{"id":1619,"date":"2022-05-19T14:31:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.h1btransfersusa.com\/blog\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2022-05-19T14:31:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:31:17","slug":"form-i-134-affidavit-of-support-for-b-1-b-2-visitor-visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.h1btransfersusa.com\/blog\/form-i-134-affidavit-of-support-for-b-1-b-2-visitor-visas\/","title":{"rendered":"Form I-134 Affidavit of Support for B-1\/B-2 Visitor Visas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Murthy Law Firm<\/strong> regularly gets inquiries from individuals who are in the United States and who wish to “sponsor”<\/strong> a friend or family member for B-1\/B-2 visitor visas<\/strong>. The reality is that, ordinarily, one cannot be sponsored for a standard B-1\/B-2 visa<\/strong>. However, an individual in the U.S. can give financial sponsorship <\/strong>through the submission of a signed affidavit of help, utilizing form I-134<\/strong>. For some candidates, however, submitting this form could cause more damage than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicant\u2019s Qualifications Determine Visa Eligibility | B-1\/B-2 Visitor Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that consular officials adjudicate B-1\/B-2 visas<\/strong> based exclusively upon the personal qualifications of the candidate. No document given by somebody in the United States can ensure visa issuance<\/strong>. Essentially, there is no document or set of documents that will guarantee a candidate’s visitor visa approval<\/strong>. Consular officials are trained to focus on an applicant\u2019s circumstances and responses to interview questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Prowess Helpful with B-1\/B-2 Visitor Visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finances are an important part of the B-1\/B-2 application process<\/strong>. The DS-160 visa application<\/strong> asks inquiries regarding the person or entity paying for the candidate’s trip, as well as the candidate’s monthly salary. Consular officials often examine financial information<\/strong> during the visa interview. To determine the ability to afford the trip and to analyze the applicant\u2019s ties to the home country to overcome the presumption of immigrant intent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act<\/strong>, each candidate for a nonimmigrant visa<\/strong> is presumed to be an “intending immigrant” (for example it is assumed that the candidate plans to remain forever in the United States). The weight is on the visa candidate <\/strong>to beat this automatic presumption and to convince the consular officer. That s\/he truly intends to depart the United States <\/strong>after the temporary visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Submission of Form I-134 unless Specifically Requested<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Form I-134 <\/strong>is used to document the personal finances of a sponsor who lives in the United States. Support might be a U.S. resident<\/strong>, a lawful permanent resident, or a lawfully admitted nonimmigrant<\/strong>, like an individual in H1B status<\/strong>. The guidelines for the I-134 state that its purpose is “to show that visa candidates have sponsorship and won’t become public charges while in the United States<\/strong>“. The Foreign Affairs Manual gives official guidance to consular officials. Only specifically mentions the I-134 in the section regarding public charge refusals <\/strong>and only directs consular officers to review the form in such cases. Thus, the explicit purpose of the form is to overcome questions that a candidate might turn into a public charge – that is. Somebody who is dependent on the government for cash assistance or long-term care, which is a specific ground of inadmissibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the thin conditions in which consular officials <\/strong>are directed to consider the I-134. Its utility is restricted in the B-1\/B-2 context <\/strong>to specific situations. For example, when the sponsor is identified as the person paying for the trip in the DS-160<\/strong>. Or when the candidate means to get medical treatment in the United States. In these situations, the I-134 may help overcome the consular official’s about the applicant\u2019s qualifications<\/strong>. And the sponsor\u2019s ability to support the applicant\u2019s visit or treatment. However, the form should typically only be presented if the consular officer requests it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Form I-134 to Supplement Applicant\u2019s Financial Ability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The I-134 can be a red flag to a consular official, indicating that the candidate is unable to afford the trip or lacks financial <\/strong>or business ties to the home country. Thus, the I-134 <\/strong>should not be utilized instead of personal financial documents. But rather to supplement documents establishing the applicant\u2019s personal<\/strong> and financial qualifications in some situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The I-134 should not be utilized as a general sponsorship document<\/strong> and typically should be presented. Only if the consular officer asks explicitly for it. Furthermore, the form should not be offered as a substitute for the applicant\u2019s personal financial information<\/strong>. Or other proof of ties to the home country. No sponsor can ensure visa issuance, and thus B-1\/B-2 visa candidates <\/strong>are better suited. To completely document their situations and qualifications for the visa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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