USCIS Issues Policy Memo on its Signature Requirement

USCIS issued a policy memorandum that finalized an interim memorandum and provides USCIS policy regarding the signature requirement for applications, petitions, requests, and other documents that require a signature prior to filing with USCIS. This PM does not address electronic signatures for any document filed electronically with USCIS. USCIS will address the requirements for electronic signatures in future guidance. This guidance is effective as of March 17, 2018.

Related Resources

• USCIS Draft Policy Memo on Signature Requirement
• AILA Comments on Proposed Requirements for Signatures on Applications and Petitions Filed With USCIS