6. Evidence of Sufficient Financial Support for the Academic Year
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations require non-immigrant students to verify that they will have the necessary funds available to pay for all educational and living expenses as an F-1 student. Students will need to provide a financial statement with supporting bank documents. All financial and supporting documents must be issued within the last three months. Read more about the financial requirements on the Financial Guide page.
The following documents are required from the sponsor:
Current bank statement or bank letter showing a minimum of $18,000 U.S. dollars and issued within the last three months (if providing a business / company bank statement, the balance must show a minimum of $ 36,000 U.S. dollars).
An Affidavit of Support Form must be completed and signed by the same person who provides a bank statement (names on the Affidavit of Support Form and on the bank statement must match). Additional information, such as a business license or proof of ownership, is needed when providing business bank statements.
Affidavit of Support – Form I-134 (If the sponsor lives in the United States). A copy of most recent W-2 form, tax return, or employment verification letter including annual salary may be required. Get Instructions for Form I-134
Non U. S. Sponsorship Form (If the sponsor lives outside of the United States)
Self Sponsorship Form (If you are sponsoring yourself)