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What financial documents do I need to prove funds for an I-20 today?

Asked by Mira Deshmukh from MH Nov 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM Nov 11, 2025

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From my own I-20 process, these were the funds docs I gathered:

- Bank statements for the last 3, 6 months showing available funds in USD or other liquid currency.
- Official bank letter on bank letterhead confirming balance and access to funds.
- Scholarship award letter or assistantship offer with amounts and duration.
- Sponsor affidavit of support (Form I-134) plus sponsor’s bank statements and proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns).
- If you’re taking a loan, a loan sanction/approval letter.
- Any proof of additional liquid assets (mutual funds, CDs) with translations if not in English.

Keep extra copies and translations ready for the visa interview.
Nyasha Ndlovu from ZW Nov 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Nyasha Ndlovu from ZW Nov 12, 2025
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When I did it, I submitted three to six months of bank statements, a sponsor letter, and scholarship/loan letters; also tax returns if required.
Mina Park from NU Nov 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Mina Park from NU Nov 12, 2025
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In my experience, for an I-20 you must prove you can cover first year. Bring: bank statements (last 3, 6 months) showing sufficient funds; sponsor’s affidavit of support; official sponsor/bank letters confirming liquid funds; any scholarship/assistantship letters; and loan or sponsorship letters. If using assets, include valuations, translated and currency-converted.
Lyra Bright from EC Nov 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Lyra Bright from EC Nov 12, 2025
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