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AFFIDAVIT INFORMATION
165 W. 46th St.
New York City

In sending for prospective immigrants from abroad, it is essential that every precaution be taken to assure the American consul that the would-be emigrant will not become a public charge. Affidavits of support should be filled out in duplicate and signed before a notary. Should one relative not be able to furnish a very satisfactory affidavit, it is well to get supplementary affidavits from other relatives as the more proof of material help that can be given, the better are the chances for the client.

These affidavits with supplementary proof must be presented to the American consul by the emigrant when he appears for examination for a visa. The affidavits may be sent direct to the American Consul and the emigrant advised to apply to the Consulate for an appointment.

Ther are four visa distributing Consuls in greater Germany located in berlin, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Vienna. The client will apply to the Consul nearest his home.

Substantiating proofs that should accompany covering affidavits are as follows:

1. If in business, a statement from Dun & Bradstreet or an other accredited credit rating agency indicating income, investments, assets and liabilities, etc. If such statement is not available, letters should be secured from firms or persons with whom petitioner deals. A statement from the landlord where the business is conducted may be helpful.

2. If employed, a letter from the employer witnessed by a notary indicating the occupation, salary, length of time employed, the permanency of the position and general responsibility.

3. If professional, such proof as is available. A statement or professional letterhead may furnish proof. Income can be proven by showing a notarized copy of last income tax return or a photostatic copy of cancelled check showing payment of income tax.

4. A statement from the life insurance company as to the amount of insurance carried and cash surrender value.

5. Statements from savings banks as to deposits and statements from commercial banks regarding the account in general.

6. Stocks and bonds may be proven by a notarized statement from brokers or a notarized statement from the man in charge of the safe deposit room to whom the securities have been shown.

7. If in possession of real estate, tax receipts are considered prima facie evidence of ownership. If possible show outstanding mortgages by receipts or letters of the mortgagee.

8. If monetary help was sent to the person or persons in whose behalf the affidavits are made, receipts for same, or a statement from the bank through which they were sent abroad should be shown.

9. It is exceedingly important to show payment of income tax, especially where the stated income is above $1000.00 (single) $2,500 (head of family). If no tax was paid produce notarized copy of tax return. Otherwise can use photostatic copy of cancelled check showing payment of last Federal or State tax.

10. Relationship should be explained in detail, with full names and statement as to whether relationship is on maternal or paternal side. When the relationship is distant or if the application is made by a close friend, detailed proof must be given showing the friendship is of long standing and that the tie is as close as a blood tie.

11. Letters of recommendation from prominent citizens or business men testifying as to character and responsibility of the petitioner are often  helpful.

12. A letter may be addressed to the American Consul asking favorable consideration of the application for the visa and summarizing reasons why the applicant is wanted, describing petitioner's home, that he is prepared to give a home to the emigrant if necessary. This is especially important where the person making the affidavit is a friend only.

13. It is against the contract labor clause of the law to offer prospective immigrants employment in advance of their coming. 

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