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Q: What is USCIS Form I-864?
A: USCIS Form I-864 is the Affidavit of Support under Section 213a of the INA (Immigration and Nationality Act).
Q: Who needs to file USCIS Form I-864?
A: A petitioner sponsoring an immigrant in order to show financial support needs to file USCIS Form I-864.
Q: What is the purpose of USCIS Form I-864?
A: The purpose of USCIS Form I-864 is to ensure that the sponsored immigrant will not become reliant on certain means-tested public benefits.
Q: What information is required on USCIS Form I-864?
A: Some of the information required on USCIS Form I-864 includes petitioner's income, assets, and other financial information.
Q: When should USCIS Form I-864 be filed?
A: USCIS Form I-864 should be filed at the time of the immigrant visa interview or adjustment of status application.
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