February 2016 I-130 filers

[JFH 12,190]

B&Z I agree. In a panic I went through the RFE thread last night and couldn't find a single one for typing in that particular box.

[B&Z 201]

B&Z I agree. In a panic I went through the RFE thread last night and couldn't find a single one for typing in that particular box.

If hand-writing it were really THAT Important as opposed to typing, the form and instructions would have stated that explicitly. This is just misinformation being spread that is causing unnecessary worry.

[Frankjavir 55]

Well we also used a computer for that form so it will be interesting to see how many (if any) of us get RFEs. No offence, Frankjavir, but I have little confidence in attorneys and their hearsay.

No offense taken what so ever. Honestly I hope no one gets an RFE for it.

But one thing must be clear, the purpose of that heavy border box is to hand write your name, not to type it.

On any US Government form, print your name, means hand write your name in block letters. (just google it)

There are legal and forensic reasons for it.

[Frankjavir 55]

If hand-writing it were really THAT Important as opposed to typing, the form and instructions would have stated that explicitly. This is just misinformation being spread that is causing unnecessary worry.

It is not my intention to cause panic, just to share what I heard and read on this issue to help others.

[B&Z 201]

No offense taken what so ever. Honestly I hope no one gets an RFE for it.

But one thing must be clear, the purpose of that heavy border box is to hand write your name, not to type it.

On any US Government form, print your name, means hand write your name in block letters. (just google it)

There are legal and forensic reasons for it.

There is no record of anyone getting an RFE for typing vs writing in that box. If you find someone who got an RFE for that, please let us all know.

[Frankjavir 55]

There is no record of anyone getting an RFE for typing vs writing in that box. If you find someone who got an RFE for that, please let us all know.

That is OK, I will leave that task to you. You already accused me of spreading misinformation to create panic.

[JFH 12,190]

Post 4 in this link - they typed their names and no RFE

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/290009-g-325a-form-question/

I'm a native speaker of English so I'm well aware what "print" means. We have the same on legal and government forms here. There is no forensic reason behind it. You are permitted to have someone prepare the form for you (as I did for my husband due to his dyslexia).

[B&Z 201]

That is OK, I will leave that task to you. You already accused me of spreading misinformation to create panic.

Just saying, don't tell people they HAVE to do something particular on a form without having proof to back it up (preferably from your own personal experience or research, and the burden of proof is on you because you're instructing people in several threads that they MUST hand write in that block, and not type). You're spreading hearsay (and there's no evidence we can find of anyone having a problem typing instead of writing).

[Frankjavir 55]

B&Z I agree. In a panic I went through the RFE thread last night and couldn't find a single one for typing in that particular box.

If hand-writing it were really THAT Important as opposed to typing, the form and instructions would have stated that explicitly. This is just misinformation being spread that is causing unnecessary worry.

There is no record of anyone getting an RFE for typing vs writing in that box. If you find someone who got an RFE for that, please let us all know.

Post 4 in this link - they typed their names and no RFE

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/290009-g-325a-form-question/

I'm a native speaker of English so I'm well aware what "print" means. We have the same on legal and government forms here. There is no forensic reason behind it. You are permitted to have someone prepare the form for you (as I did for my husband due to his dyslexia).

[Frankjavir 55]

Strange.. my reply vanished.

Here it goes again:

First of all I apologize to every one that felt panic because what I posted.

I have posted it before in other threads without incident.

I just honestly passed information I received from a church immigration workshop where an attorney elaborated on the legality and forensics when you are directed to hand write your name in block letters, he cited other examples like the closing papers on a house.

I posted it in good faith as a "pay back" to the VJ community for the knowledge and help I received since I became a member last September, I believe my posting record supports it.

We are all imperfect humans and make mistakes and rush to judgement, etc.

I can live with that, my faith keeps me very strong on these facts.

I believe what the lawyer said is true and made sense to me, reason why I did not verified any past RFEs in VJ.

After I was flamed by you guys, I verified that in deed there is no evidence of reported RFEs in VJ regarding this matter.

That is good news because that indicates the odds for this type of RFE are very low, but keep in mind that the VJ community is just a fraction of all applicants in USCIS, therefore we can not know for sure if it never happened before.

Happy Valentines day to every body and super fast NOA2 to all.

[gradtaai 8]

I'm a DCF filer so it may be different with LockBox. I sit and wait at the USCIS office as they go through my i-130. Since I filled most of mine in on a computer, I typed the name in the boxes. There wasn't any problem with that. Where I had a problem was in places that asked for example "If you are a lawful permanent resident alian, complete the following". Since I checked the Birth in the US box just above, I left that line blank. They wanted there to be something on every line, so I had to go back and put "N/A "or "none" in every line I left blank.

[EdinErvina 2]

I am slowly starting the NVC process, it might be to early for some documents but as of right now I am working on the I-864.

Is this the only link that shows the NVC process?

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Is there an other one?

[Frankjavir 55]

I am slowly starting the NVC process, it might be to early for some documents but as of right now I am working on the I-864.

Is this the only link that shows the NVC process?

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Is there an other one?

No, these 2 have every thing you need to know:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved.html

[Dal&Rose 45]

E&E - you aren't the only one working on the NVC portion. I've started myself, my 864 is almost complete, I just can't do the income portion because it will depend when I hit that stage. I am on probation at job as it's new promotion position. I could end up with a raise starting June.

Though I am lucky I am able to use the 864EZ form since I'm only sponsor for my husband.

Also ordered tax tanscripts for past three years as a precaution. Be over prepared on this I figured.

[EdinErvina 2]

Thank you so much for the links Frankjavir.

Dal&Rose we will have a joint sponsor since I live abroad with my family. I just read the two links and I am little in panic I am scared I will forget or miss something....