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Want to sponsor someone to come to the US? You will need to I-864 Form or the Affidavit of Support as part of your sponsorship application. Learn what Form I-864 is, its requirements and frequently asked questions.
The I-864 Form, also known as an “Affidavit of Support,” must be completed to sponsor an immigrant for a Green Card. This form will make financial commitments to the sponsored foreign national.
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Affidavit of Support: What Is It?
An affidavit of sponsorship, an immigration form I-864, declares that one accepts financial liability for a relative applying for a green card. Anyone hoping to get a green card through family sponsorships must meet this condition.
Is the I-90 Form Required?
One must have a sponsor to apply for family-sponsored immigration to the US. To demonstrate their income eligibility to sponsor a family member to become a legal resident, the sponsor must submit Form I-864.
I-864 Form Financial Requirements
You must earn the minimum amount to qualify as a sponsor for a relative’s immigration to the US. Most sponsors need a minimum yearly salary of 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
| Number of People in Your Household | Sponsors in the 48 Contiguous States | For Sponsors in Alaska | For Sponsors in Hawaii |
| 2 | $21,775 | $27,212 | $25,050 |
| 3 | $27,450 | $34,312 | $31,575 |
| 4 | $33,125 | $41,412 | $38,100 |
| 5 | $38,800 | $48,512 | $44,625 |
| 6 | $44,475 | $55,612 | $51,150 |
| 7 | $50,150 | $62,712 | $57,675 |
| 8 | $55,825 | $69,812 | $64,200 |
| any additional person, add: | $5,675 | $7,100 | $6,525 |
You must count the following people when determining your family size:
- Yourself (sponsor).
- a partner or relative (green card applicant).
- any younger children who are not married (or the age of majority where they live).
- anyone else you list on your tax filing as a dependent.
- Anyone who will be travelling to the US with your spouse while applying for a green card.
- Any other person you are supporting through a different Affidavit of Support.
Income Sources for Financial Sponsorship
To achieve the minimum income requirements, you must earn the proper amount listed in the table above.
- Salary and Wages
- Pension Benefits
- Child Support Alimony
- Interest or Dividends Based on income from household members
- Income from the relative you are sponsoring (as long as it will remain after they obtain a green card)
- Assets like the market value of your home and your car
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Price of the I-864?
The Form I-864 Financial Support Form has no filing charge. However, the cost of hiring an immigration expert to provide legal counsel for sponsoring a relative may vary.
After the I-864 form is authorized, what occurs?
The I-864 form won’t expire once it’s been filed and approved. The consular officer may request additional updated, relevant documentation if the sponsor’s income has altered.
What distinguishes an I-864 form from an I-864a form?
The I-864a must be submitted separately by each joint sponsor where there are two needed sponsors due to failing to fulfil the income requirements.
Can I electronically submit the I-864 form?
Yes! You can use the Consular Electronic Application Center to submit the I-864 form electronically (CEAC).
When should the Affidavit of Support be submitted?
When their relative’s immigrant visa appointment has been planned, the sponsor should complete the I-864 form.
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