Affidavit of Support (Form I-134)
For visitor and student visas, a sponsor in the US may complete Form I-134 to show they will support your trip or studies.
What the sponsor provides
- Form I-134 – signed, with supporting evidence (employment letter, tax returns, bank statements)
- Proof of status – US passport, green card, or visa
- Proof of income – W-2s, tax returns, employment letter
- Letter – relationship to you, what they will cover (travel, accommodation, tuition), and that they can afford it
Your documents
- Invitation letter from sponsor (if applicable)
- Your own proof of ties to home country
- Evidence that you intend to return (job, family, property)
Use our Sponsorship Letter and Affidavit of Support templates. The sponsor must provide full, accurate financial evidence.