Specifically, the Affidavit of Support sponsor is defined as someone who is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident; at least 18 years old; domiciled in the United States (see next section on domicile requirement); is petitioning for the noncitizen to immigrate to the United States; is able to ...
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.
The completed forms and supporting documents must be submitted in CEAC to NVC with the visa applicant's civil documents.
1 - Review the I-864EZ instructions to find out if the Affidavit of Support short form applies; if no, 3 - If the above don't apply, you probably will need to prepare the I-864, and possibly I-864A. We prefer that you complete the form(s) online.
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.
The petitioner/financial sponsor must complete and sign the appropriate Affidavit of Support form. Incomplete forms, including those missing pages, will not be accepted. The completed forms and supporting documents must be submitted in CEAC to NVC with the visa applicant's civil documents.
Evidence of financial ability includes but is not limited to: Family bank statements. Documentation from a sponsor. Financial aid letters. Scholarship letters. Letter from an employer showing annual salary.
Can I file Form I-864 online? If you received Form I-864 through the National Visa Center (NVC), you can submit it online through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to confirm that as a sponsor, I will be backing Student's Name during his/her studies in Country as a student visa applicant. Student's Name is my connection to student and he/she has been accepted into Name of Institution for duration of study.
Filing Your Form I-130 Online You can file Form I-130 online even if your relative is in the United States and will file Form I-485 by mail.