NVC Scanning Documents

[Hoba 14]

So I got my tax return transcripts from the IRS online and downloaded it to my laptop. When uploading the transcripts do I have to print it out, scan it and re-upload and attach???? Or can I just attach the pdf that I downloaded from the IRS website. Or does it have to be it need to be Scanned??

 

 

ALSO whats the best way to go about signing the form i-864. Print the filled out form the sign by hand and scan. Or just sign electronically with my trackpad?? Since all documents are electronic and non are sent in mail im just confused.

Edited August 27, 2021 by Hoba

[Wouter 143]

For the IRS transcripts you can simply upload the PDFs that you downloaded from the IRS website. No point in printing them and then scanning them.

But for the I-864 you have to be careful because although you can submit the signed form electronically a "electronic signature" is not allowed. So is signing on a trackpad or iPad an electronic signature? I think that is unclear so I wouldn't take that risk and just print the form, sign in ink with a pen, and then scan the document.

 

"Starting January 1, 2017, the National Visa Center (NVC) will accept photocopies and scanned versions of signed Forms I-864 and associated documents. Please note that the form must still be signed; typed names and electronic signatures will not be accepted"

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visas-news-archive/20161228_ink-signature-no-longer-required-on-affidavits-of-support.html

Edited August 27, 2021 by Wouter