USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213a of the Ina
What Is Form I-864?
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA , is a legal document that serves as an agreement between the U.S. government and the sponsor of an immigrant and confirms the latter's income status that allows them to financially support the immigrant indicated in the form. This affidavit pledges support to the immigrant in case they do not have the financial means and confirms the potential immigrant will not become a public charge.
Alternate Name:
- USCIS Form I-864.
This form was released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on December 8, 2021 , with all previous editions obsolete. You can download a fillable I-864 Affidavit of Support through the link below.
Form I-864 FAQ
Q: Who is the "Principal Immigrant" on Form I-864?
A: The main purpose of Form I-864 is to financially support an immigrant, and the beneficiary of this affidavit is called the principal immigrant. There must be at least one individual sponsored when applying for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status in order to become a lawful permanent resident. Family members of the principal immigrant, who wish to travel with them or within six months of the immigrant's arrival, are optional in the sponsor affidavit.
Q: Where to file Form I-864?
A: There are two ways to mail the I-864 Form. If you submit it via U.S. Postal Service , send the document to the USCIS, PO Box 805887, Chicago, IL 60680-4120. If you choose to use the services of the UPS, DHL, or FedEx deliveries, send the form to the USCIS, Attn: FBAS, 131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603-5517.
How to Fill Out Form I-864?
Form I-684 instructions are as follows:
- Write down your name and state the basis for filing this document - family immigration or employment immigration. You may file the form on behalf of your relative, fiancé, orphan, or a convention adoptee. Indicate whether you are a joint sponsor or a substitute sponsor.
- Provide the principal immigrant's details - full name, mailing address, citizenship or nationality, date of birth, alien registration number, USCIS account number, and telephone number.
- If the principal immigrant wishes to bring their spouse or children to the U.S., list their names and other personal information. Record the total number of immigrants you decided to sponsor using this affidavit.
- Add your personal details - full name, mailing and physical addresses, country of residence, date of birth, place of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), citizenship or residency status, alien registration number, and USCIS account number. State whether you are currently on active duty in the Coast Guard or Armed Forces.
- Describe your household by entering the number of individuals for whom you bear financial responsibility - spouse, children, and other dependents.
- State your current employment status, name of the employer, occupation, or date when your retirement or unemployment began. Enter your individual annual income. If you use the income from other individuals from your household, write down their names, relationship to you, and current income. Compute your annual household income. Indicate whether you have filed an income tax return for the past three years and report the total income for that period of time.
- If you have to access your assets to comply with the income requirements, enter the balance of all checking accounts and savings, cash value of the real estate, bonds, stocks, and other assets. Include the assets of your household member or principal immigrant and calculate the total amount of assets.
- Learn about the legal effect of signing the form, confirm you have understood all the contents of the affidavit, provide your contact information, sign and date the form.
- If you received help in completing the document, you need to provide the certification and signatures of the interpreter and preparer whose services you used.
Download USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213a of the Ina
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