Form I-134A. Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support

The I-134A form is an online request to be a supporter and declaration of financial support for individuals seeking a non-immigrant visa to the United States.

The purpose of this form is to demonstrate to the US government that the visa applicant has sufficient financial support during their stay in the US, and will not become a public charge.

The form consists of several parts, including information about the sponsor and their relationship to the visa applicant, their income and assets, and their willingness to financially support the applicant.

Important fields to consider when filling out the form include the sponsor's name, address, income, and assets, as well as the visa applicant's name and relationship to the sponsor.

It is important to consider that the sponsor must be a US citizen or permanent resident and must be willing to financially support the applicant during their stay in the US.

When compiling/filling out the form, the sponsor will need to provide supporting documentation such as tax returns, bank statements, and employment verification.

Application examples and use cases for the form include sponsoring a family member or friend for a tourist visa, a student visa, or a work visa.

Strengths of the form include its ability to provide evidence of financial support for visa applicants, while weaknesses include the requirement for extensive financial documentation and the potential for sponsors to back out of their commitment.

Alternative forms or analogues to the I-134a form include the I-864 form for immigrant visa applicants, which has similar requirements but is for long-term stays in the US.

The form affects the future of the participants by providing evidence of financial support and increasing the likelihood of visa approval, but it also places financial responsibility on the sponsor.

The form is submitted online through the US government's website and is stored electronically.