Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support
Form I-134 is a declaration that you will financially support someone during a temporary stay in the United States. Fill in the official USCIS PDF below and download it.
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What is I-134?
Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, is used to show that a person applying for certain immigration benefits, typically a temporary stay such as a visitor visa or parole, has financial backing and is not likely to become a public charge. The supporter lists their income, assets, and employment, and attaches evidence such as bank letters, pay records, or tax returns.
It is different from Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, which is a legally enforceable contract used in most family-based immigrant cases. The I-134 is a declaration for temporary-stay and parole contexts, and certain online parole processes use the separate Form I-134A instead.
Who files I-134?
- People in the United States supporting a visitor visa applicant who needs to show financial backing
- Supporters of certain parole applicants, where the process calls for Form I-134
- Sponsors of K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicants when the consulate requests evidence of support
- Anyone asked by USCIS or a U.S. consulate to document support for a beneficiary’s temporary stay
How to fill out I-134
- Enter your own identity, address, and employment information as the person agreeing to provide support.
- Identify the beneficiary you are supporting and your relationship to them.
- Report your income and assets, and note the specific support you intend to provide, such as housing or a monthly amount.
- Gather evidence: an employer letter, recent tax return, and bank statements matching the figures you listed.
- Download the finished PDF and give it to the beneficiary to submit with their application, whether that goes to a U.S. consulate, USCIS, or the officer handling their case.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Form I-134 the same as Form I-864?
No. The I-864 is a legally enforceable affidavit required in most family-based green card cases. The I-134 is a declaration used for temporary stays and certain parole requests, and it carries different obligations.
Where does the I-134 get filed?
It usually travels with the beneficiary’s application. The supporter completes it and passes it to the beneficiary, who submits it to the consulate or USCIS office handling their case, following that office’s instructions.
What evidence should go with the I-134?
Typical evidence includes a letter from your employer, your most recent federal tax return or IRS transcript, and bank statements. The goal is to document the income and assets you list on the form.