I-130 photocopied document accidentally sent

[scottm 0]

I made a photocopy of the I-130 document and accidentally sent that one with check and supporting documents.  Any idea on how I can fix this?

[Bfree3 132]

You saying that you sent a photocopy of the i130 instead of sending the handwritten i130? If so, was it signed and completed as necessary? If yes, then i don’t think you should have a problem but I’ve never read about this happening before. I’d either call and find out what happens or get an infopass and explain situation. I know it seems like a stressful situation you may also want to see if they just accept it. When did you mail it out ? 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, Bfree3 said:

You saying that you sent a photocopy of the i130 instead of sending the handwritten i130? If so, was it signed and completed as necessary? If yes, then i don’t think you should have a problem but I’ve never read about this happening before. I’d either call and find out what happens or get an infopass and explain situation. I know it seems like a stressful situation you may also want to see if they just accept it. When did you mail it out ? 

The petition itself is about the only document that requires a "wet" signature

[Bfree3 132]

1 hour ago, payxibka said:

The petition itself is about the only document that requires a "wet" signature

Good to know. 

[scottm 0]

Unfortunately the signatures are photocopied in the version I sent.  I mailed it this morning and then realized what I'd done.

Edited May 14, 2018 by scottm

[scottm 0]

2 hours ago, Bfree3 said:

You saying that you sent a photocopy of the i130 instead of sending the handwritten i130? If so, was it signed and completed as necessary? If yes, then i don’t think you should have a problem but I’ve never read about this happening before. I’d either call and find out what happens or get an infopass and explain situation. I know it seems like a stressful situation you may also want to see if they just accept it. When did you mail it out ? 

How do you call?  and what is an infopass?   Thanks!

[ChrisJay11 31]

6 hours ago, scottm said:

How do you call?  and what is an infopass?   Thanks!

Info on contacting USCIS here. I think you might need to wait until you get a receipt number of your I-130 petition. That should come in 2-3 weeks via mail. You'll get the email earlier if you filled out the e-notification request form on top of your petition.

 

Good luck!

 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us

[scottm 0]

 So to give an update most input suggested that the document will most likely be rejected.  Inked signatures are a must.   Thanks so much for your input.

[scottm 0]

So I sent in my I-130 application in yesterday.  Today we realized that the in the application we sent photocopied documents - signatures included.  Big mistake because USCIS requires an inked signature.  So I was had a though of putting a stop-payment on the check I sent with the application since it will most likely be rejected.  Is this a wise course of action or will it result in longer delays and possibly put my wife's immigration into jeopardy?

[milimelo 4,583]

I’d expect a RFE instead of rejection for that. 

[geowrian 22,338]

If they are going to reject the filing, then they won't deposit the check anyway. I'd suggest waiting and seeing if they accept it as-is. Most documents don't require an inked signature. Per their signature guidelines (https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-finalizes-guidance-signature-requirements), a photocopy of an inked signature is as valid as the original so it may not even be an issue.

 

Specifically, see the final memorandum, page 3: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2018/2018-02-16-PM-602-0134.1-Signatures-on-Paper-Applications-Petitions-Requests-and-Other-Documents.pdf

 

So they will either:

1) Accept it as-is

2) Reject it (and the check is not deposited)

3) Accept it and issue an RFE later. This is unlikely to delay your case any more than a rejected filing -> fixing it -> resending the petition.

[cd37 229]

15 minutes ago, milimelo said:

I’d expect a RFE instead of rejection for that. 

No that would be rejection I believe. Original inked signature is required to accept the application. Just submit everything again. If geowrian is right about signatures, then you are fine.

Edited May 15, 2018 by cd37

[scottm 0]

1 minute ago, cd37 said:

No that would be rejection I believe. Original inked signature is required to accept the application. Just submit everything again. 

Yeah the consensus is that it will be rejected.  Ok thanks for calming my nerves!

[geowrian 22,338]

14 minutes ago, cd37 said:

No that would be rejection I believe. Original inked signature is required to accept the application. Just submit everything again. If geowrian is right about signatures, then you are fine.

I concur that rejection is the most likely result. But there's some hope that it will be accepted. Either way, no need to do a stop payment...just wait it out.

[Ryan H 3,838]

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