Affidavit of Support Letter

[james1970 0]

Hi,

I am trying to write my affidavit of support letter, basically the cover letter to go with my I-134. Does anyone have a link to an example letter? I know most of what to put in the letter, but it would really help to see a sample or someone elses that has been approved, I would feel much better about writing mine.

Thanks for any help,

James

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

No cover letter is required.

[Hindustani 0]

I used the example letter and changed it with my info. My case was approved and wife arrived in US last week. I don't think the cover letter will have a significant effect on your case.

[Cherry&Ed 4]

No cover letter is required.

[MikeInWyoming 2]

No cover letter is required.

I think two items have been confused. The I-134 and the letter of intent to Marry for K-1 Filers. The I-134 is a stand alone and needs no cover letter. But K-1 fiance and fiancee must include letters as to intent to marry.

Is that what you need as an example?

[james1970 0]

No cover letter is required.

No, but thanks. I have the letter of intent to marry and plan to write a new one with a more current date. I just thought I had read somewhere, that it is good to write a letter explaining your finances and if you are a citizen. Here is a copy and paste of the info I am reading.

Persons in the United States who desire to furnish sponsorship for an applicant in the form of an affidavit of support should use Form I-134, Affadavit of Support, available from the USCIS.

Sponsors may also elect to furnish a statement in the form of an affidavit sworn to before a notary public or other official competent to administer an oath, setting forth his or her willingness and financial ability to contribute to the applicant's support and reasons, in detail, for sponsoring the applicant.

The sponsor's affidavit should include:

Information regarding his or her annual income;

Where material, information regarding his or her other resources;

Obligations for the support of members of his or her own family and other persons, if any;

Other obligations and expenses;

Plans and arrangements made for the applicant's reception and support;

An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States; and

An acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his or her responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended, and the Food Stamp Act, as amended; that the affidavit will be binding upon to sponsor for three (3) years after entry of the named persons; and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency. (The provisions of the above laws are contained in form DS-1858, Sponsor's Financial Responsibility Under the Social Security Act, and printed in Part III of the instructions for Form I-134).

The sponsor should include in the affidavit a statement concerning his or her status in the United States. If the sponsor is an American citizen the affidavit should include a statement about how United States citizenship was acquired. If naturalized, the affidavit should indicate the date of naturalization, the name and location of the court, and the number of the sponsor's certificate of naturalization. If the sponsor is an alien who has been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, he or she should state in the affidavit the date and place of admission for permanent residence and the alien registration number which appears on his or her Alien Registration Receipt Card.

To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attach two or more of the following items to the affidavit:

Notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;

A statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;

A statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened, and the present balance;

Any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.

If the sponsor is well established in business, he or she may submit a rating from a recognized business rating organization in lieu of the foregoing. If the sponsor is married, the affidavit should be signed jointly by both husband and wife. Affidavits of support should be of recent date when presented to the consular officer. They are unacceptable if more than one year has elapsed from the date of execution. A sponsor may prefer to forward his or her affidavit of support directly to the consular office where the visa application will be made, in which event the contents will not be divulged to the applicant.

Am I misunderstanding this? I just thought i needed to write a letter explaining my income, citizenship and willingness to support my fiancee. Thanks again for all the replies.

James

[Anh map 2,098]

The I-134 is used for many purposes. For a K visa petition I have not heard of any consulates requiring a letter. Perhaps the quoted letter was used when sponsoring another type of visa.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

No cover letter is required.

No, but thanks. I have the letter of intent to marry and plan to write a new one with a more current date. I just thought I had read somewhere, that it is good to write a letter explaining your finances and if you are a citizen. Here is a copy and paste of the info I am reading.

Persons in the United States who desire to furnish sponsorship for an applicant in the form of an affidavit of support should use Form I-134, Affadavit of Support, available from the USCIS.

Sponsors may also elect to furnish a statement in the form of an affidavit sworn to before a notary public or other official competent to administer an oath, setting forth his or her willingness and financial ability to contribute to the applicant's support and reasons, in detail, for sponsoring the applicant.

The sponsor's affidavit should include:

Information regarding his or her annual income;

Where material, information regarding his or her other resources;

Obligations for the support of members of his or her own family and other persons, if any;

Other obligations and expenses;

Plans and arrangements made for the applicant's reception and support;

An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States; and

An acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his or her responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended, and the Food Stamp Act, as amended; that the affidavit will be binding upon to sponsor for three (3) years after entry of the named persons; and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency. (The provisions of the above laws are contained in form DS-1858, Sponsor's Financial Responsibility Under the Social Security Act, and printed in Part III of the instructions for Form I-134).

The sponsor should include in the affidavit a statement concerning his or her status in the United States. If the sponsor is an American citizen the affidavit should include a statement about how United States citizenship was acquired. If naturalized, the affidavit should indicate the date of naturalization, the name and location of the court, and the number of the sponsor's certificate of naturalization. If the sponsor is an alien who has been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, he or she should state in the affidavit the date and place of admission for permanent residence and the alien registration number which appears on his or her Alien Registration Receipt Card.

To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attach two or more of the following items to the affidavit:

Notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;

A statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;

A statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened, and the present balance;

Any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.

If the sponsor is well established in business, he or she may submit a rating from a recognized business rating organization in lieu of the foregoing. If the sponsor is married, the affidavit should be signed jointly by both husband and wife. Affidavits of support should be of recent date when presented to the consular officer. They are unacceptable if more than one year has elapsed from the date of execution. A sponsor may prefer to forward his or her affidavit of support directly to the consular office where the visa application will be made, in which event the contents will not be divulged to the applicant.

Am I misunderstanding this? I just thought i needed to write a letter explaining my income, citizenship and willingness to support my fiancee. Thanks again for all the replies.

James

the I-134 is not mandatory, it is a convenience form and can be substituted with the letter you suggest, but WHY would you do that when you have a handy form prepared for you, universally accepted? The consulates do not have to accept your letter of support, but they WILL accept the I-134. Unless you just enjoy making things much more difficult than needed, why not use the form provided?

[james1970 0]

No cover letter is required.

No, but thanks. I have the letter of intent to marry and plan to write a new one with a more current date. I just thought I had read somewhere, that it is good to write a letter explaining your finances and if you are a citizen. Here is a copy and paste of the info I am reading.

Persons in the United States who desire to furnish sponsorship for an applicant in the form of an affidavit of support should use Form I-134, Affadavit of Support, available from the USCIS.

Sponsors may also elect to furnish a statement in the form of an affidavit sworn to before a notary public or other official competent to administer an oath, setting forth his or her willingness and financial ability to contribute to the applicant's support and reasons, in detail, for sponsoring the applicant.

The sponsor's affidavit should include:

Information regarding his or her annual income;

Where material, information regarding his or her other resources;

Obligations for the support of members of his or her own family and other persons, if any;

Other obligations and expenses;

Plans and arrangements made for the applicant's reception and support;

An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States; and

An acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his or her responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended, and the Food Stamp Act, as amended; that the affidavit will be binding upon to sponsor for three (3) years after entry of the named persons; and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency. (The provisions of the above laws are contained in form DS-1858, Sponsor's Financial Responsibility Under the Social Security Act, and printed in Part III of the instructions for Form I-134).

The sponsor should include in the affidavit a statement concerning his or her status in the United States. If the sponsor is an American citizen the affidavit should include a statement about how United States citizenship was acquired. If naturalized, the affidavit should indicate the date of naturalization, the name and location of the court, and the number of the sponsor's certificate of naturalization. If the sponsor is an alien who has been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, he or she should state in the affidavit the date and place of admission for permanent residence and the alien registration number which appears on his or her Alien Registration Receipt Card.

To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attach two or more of the following items to the affidavit:

Notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;

A statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;

A statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened, and the present balance;

Any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.

If the sponsor is well established in business, he or she may submit a rating from a recognized business rating organization in lieu of the foregoing. If the sponsor is married, the affidavit should be signed jointly by both husband and wife. Affidavits of support should be of recent date when presented to the consular officer. They are unacceptable if more than one year has elapsed from the date of execution. A sponsor may prefer to forward his or her affidavit of support directly to the consular office where the visa application will be made, in which event the contents will not be divulged to the applicant.

Am I misunderstanding this? I just thought i needed to write a letter explaining my income, citizenship and willingness to support my fiancee. Thanks again for all the replies.

James

the I-134 is not mandatory, it is a convenience form and can be substituted with the letter you suggest, but WHY would you do that when you have a handy form prepared for you, universally accepted? The consulates do not have to accept your letter of support, but they WILL accept the I-134. Unless you just enjoy making things much more difficult than needed, why not use the form provided?

No, I don't enjoy making things harder, lol. I just thought it was helpful, I didn't realize it was an either or situation. I will just submit the I-134. I thought the letter was helpful as well, I'm glad to know its not needed. Thanks again.

James