Instructions for Form I-361, Affidavit of Financial Support 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Instructions for Form I-361 in the editor.
  2. Begin by carefully reading the purpose of Form I-361. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to sponsor a Public Law 97-359 Amerasian.
  3. Fill out your personal information in Part 1, ensuring accuracy and legibility. Use black ink if printing manually.
  4. In Part 4, provide your statement and contact information. Remember to sign and date the affidavit; a stamped signature is not acceptable.
  5. Complete Part 5 if an interpreter assisted you. The interpreter must provide their contact details and sign as well.
  6. If someone else prepared your affidavit, they must complete Part 6 with their information and signature.
  7. 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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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
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.
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.
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.
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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