Original Documents for Joint Sponsor - Need Sponsor's Passport?

[tsac 0]

The CEAC website has a big notice at the top:

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You MUST bring all of your original documents (not a photocopy) to your interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

Surely they can't mean I need to bring our joint sponsor's passport. Can they?

[Mike E 11,739]

Rarely would the consulate require original evidence of U.S. citizenship from a joint sponsor. 

[tsac 0]

That's what I would expect, but just wanted to confirm. 👍

[nelmagriffin 148]

Hello!

reference: Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (uscis.gov)

Here is a link for AOS instructions, At the last page of this instructions, page 17, you can find what you are looking for. Best of Luck, NG

"For U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or certificate of naturalization or citizenship."

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by nelmagriffin

[tsac 0]

@nelmagriffinThanks! They do indeed mention copies:

 

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Item Numbers 11.a. - 11.c. Citizenship or Residency.

You must provide proof that you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident for joint and substitute sponsors ...

 

1. Proof of U.S. citizen or U.S. national status includes a copy of your birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, certificate of citizenship, consular report of birth abroad to U.S. citizen parents, or a copy of the biographic data page of your U.S. passport.

2. Proof of lawful permanent resident status includes a photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551), or a photocopy of an unexpired temporary Form I-551 stamp in either a foreign passport or DHS Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by tsac