1. Why This Form Is Important
This affidavit is not just paperwork — it is the legal proof that a real person, with a real and verifiable income, is financially responsible for a student's overseas education. It matters because:
- Visa Requirement — Most study-abroad visas (US F-1, UK Student Visa, Canada Study Permit, etc.) require proof that the student will not run out of money during their course. A bank statement alone is not enough — the visa officer also wants a signed, sworn statement naming exactly who is paying and how much.
- University Admission Requirement — Universities abroad ask for an "Affidavit of Support" or "Financial Guarantee" before releasing the final admission/I-20/CAS letter.
- Legal Accountability — Once signed and verified, this document becomes legally binding. If the sponsor later denies responsibility, the affidavit is admissible evidence of a written, sworn commitment.
- Proof of Stable Income Source — Because the sponsor is a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) employee, the document proves the funding source is a stable government salary, which carries more weight with visa officers than an unverifiable private income claim.
- Links the Money to the Exact Course — It locks in the specific university, course, duration, tuition per semester, and monthly plus annual living expense, preventing any later dispute about how much was promised.