Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support
TITLE: Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support
WHAT IT IS:
Form I-134 is a promise, signed under penalty of perjury, that you will provide money support to a person who is coming to or staying in the United States for a temporary immigration benefit. It shows the U.S. government that the visitor will not become a public charge. You must file a separate form for each person you support.
WHO NEEDS IT:
Use this form if you are the financial sponsor (the U.S. supporter) for a beneficiary who needs a temporary immigration benefit. The beneficiary is the person you agree to support during their short stay. You file one Form I-134 for each beneficiary. The official page does not list specific income or relationship requirements here—check the form instructions for the complete rules.
HOW TO FILE:
1. Get the form and instructions from the official USCIS website (see Where to Get the Form below). Use only the current edition.
2. Gather proof of your income or financial resources. The form instructions give examples of acceptable documents (such as bank statements, pay stubs, or tax returns). Do not send original documents unless the instructions say so.
3. Complete all parts of the form. Fill it out for one beneficiary. If you need to support more than one person, prepare a separate Form I-134 for each.
4. Sign the form. Sign with your full name. You do *not* need a notary; your signature is a legal promise under U.S. law. Unsigned forms will be rejected.
5. Find the correct filing location. Where you send Form I-134 depends on:
- Whether the beneficiary is inside or outside the United States, and
- What type of main application or petition this form is being filed with.
Look at the instructions for that main application or petition—they will tell you exactly where to submit this Declaration of Financial Support.
6. If you mail the form, check that:
- All pages are from the same edition (the edition date is at the bottom of each page).
- No pages are missing.
- Any documents in a foreign language include a full English translation and a translator’s certification saying the translation is complete and accurate.
FEES:
The filing fee is not listed on this page. Check the official USCIS Fee Schedule for the current amount. (check the official fee schedule)
CURRENT EDITION & DEADLINES:
Form edition date: 01/20/25. Always check the official form page to make sure you have the newest edition before you file. No other deadline or “use-by” date appears in the source text. (check the current edition on the official page)
COMMON MISTAKES:
- Forgetting to sign the form. USCIS will reject any unsigned Form I-134.
- Mixing pages from different editions. All pages must have the same edition date visible at the bottom. If you combine old and new pages, your form may be rejected.
- Sending foreign-language documents without a full English translation and translator’s certification. Every foreign-language document must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
WHERE TO GET THE FORM:
Download the latest form and instructions directly from the official USCIS page: https://www.uscis.gov/i-134
SOURCE: https://www.uscis.gov/i-134
DISCLAIMER: General info from USCIS, not legal advice — always verify on the official page and consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case. English is authoritative.