One Scanned Signature Only?

[Howy 3]

Hello,

 

I am the beneficiary of my US fiance's petition and currently reside in my homeland. I've heard that scanned signatures are acceptable on filing the I-129F petition. Since giving my wet signatures to my fiance will mean going through the hassle of international mailing, I considered emailing him my scanned signature instead.

 

As far as I know, the letter of intent to marry is the only required document for me to sign. But to be extra sure I also consider signing the proof of in-person meeting compilation.

 

My question is this: is it acceptable to only use one scanned signature for all documents moving forward, or will that be ethically wrong? Is it recommended that I provide a new signature for each document to sign?

[Dashinka 24,499]

We used a scanned letter of intent when I filed for my now wife.  

 

Good Luck!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,452]

1 hour ago, Howard L said:

My question is this: is it acceptable to only use one scanned signature for all documents moving forward, or will that be ethically wrong? Is it recommended that I provide a new signature for each document to sign?

 

Do not do this.

 

That is basically forgery, unless you are using something like Docusign where you apply your stored signature to each signature line.

 

For documents without Docusign, you will need to wet-sign each document and then scan it.

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

1 hour ago, Howard L said:

Hello,

 

I am the beneficiary of my US fiance's petition and currently reside in my homeland. I've heard that scanned signatures are acceptable on filing the I-129F petition. Since giving my wet signatures to my fiance will mean going through the hassle of international mailing, I considered emailing him my scanned signature instead.

 

As far as I know, the letter of intent to marry is the only required document for me to sign. But to be extra sure I also consider signing the proof of in-person meeting compilation.

 

My question is this: is it acceptable to only use one scanned signature for all documents moving forward, or will that be ethically wrong? Is it recommended that I provide a new signature for each document to sign?

You cannot paste a scanned signature on a document.  You should sign the document, then scan the entire signed document.

[Howy 3]

I didn't realize my approach was forgery! Dodged a bullet there! Thanks all. I will print the letter, wet-sign it, and then scan it and send it to my fiance. 

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

Not sure if this matters, but when I filed my I-129f, the attorney recommend wet signing in blue ink and color scanning so the printed document can be in color to show highlights, signatures, etc.

I would second what others have said, wet sign and scan.