Bank statement vs Affidavit of Support (what wins?)

[vdjo3s 0]

My question is: for applicants from Africa (I’m from Mozambique), do consular officers usually expect or insist on an I-134 Affidavit of Support from a U.S.-based sponsor because many African countries are considered low-income, or are bank statements and proof of personal funds generally sufficient?

 

Has anyone from Africa or another low-income country gone through the DV/immigrant visa interview with only their bank statements (no I-134) and still been approved?

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3 hours ago, vdjo3s said:

My question is: for applicants from Africa (I’m from Mozambique), do consular officers usually expect or insist on an I-134 Affidavit of Support from a U.S.-based sponsor because many African countries are considered low-income, or are bank statements and proof of personal funds generally sufficient?

 

Has anyone from Africa or another low-income country gone through the DV/immigrant visa interview with only their bank statements (no I-134) and still been approved?

 

There's no specific financial requirement for DV applicants, but as with all immigrant visa applications, you may be asked to prove you won't become a public charge. But if you have bank statements evidencing sufficient funds, then a I-134 wouldn't be needed. https://fam.state.gov/fam/09fam/09fam030208.html

 

Good luck.