Form I-134
Declaration of Financial Support
A promise of financial support that a sponsor in the United States signs for someone applying for a temporary visa or certain parole programs.
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What is Form I-134?
Form I-134 is a declaration by a sponsor that they will financially support a specific person so that person is not likely to become a public charge. It's used for nonimmigrant (temporary) visa applicants — visitors, students, exchange visitors — and for some humanitarian parole processes. A newer version, Form I-134A, is used to file online for specific parole programs.
Unlike the I-864 Affidavit of Support used in Green Card cases, the I-134 is generally not a legally enforceable contract against the sponsor, but it is weighed by the consular or immigration officer as evidence that the applicant has adequate support. The sponsor documents their income, assets, and existing obligations.
- Who needs it
- A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other lawfully present person acting as a financial sponsor for a temporary-visa applicant or a parole beneficiary who has been asked to show evidence of support.
- Deadline
- There's no filing deadline — the form is prepared when the applicant needs to show financial support, for a visa interview or a parole request. Supporting financial documents should be recent (usually within the last year).
- How to submit
- For most nonimmigrant visa cases, the sponsor completes and signs the form and the applicant presents it, with the sponsor's financial evidence, at the visa interview. For designated parole programs, file Form I-134A online through a USCIS account instead.
Form I-134 — line-by-line
Part 1 — Information about you (the sponsor)
Your name, address, date and place of birth, and immigration status or citizenship.
Part 2 — Information about the beneficiary
The person you're supporting: name, date and country of birth, relationship to you, and current address.
Part 3 — Other people you support
Dependents and anyone else you've previously filed a support declaration for, since these affect your available income.
Part 4 — Your employment and financial information
Your employer and income, bank accounts and balances, other assets, stocks and bonds, real estate, and life insurance.
Part 5 — Sponsor's statement and signature
Your certification that the information is true and that you intend to provide the support described, signed under penalty of perjury.
Form I-134 — frequently asked questions
How is the I-134 different from the I-864?+
The I-864 is a binding, enforceable Affidavit of Support used in most family-based Green Card cases. The I-134 is a non-binding declaration used for temporary visas and some parole programs — it's evidence, not a lifelong contract.
What income is enough?+
There's no single published threshold like the I-864's, but officers commonly look for income at or above 100 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for the sponsor's household size plus the beneficiary. Assets can supplement income.
When do I use Form I-134A instead?+
I-134A is the online version for specific parole processes (for example certain country-specific programs and Uniting for Ukraine). Use it when the program instructions direct you to; otherwise use the I-134.
Does signing it make me legally responsible for the person?+
Generally the I-134 is not enforced against sponsors the way the I-864 is, but you're signing under penalty of perjury and agencies can consider it if the person receives certain public benefits. Treat the commitment seriously.
Related forms
The blank Form I-134 offered here is the version published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Official page and instructions .
PDFCure is not a government agency and does not provide tax, legal, or immigration advice. This page is general information — for your specific situation, follow the official instructions or consult a qualified professional. Always download the current edition from the agency before filing. Revision referenced: see the edition date on the USCIS page before filing.