I-134 Affidavit of Support

[Jude and Fiorella 0]

Hello guys,

I know that for the I-134, you need to provide a letter from your employer, but what information does the letter have to contain? And what particular format should it be? My boss agreed to write one, but needed more info on what exactly to write. Are there any examples/samples out there? Or guides containing basic info?

[Alaska2012 462]

You don't need a letter from your employer, paystubs and taxes are fine!

But if you do want to send a letter, make sure it has a letter head with the company logo, it should tell how long you worked there and I guess how much you make since income is the important thing here...

[LoveNigarmostyle 165]

Hello guys,

I know that for the I-134, you need to provide a letter from your employer, but what information does the letter have to contain? And what particular format should it be? My boss agreed to write one, but needed more info on what exactly to write. Are there any examples/samples out there? Or guides containing basic info?

It would need to be on a company letterhead, state the date it is written, it should indicate your position in the company, how long you have been there, how much you make monthly and yearly, is your employment a permanent one. Signed by your employer with contact information. Now remember that your title indicated in this letter should match every document you submit to USCIS or NVC. Good luck!

Edited February 26, 2013 by LoveNigarmostyle

[Jude and Fiorella 0]

You don't need a letter from your employer, paystubs and taxes are fine!

But if you do want to send a letter, make sure it has a letter head with the company logo, it should tell how long you worked there and I guess how much you make since income is the important thing here...

I thought that paystubs,w-2s, and taxes would suffice, but theyre not listed on the instructions sheet:

Supporting Evidence

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income or financial resources to assure that the alien you are sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the United States.

Evidence should consist of copies of any of the documents listed below that apply to your situation.

Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income or financial resources may result in the denial of the alien's application for a visa or his or her removal from the United States.

Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account:

1. Date account opened;

2. Total amount deposited for the past year; and 3. Present balance.

B. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing:

1. Date and nature of employment;

2. Salary paid; and

3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or 2. Report of commercial rating concern.

Ill probably send them anyway....it sounds like the letter is pretty necessary though...

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

Hello guys,

I know that for the I-134, you need to provide a letter from your employer, but what information does the letter have to contain? And what particular format should it be? My boss agreed to write one, but needed more info on what exactly to write. Are there any examples/samples out there? Or guides containing basic info?

http://www.visajourney.com/content/support

"Basically, your employer letter should state "To whom it may concern: (first name,last name) has been employed

full-time with the XYZ Company since 200_ as a (name of your job), and is an employee in good standing with an

annual salary of $XXXX. Signed, John Doe, Supervisor (or whatever title)" The letter should be on company

letterhead."

[aws&ndd 103]

Hello guys,

I know that for the I-134, you need to provide a letter from your employer, but what information does the letter have to contain? And what particular format should it be? My boss agreed to write one, but needed more info on what exactly to write. Are there any examples/samples out there? Or guides containing basic info?

Everything that needs to be included in the employer letter is stated in the instructions:

B. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing:

1. Date and nature of employment;

2. Salary paid; and

3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

Just make sure that it includes all of the above on a company letterhead and you will be fine.

[FherJess 15]

So w2's and taxes are NOT necessary?

[aws&ndd 103]

Dont look at it as being 'necessary'. You should be including as much evidence as you can to prove your case, including taxes. The person looking at your case is going to make a decision based on the information there, so you want to make sure you have everything.

I included the employer letter, pay stubs and 3 years tax transcripts. If you get the tax return transcripts from the IRS you wont need to include w2s.

[RS_0812 12]

Dont look at it as being 'necessary'. You should be including as much evidence as you can to prove your case, including taxes. The person looking at your case is going to make a decision based on the information there, so you want to make sure you have everything.

I included the employer letter, pay stubs and 3 years tax transcripts. If you get the tax return transcripts from the IRS you wont need to include w2s.

My tax returns, bank statements and letter from my employer were kept by the CO at the interview, as well as other required, listed documents.