This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Submit $760 if filing by paper, or $710 if filing online.
Introduce yourself and the purpose of the letter to USCIS (My name is _____ and I am writing this letter to _____.) Provide the key points to be communicated to the USCIS officer (Enclosed is Form I-130 and the supporting documents.) Brief conclusion that includes your contact details.
Don't staple. Paper clips are fine. Binder clips are fine. Applications get scanned. Staples are more difficult to remove.
Here are some common scenarios where a letter might be needed: Request for evidence (RFE): If USCIS needs additional information to process your application, they may issue a Request for Evidence. In this case, you will need to write a letter to provide the requested evidence or clarify details.
Although a signature may be considered valid if it is "photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced .... the copy must be of an original document containing an original handwritten signature, unless otherwise specified." See generally 1 USCIS Policy Manual, supra, at B.
Romben Estrada Aquino Enter your zip code to see attorneys available in your area. Generally, black or blue from a ball point pen will do. USCIS favors black ink. Currently USCIS favors/requires ``wet signatures'' to be in black ink. Once upon a time, USCIS would accept black or blue ink.
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If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.
Don't staple. Paper clips are fine. Binder clips are fine. Applications get scanned. Staples are more difficult to remove.