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Form I-134: Declaration of Financial Support
Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, is used by a U.S. sponsor to show they have sufficient income or assets to support a visa applicant. It is typically submitted with a nonimmigrant visa petition or a parole request.
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USCIS Form I-134 - Declaration of Financial Support
Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, is used by a U.S. sponsor to show they have sufficient income or assets to support a visa applicant. It is typically submitted with a nonimmigrant visa petition or a parole request.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single missing signature can invalidate the entire submission.
- 2Incorrect or outdated income figures
- 3Missing signatures or dates
- 4Failure to attach required supporting documents
- 5Using the wrong mailing address for the specific visa category
Plain English
If you’re promising to financially back a friend or relative who wants to visit the U.S., you fill out this form. It lists your income, bank balances, and other resources so the government can see you can keep the visitor from becoming a public charge.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the I-134 at the same time you submit the visa or parole application; there is no separate deadline beyond the overall case deadline.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you need to prove financial support for a nonimmigrant visitor.
- Do not use for immigrant visa sponsorship; that requires Form I-864.
- If the beneficiary needs a work visa, check the specific visa category’s supporting form list.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Immigrant visa sponsorship
Requires higher income threshold and affidavit of support
✓ Verify visa type first
Refugee or asylum parole
Supplemental financial information for parole cases
✓ Confirm parole eligibility
Deadline or filing window
There is no stand‑alone deadline for I-134; it must be submitted before the visa interview or parole decision is made. Missing the deadline for the overall case (e.g., visa appointment) will cause the I-134 to be ignored.
- —Annual income | Sum of wages, salary, and other earnings | Total income | Must meet at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
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What you need before filling it out
Income section
Recent pay stubs or employment letter · Employer’s HR portal or recent pay statements
Tax returns
Federal tax transcript or 2022 Form 1040 · IRS website or tax preparer
Bank assets
3‑month bank statements · Online banking portal
Asset ownership
Property deed or vehicle title · County recorder or DMV
Before you submit
- 1Use the 2023 edition of Form I-134.
- 2Complete all sponsor personal fields; no blanks.
- 3Enter income and assets in the correct currency (USD).
- 4Attach tax transcript for the most recent year.
- 5Attach three months of bank statements with balances visible.
- 6Include a signed, dated affidavit of support.
- 7Verify the mailing address matches the visa category instructions.
- 8Check that the beneficiary’s name matches the visa petition exactly.
- 9Make two copies of the entire packet before mailing.
- 10Use a tracked mailing service or upload confirmation receipt.
- 11Retain the USPS receipt or electronic upload confirmation.
- 12Confirm the sponsor’s signature is legible and dated.
How to file this form
- 1Download the 2023 Form I-134 PDF from USCIS.gov.
- 2Print the form on white 8.5" x 11" paper.
- 3Fill out sponsor information in black ink; avoid corrections.
- 4Gather supporting documents (pay stubs, tax transcript, bank statements).
- 5Attach each document to the appropriate section of the form.
- 6Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 7Mail the packet to the address specified in the visa category instructions or upload via the consulate portal.
- 8Track the delivery and keep the receipt.
Known limitations
- 1USCIS does not publish a formal income threshold for I-134; guidance is based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- 2Form instructions do not specify a required notarization for supporting documents.
- 3Electronic submission rules vary by consulate and are not uniformly documented.
- 4The form does not capture joint sponsor information; a separate I-134 must be filed for each sponsor.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The latest edition of Form I-134 is the 2023 version, posted on the USCIS website. Check the USCIS page for any newer revisions before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date: Verify the form shows the 2023 revision date.
- Fee: No filing fee for I-134 itself; only the associated visa or parole fee applies.
- Mailing address: Use the address listed in the specific visa category instructions.
- Electronic submission: Confirm the consulate accepts PDF uploads before scanning.
- Signature requirement: Original handwritten signature required; electronic signatures not accepted.
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After you file
- 1Save a scanned copy of the entire submitted packet.
- 2Record the mailing tracking number or upload confirmation ID.
- 3Monitor the visa case status online for any requests for additional evidence.
- 4If a Request for Evidence (RFE) arrives, respond within the given timeframe.
- 5Keep original supporting documents in a safe place for at least one year.
- 6Notify the beneficiary once the visa interview is scheduled.
- 7Update the sponsor’s financial information if circumstances change before the interview.
Sources
- SRCUSCIS Form I-134 PDF (2023 edition)provides form fields and instructions.
- SRCUSCIS I-134 Instructionsoutlines required supporting documents.
- SRCFederal Poverty Guidelinesused to gauge sufficient income.
- SRCUSCIS websitelists no filing fee for I-134.
- SRCDepartment of State visa category instructionsgive mailing addresses.
- SRCUSCIS FAQ on I-134clarifies that I-864 is for immigrant visas.
Common confusion points
I-134 vs I-864
Many think they are interchangeable; I-864 is for immigrant visas.
→ Verify visa type before selecting form.
Income calculation
Sponsors often add gross and net income incorrectly.
→ Use the official Poverty Guidelines table.
Signature type
Some attempt electronic signatures.
→ Only a handwritten signature is accepted.
Mailing address
Different visa categories list different addresses.
→ Double‑check the specific category instructions.
Document currency
Sponsors sometimes submit foreign‑currency statements without conversion.
→ Convert to USD and note the exchange rate.
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