affidavit of support joint sponsor proof of citizenship

[puffers 14]

I got another rfe for initial evidence today, they want proof that our joint sponsor is a us citizen. Now my question is, is a copy of the birth certificate enough, and does it have to be notarized?

[JDWright 30]

copy of birth certificate is fine/ biographic page of passport

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

From the I-864 instructions>

Item Numbers 11.a. - 11.c. Citizenship or Residency. You must provide proof that you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national,
or lawful permanent resident for joint and substitute sponsors and for relatives of employment-based immigrants who
file Form I-864. Petitioning relatives who have already filed proof of their citizenship or immigration status with Form
I-129F, Form I-130, Form I-600, or Form I-600A do not need to submit proof of their status with this affidavit.

1. Proof of U.S. citizen or U.S. national status includes a copy of your birth certificate, certificate of naturalization,
certificate of citizenship, consular report of birth abroad to U.S. citizen parents, or a copy of the biographic data page
of your U.S. passport.

[puffers 14]

I've read the instructions too, just wanted to make sure a simple copy is enough... Thanks.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Yes, the instructions just ask for a copy of any of those things. On page 2 of the instructions, in the 'general instructions', it talks about copies and to submit legible photocopies.