Passport Size Photos and Intent to Marry

[Benny4352 90]

Hi Everyone! 

 

Me and my fiancee have just started to get our application together and I have a few questions as to the letter of intent and the US passport photo of me. Will scanned copies of these be ok or should I send the originals via mail? Just a bit worried about sending it via mail as the last letter I sent her took just over 3 weeks to get there so worried if there is a delay it will be over the 30 day limit on the photos. 

 

Thanks for the help. 

[Vladislav667 60]

The letter of intent to marry must be original as far as I know. Because some of VJ members got RFE for that. Use DHL to mail everything. It took 2 days to be delivered to NJ from Moscow. 
So u can include ur photograph as well

[powerpuff 6,697]

Regarding the letters of intent - scanned is fine. Got our petition approved few days ago.

 

not sure what you meant regarding passport photos... I went to a place to get my photo taken and requested them in a digital format and just sent it via email to my petitioner fiancé who went to Walmart or CVS to print out a physical passport style photo. 

Edited January 29, 2021 by powerpuff

[powerpuff 6,697]

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-b-chapter-2

"A signature is valid even if the original signature on the document is photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced. Regardless of how it is transmitted to USCIS, the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature, unless otherwise specified. The regulations do not require that the person signing submit an “original” or “wet ink” signature on a petition, application, or other request to USCIS." 

 

 

[Benny4352 90]

28 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Regarding the letters of intent - scanned is fine. Got our petition approved few days ago.

 

not sure what you meant regarding passport photos... I went to a place to get my photo taken and requested them in a digital format and just sent it via email to my petitioner fiancé who went to Walmart or CVS to print out a physical passport style photo. 

Due to being in lockdown I can only use one of those photo booths that print them off for you so will have to get them and then either mail them or scan them. No digital option available on them sadly. 

 

14 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-b-chapter-2

"A signature is valid even if the original signature on the document is photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced. Regardless of how it is transmitted to USCIS, the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature, unless otherwise specified. The regulations do not require that the person signing submit an “original” or “wet ink” signature on a petition, application, or other request to USCIS." 

 

 

Perfect! Will print off and get them signed later today then. 

[powerpuff 6,697]

29 minutes ago, Benny4352 said:

Due to being in lockdown I can only use one of those photo booths that print them off for you so will have to get them and then either mail them or scan them. No digital option available on them sadly. 

Oh I see, I haven’t even thought about the lockdown! I think it could work if you use a high resolution scanner. At least it’s worth a try, and if it doesn’t work, then you could always mail them. 

[payxibka 10,045]

3 hours ago, Vladislav667 said:

The letter of intent to marry must be original as far as I know. Because some of VJ members got RFE for that. Use DHL to mail everything. It took 2 days to be delivered to NJ from Moscow. 
So u can include ur photograph as well

No.  You need to recheck the reasons for the RFE.  The only "wet " signature required is the one on the petition form itself.

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,092]

6 hours ago, Benny4352 said:

Due to being in lockdown I can only use one of those photo booths that print them off for you so will have to get them and then either mail them or scan them. No digital option available on them sadly. 

 

Take a passport-style picture on your phone and email it? They won't actually use the picture you include with your petition for your visa.

[sweetlana 11]

You can also use the Passport Photos app. Use it to send your photo to your fiancee's nearest Walgreens/Walmart location where it can be printed out at the time you pick. Worked perfect for us.