What Is Form I-134?
Form I-134, or Declaration of Financial Support, is a document that financial sponsors complete to demonstrate their agreement to provide financial support to a foreign national seeking temporary entry to the U.S. It is typically submitted with parole requests on Form I-131 and may be requested for temporary visas, such as K-1 and K-2 visas.
Who Is Required to Fill Out Form I-134?
Financial sponsors are required to fill out Form I-134 when a parole request or visa process requires proof of financial support, and beneficiaries may file it on their own behalf in some cases. Sponsors must document their immigration status and financial resources.
When Should You Submit Form I-134?
You should submit the Form I-134 when the immigration process requires proof of financial support, i.e., when you file a parole request on Form I-131, or when the U.S. embassy, consulate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), or another body requests it.
What Are the Penalties for Not Submitting the I-134 Form?
There are no legal penalties for not submitting the I-134 form, but when it is required, leaving it out may lead to a denied visa or parole request. However, knowingly and willfully falsifying or concealing a material fact on the Form I-134 may not only result in the denial of the beneficiary’s request but also subject you to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution.
Where Do I File the I-134 Form?
You should file the I-134 form with the application or petition it supports, such as Form I-131 for parole, at the location listed in that form’s instructions or on the USCIS Form I-134 page. If an embassy or consulate requests it, you should submit it as they instruct.