AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT Student's Name: ________________________ Sponsor's Name: ________________________ ... To whom it may concern: This is to oath and certify that I, _______________________, am willing and able to support. I am a _______________ by profession and presently affiliated with _________________, as.
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.”
An Affidavit of Support is a must-have document for Indian students who are applying for an F1 visa. This would be beneficial to show that the applicants have a solid financer who will be able to support the applicant during his/her tenure of study in the USA.
“Proof of financial stability is essential, including bank statements or income verification. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency must also be proven, along with a documented relationship to the sponsored individual.
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.
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.
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.
Evidence of Financial Ability Family bank statements. Documentation from a sponsor. Financial aid letters. Scholarship letters.