Reference Telegram

http://www.acronymfinder.com/acronym.aspx?...e8-a64c9f1e8a72