I could be wrong, I admit, we all get to be wrong once in a while
Technically, the instructions on the I-134 itself actually says a sponsor should submit "evidence (which) should consist of copies of
any of the douments listed below that apply to your situation" Evidence to be submitted "in duplicate" copies consist of:
- A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other finacial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account:
- 1. Date A/C opened;
- 2. Total amount deposited for the past year; and
- 3. Present balance
- B. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing:
- 1. Date and nature of employment
- Salary paid; and
- 3. Whether the position is temporary or perrmanent
- C. If self-employed:
- 1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or
- 2. Report of commercial rating concern.
- D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s)
Interestingly, the list does not mention a W-2. However to the best of my knowledge, most COs/IOs prefer to look at the W-2 becuase it provides a lot more information at a glance. A W-2 is the form that an employer must send to an employee and the IRS at the end of the year. The W-2 form reports an employee's annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from his or her paycheck. Applicants that were required to submit I-134 (that I'm aware of) have done so with only the sponsor's W-2 and IDs which could be a copy of their govenrment issued ID or passport.
The consulate in Albani is however specific with regards to what they require in support of an I-134 (thanks for providing the link with this information), so my suggestion to the OP is to follow his country specific instructions.