Form I-134 is known as the “Affidavit of Support” form.
This form must be submitted along with a Visitor Visa application if the trip is sponsored.
General instructions:
- The form should be printed back to back on one single page.
- Only one form is required for one family (e.g. inviting parents). There is no need for separate forms if inviting parents or in-laws.
Note
This form does not need to notarized.
The following are the general guidelines when filling out a Form I-134. Depending on the individual’s status and circumstances, the information to fill out may vary. Using this chart as a basic guide when filling out your form but provide the appropriate information relevant to your specific case.
| Start of the form | Your name and current US residence address. |
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| Question 1 | Your date of birth in month/day/year format
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| Question 2 | Your age in completed years. For example: 32, and the start date of when you began residing in the USA (the date format should be MM/DD/YYYY) |
| Question 3 | Information about the applicant person/family you are sponsoring. Provide full name as it appears on the passport of the visitor.
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| Question 4 |
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| Question 5 | Names of dependents of your immediate family (spouse and child). If your spouse is not working, you should check ‘Wholly Dependent’. If your spouse is working, you should check ‘Partially Dependent’. |
| Question 6 | If you have submitted an Affidavit of Support Form I-134 for anyone before, write the names and dates here. If you have submitted more than 2 forms, just provide the latest 2. Provide the approximate date if you don’t remember the exact dates. |
| Question 7 | This question is only for US Citizens who filed family-based immigrant sponsorships (Green Card) Form I-130. For a non-immigrant visa holder (such as H1 or L1) or Green Card holder, this question is logically not applicable, so write None or N/A. |
| Question 8 | You should check the box ‘I intend’. You should also write ‘I will take care of all the expenses including travel, lodging, boarding, food, medicare and all other expenses during their stay with me in USA. |
| Sign and Date |
Tips
- Take a photocopy for your record.
- Must provide accurate and correct information.
- Must fill out the document clearly.
- Make sure that the form is sent to the applicant as quickly as possible. An outdated form may be considered void.
Related Information:
- See a sample completed form: Form I-134 Sample
- Step-by-step information to sponsor a USA Visitor Visa: USA Visitor Visa Guide
