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.
If you are being sponsored by a parent and/or relative, their information along with their relationship to you must be provided on the Affidavit of Support form.
You may present evidence that you are able to financially support yourself or that your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is able to provide support. The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support be submitted by the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
We recommend completing Affidavit of Support forms on a computer or typewriter, with answers typed in CAPITAL letters. After the form is completed, upload, and submit the signed form to NVC via CEAC along with the sponsor's supporting financial evidence.
The person who signs the Affidavit of Support is also called the “sponsor.” The petitioner must complete Form I-864; however if the petitioner's income is insufficient, a joint-sponsor may agree to also complete an I-864 on the applicant's behalf. An Affidavit of Support is legally enforceable.
The following self-petitioning immigrants are exempt from the Form I-864 requirement: A noncitizen who has an approved Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360) as a self-petitioning widow or widower; A noncitizen who has an approved Form I-360 as a battered spouse or child; and.
Provide details in your letter, specific examples about the applicant, that gives the immigration officer/judge a fuller picture of the kind of person the applicant is and why they are deserving of being granted their application to remain in the U.S. The more detailed, the better. Use your own words.
5 key points that every Proof of Relationship letter of support for immigration should include for a strong spousal sponsorship application: Relationship to the Couple. Introduction to the Couple & Perception of the Relationship. Positive and Emotional Stories Showing Proof of Relationship.
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.”
How to Fill Out an Affidavit of Support Sample Obtain the Correct Form. Complete Sponsor's Personal Information. Provide Financial Information. Declare Household Size. Outline Sponsor's Commitment. Include Supporting Documents. Submit the Form Properly.