An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
You must also: Be U.S. citizen or national or a permanent resident. Be at least 18 years of age. Be domiciled (live) in the United States. Meet all of the financial requirements of a sponsor pursuant to INA 213A.
Personal Appearance: The affiant must appear in person before the notary public at the time of notarization. Remote notarization without personal appearance, unless expressly authorized under special circulars (e.g., certain pandemic-related guidelines), is typically prohibited.
You may send your application together with other requirements to the Philippine Consulate General in Houston at 9990 Richmond Ave. Suite 100N Houston, TX 77042. If all of the documents are in order, applicants shall be notified by e-mail of the approval of the application and the schedule of the oath taking.
Copy of passport/ID of the sponsor. Copy of passport of the individual being invited/sponsored. Proof of relationship of sponsor with the individual being invited/sponsored. Proof financial capacity of sponsor (e.g., payslip, bank statements/certificate, etc.)
The PCG will only notarize documents that are signed in the presence of its consular officers. Thus, the personal appearance of the applicant is required.
Affidavit of Support Personal Appearance; Affidavit of Support form; Original and two (2) photocopies of valid passport; Two (2) photocopies of the invitee's valid passport; Two (2) photocopies of proof of financial capacity to support the invitee (preferably bank account statements);
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.
