Form I-361: Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Legal Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian
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What is Form I-361?
Form I-361 is an affidavit in which a sponsor guarantees financial support for an Amerasian beneficiary under Public Law 97-359 and states their intent to petition for legal custody if the beneficiary is under 18. It supports an Amerasian petition on Form I-360.
Who files it: The sponsor of an Amerasian beneficiary.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of the sponsor's financial ability to support the beneficiary
- Proof of the sponsor's age and U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
- Statement of intent to petition for legal custody of a minor beneficiary
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-361 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-361
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 3 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
How entries are written 18 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 10 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 16 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; addresses; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 7 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-361
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-361 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-361 questions
What is Form I-361 used for?
Form I-361 is an affidavit in which a sponsor guarantees financial support for an Amerasian beneficiary under Public Law 97-359 and states their intent to petition for legal custody if the beneficiary is under 18. It supports an Amerasian petition on Form I-360.
Who files Form I-361?
The sponsor of an Amerasian beneficiary.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-361?
FormVeritas runs 55 checks written for Form I-361, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-361?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-361. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-361 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-361 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-361?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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