Affidavit of U. S. Citizenship
What this document covers
The Affidavit of U. S. Citizenship is a legal document in which an individual, known as the Affiant, declares under oath their status as a citizen of the United States. This form is commonly used to provide official proof of citizenship for various purposes, such as applying for a passport or verifying eligibility for certain benefits. Unlike other affidavits, this specific form solely focuses on asserting citizenship.
Form components explained
- Affiant's name and signature, affirming U.S. citizenship.
- Date and place of birth of the Affiant.
- City and state of birthplace, establishing jurisdiction.
- Notary public section for authentication, including date of notarization.
- Signature of the notary public, ensuring legal compliance.
When to use this document
This form is useful in situations where official proof of U.S. citizenship is required. Common scenarios include applying for a U.S. passport, enrolling in a school, or applying for government programs that require citizenship verification. It may also be necessary for legal proceedings where proof of citizenship is required.
Who needs this form
- Individuals who need to confirm their status as U.S. citizens.
- People applying for U.S. passports or other citizenship-based applications.
- Citizens needing to verify their citizenship for educational or governmental purposes.
Instructions for completing this form
- Provide your full legal name in the designated space.
- Enter your date of birth in the format month, day, year.
- Specify the city and state where you were born.
- Sign the document in the presence of a notary public.
- Have the notary public complete their section, including their signature and date.
Notarization guidance
Notarization is required for this form to take effect. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available 24/7.
Common mistakes
- Neglecting to fill in all required fields, leading to an incomplete affidavit.
- Failing to sign the document in front of a notary public.
- Using incorrect dates or location for birth information.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenient access to the form anytime and anywhere.
- Editable fields allow users to input their information easily.
- Reliable templates ensure legal compliance and accuracy.
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FAQ
On a relative petition must have a financial sponsor. If you choose to sponsor your relative's immigration by filing a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, you must agree to be the financial sponsor and file an affidavit of support when the time comes for actual immigration.
Unfortunately, you can't petition for a foreign national's visa or green card if they aren't a family member.You can sponsor your friend's immigration petition financially.
If someone else is willing to take responsibility for the immigrant, such as a friend or family member, that person can become a joint sponsor, by filing an additional Affidavit of Support on the immigrants' behalf.You can have up to two joint sponsors per family, but no more than one per immigrant.
Unfortunately, you can't petition for a foreign national's visa or green card if they aren't a family member.You can sponsor your friend's immigration petition financially.
They do not need to be related to either the sponsoring spouse or the spouse seeking a green card. A joint sponsor can be a friend or family member. They do not have to live with either spouse, but if they do, they need to fill out Form I-864A (officially called the Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member).
Form I-134 is the Affidavit of Support that's used for temporary or non-immigrant visitor visas.Form I-864 is the Affidavit of Support that's used for permanent or immigrant visas. This form is for people who are coming to live in the United States permanently as green card holders.
The Affidavit of Support confirms that the Sponsor earns enough income to support their relative in the US. The income requirement is usually between $20,000 - $30,000 per year.
Full name and address of affiant. Date and place of birth. Relationship to I-751 applicant and spouse. An account of your relationship explaining: How you met the couple. Details explaining how the person acquired this knowledge (i.e. friends) Date and signature.
For example, in 2020, a sponsor in the U.S. mainland would need to have income (or assets) of at least $32,750 to cover a petitioner who lives alone and is sponsoring one immigrant and two children (that is, a total of four people).
