notarize or not?

[nmahadka 0]

I have come across some conflicting information. The USCIS site mentions that the I-864A needs to be notarized. The instructions don't mention notarizing anywhere. Some information on this site also mentions that that the form does not need to be notarized. Whats is it? does it need to be notarized or not?

Regards.

[Jasman0717 9]

The I-134 requires notarization but not the I-864, at least not according to the instructions on the USCIS web site.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

The instructions do not say that the form needs to be notarized and there isn't even a place on the form for notarization. What may be confusing is that the form has an oath at the end that enters you into a contract with the gov't and it states that if you don't understand it you should see a professional such as an attorney. Notaries are also qualified to explain oaths. But it doesn't require notarization.

[Mononoke28 137]

No notarization needed for any I-864 form.

Diana

[nmahadka 0]

Check where is says "Where to File:"

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[nmahadka 0]

Guys Its not a I-864 its a I-864A.

[Jasman0717 9]

Guys Its not a I-864 its a I-864A.

In that case, it needs to be notarized

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[Muuuuah 0]

Yes it needs to be notarised

[YuAndDan 153]

The I-864A does not have a place like the other I-864 forms for a notary, it uses the same language as the other forms, and does not need to be notarized.

Some editions of the Form I-864 and Form I-864A include a jurat to be completed by a notary or by a consular or immigration officer to show that the person signed or acknowledged the signing of the Form I-864 or I-864A under oath. The Form I-864 and Form I-864A, however, provide that they are signed “under penalty of perjury.” Thus, 28 USC 1746 (which deals with the legal effect of unsworn statements) makes it unnecessary for Form I-864 and Form I-864A to be signed in the presence of or certified by a notary public or an Immigration or Consular Officer. Note that the jurat has been removed from the January 15, 2006 edition of the Forms I-864 and I-864A. Form I-86EZ is a newer form, and therefore never had the jurat.

http://www.uscis.gov/propub/ProPubVAP.jsp?...ad312b1ab639b17

Are the Affidavit of Support forms required to be notarized?

No. The sponsor just has to sign the form. You should know however, when the sponsor signs an Affidavit of Support form, he/she certifies that the information provided, transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct, under penalty of perjury.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf

Sometimes the webpages are overlooked and have wording for the older forms. If the form itself complies with the new format that does not need notarization then no notarization is needed.

[YuAndDan 153]

nmahadka

Also why are we talking about I-864A in the K-1 forum??? I-864A is not used for the K-1 visa, the consulates are required by law to use the I-134 for the visa interview, NOT the (I-864 I-864A or I-864EZ)

The K-1 will later use the (I-864 I-864A or I-864EZ) after marriage and with I-485 to adjust status.

nmahadka Yours: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=40287

Your profile lacks details and just says filed for N/A, and country is N/A, having no details and timeline makes answering your questions difficult.

[Ladylethal 12]

The I-134 used in the K1 process needs to be notarized. The I-864 used in the AOS process doesn't need to be notarized.

[YuAndDan 153]

The I-134 used in the K1 process needs to be notarized. The I-864 used in the AOS process doesn't need to be notarized.

Correct!

[natty 0]

Yes, I agree with Luis&Laura! If you apply for K1 you have to use I-134 Read this

[sunandmoon 450]

OP in another thread say it's for AOS. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=92137

no need to notarize the I-864.

[nmahadka 0]

First of all.. I want to thank everyone for taking the time out to help me. Everyones help is appreciated. I do apologized for not providing more information. To clear things up I am filing AOS for my wife who is here on a K1. I need to file an I-864A along with a I-864.

Regards.