the sponsored applicant during the period that the affidavit is enforceable; (2) If a joint sponsor submits an AOS, remember that
However, the DHS/USCIS has determined that Congress did not intend
taken steps to establish a domicile in the United States; (ii) That they have
assets that independently meet the requirements to support the sponsored
before January 2019, must use the 2018 guidelines. See instructions for Form I-864-EZ. (f) In cases involving IV
who otherwise meets the citizenship, residence, age, and household income
The substitute sponsor
The complete FAM and INA are available by visiting FOIA on the Department of State website. The NVC will contact you if there are errors in your form, and then send it on to the consulate or embassy. the time of application, you must determine that Form I-864 is sufficient
must have designated the program as such before the
the scope of your inquiry into an applicants eligibility for a visa. Health and Human Services release the poverty guidelines every year to indicate what level of income per number of persons in a household constitute as living in poverty. Yes, financial sponsors receiving housing and other benefits in place of salary may count those benefits as income. paragraph c above. I-864 You'll must submit an I-864 Affidavt Help Kind if you recruit a relative applying for long term residency. income on the tax return, you may advise applicants or sponsors that an
father-in-law, sibling, child (at least 18 years of age), son, daughter,
minimum income requirement: (a) Amount of assets required: The
Employment temporarily stationed abroad with a public international organization in which the United States participates by treaty or statute. United States participates by treaty or statute; (e) A religious denomination having a bona fide
applicants who will be acquiring citizenship upon admission, pursuant to
For example, if there are two people in the sponsor's household, the sponsor must show that their combined income is equal to or higher than 125% of the U.S. poverty level. individuals most recent tax return is also required, and each such
You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11 and 12 are stapled together; for Form I-864EZ; 1, 2
Affidavit of Support Persons in the U.S. who wish to furnish sponsorship in the form of an affidavit of support for a fianc (e) visa applicant should use Form I-134 which is available from the USCIS website. This certification meets the statutory requirement of
c. Household Members Whose Income and
In those
c. Death of the Sponsor: In the event that a sponsor dies, the sponsor's estate
the case of a following-to-join derivative beneficiary of the petition where
(2) For assets of the intending immigrant and/or
previously submitted by the principal applicant is acceptable. principal and a signed Form I-864 under penalty of perjury, (and form I-864A,
age, and domicile (as defined above). Section 213A of the INA permits both a "joint sponsor" and a "substitute sponsor" in certain cases. applicants, including: (a) Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (F1); (b) Spouses, children, and unmarried sons and daughters
(i) If the sponsor is claiming to meet the poverty
request evidence of the applicant's income such as pay statements and tax
The Form I-864 asks for the financial sponsors household size. (ii) Recent pay statements, a letter from the employer
apartment, or arrangements for accommodations with family or friend) and either
annually. reinstate the petition for humanitarian reasons, (8 CFR 205.1(a)(3)(i)(C)), and
The sponsor must prove the nature and amount of non-taxable income. within a given quarter. maintain the required income, you may choose to request that the applicant
They must individually meet the minimum income
joint sponsors are used, each joint sponsor is responsible only for the
United States by a U.S. citizen. (e) Certain children classified
years old) or liberated under the law of sponsors domicile; and. You may receive a file corrupted error message if you are using an older version of Adobe Reader. interview. A U.S. citizen who is living abroad temporarily is considered to be domiciled in the United States if the citizen is employed by certain organizations, including: Many U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents reside outside the United States on a temporary basis. must submit Form I-864 or (if eligible) Form I-864EZ for all applicants
together, the documents should be included in only one applicant's issued visa
residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S.
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Required Documentation: The
(c) Failure to file a required income tax return does
Applicants who benefit from the Child Citizenship Act: (a) Public Law 106-395 (the Child Citizenship Act of
3. What happens if the petitioner doesn't have the enough income? You may count the assets of the relatives you are sponsoring. are following to join have immigrated, the applicants must get another sponsor,
Joint sponsors may include the income and assets
returns of other household members: If the sponsor is relying on income from
(SSA). The precise limits for affidavit of support income requirements in each state are calculated yearly based on the Federal poverty level. ownership interest in the petitioning entity, the petitioner must submit Form
to the correct file upon receipt in the visa
For more information, please visit their website. obligations that the sponsor may incur. demonstrate ability to maintain a household income of at least 125% (or 100%
I-864, if the obligation has not terminated; (5) Family members immigrating at the same time or
Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-864. A: Yes. See paragraph
This normally comes down to about ten years. requirement of the petitioner completing Form I-864. citizen or the child of a U.S. citizen (including a Hague Convention adoptee
in paragraph (3) below, a petitioner who is maintaining a principal residence
b. It is important to carefully follow the instructions included with each form. domicile in the United States if they have applied for and obtained the preservation
affidavit of support (AOS) on behalf of the other (following-to-join)
military exception, all their income
An Affidavit of Support, also called the Form I-864, is a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States. coverage under Title II of the SSA. of three times the difference between the actual household income and the
9902(2) the Secretary of the
Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member (if needed); must be signed (not
The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, be submitted by the U.S. citizen fianc (e). If the sponsor dies after the principal applicant has immigrated to the United States but before other qualified family members have immigrated, can another sponsor be named? Any individual seeking to demonstrate the number of
The income should be at least 125% of the poverty level and 100% of the poverty level for military personnel. Remember you must submit all pages of the Form I-864 even if they are blank. For additional information, you can check with an immigration legal professional. members or dependents on Form I-864 and Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support
The total net value of assets, less liens and liabilities against them, must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125% of the poverty level for the household size. assets (including bank accounts, stock, other personal property, and real
each asset listed. Income shown in a sponsored immigrants Form I-864A cannot be
immigrate based upon the same family petition. is the petitioner; anyone else is either a joint or substitute sponsor. Also see https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support. job or as a self-employed individual, earning a specified minimum income, and
2021 poverty guidelines see HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2021. In completing the I-864 affidavit of support, the petitioner's or joint sponsor's income must meet the above poverty guidelines to avoid . (i.e., students, contract workers, and non-governmental organization (NGO)
the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (see 8 CFR 316.20 for the list of
is likely to become a public charge at any time while in the United States as
(b) Have combined their income with the sponsors
remains liable for the duration of the contract. (i) The three-calendar-month period ending on March
Governing Poverty Guideline: (i) If the sponsors total household income
submit Form I-864 for their family
Evidence of other sources of income such as alimony, child support, etc. minimum Federal poverty guideline amount and a joint sponsor is necessary, the
The substitute sponsor must be the spouse, parent, mother-in-law,
If an immigrant you sponsored receives any means-tested public benefits, you are responsible for repaying the cost of those benefits to the agency that provided them. Annual Guidelines: For the
requirements, as set forth in 9
Armed Forces personnel) any allotments received for the dependents. Meets box, and then sign, date, and note the post code for
employment letter, recent pay statements, or other financial data) only if
establishes the sponsor's income and, if need be, assets. monetary gains from any other source, such as rent, interest, dividends, etc. Citizens Services (CA/OCS) on the citizenship issue. The applicant must complete Form I-864W. They may not include the value of their automobile, unless they can show they have more than one and the primary automobile is not included as an asset. For detailed information about Affidavit of Support requirements and forms, please visit theU.S. the sponsor claims to have reported their
their behalf and whose sponsor cannot meet the applicable minimum poverty
but not an orphan) who will not become a citizen under section 320 of the Act
(f) A religious denomination or an interdenominational
Proof of each household member's residency in your household and relationship to you if they are not the intending immigrants or are not listed as dependents on your federal income tax return for the most recent tax year. (c) If the AOS or tax return reflects income below the
Failure of the sponsor, joint sponsor, or substitute sponsor to provide
If you do not have Adobe Reader, please visit http://www.adobe.com. You must also be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. You should not require ink signature on the
If you are using the income of people in your household or dependents to qualify, a separate Form I-864A for each person whose income you will use. 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 of any year; (ii) Quarters of coverage are obtained by working at a
(2) In most cases, an alien is not eligible to receive
applicant with a copy of the checklist. The Presidential Memorandum instructs such benefit granting agencies to seek reimbursement to the extent allowable under law. provide as much financial assistance as may be necessary to enable the sponsor to
(b) Instead, the intending immigrant (or U.S. citizen
procedures to follow in such cases. is the sponsor's responsibility. Preparing the Affidavit of Support. make up any shortfall toward meeting the Federal poverty guidelines. If the visa petition
No, consular officers also look at other public charge factors affecting the financial situation of both the financial sponsor(s) and the applicant. Federal tax return for the sponsors most recent tax year does not meet
members and the sponsor seeks to rely on the sponsored immigrants
substantial interest in a business enterprise who is not a U.S. citizen or an LPR and is not domiciled in the United
(iii) If a Form I-864 does not demonstrate means to
individual income must submit evidence of that individual income. part in the development of foreign trade and commerce with the United States or
You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. No, the validity of the Form I-864, I-864 EZ, or I-864A is considered indefinite beginning from the date the sponsor signs it. After the second review, NVC
9 FAM 601.14-10 Legal
The visa applicant will need to bring that evidence to the visa interview for the consular officer to review. noted in paragraph a, Petitioners Documents above. You should consider the applicants acquisition of
The
If the petitioner's Form I-864 does not meet the
means-tested public benefits in the past in evaluating a Form I-864 or Form
Because of this you should be economically accountable for at least 4 years or till the immigrant is "recognized" with 40 quarters of employment. I-864 or Form I-864EZ. sponsors would apply not only to the petitioner sponsor, but also
The I-864 is an affidavit of assistance submitted below Section 213A from the Immigration and Nationality Take action. members. determine the correct Federal Poverty Guideline threshold. material facts concerning income, household size, or other material facts, we
How does the sponsor get the forms and get started? In most cases, the
If the visa petitioner has died after approval of the visa petition but U.S. an immigrant pursuant to section 320 of the Act); (see paragraph d(1) below);
more IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement to demonstrate employment income,
Evidence of such income can be a Form W-2 (such as Box 13 for military allowances) or Form 1099. for training, and is sponsoring their
An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, An official website of the United States government, To protect your privacy, please do not include any personal information in your feedback. National Visa Center:After petition approval, the National Visa Center (NVC) handles processing for certain kinds of documents, sending them onward to U.S. Embassies & Consulates. not sufficient to meet the governing threshold, the sponsor may include the
to admissibility. You, the sponsor (petitioner), must complete Form I-864. (b) Accompanying dependents, if travelling together with
Although such a
applicant. Form I-864. Ability to Provide Sufficient Support: Means-Tested Public Benefits
Official websites use .gov An affidavit of support is a legally enforceable contract, and the sponsors responsibility usually lasts until the family member or other individual either becomes a U.S. citizen, or is credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years). Domicile is the place where a sponsor has his or her principal residence with the intention to maintain that residence for the foreseeable future. is being used and box e has been checked, indicating two joint
In this case, you may move to
times the difference between the total household income and the minimum Federal
of Support: Sponsor's
No, if a petitioner cannot satisfy the domicile requirement, the petitioner fails to qualify as a sponsor for the purposes of submitting Form I-864. (3) If the I-864
It suggests the recruit from the immigrant must satisfy a definite revenue requirement. petitioners to submit, Petitioner May Limit Number of
The instructions explain which forms are required and how to properly complete them. will conclude that the Affidavit of Support is not sufficient to establish that
(d) Every year the SSA establishes the requisite per
b) Gather evidence of their finances and other supporting documents (See Step 5). Petitioners must meet a minimum income level, called the Federal Poverty Guidelines, in order to financially sponsor a visa applicant. Joint sponsorship will allow joint help to be given by yet another an affiliate your family. (c) The I-864 is not required for self-petitioning
natural person (not a corporation or other business entity) who: (a) Is a citizen, national, or LPR of the United States
the sponsors household income meets the Poverty Guideline threshold. c. Joint Sponsor Liability: A
Every joint sponsor must meet the minimum income requirement, citizenship, residence and age requirements. qualify for U.S. citizenship upon admission to the United States as an LPR, they should consult Consular Affairs/Overseas
The immigrant won't have to work for it if the sponsor's income is enough to meet the minimum financial threshold set by the law. (iii) If the sponsor with income below the poverty
1746, the requirement that the affidavit of support be sworn or affirmed before
returns for the most recent tax year: (a) Each sponsor must submit with Form I-864 a photocopy
If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-864, we will deny your Form I-864 and may deny any other immigration benefit. Paragraph e below describes circumstances in which
the person concerned is engaged solely as a missionary. No, the law does not recognize offers of employment in place of the Form I-864. at the same time) may submit and travel together on one complete set of signed
visa applicant, a petitioner may sponsor one or more immigrants and choose to
Consistent with this executive order, on March 19, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security withdrew the Oct. 2, 2020, proposed rule, Affidavit of Support on Behalf of Immigrants, that proposed changes to regulations governing affidavit of support requirements under section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. automatic naturalization upon admission as a legal permanent resident (LPR). sponsor will be required, or if the sponsor is an substitute
The assets must be convertible to cash within 12 months. reimbursement. 9 FAM 601.14-4 What is in the
States. b. To qualify as a financial sponsor, a petitioner must be domiciled in any of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. You can find these guidelines on USCISs website. Who signs the forms and where are they submitted? must include a copy of W-2 provided by the sponsors employer(s)
(2) Household Member Tax Returns: Tax
joint and several liability with the principal sponsor as to provide support to
sponsors would apply not only to the petitioner sponsor, but also
The consular officer will determine whether the income claimed by the sponsor and documented with financial evidence meets the poverty guidelines in effect at the time the I-864 was filed. (d) You do not have the authority to require an
Received by the Sponsor: (i) (U) We and USCIS have
relative spouses and children of U.S. citizens, including Hague Convention
have met 125% (or 100%) of the governing Poverty Guideline before the most recent
Evidence that the sponsor has established a domicile in the United States and is either physically residing there or intends to do so before or concurrently with the applicant may include the following: Family members who immigrate later (follow-to-join) must resubmit a scanned copy of the principal applicant's I-864 and supporting documents. a relative filed the petition or has ownership interest (5% or more) in the
minimum Federal poverty income requirement. throughout the duration of the contract. The consular officer will determine whether the income claimed by the sponsor and documented with financial evidence meets the poverty guidelines in effect at the time the I-864 was filed. The Affidavit of Support Form I-864 uses these guidelines to determine whether a petitioner is eligible to be a sponsor. Affidavit Of Support Income Requirements 2022 Form I 864. HHS poverty guidelines are adjusted every year to . No individual may have more
U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. quarters of coverage, even if the individual worked for only one month. which a U.S. citizen or LPR relative of the applicant has a 5 percent or
maintain the required income, you should consider the assets listed in Part 7
If the I-864 and supporting documents are
9 FAM 601.14-6 Required
A properly filed, non-fraudulent Form I-864 that meets the requirements of INA
there or intends to do so before or concurrently with the applicant may include
within 1 year. The joint sponsor differs from a household member in that the
to supply any missing information or documents. Please use the following poverty guidelines calculator to assist in determining if you meet the minimum income for sponsorship and which Form I-864(s) to submit, in relation to the following table below. Certain IR-2, IR-3, and IH-3
The applicant must show that the assets can be removed from the country where they are located. 1, 2022. minimum income requirement: for the sponsor
between the sponsors total household income and the minimum income
You, the sponsor, should complete Form I-864 when your relative has been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview with a consular officer overseas or when your relative is about to submit an application for adjustment to permanent resident status with USCIS or with an Immigration Court in the United States. household members who have signed a Form I-864A. volunteers). required for K visa applicants. Member; (d) Form I-865, Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address;
(3) Follow to join dependents (travelling separately
The assets must be convertible to cash within 12 months. a. Notarizing and Photocopying
immigrant) should not be listed in Part 3. d. Part 5 of Form I-864 or Part 4 of Form I-864EZ: Sponsors
Employment temporarily stationed abroad with a religious denomination/group having a genuine organization within the United States. A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Form IRS-4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, and paying the requisite filing
Petitioners who cannot meet this level have two choices: 1) find a joint sponsor who will agree to also financially support the visa applicant, or 2) use the income of a household member to meet the Poverty Guidelines. I-864EZ. son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, grandparent, or
In most cases, the
categories must present Form I-864, properly executed in compliance with INA
included for each applicant included on the petition. Employment temporarily stationed abroad with a U.S. institution of research recognized by theSecretary of Homeland Security. (8) A correct and complete signed Form I-864 submitted to the NVC is sufficient. The Act amended INA 320 to confer
This validates the remainder of the record. person must complete a Form I-864A; (a) Except as provided below, if the information on the
agrees to: (a) Provide financial support necessary to maintain the
the penalty of perjury, a sponsor certifies that the transcript or photocopy is
(a) Must be completed by a joint sponsor if the
(f) Means-Tested Public Benefits
reclaimable from the sponsor. You can find these guidelines on USCISs website. will not be considered sufficient until the sponsor has done so and supplied
forwarding to the consular section. sponsor" is one who is not the petitioner for the sponsored immigrant but
Failure to provide the tax return or evidence establishing that you were not required to file will delay action on your relative's application for permanent residence. You, the sponsor (petitioner), and the joint sponsor must complete Form I-864A. the requirements to be a sponsor, they may
to qualify by using asset. submit a signed affidavit of support from the sponsor, along with a complete
poverty guidelines. (b) A person obtains an IRS-certified copy by submitting
citizenship. What This Form Can Help You Do Change My Nonimmigrant Status Extend My Nonimmigrant Stay Humanitarian Parole income tax obligations visit the IRS Web site.). If you use your assets or the assets of a household member to qualify, documentation of assets establishing location, ownership, date of acquisition, and value. in the United States to be qualified to provide
If you live abroad, you may still be eligible to be a sponsor if you can show that your residence abroad is temporary, and that you still have your domicile in the United States. NVC and consular sections should also make sponsors aware
maintained both a U.S. residence and a residence abroad, you must determine
immigrant at the time of the visa interview; (2) If the sponsor is using the I-864 only accompanying family
requirement based upon total household income listed on line 24c, they may show evidence of assets owned by the
joint sponsor is jointly and severally liable with petitioning sponsor and any
(a) Unless the petitioner meets the conditions outlined
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