Quick answer
What is USCIS Form I-361 used for?
Use this form in support of Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, if you are seeking to classify a beneficiary as an Amerasian under Public Law 97-359. Form I-361 is filed as your agreement to provide financial support for a 5-year period for an Amerasian or to petition a court for legal custody of an Amerasian under 18 years of age.
What to prepare before filling I-361
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Confirm that Form I-361, Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Legal Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-361 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-361, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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For the relationship questions in Form I-361, build a timeline and gather the civil records, translations, and custody or adoption evidence that applies.
Current official filing details
The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.
Edition date
01/20/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
You must swear to, or affirm the affidavit before an officer of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if you are in the United States, or a U.S. immigration or consular officer if you are outside the U.S.
The form must be submitted along with your Form I-360.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-361 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Initial evidence
Did you provide the following? A statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institution in which you have deposits; A statement from your employer; A copy of your last income tax return filed, or a report of commercial rating concern (if self-employed); and A list containing the serial numbers and denominations of bonds and names of the owners (if applicable).
Official I-361 downloads and filing links
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What is Form I-361 used for?
To be filed in support of Form I-360, Petition to Classify Public Law 97-359 Amerasian as the Child, Son, or Daughter of a United States Citizen.
How much does Form I-361 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-361 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-361 online?
The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.
Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.