Fill out I-134 (Declaration of Financial Support) online
Form I-134 is a declaration of financial support used to demonstrate that a visitor or temporary nonimmigrant will be financially supported during their stay in the United States. Unlike Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), the I-134 is not a legally binding contract but serves as evidence that the visitor will not become a public charge.
How to fill out I-134 (Declaration of Financial Support)
Enter sponsor information
Provide the sponsor full legal name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, employment details, and immigration status. Include your annual income and assets.
Identify the beneficiary
Enter the beneficiary full legal name, date of birth, country of citizenship, and relationship to the sponsor. Specify the purpose and expected duration of their visit.
Declare financial support
List your income, assets (bank accounts, real estate, investments), and liabilities. Indicate the financial support you will provide, including housing, food, transportation, and other expenses.
Attach evidence and sign
Attach supporting documents: recent bank statements, tax returns or transcripts, employment verification letter, and proof of assets. Sign the declaration under penalty of perjury.
About I-134 (Declaration of Financial Support)
Who needs this form
U.S.-based sponsors (citizens, permanent residents, or others with legal status) providing financial support for a B-1/B-2 visitor, K-1 fiancé(e), or other temporary nonimmigrant. Commonly required for K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicants and visitors from countries with high visa denial rates.
Where to submit
Provide to the beneficiary to present at the U.S. consular interview or at the port of entry. For K-1 petitions, submit with the USCIS filing package. The I-134 is not filed directly with USCIS for visitor visa applications.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing the I-134 with the I-864 (I-134 is for temporary visitors; I-864 is for immigrant visa sponsors)
- Not including sufficient evidence of financial ability (bank statements, tax returns, employment letter)
- Using outdated financial documents (should be recent, typically within 3-6 months)
- Not accounting for other dependents the sponsor is already supporting
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Is the I-134 legally binding like the I-864?
No. The I-134 is a declaration, not a legally enforceable contract. Unlike the I-864 (Affidavit of Support) which creates a legally binding obligation to reimburse the government for public benefits used by an immigrant, the I-134 is simply evidence of financial support for a temporary visitor. However, providing false information on the I-134 can have legal consequences.
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