Form I-134 is a promise to financially support a person applying for a temporary visa to the United States, namely a travel visa or a K-1 fiancé visa. Form I-864 is a promise to financially support a person applying for a green card in order to live in the United States permanently.
134, Declaration of Financial Support.
Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support.
Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States. If you filed an immigrant visa petition for your relative, you must be the sponsor.
When and how do I file the affidavit of support? You do not need to file it with your I-130 petition. When the person reaches the front of the line to immigrate based on your I-130 petition, he or she will have to submit the affidavit of support with an application for an immigrant visa or permanent residence.
The petitioner and any other financial sponsors can download the forms at cis, and can use the chart on ”Step 4: Affidavit of Support” page to learn which forms are required.
Defining Affidavit of Support It's the sworn promise from a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident that they'll provide financial backing to someone else, often their future spouse. In the context of marriage, this document comes into play when one partner seeks to financially sponsor an immigrant partner.
To obtain an affidavit, identify the type needed, gather necessary information, draft the document clearly, and have it notarized by a notary public or authorized officer.
For ALL sponsors: A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
Steps to Submitting Your Affidavit Online The following are sequential steps to guide in the submission process: Download and Review: Download Form I-864 from the USCIS website and review its requirements carefully. Ensure that you meet the standard 125% of the Federal Poverty Line income threshold.