The Form I-864 can be filled out on a computer on USCIS's website, or printed out and filled out in hard copy form. If you use a hard-copy version, it's best to type your answers in or write with black ink. However, avoid writing outside the spaces provided for your answers.
The Form I-864 can be filled out on a computer on USCIS's website, or printed out and filled out in hard copy form. If you use a hard-copy version, it's best to type your answers in or write with black ink. However, avoid writing outside the spaces provided for your answers.
The minimum income for a household of 2 to sponsor a family member or spouse is $25,550 as of August 2024. Minimum income requirements are lower for active duty military members. The general income requirement is 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines or 100% for active duty military.
1 - Review the I-864EZ instructions to find out if the Affidavit of Support short form applies; if no, 3 - If the above don't apply, you probably will need to prepare the I-864, and possibly I-864A. We prefer that you complete the form(s) online.
For a family-based immigrant visa, you cannot sponsor yourself. The petitioner must file Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, on your behalf.
(1) Required signatures do not need to be notarized. This includes the signature of the sponsor(s), or the sponsor's household members or dependents on Form I-864 and Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Act; Form I-864A; and Form I-864W. You should not require ink signature on the I-864.
Each joint sponsor must fill out a separate I-864 form. In their form, they will include the names of all immigrants that they will personally be sponsoring. In the case of two joint sponsors, each sponsor will only list the intending immigrants for which they will take legal responsibility.
If you hand write your answers, use black ink. Make sure that everything you write on the form is clear, so we can easily read the information on the scanned image we produce when we process your form.
We recommend completing Affidavit of Support forms on a computer or typewriter, with answers typed in CAPITAL letters. After the form is completed, upload, and submit the signed form to NVC via CEAC along with the sponsor's supporting financial evidence.
Where To File? Please see our Web site at cis/I-134 or call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this affidavit. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. What Evidence Must You Submit?