Situation
I was asked to financially support a relative
Sometimes Form I-134 is used, sometimes Form I-864. It depends on your relative's filing.
What is usually filed
I-134
Families in this situation usually file Form I-134 — Declaration of financial support.
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Declaration of financial support (I-134) →Sometimes this comes up too
- Depending on the case, some families also file Form I-864 — Affidavit of financial support.
What you will be asked for
- Your proof of income
- Your most recent tax return
- The details of the person you support
- Proof of your immigration status
- Your latest federal tax return (or the IRS transcript)
- Clear copies of each document, not originals
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/i-134 ↗
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