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Declaration of Financial Support
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Form I-134 in short
Form I-134 is a declaration that someone has the money and access to funds to support a person during a temporary stay in the United States. It is used with certain parole requests on Form I-131 and in some other temporary cases. It is not the same as the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support used for Green Cards.
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Edition 01/20/25 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | Either the beneficiary on their own behalf or another person agreeing to support the beneficiary. USCIS says certain people applying for parole on Form I-131 for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit must file it. It may also be filed for a B, F or M nonimmigrant asking to extend or change status, and the Department of State may request it in some cases. File a separate form for each beneficiary. |
| Who receives it | USCIS, or the Department of State when it requests the form. |
| Where to send it | With the application or petition it supports. USCIS says where you submit it depends on whether the beneficiary is inside or outside the United States and which application it goes with, so follow the filing instructions of that application. |
| Deadline | No separate deadline. Submit it with the application or petition it supports. |
| Fee | $0 (Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition 10/16/26, checked 2026-10-25). |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF |
How to fill out Form I-134, line by line
| Part 1 | Basis for filing Select the first box if you are filing for yourself and will support yourself. Select the second box if you are agreeing to support someone else. |
| Part 2 | Information about the person agreeing to give support Completed by everyone who files. Your legal name, date and place of birth, A-Number if any, and immigration status. Attach proof of status, such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, U.S. passport page or both sides of a Green Card. |
| Part 2, Items 14 to 16 | Other people who depend on you List family members and anyone you still support under another Form I-134, I-134A, I-864, I-864EZ or I-864A. Do not include the beneficiary named in Part 3. |
| Part 2, Item 17 | Income Enter the adjusted gross income from your last federal tax return. If you did not file, use your total household income from lawful sources for the past 12 months. |
| Part 2, Item 18 | Assets List only assets you can turn into cash within 12 months and will use to support the beneficiary, valued in U.S. dollars. A home's net value needs proof of ownership, a recent appraisal and loan balances. |
| Part 3 | Information about the beneficiary The beneficiary's legal name, date of birth, sex, A-Number if any, and place of birth. |
| Parts 4 and 5 | Signatures The beneficiary signs Part 4 if filing for themselves. The person agreeing to give support signs Part 5 if filing for someone else. Sign with your full name. |
| Part 8 | Additional information Extra space for answers that do not fit. Include your name, A-Number if any, and the page, part and item number. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using Form I-134 when the beneficiary needs a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support instead.
- Listing more than one beneficiary on one form. File a separate Form I-134 for each person.
- Not sending evidence of income or assets. USCIS says lack of evidence of financial support is a strong negative factor for parole.
- Counting income or assets from illegal activity, even if tax was paid on it.
- Listing a car as an asset when you own only one car.
- Not signing, or using a stamped or typed name. USCIS rejects unsigned forms.
- Signing in the wrong part. Part 4 is for a beneficiary filing for themselves, Part 5 for someone supporting another person.
Questions about Form I-134
Is Form I-134 the same as Form I-864?
No. Form I-134 covers a temporary stay. USCIS says not to use it if the beneficiary must have Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, filed instead.
Does the form need to be notarized?
No. USCIS says you sign under penalty of perjury, so you do not need a notary.
What evidence should I send?
Any that apply: a bank officer's statement with the date the account was opened, total deposits for the past year and the current balance; an employer letter with job details and salary; your last federal tax return or transcript, or recent pay stubs, Form W-2 or Form SSA-1099; and a list of bonds.
Does the beneficiary have to repay me?
No. USCIS says beneficiaries are not obligated to repay or compensate the person who files Form I-134 for them.
Is there a filing fee?
No. The USCIS fee schedule lists $0 for Form I-134.
Can I support more than one person?
Yes, but you file a separate Form I-134 for each beneficiary.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.