Is it okay to have a family friend as an additional sponsor for an F1 visa? My dad is my first sponsor.

Yes, it's perfectly okay to have a family friend as an additional sponsor for your F-1 visa, along with your dad as your primary sponsor. In fact, having multiple sponsors can even strengthen your application by demonstrating greater financial support for your studies in the US.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

Financial Responsibility:

• Your family friend, like your dad, needs to demonstrate sufficient financial resources to cover all or a significant portion of your educational expenses throughout your F-1 visa duration. This includes tuition fees, living costs, health insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses.
• Both your dad and your family friend need to provide evidence of their income and assets, such as tax returns, bank statements, and investment accounts.

Formal Support:

• Your family friend should write a formal letter of support confirming their willingness to financially contribute to your education in the US. This letter should clearly state the amount they are willing to sponsor and how they will provide the funds (e.g., transferring money, opening a bank account in your name).
• Both your dad and your family friend should sign the I-864 Affidavit of Support form, which legally binds them to your financial needs during your F-1 visa period.

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