Instructions For Form I-134 - Affidavit Of Support (Page 5 of 6) in pdf

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your

affidavit. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. USCIS will return any requested

originals when they are no longer needed.

Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your affidavit.

At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints,

photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.

Decision. The decision on Form I-134 involves a determination of whether you have established a basis of support for the

beneficiary seeking an immigration benefit. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this affidavit, visit the USCIS Web site at

where you can

obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have Internet access, you may order

USICS forms by calling the Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information

by calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:

1-800-767-1833.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can schedule an appointment online at

gov. Select “Schedule an appointment online” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. Once you finish

scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-134, we will

deny your Form I-134 and may deny any other immigration benefit the beneficiary seeks. In addition, you will face severe

penalties provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

USCIS Privacy Act Statement

AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this affidavit, and the associated evidence, is collected under the

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), sections 101, 1182(a)(4), 1183, 1184(a), and 1258.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this affidavit is to show that the applying

immigrant has enough financial support to live without concern of becoming reliant on U.S. Government welfare.

DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and

any requested evidence, may delay a final decision in your case or result in denial of your affidavit.

ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this affidavit with other Federal, state, local,

and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the

associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System and DHS/USCIS-001 -

Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records] which can be found at DHS

may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.

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