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I-134 help or hurt tourist visa application?

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Dave&Aya   0

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I'm wanting to know if an I-134 would generally help or hurt a tourist visa application. (I-134 is an affidavit of sponsorship/financial support.)

Some of the self-help websites out there indicate that you should do this is part of your application package, to show that you have financial resources...That you at least have some money.

Some of the self-help forums out there tell you that the I-134 will simply help you get a more speedy denial, because it shows that you have strong ties back to the United States.

I realize that an application for a tourist visa depends solely upon you and your own circumstances. But, your own circumstances are partly a function of your situation and your family. So I can see both sides of the argument: if your family has money that helps. But, by showing strong financial support in the US you are showing strong ties back to the United States.

Is there a consensus on whether the I-134 should be used or not?

canadian_wife Grand Master

canadian_wife   1,826

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Not used. It is either never looked at or considered a negative.

The applicant must show the financial resources to support a trip to the US.

Good luck

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   45,872

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Not enforceable anyway.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   899

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Playing devil's advocate..

A letter of invitation couldn't hurt.

I personally know two folks who sent I-134s for their parent's visas. Approved. Granted, no way of knowing if letters were even looked at, nor are they enforceable, but. Maybe in borderline cases, never know..

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HFM181818 Rising Star

HFM181818   750

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an I-134, besides not being enforceable, does not overcome the presumption of immigrant intent....it only purports to show that somebody in the US might pay for all or part of the trip, and who the applicant might be visiting....other than that, it has no value.

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