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Declaration of Financial Support
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Declares financial support for a beneficiary during a temporary stay in the United States.
Reviewed July 2026
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USCIS Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, is used by a person in the United States to declare that they are willing and able to financially support a specific beneficiary during a temporary stay. It gives the government evidence that the visitor is unlikely to become dependent on public benefits while here.
You can complete Form I-134 in the Universal PDF editor, filling in your income, assets, and beneficiary details on screen, then download the finished PDF to print and sign. Editing digitally keeps the form legible, which matters when an officer reviews your financial figures.
What is Form I-134 used for
Form I-134 supports applications tied to temporary stays. Common uses include backing a visitor visa applicant, a fiance(e) going through K-1 visa processing at a consulate, or a beneficiary in certain parole processes, depending on what the relevant agency requests.
It is important not to confuse Form I-134 with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Form I-864 is a legally enforceable contract used in most family-based green card cases, while Form I-134 is a declaration used for temporary, nonimmigrant situations.
Who files Form I-134
The person promising support, called the supporter or declarant, completes and signs Form I-134, not the beneficiary. The supporter is typically a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with income or assets sufficient to back the commitment, though the form itself asks for proof rather than setting a single universal threshold.
One declaration covers one beneficiary. If you are supporting several people, expect to complete a separate Form I-134 for each person unless the receiving agency instructs otherwise.
How to fill out Form I-134
The form asks the supporter to document who they are, who they are supporting, and what resources stand behind the promise.
- Identify yourself with your full legal name, address, date of birth, and immigration or citizenship status.
- Identify the beneficiary and describe your relationship to them and the nature and expected length of their stay.
- Report employment income, self-employment income, bank deposits, and other assets, and be ready to attach proof such as an employment letter, recent tax documents, or bank statements.
- Describe the specific support you intend to provide, for example housing, funds, or both, and sign and date the declaration.
Filing tips
Form I-134 is usually submitted as supporting evidence with another application rather than filed on its own, so follow the instructions from the agency or consulate handling the underlying case. Bring or attach the financial documents that back up every figure you enter.
Use the current edition listed on the USCIS I-134 page, and note that some parole processes use the separate online Form I-134A instead. If you are unsure which support form a case needs, an immigration attorney or accredited representative can point you to the right one.
Frequently asked questions
Form I-134 is a declaration of support for temporary stays, while Form I-864 is a legally enforceable affidavit required in most family-based immigrant visa and adjustment cases. The receiving agency tells you which one applies.
Generally a person living in the United States with the financial means to support the beneficiary, most often a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The supporter must document income or assets.
The declaration is typically submitted as evidence with another application. Check the current USCIS fee schedule or the instructions for the underlying case to confirm whether any fee applies.
Typical evidence includes an employment verification letter, recent federal tax returns or transcripts, bank statements, and proof of other assets. Attach whatever proves the numbers you entered.
It carries less enforceable weight than Form I-864, but you sign it under penalty of perjury, so every statement must be truthful and accurate.
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