Get Instructions I 864w 2021-2025

Who completes this form? The intending immigrant completes and signs this form in black ink. If the intending immigrant is younger than 14 years of age, the U.S. citizen parent may complete and sign the form. A guardian may sign the form for an individual who is under guardianship.

*As the person completing Form I-864W, you are the intending immigrant. This means that you are requesting to become a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. by either applying for an immigrant visa to come to the U.S. or for adjustment of status in the United States.

But Which Version of Form I-864 Fits My Case? Form I-864: Affidavit of Support. Form I-864EZ: Affidavit of Support. Form I-864A: Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. Form I-864W: Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption.

Although there have been some changes to the public charge rule over the past few years, most applicants still need Form I-864. Your browser can't play this video.

There is no filing fee to file Form I-864W with USCIS.

PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this request is to show that the applying immigrant has adequate means of financial support without concern of becoming reliant on the U.S. Government for financial support.

I-864W, Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support. Use this form to establish that applicant is exempt from the Form I-864 requirements.

Sponsor's Obligations Under Form I-864 Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is a legally enforceable contract. That means either the government or the sponsored immigrant can take the sponsor to court if the sponsor fails to provide adequate support to the immigrant.