Download sample Affidavit of Support for a B-2 Visitor Visa

An Affidavit of Support for a B-2 Visitor Visa is a critical document, often presented as a letter, intended to provide financial reassurance to U.

S.

consular officers.

Unlike the formal Form I-864 which is specifically for immigrant visas, this document is typically a declaration from a U.

S.

resident (the sponsor) affirming their willingness and ability to cover the expenses of a B-2 visitor during their stay in the United States.

It helps to address potential concerns regarding the visitor becoming a public charge or having insufficient funds for their trip.

While this type of affidavit is not a legally binding contract under Section 213A of the INA for non-immigrant visas, it significantly strengthens a B-2 visa application by demonstrating strong financial support from the U.

S.

host, thereby reducing the perception of immigration intent and increasing the likelihood of visa approval.

Key Purposes & Benefits:

• Demonstrate Financial Capacity: Confirms that the visitor will be financially supported, ensuring they will not become a burden on the U.S. government or its public services.
• Show Strong Ties (Indirectly): For the consular officer, a strong letter of support from a U.S. resident can also indirectly indicate ties to the visitor's home country if the sponsor vouches for the visitor's intent to return.
• Clarify Purpose of Visit: Often includes details about the trip's purpose (e.g., tourism, visiting family, attending an event) and duration, aligning with the temporary, non-immigrant nature of a B-2 visa.
• Overcome Public Charge Concerns: Directly addresses the legal requirement that a visitor must not be likely to become a public charge in the U.S.

Instructions for Use:

This digital template assists in generating a comprehensive and well-structured draft of an Affidavit of Support.

It collects essential information from both the sponsor and the visitor to create a formal letter suitable for submission.

Remember, this document is a supplementary piece of evidence for a B-2 visa application and should be submitted along with other required documents to the U.

S.

Embassy or Consulate where the visitor is applying.

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