Free Affidavit of Support Template: Sample & FAQs (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between i-864, i-864EZ, i-864W, and i 864A? ›

I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act. I-864W, Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption.

It is not possible to e-file the I-864 affidavit. Adjustment of status applicants will mail the form to USCIS. Consular processing applicants can submit the form online to the National Visa Center.

For ALL sponsors:

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. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.

Many government agencies require the notarization of affidavits, as it adds an extra layer of security to documentation. While the USCIS does not strictly require the notarization of an affidavit of support, it is often recommended for the following reasons: It helps ensure the authenticity of your application.

There is no filing fee to file Form I-864 with USCIS. For information on processing fees when filing with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), see www.travel.state.gov.

Form I-864 does not have a separate processing fee. The filing fee covers the cost of processing the form and the accompanying application. If you file the form with other applications (such as Form I-485 or Form I-130), the processing fees for those applications may be different.

Step 1: Decide what the title of your affidavit will be. Step 2: Put the name and personal background information of the person giving the information in the first paragraph. Step 3: Write an opening sentence in the first person tense. Step 4: Make an outline of the information given or state the facts of the case.

What is the difference between form i-864 and i 864A? ›

Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, is an attachment to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. A separate Form I-864A must be used for each household member whose income and/or assets are being used by a sponsor to qualify.

The Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is a legally enforceable contract, meaning that either a governmental agency or the sponsored immigrant can take the sponsor to court if the sponsor/petitioner fails to provide adequate support to the immigrant.

No, the Form I-864 remains valid indefinitely unless evidence of failure to meet the poverty guidelines in effect on the date of I-864 filing arises.

The processing time of the Affidavit of Support takes at least 6 weeks. After the NVC receives the documents from USCIS, they process them. The NVC will look at the sponsor's Affidavit of Support and supporting documents. The applicant must have paid the fees for the Affidavit of Support to receive processing.

Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, is a shorter version of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, designed for cases that meet certain criteria.

3 The I-864W is used to establish that the person is not required to file an I- 864 Affidavit of Support. This means that if someone is exempt from the Affidavit of Support requirement, the Form I-864 is not simply omitted; rather, the Form I-864W is submitted in lieu of the I-864.

Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, is an attachment to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. A separate Form I-864A must be used for each household member whose income and/or assets are being used by a sponsor to qualify.

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.