Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)

Every family-based green card applicant must have a financial sponsor. If the sponsor fails to meet the income requirement on Form I-864, the intending immigrant won’t be approved for a green card.… Continue Reading →

If an I-864 sponsor’s income does not meet the minimum federal poverty guidelines, the sponsor may be able to submit the value of assets to make up the difference. … Continue Reading →

If your household income is insufficient to sponsor an intending immigrant on Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, you may enlist the additional support of a joint sponsor. … Continue Reading →

The difference between a joint sponsor and a household member can create significant confusion for immigrants and their sponsors. Each one is different, and each one files a different form.… Continue Reading →

Country of domicile is the country where you make your permanent home. The sponsor who completes Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, must be domiciled in the United States. Even if you don’t currently live in the U.S., it may be possible to claim U.S. domicile.… Continue Reading →

If you are sponsoring an intending immigrant for a green card on Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, you must have domicile in the United States. This sample declaration of intent is one piece of evidence that can help you document your intent to reestablish U.S. domicile.… Continue Reading →

When preparing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, the sponsor must disclose total income as reported on his/her tax returns. But what if you were not required to file a federal income tax return? … Continue Reading →

If any household members contribute to the household income for the purposes of preparing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, you’ll need to submit several additional items.… Continue Reading →

Form I-864 is a contract between you and the U.S. government in which you promise to support the intending immigrant if he or she is unable to do so now or in the future. One of several possible criteria must occur to end your obligations under Form I-864.… Continue Reading →

Generally you must submit an original Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, for each intending immigrant you are sponsoring. However, you may submit photocopies if you are sponsoring more than one intending immigrant listed on the same Affidavit of Support.… Continue Reading →

Supporting documents submitted with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, vary based on several factors. Here’s a summary of what you’ll need to send as an I-864 sponsor.… Continue Reading →

Form I-864 instructions from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services can be overwhelming. That’s why CitizenPath created a low-cost service to help people prepare the Affidavit of Support.… Continue Reading →

Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support, is a shorter and simpler version of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. But only petitioners that meet certain criteria may use this form.… Continue Reading →