A financial sponsor, including a petitioner, must be at least 18 years old and either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The sponsor must also have a domicile (residence) in the United States.
A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.
An affidavit of support is a legal document that demonstrates financial backing for a foreign national seeking to immigrate to Canada. It is required as proof of the sponsor's ability to financially support the individual they are sponsoring.
An Affidavit of Support, also called the Form I-864, is a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States. The person who signs the Affidavit of Support is also called the “sponsor.”
The affidavit of support is a legal contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government that states the sponsor is financially responsible for the person coming to the U.S. on a visitor visa (which includes the K1 and K2 visa).
The Consular Officer may request that Form I-134 , Declaration of Financial Support, be submitted by the visa applicant, the petitioning U.S. citizen fiancé(e), or a sponsor in the United States.
Use this form to agree to provide financial support to a beneficiary of certain immigration benefits for the duration of their temporary stay in the United States. You must file a separate Form I-134 for each beneficiary.
Changes in Policy: In recent years, the USCIS has made efforts to reduce the processing time for I-130 petitions. This change means that in some cases, the I-130 can be as fast, if not faster, than the K-3 visa. Case-by-Case Basis: Each application is unique.
An affidavit of support is a legal document that demonstrates financial backing for a foreign national seeking to immigrate to Canada. It is required as proof of the sponsor's ability to financially support the individual they are sponsoring.
The affidavit of support is a legal contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government that states the sponsor is financially responsible for the person coming to the U.S. on a visitor visa (which includes the K1 and K2 visa).