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Financial proof pack
India→US funding evidence for I-20 and visas—name match, liquid funds, and sponsor rules.
You are here · Before I-20 funding docs or visa file
Portals change. Confirm every field and file rule on the official university or government site before you submit.
Field cards
Label → what to enter → common mistake → whom to ask.
Liquid funds amount
- Enter
- Show at least the school’s stated I-20 amount (tuition + living). Use the school’s estimate, not a consultancy guess.
- Common mistake
- Showing property value as if it were liquid cash.
- If unsure, ask
- I-20 / financial certification form from the school.
Sponsor / parent affidavit
- Enter
- If parents sponsor, include relationship, willingness, and bank proof in their name + your name link.
- Common mistake
- Random relative’s account with no affidavit or relationship proof.
- If unsure, ask
- School international office funding checklist.
Education loan sanction
- Enter
- Sanction letter with student name, amount, and bank letterhead. Disbursement timing must fit the school’s rules.
- Common mistake
- Uploading only an enquiry email from a loan agent.
- If unsure, ask
- Bank education-loan officer + school I-20 funding rules.
Name match (India)
- Enter
- Passport name must match bank statements and affidavits. Fix spelling mismatches before visa.
- Common mistake
- Different spellings across passport, PAN, and bank letter.
- If unsure, ask
- Passport vs bank KYC—correct before you courier anything.
Upload specs
Bank balance letter / statements
- Format
- PDF on letterhead or stamped statements
- Max size
- Portal / email limit
- Naming
- Lastname_BankLetter.pdf
Recent statements (often 3–6 months). Schools and consulates care about liquid, available funds.
Sponsor affidavit of support
- Format
- PDF/scan
- Max size
- Portal limit
- Naming
- Sponsor_Affidavit.pdf
Signed by sponsor; attach their bank proof. Notarize only if the school asks.