Posted by Laquita Centeno on 8/9/06 1:43am
Msg #137724

INVITATION TO VISIT

can u tell me where to download a form for one of my clients,,it is an invatition to visit,,the person she is inviting is in mexico...

Reply by Gary_CA on 8/9/06 8:55am
Msg #137738

She needs an immigration lawyer.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/9/06 9:45am
Msg #137750

http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/whatis/typesofvisas.html

Reply by SharonMN on 8/9/06 10:39am
Msg #137772

Notary does not = provider of legal forms!

Why do notaries keep thinking it's their responsibility to supply forms for their customers' every need? They provide it, you notarize their signature on it. Period. Otherwise you can get in SO much trouble if you provide something and they trust you that it's the right wording but it's not. Not to mention that there may be other related issues that someone with training in immigration or whatever would know to ask about. If someone needs a form and you really feel like being helpful, refer them to google and say, "I'm sure you can find a form online somewhere."

Reply by Ernest__CT on 8/9/06 12:21pm
Msg #137832

Sharon's right

Unless your state law is very different from my state's law, notaries public must not provide legal advice. As much as we all want to help people, and there are times when it is very tempting, we cannot exceed our limits. Sooner or later having provided a form will be taken as having given legal advice, especially if something goes awry.

Remember, we can't even tell the signer whether to use a jurat or an ack!

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/9/06 12:23pm
Msg #137833

Re: Sharon's right

Mea culpa.

I should have said, "tell your friend to read this site."

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/9/06 12:26pm
Msg #137834

Re: Sharon's right AND now that I read it myself

I think your friend needs an attorney. My input is herewith determined by me to be complete horsecrap. Ignore it.