Help!! Affidavit of support

[KrazyKanuk 0]

My Interview is on Tuesday and i've gone over my paperwork at least 3 times this weekend and i'm going over the VJ comments for the interview. I'm noticing that the original affidavit of support is required but it is not stated on my checklist. I don't have the original, can I print off a copy? I'm freaking out! I've gone through a lawyer and i'm very upset if this was misse

[kris&me 572]

Does your checklist say this was sent by NVC

we did not have to have the original

[KrazyKanuk 0]

all it says is if you previously submitted to NVC an I-184 affadivit of support bring proof of your petitioners legal status in the US ( Ie:photocopy of us passport, birth certificate, etc)

i am litterally freaking out over this

[NikLR 13,232]

1 hour ago, KrazyKanuk said:

My Interview is on Tuesday and i've gone over my paperwork at least 3 times this weekend and i'm going over the VJ comments for the interview. I'm noticing that the original affidavit of support is required but it is not stated on my checklist. I don't have the original, can I print off a copy? I'm freaking out! I've gone through a lawyer and i'm very upset if this was misse

You should have had the petitioner send you the signed original of the I-864.  However if the original I-864 was sent to the NVC (which it shouldn't have been since Montreal does everything by email... unless your lawyer is a dolt) then they will already have it.  Inquire with your lawyer.  

 

If not have them provide you with an emailed copy, that has been signed, that you can print off.  Hopefully you will be okay as I have noticed recently the original hasn't been asked for.  if your petitioner is residing in the USA, you should bring pay stubs, and a copy of their tax return transcript.  This would show that they reside in the USA. 

[KrazyKanuk 0]

Thank you ... i've emailed my lawyer to find out, I did ask her a few weeks ago if any original signed documents were required and i'm remembering she said that they are now ok with photocopies of signed forms. I'm going to bring a copy just incase.. i just don't have the original and i'm so upset , i have his w2's and birth certificate and passport, if this was a mistake on my lawyers behalf i will be furious. 

Edited January 28, 2018 by KrazyKanuk

[KrazyKanuk 0]

found my answer... thought i'd share incase anyone is interested

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/ink-signature-no-longer-required-on-affidavits-of-support.html

[NikLR 13,232]

3 hours ago, KrazyKanuk said:

found my answer... thought i'd share incase anyone is interested

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/ink-signature-no-longer-required-on-affidavits-of-support.html

That's for the NVC.  I'm unsure the consulates and embassies are okay with the no ink as well. 

[KrazyKanuk 0]

update ; the montreal us consulate did not require the original affidavit of support. they did want to see the copy that was submitted which i had. It all went well. approved!

[NikLR 13,232]

Yay congrats and thank you for the update.