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I-864 Affidavit of Support

Legal contract in which the sponsor agrees to financially support the immigrant and maintain their income above 125% of the federal poverty line.

Instructions

Sponsor: The petitioner on the immigrant petition (must be the sponsor or a joint sponsor)

Income Requirements: Demonstrate income at or above 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for your household size

Documents: Federal tax returns (3 most recent years), W-2s, pay stubs, employment letter

Assets: If income is insufficient, you can use assets valued at 3x the difference (5x for spouse petitions)

Joint Sponsor: If you don't meet income requirements, a joint sponsor can file a separate I-864

Household Size: Include yourself, dependents, previously sponsored immigrants, and the immigrant(s) being sponsored

Important: The I-864 is a legally binding contract. Your obligation continues until the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, earns 40 qualifying work quarters, dies, or permanently departs the U.S.