The I-134 is the ONLY affidavit of support authorized for use in DV lottery cases. I have written about why it is used at this post. I also wrote about the differences between the I-134 and the I-864 as some people are still confused why the I-864 is not used in DV lottery cases. So – I am assuming that you know what this form is, and when it should be used. This post is simply to alert people to the new form which is significantly changed from the old form. The old form is still valid for now, but from the end of February the new form must be used when presented at the embassy.
The new form is 8 pages long. The sponsor now needs to provide more detail including listing the selectee and all the derivatives and declaring any past sponsorships. These changes will reduce the misuse of the form, since sponsors would commit perjury if they lied on this form.
The form itself and the accompanying instructions are very clear. Any sponsor should be able to complete this form unaided.
The new form is available at the same link as the old form – here.
November 13, 2017 at 15:39
Hi Simon! I have been selected to DV2018. I have a question. If I am the principal applicant and I have my spouse. Do I need two Affidavit of Support or only one for both of us?
Because in the I-134 instructions I read this:
Execution of Affidavit
If you are sponsoring more than one foreign national, you must submit a separate Form I-134 for each foreign national.
You, as the sponsor, must sign your full name on the form.
Thank you for your information.
November 13, 2017 at 16:31
One form. Because only the principal is the subject of the support, the derivatives, are depending on the principal.
November 13, 2017 at 16:53
Thank you so much for your helpful information. Another questions:
1) The I-134 said “Beneficiary´s physical address”. In this case, I need to fill this point with my current address in my country, am I right?
2) My sponsor will be my wife´s cousin. In the field “Relationship to Sponsor”, can I fill this point with “Beneficiary´s spouse relative”?
3) It doesn´t matter if the I-134 is issued and signed before or after I submitted my DS260?
Thanks again for your help.
November 13, 2017 at 20:45
1. Yes (although the sponsor should be filling in this form.
2. Yes
3. Not really – but it should be recent at the time of interview.
November 10, 2017 at 08:55
Hi britsimon I was interview in USA embasy in nairobi Kenya on 6/11/2017 I was put under AP because they doubt the aunthencity of ma birthcertificate after interview all ma document was return including my passport and was given a yellow paper they didn’t request for any additional information and they told me they will contact me back within a period of 90 days, well my question will it be wise for me to send them document to prove my birth certificate is genuine even thought they didn’t request for any additional document?
November 10, 2017 at 14:23
If you have sensible proof, then yes. That would not include an affidavit.
September 21, 2017 at 14:23
hello Simon,
I got my green card and i am in the usa now. my sponsor wrote in the new i 134 that he is gonna sponsor me fo one year so how can i know if it is over or yet ? or is there a way to undo this sponsership?
September 21, 2017 at 14:45
You don’t have to do anything.
September 21, 2017 at 17:16
but i wanna undo it for personal reason; is that possible ?
September 21, 2017 at 17:26
There is nothing to undo. It has no effect. It was a promise made by the sponsor, but that promise is legally unenforceable. So – nobody cares – there is nothing to undo.
September 21, 2017 at 17:32
ok i got it , thanks for your respond
October 15, 2017 at 03:03
I am so soory Simon to bother you with this question again. But I have a problem with my sponsor. He don’t wanna let me change the state (or even the house) where he lives or do any thing. And his excuse is that if i get in troubles or i get sick and i cant pay; he is gonna be in trouble too and they gonna take the fines from him. He made me really regret why asked him to sponsor me. please can you help me, PS: I am sorry for saying that but he is really ignorant i told him what you said before but for him; he signed up the i132 so he is responsable for any thing i do.
October 15, 2017 at 03:23
I have explained the situation. I don’t know what else you want me to do.
October 15, 2017 at 05:17
is there any way to prove to him that i dont depend on him and he is not responsible for me
October 15, 2017 at 13:01
No. Really. Just live your life and make decisions as an adult. It has nothing to do with him.
October 15, 2017 at 15:26
Thank you Simon
August 1, 2017 at 06:42
Hi Brit,
I’m DV2018 selectee my case number is 2018AF0008xxx, my sponsor in his past make a visa petition for his spouse and she already got her visa or greencard and she is going to be in US for this month Augst or in the next month – Sept. Does this cause any problem for me or need to change the sponsor.
Thanks in advance.
August 1, 2017 at 13:09
That might cause a problem, yes – best to use a different sponsor.
May 25, 2017 at 17:59
Hi brit, i am very cofused….I emailed the Embassy in ethiopia. If i fill i-864 or i-34 for DV applicants and I had also emailed you at the same time. Your advise was i-34 but the following is what they replay today…….” be aware that Affidavit Of Support(I-134) is not required for DV applicants. More information is available on https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/interview/prepare-for-the-interview.html
May 6, 2017 at 00:32
Hello simons I won the dv 2018 I want to know
If family member can give I 134 do I need to show the proof of our relationship
step cousin sister husband can give the I 134 is it acceptable !
I134 is one enough to fill for family
Or he need to fill 3 separate forms I134 my family (we are 3 me husband and my 2y son)
And last question I have account balance $7k and my property you house and land value $41k if I can show as well with I 134
Thanks ??
May 6, 2017 at 04:14
Number questions!
Any family or friend can complete it.
One I-134.
Yes show other liquid assets.
May 6, 2017 at 04:34
Do I need to show the proof of our relationship and how many I 134 he need to fill thanks ?
May 6, 2017 at 04:41
Yes and one.
April 11, 2017 at 23:41
Hi Brit,
1. I am sponsoring a family friend. She is a single mother with three kids. What income should I have?
2. As long as I meet the requirements income dose it matter how much the sponsor makes.
Please help thanks in advance.
April 12, 2017 at 03:38
1. You check the poverty guidelines for the COMBINED family size – you, plus her, plus 3 kids plus your spouse/kids.
2. The sponsors income must exceed the poverty guidelines.
April 12, 2017 at 03:58
Can you send me the link?
April 12, 2017 at 04:10
Read the post above and follow the links.
April 9, 2017 at 10:28
Hi Brit,
I Want to appreciate you for your help to millions of people around the world on the DV process.
On April 6 I was able to attend my interview answering just three questions and asked to pickup my visa on the 13. You have been a great help to me. Thanks ever so much and may God continue to bless you and your family.
April 8, 2017 at 22:00
Hello again Brit.As i said my interview is at Tirana,Albania 25th April.Should i have both :my sponsor’s and his wife’s recently issued job letter or just the employment verification letter of my sponsor alone ,not his wife.Thanks again for your patience.
April 8, 2017 at 22:58
I don’t normally tell people to provide letters from the employer – but if you want to do that – you can. In that case, feel free to overprepare.
April 1, 2017 at 14:08
I know ,the wife will also complete another version of i-134.I also had one more question regarding the sponsor.At page 3,where it says “the following persons are dependent on me for support ,should he list his wife as partially dependent except his son since they both ,husband and wife work and logically they are partially dependent upon each other for support or should he list only his son?Same question goes for his wife too.Thank you so much !
April 1, 2017 at 14:49
Wife and son
April 1, 2017 at 10:20
Hello Brit.After 4 exhausting weeks we finally found a sponsor.I need your help in one thing i have unclear.We have our interview on 25th April in Tirana,Albania.Our sponsor is married and he filled jointly 1040 tax Form with his wife.At i-134 form on first page where it says “My annual income is ….” should he put his income he gets alone without his wife at his job and his wife that must complete a separate form i-134 or should they put the number the form 1040 form says as total income(which is income of both ,from both their jobs together).I am so confused.
April 1, 2017 at 13:59
He should list the combined income. The spouse should also sign another version of the form (because Tirana handles the I-134 differently to any other embassy).
March 29, 2017 at 10:12
Good Day Simon,
thank you for your continuous support and help. We are almost at the end of this frustrating and exciting phase of our lives.
I have a question on the I-134 form. On the Address of the beneficiaries, does it have to be the current address or the address in the US?
Thank you very much!
March 29, 2017 at 18:37
current address
March 30, 2017 at 18:27
thanks!
March 29, 2017 at 06:18
after my sponsor finshed this form how can they send it to me (the signed orginal document))
March 29, 2017 at 18:49
Mail.
March 16, 2017 at 05:49
Dear Brit, My sponsor and the address where I will be directed to the green card are different , both of them are my relatives will i leave as it is . thanks
March 16, 2017 at 04:11
Thanks you so much.
1. Another question I won the DV 2017 with my three kids but I am not legally married to my boyfriend…. does he need to write an affidavit saying it’s okay to take the kids with me?
2. Since I have a plan to marry him. I went to marry him after I get a visa then bring him later…. would there be any issue with that plan?
March 16, 2017 at 04:52
1. A CO might ask for that, but it would not normally be needed.
2. It will take a long time (around 2 years)
March 16, 2017 at 05:14
1.Can my sponsor be in a different state than the house I am staying?
2. Do I have to go where my sponsor lives….like my sponsor is in D.C but my sister is in Texas
Thanks for all your help!
March 16, 2017 at 05:33
1. Yes
2. See 1
March 17, 2017 at 01:01
Hi brit, if the CO ask why you going to your brother in Texas but your sponsor is in DC?
Can I say my Sportster doesn’t make that much money…. but she has a house I can stay.
is there any issue with that?
March 17, 2017 at 02:36
No. Just be certain to tell the truth.
March 16, 2017 at 01:40
Hello Britsimon, I am 2017 winner Africa 37…….with my THREE KIDS. I have a sister who own a house that’s payed off in the US but her income is less than 15k….if I have to find another sponsor how much should the person make since I have three kids??
March 16, 2017 at 03:02
It depends on the combined family size (yours and the sponsors). The method to calculate is here – https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
February 9, 2017 at 01:01
Hi
My husband won the dv and added me to it.we did our interview and we were given our documents back. But we didn’t receive any notification of why we weren’t given our visa. And our status is still the same. Should we still have hope.
February 9, 2017 at 01:27
How could I possibly know, based on what you have told me?
February 4, 2017 at 09:38
Hello Britsimon.
I m 2017AF33xxx winner. I do have at least 60000$ in my account in The USA account and we are 5 people. Do I need I-134? I got old I-134 which expires February 2017.
February 4, 2017 at 15:58
If you do use the I-134 you would need a new one. Your savings would normally be sufficient, but an I-134 is always safer.
February 4, 2017 at 17:38
Thanks.
I submitted my DS260 in May 2016 and unlocked three times. Last unlock September and resubmitted in september 2016. Is unlocking DS260 can delay 2NL as my case number is AF33xxx?
PP , Medical exam and long birth certificate are sufficient for my wife and children on the day of interview?
February 4, 2017 at 17:54
YOur case will not be delayed.
Regarding documents READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! You are going to miss required documents because you are not following instructions. I could tell you, but that would just mean you never read the instructions.
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
February 4, 2017 at 18:09
Hello Britsimon. I read it and just forgotten to mention for police certificate and all my document being translated in English because my interview has changed from Angola to South africa. Thanks and will revise it again.
January 26, 2017 at 07:41
Getachewu
Hello Briti, for February interview is that mandatory and necessary to fill I-134.
i am from Ethiopia
January 26, 2017 at 15:51
It is not typically required, but having an I-134 reduces risk. So – it is up to you.
January 25, 2017 at 23:29
Hey Britt I need your direction Our sponsor only send her tax income from 2013_2015 and not 2016 along with the I_34form filledin.
Is that enough sir??? CU’s our interview isn’t far anymore.
Are there any other supporting documents????? No bank statement she said what she sent is OK. Please help us out.we need your instructions. She emailed it.
January 26, 2017 at 00:45
https://britsimonsays.com/2nls-february-2017-interviews-sent/comment-page-3/#comment-59275
January 25, 2017 at 16:28
Hi Brit,
I have three questions please and your advise is highly important.
1)I Scanned the birth certificate of our new born to the respective embassy to add our new born to the case and they advised they added the baby and we should ensure we add the baby’s DS260 ,does this mean that our DS260 Is unlocked yet our interview is scheduled 28th February.Please clarify to me.
2)Our interview is 28th Feb,as this is the end of February,Do we have to comply with the new 1-134 form or we should just use the old one,Please clarify for me.
3)The form 1-134 should Sponsor me,my wife and the newborn,what should be the standard amount the sponsor should have.This will help us know in advance to prevent us from being turned away during the interview date.
Thanks sir for your valuable advise.
January 25, 2017 at 16:35
1. You can check your DS260 yourself. Log in and see if you can add the DS260 for the baby.
2. Use the new form.
3. The formula is described here https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
January 24, 2017 at 06:00
My sponsor doesn’t have green card to fill i -134 form. Isn’t welcome letter enough for Nepal or do I have to change my sponsor
January 24, 2017 at 06:08
MOst Nepalese up to now have succeeded with Welcome letters.
January 24, 2017 at 07:34
So that means I don’t have to fill i-134? my interview will be on march
January 23, 2017 at 23:53
I like to go to Texas to my sister who I have on the DS 260……my friend can sponsor me from DC becouse he makes good money…..
1. Do I need to unlock the DS 260 to change sponsor? Or do I just just request my friend to fill i-34?
January 24, 2017 at 01:21
Get the I-134. Then you are covered both ways.
January 24, 2017 at 03:10
Thank you for being a mentor to thousands of people from around the world. God bless!
January 23, 2017 at 23:28
can the sponsor be in a different state than the person i am going to on my DS 260???
January 23, 2017 at 21:37
But I got a letter from the embassy to make notarized the document?
January 23, 2017 at 21:03
Hey Simon.does the sponser notarized all supporting documents or only the form i 134?
January 23, 2017 at 21:21
The I-134 instructions specifically say notarizing is not needed. Please read the instructions.
January 23, 2017 at 19:36
Hi Brit
In the instructions form of I -134 says “if you are sponsoring more than one foreign national, you must submit a separate Form I-134 for each foreign national” so it means the sponsor fill me 3 form for the 3 family?
January 23, 2017 at 21:00
No. The sponsor is sponsoring the principal selectee then listing the derivatives. All covered on one form.
January 23, 2017 at 12:28
Hey simon, people in my country only use welcome letter and ignore the i-134, a guy i knew also did so and achieved the visa, is this form a addional document??
January 23, 2017 at 14:55
A welcome letter is more commonly used in Nepal.
January 23, 2017 at 16:43
So I too can do so right??
January 23, 2017 at 06:36
Hi brit, AF3400 from Ethiopia with my 3 kids.
1. How much dose my sponsor Has to make?
2. I have a sister who has a 3 bedroom house that’s paid off but she makes 12K….do I need a new sponsor?
Please help
January 23, 2017 at 15:06
That sounds too low.
Read this
britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
January 21, 2017 at 17:53
hey brit how are ?? hope doing fine!!!
i have a question: my sponsor in his past make afidavit suport for my uncle for nonimigrant visa also for one other of my cousin make affidavit suport when he go clandestine in US. Its any problem for me or need to change the sponsor????
January 21, 2017 at 18:31
You might want to choose a different sponsor.
January 22, 2017 at 12:16
for me it’s ok the sponsor cus he is a entrepreneurs in US just i want ti know the CO in Tirana may tell me to find new sponsor and my case go in AP?? my uncle respect the visa he held only 9 days in US. my cousin first he go clandestine in US after the sponsor helps him with shelder and laywer for take him out of imigration camp
January 22, 2017 at 16:52
Tirana embassy are very picky about I-134.
January 21, 2017 at 17:14
Thanks mr. Simon
1040 + w2 + payslip + Photo ID ?
January 21, 2017 at 17:22
Ideally.
January 21, 2017 at 16:14
Dear mr. Simon,
Thanks for your help
Please, what else required beside form i-134
1) Is there any thing else required like w-2 or
1040?
2) for i-134, the original required or photocopy will be enough?
Thanks,
January 21, 2017 at 17:08
1. 1040/W2/Payslips and photo ID
2. No, original.
January 21, 2017 at 05:15
The form I-134 is not required for Nepal right?
January 21, 2017 at 05:43
It has not been typically required up to now.
January 20, 2017 at 22:29
Hi Brit
Can I use the new I 134 form for February interview?
January 20, 2017 at 22:30
Yes
January 20, 2017 at 19:04
i mean my interveiw location
January 20, 2017 at 19:02
my number already passed ,i consider my self out of lottary ,acaully i has changed my interveiw two times ….so what i can do
January 20, 2017 at 20:17
You would have to be more clear.
January 20, 2017 at 18:37
hi my casenumber 2017AF00011572 and the ranking in africa is 28.000 ,actually i selectd al riyadh in saudi arabia my interveiw location so i consider my self in appointment with asia ranking >>>
January 20, 2017 at 18:51
Your number is controlled by your country/region AF region on the VB – not your country or region of residence.
January 20, 2017 at 18:07
Hello,
Today we got our interview date.
We submitted August 23 rd and we were scheduled for March 13 th, in Athens Greece.
January 20, 2017 at 17:35
Hi Simon, I just got my 2NL. I submitted my DS-260 on 31 August and my case number is 2017OC000001XX. Interview is March 2. Thanks for your site!
January 20, 2017 at 17:19
Dear Mr Simon
Case No : AS24xx
Submit: 18,Aug, no unlock
Interview: 23 March
Thank you so much
January 20, 2017 at 08:45
hi brits
please can you me about documents of support,
my young brother send to us ,
1, w2 and driver licence, so please what i must tell him to add for us for support,
thanks so must,
January 20, 2017 at 11:26
hey simon,
As you know, some embassies like the one in Ethiopia don’t usally ask the I134( well, they might ask some people but they usually tend to play by the host system)
Will this new version change things like that?/has it come up with making the form any more man
January 20, 2017 at 16:32
I think it might change that over time. The new form results in a more trustworthy sponsor, so there might be a directive sent to the embassies to use it, even if they previously determined the old form had little value.
January 20, 2017 at 18:33
Use the links in the post above.
January 20, 2017 at 08:38
Hi Brit
This means if I have 5 members family I have to get bank document that I have at least 25.000 dollars?
please correct me if I’m wrong
otherwise I have to get this form
January 20, 2017 at 18:34
$25k would normally be too low to qualify a family of 5. The I-134 is a safer option.
January 20, 2017 at 03:09
Thanks Brits . I have a question please , i have interview on February but in the ds260 month of birth of child written is that of mother. They r the beneficiary. What can I do Brits
January 20, 2017 at 03:14
Inform the CO of the correction at the interview. It’s not a problem.
January 20, 2017 at 05:06
Hi brits.i am a dv2017 winner.During my initial application I mistakenly used wrong month of birth I wrote 01/07/1992 instead of 01/01/1992 that correctly shows my ds260,birth certificate,passport. Wil that bring broplem durring the interview. Or can look for affidavit of support. Thanks
January 20, 2017 at 06:00
Typically that will be forgiven IF corrected in the DS260.
January 20, 2017 at 00:15
Hello,
My husband and I don’t have a sponsor.
We contacted embassy in Greece a while ago and they said we don’t need the 134 form.
We have our own savings or around $30.000 in the bank.
Do you think we still need a sponsor or that sufficient?
Thank you
January 20, 2017 at 03:12
Your savings should be enough
January 19, 2017 at 23:54
Hi brit thanks for the info , but is the form’s deadline for those who will be interviwed in feb or what
January 19, 2017 at 23:58
And my no is 23xxx nd i submitted the ds-260 form in august once i submitted i only got confirmation letter , is there any paper that i must recive or just the interview day and when will it be
January 20, 2017 at 03:12
Region?
January 20, 2017 at 06:53
I live in Angola i.e AF region
January 20, 2017 at 07:25
OK, so you will probably get your 2NL in the next few days for a March interview.
January 20, 2017 at 07:56
Thanks brit that is a relief
January 20, 2017 at 03:11
Does this not answer your question???
“The old form is still valid for now, but from the end of February the new form must be used when presented at the embassy.”
January 19, 2017 at 21:06
Hi I have almost 100 grands in savings and we are 3 total with derivatives ,would I still need to have I 134 form filled by a sponsor or just show the officer a bank statement with that some of money?
January 19, 2017 at 22:15
The savings should be sufficient.
January 19, 2017 at 20:49
Hello,
My interview is February 7, my sponsor already sent me affidavit of support. With the introduction of a new one, what is the validity of the old form? Thanks
January 19, 2017 at 20:57
That is answered in the post above and the instructions!
January 20, 2017 at 11:59
sorry sir I didn’t pay attention.
January 19, 2017 at 20:30
thank you dear brit
I will be interviewed at February 7 if God will so as I will use the old version it will be save , thanks for the updates
January 19, 2017 at 20:27
Thank you very much I wish I know you before may 2016
January 19, 2017 at 19:57
Thanks so much