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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Instructions for Form I-361 in the editor.
- Begin by carefully reading the purpose of Form I-361. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to sponsor a Public Law 97-359 Amerasian.
- Fill out your personal information in Part 1, ensuring accuracy and legibility. Use black ink if printing manually.
- In Part 4, provide your statement and contact information. Remember to sign and date the affidavit; a stamped signature is not acceptable.
- Complete Part 5 if an interpreter assisted you. The interpreter must provide their contact details and sign as well.
- If someone else prepared your affidavit, they must complete Part 6 with their information and signature.
- Finally, affirm your affidavit under oath in Part 7 before a USCIS officer or consular officer, ensuring all required evidence is attached.
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How do I write an Affidavit of financial support?
In your Affidavit, youll want to cover information like: the name of the affiant (that is, the person making the affidavit); a list of all sources of income; the name of the affiants employer, and if unemployed, what efforts the affiant has made to find employment; the monthly deductions from the affiants salary or
What documents are needed for an Affidavit of support?
A legal affidavit must be signed by the person making the statement to be considered legally binding. In many cases, the affiant must also sign the document in front of a witness. That witness is often the notary public, but they could be anyone willing to swear the signature is authentic.
What information is needed for Affidavit of support?
A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
What makes an Affidavit legally valid?
You, the sponsor (petitioner), and the joint sponsor must complete Form I-864A. See tips for completing Form I-864A. You filed an I-130 Petition for an Alien Relative and the applicant has earned or can be credited with at least 40 qualifying quarters under the Social Security Act.
What documents do I need to sponsor someone?
A copy of your birth certificate; Documentation of your immigrant category (concurrently filed, pending, or approved Form I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant); Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record or partial Form I-693 (if applicable).
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