the scope of your inquiry into an applicants eligibility for a visa. No, consular officers also look at other public charge factors affecting the financial situation of both the financial sponsor(s) and the applicant. Yes, but only under certain circumstances. (f) A religious denomination or an interdenominational
Can a sponsor maintain U.S. domicile while living abroad temporarily? For Form I-134, Affidavit of Support Form I-134 is where you declare your income in support of a non-immigrant visa application. dependents later when the petitioner and the principal applicant have improved
A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. following-to-join applicant may be photocopies of the originals and do not need
when the parent worked the 40 quarters. Member)) are bound by the contract terms until the applicant: (2) Has worked, or can be credited with, 40 qualifying
certification under the penalty of perjury is sufficient; and. IRS-certified copies may only be required on a case-by-case basis
It is important to carefully follow the instructions included with each form. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA, is a contract an individual signs agreeing to use their financial resources to support the intending immigrant named on the affidavit. principal residence in the United States. adjustment of status application. If you are using the income of other household members to qualify, then each household member who is accepting legal responsibility for supporting your relative must complete a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. The
public benefits to a sponsored alien. indefinite, period; (ii) Intended to maintain a U.S. domicile at the time
(5) Photocopy or Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
income is from a job that is merely temporary or seasonal, you might reasonably
For adoption cases, you
The "Affidavit of Support" is a signed document to accept financial responsibility for a family member who is seeking a green card. When NVC accepts a corrected Form I-864, I-864EZ, I-864W or I-864A along with the supporting financial evidence, NVC transfers the form and application to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the applicant will apply for a visa. the checklist for local use and include it with Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ that
adoptive U.S. citizen parent as of the time of admission; (ii) Hague Convention adoptee classified IH-3,
This short article will explain how to submit I-864 Portion 7 and 8. (3) This documentation, supported by items listed in
Notice: In order to download forms, you must have a recent version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer. penalty of perjury indicating that the copies of the Federal income tax returns
charge grounds of ineligibility. (c) Failure to file a required income tax return does
You, the sponsor (petitioner), must complete Form I-864. 125 percent of the Federally determined poverty income guidelines (or 100
of support packet and are designed to assist the sponsors understanding
(4) Evidence of Eligibility:
I-864 Requirement: (a) The I-864 requirement does not apply to
(5) Similarly, following-to-join applicants, traveling
Part 1(a) of Form I-864EZ); (b) The sponsor must use Form I-864, rather than Form
adequate evidence of income and/or assets will result in the denial of the
You filed an I-130 Petition for an Alien Relative, and you meet the minimum income requirement. applicant with a copy of the checklist. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. Is a sufficient Form I-864 the only consideration for meeting any public charge issues at the time of the visa interview? (2) What is Income? The joint sponsor (or the joint sponsor and his or her household) must reach the 125% income requirement alone. (c) If the AOS or tax return reflects income below the
Is one joint sponsor allowed to sponsor only some of the applicants while the other applicants are sponsored by another joint sponsor on the same petition? If the petitioner does not have a domicile in the United States, can a joint sponsor file an I-864? the applicant will acquire U.S. citizenship at the moment of admission at the
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam). (d) You do not have the authority to require an
petitioner, one from the first joint sponsor, and one from the second joint
If you are a joint sponsor, substitute sponsor, or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of support, proof of your U.S. citizenship status, lawful permanent resident status, or U.S. national status. the sponsors tax return for the most recent tax years; and. The combined cash value of all the assets (i.e., the total
principal applicant's alien registration number (the Department of Homeland
Applicants Sponsored: A petitioner may limit
child); and. (b) The I-864 is not required for Diversity Immigrants
Ordinarily, the sponsor's signature on Form I-864 is sufficient to
(2) Once signed, the concluding provisions satisfy the
A separate Form I-864A for each household member using assets other than for the intending immigrant. the case of a following-to-join derivative beneficiary of the petition where
who otherwise meets the citizenship, residence, age, and household income
(iv) Child classified IR-2 (born in or out of wedlock)
Can a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) petitioner who is not domiciled (living) in the United States be a financial sponsor? The petitioner/financial sponsor must complete and sign the appropriate Affidavit of Support form. photocopy is true and correct. must be included in the IV packet. A
joint and several liability with the principal sponsor as to provide support to
For additional information, you can check with an immigration legal professional. Examples of assets easily convertible to cash are savings, stocks, bonds and property. For additional information, see the Special Instructionssection below. minimum income requirement: (a) Amount of assets required: The
Affidavit Of Support Income Requirements 2022 Form I 864. total net value of all assets must equal at least five times the difference
(c) Copies of supporting documents are not required for
Members, and Information on the Sponsor. The complete FAM and INA are available by visiting FOIA on the Department of State website. The
the following: (ii) Transferring funds to the United States; (iii) Making investments in the United States; (iv) Seeking employment in the United States; (v) Registering children in U.S. schools; (vi) Applying for a Social Security number; and. affidavit of support packet. All
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decides to let the petition continue, a substitute sponsor must file a Form I-864 in place of the deceased visa petitioner. meets or exceeds the legal requirement, you may find the Affidavit of Support
How does the sponsor get the forms and get started? correct Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. Who signs the forms and where are they submitted? petition); and. If the poverty guidelines change between the time the petitioner signed the Affidavit of Support and the issuance of an immigrant visa, must the petitioner/sponsor and joint sponsor, if required, submit a new Form I-864? I-864 from a joint sponsor. We have 1000+ free printable stuffs available for you! Submit Form I-864: (1) Certain IR-2, IR-3, and IH-3
Between Sponsor and Household Member, if needed. notify Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the sponsors new address
In order to be a substitute sponsor, you must be related to the intending immigrant in one of the following ways: The substitute sponsor assumes all of the obligations of an I-864 sponsor. adult children who reside in the sponsor's household who are not dependents, if
You may
Can the immigrant visa applicant count assets that he or she owns that are outside the United States, such as real estate or personal property? and/or children may travel together on one complete set of the documents
permanently in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the
the most recent Federal income tax return that the sponsor filed before the time of signing the Form I-864EZ; and. applicant must be refused pursuant to INA 212(a)(4). I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition, Form I-800A,
The visa applicant needs to file a Form I-864A to have his or her assets included in the minimum income level calculations. Newly issued poverty guidelines generally become effective for INA 213A
For example: an I-864 submitted on or after March 1, 2018 but
immigrant at the time of the visa interview; (2) If the sponsor is using the I-864 only accompanying family
sponsor" is one who is not the petitioner for the sponsored immigrant but
(3) You should check to make sure that the Form I-864A
(3) All tax, employment, and asset documents must be
However, the DHS/USCIS has determined that Congress did not intend
the sponsors own W-2. counted in the household income, however, if they
The sponsor intends in good faith to establish his or her domicile in the United States no later than the date of the intending immigrants admission to the United States. to the sponsors signature and does not replace the sponsors
He/she has evidence of continued ties to the United States. States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United
of residence benefit under INA 316(b) or INA 317. The citizen
and Nationality Act, 9 FAM 601.14-1(B) Code of
but not an orphan) who will not become a citizen under section 320 of the Act
If two joint sponsors are used, each joint sponsor is responsible only for the intending immigrant(s) listed on the joint sponsors Form I-864. No, the law does not recognize offers of employment in place of the Form I-864. Is one joint sponsor allowed to sponsor only some of the applicants while the other applicants are sponsored by another joint sponsor on the same petition? If a sponsor's income does not meet the minimum Federal Poverty Guidelines, he or she can submit the value of assets to make up the difference unless the sponsor is submitting a Form I-864EZ. to follow to join the principal applicant, the derivatives retain eligibility
All you would need to do is provide additional evidence, such as: Employment verification letter. sponsored individuals, the petitioner will reduce the household size and
individual will become a public charge while still an alien before naturalization. the applicant remains married to that spouse, or the spouse is deceased. I-864EZ; and. the same joint sponsor. petitioner and one from the joint sponsor; and. (d) The I-864 is not
(2) If the sponsored immigrant does not have
Each Form I-864A is completed and signed by two
however, permits you to conclude that a Form I-864 is not sufficient, even if
The Presidential Memorandum instructs such benefit granting agencies to seek reimbursement to the extent allowable under law. This includes money in savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and property. The following individuals are required by law to submit a Form I-864, Affidavit of Supportcompleted by the petitioner to obtain an immigrant visa or adjustment of status: Note: An individual listed above does not need to submit an affidavit of support if they can show that they EITHER: When you sign the affidavit of support, you accept legal responsibility for financially supporting the sponsored immigrant(s), generally until they become U.S. citizens or are credited with 40 quarters of work. It is not sufficient for the combination of incomes of the
to be notarized). their receipt of means-tested public
each asset; (c) Evidence of liens, mortgages, and liabilities for
the sponsored applicant during the period that the affidavit is enforceable; (2) If a joint sponsor submits an AOS, remember that
If the applicant intends to immigrate as an IR-4
Petitioners must meet a minimum income level, called the Federal Poverty Guidelines, in order to financially sponsor a visa applicant. Official websites use .gov Guidelines. the applicant to be approved. If the income claimed does not meet the poverty guidelines, then the consular officer may request that the sponsor submit current year income information. Use of Assets to Meet Income Requirements. benefits are "means-tested" and whether they wish to seek
under the Social Security Act (SSA): (a) The requirement for visa
qualify the photocopy or transcript as a "certified" copy. accompanying family members, they cannot
income level only if they are on active
Documents must be submitted in the
the same petition. You filed an I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant and are a self-petitioning widow(er). In completing the I-864 affidavit of support, the petitioner's or joint sponsor's income must meet the above poverty guidelines to avoid . The sponsor is employed by certain organizations as defined below. Failure of the sponsor, joint sponsor, or substitute sponsor to provide
You filed an I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant and are a self-petitioning battered spouse or child. You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify. 1183a(d) and 8 CFR 213a.3, you may be liable for the civil penalty established by 8 U.S.C. true and correct. b. Petitioner Must Submit Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ: The petitioner
The applicant must complete Form I-864W. from the Form I-864 requirement, but the applicant instead should file the Form
estate) must be available in the United States for the applicant's support and
citizenship immediately upon admission when you determine whether the applicant
U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support. No, the petitioner must meet all the requirements to be a sponsor (age, domicile and citizenship), except those related to income, before there can be a joint sponsor. If the visa petitioner has died after approval of the visa petition but U.S. submitted for each spouse and/or child of the principal beneficiary of the
The assets must be convertible to cash within 12 months. If you file outside the United States: There is no fee if you file with USCIS or the Department of State. Administration. considered income. a subsidiary thereof; (d) A public international organization in which the
provide support to the sponsored alien during the period that the Affidavit is
Governing Poverty Guideline: : Use of Assets to Supplement Sponsors Income: Consular Posts/U.S. poverty level income requirements. to conclusion. If the sponsor dies after the principal applicant has immigrated to the United States but before other qualified family members have immigrated, can another sponsor be named? Affidavit of Support, contact U.S. to qualify by using asset. Evidence of such income can be a Form W-2 (such as Box 13 for military allowances) or Form 1099. intending immigrant(s) listed on the joint sponsor's Form I-864. number of qualifying quarters of coverage under title II of the Social Security
clergy or military personnel) and other tangible benefits in lieu of salary are
statement that they have earned (or can be
in the Federal Register (FR). (3) Follow to join dependents (travelling separately
tax return. Required Documentation: The
a. (3) The NVC review does not apply to IV cases where
Submit. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant. b) Gather evidence of their finances and other supporting documents (See Step 5). 213A imposes on a sponsor who executes a Form I-864 terminate when the
Form I-864 with respect to the derivative applicant. b. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. (2) For Form I-864, all pages in correct order, 1, 2,
This will also assist you on which financial documents you may need to obtain in Step 6. poverty income requirement. to file income tax returns; (3) The joint sponsor must demonstrate income and/or
applicant. cases where you question the authenticity of the submitted tax return or
making Social Security payments on the earnings; and. They may not include the value of their automobile, unless they can show they have more than one and the primary automobile is not included as an asset. (7) The alien registration number of the applicant
The Form I-864 asks for the financial sponsors household size. outside the United States could not normally claim a U.S. domicile and would be
In this video, we talk about: New Income Requirements for I-864 Affidavit of Support If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! You must prove the cash value of your assets is worth five times this difference (the amount left over). Federal Poverty Guidelines). will not be considered sufficient until the sponsor has done so and supplied
If the sponsors combined income and assets are
The consular officer will determine whether the income claimed by the sponsor and documented with financial evidence meets the poverty guidelines in effect at the time the I-864 was filed. If you use your assets or the assets of a household member to qualify, documentation of assets establishing location, ownership, date of acquisition, and value. will conclude that the Affidavit of Support is not sufficient to establish that
either already taken up physical residence in the United States or will do so
contained in the petition. Note: Divorce does NOT end the sponsorship obligation. together, the documents should be included in only one applicant's issued visa
affidavit of support (AOS) on behalf of the other (following-to-join)
file Form I-864 on behalf of the applicant; (c) An accompanying or following-to-join family member
You must show that your household income is equal to or higher than 125% of the U.S. poverty level for your household size. The total net value of assets, less liens and liabilities against them, must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125% of the poverty level for the household size. The completed forms and supporting documents must be submitted in CEAC to NVC with the visa applicants civil documents. In General: You must ensure
by birth, marriage, or adoption living in the sponsor's residence; (3) Any other dependents of the sponsor (if identified
U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. guidelines is unemployed or retired, you should request evidence of ongoing
However, these applicants must file the I-864W, Request for Exemption for
required. is the spouse or child of the substitute sponsor or joint sponsor; (e) To qualify for the Military
You cannot combine your income with that of a joint sponsor to meet the income requirement. (iii) A sponsor who filed a joint tax return with a
A U.S. citizen who is living abroad temporarily is considered to be domiciled in the United States if the citizen is employed by certain organizations, including: Many U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents reside outside the United States on a temporary basis. needed. Please enter a value between2 and 20 on the text field corresponding to the number of family members in your household. An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, An official website of the United States government, Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only), To protect your privacy, please do not include any personal information in your feedback. citizen parent at the time of lawful admission; or. (2) Family-based preference
The sponsor living abroad must establish the following in order to be considered domiciled in the United States: Examples of proof that a sponsors trip abroad is temporary and that he or she has maintained a domicile in the United States may include: A petitioner who is unable to demonstrate that he or she is domiciled in the United States who wishes to qualify as a sponsor must demonstrate that: The sponsor does not have to precede the applicant to the United States but, if he or she does not do so, he or she must arrive in the United States concurrently with the applicant. Evidence to establish eligibility as a sponsor, including citizenship or LPR status,
9 FAM 601.14-14 Accepting form
The preparers signature is in addition
admission, or formal recognition of a foreign adoption under the law of the
If you are sponsoring more than one intending immigrant listed on the same affidavit of support, photocopies of the original affidavit of support may be submitted for any additional intending immigrants listed. If CA/OCS advises that
You filed a Form I-130 petition for your relative; 2. indefinite from the time the sponsors and contributing household members have
You don't should send unique documents to USCIS - replicates are sufficient. No individual may have more
grandchild of the sponsored applicant, or the legal guardian of the sponsored
(including conditional residents); (c) Filed the petition which forms the basis for the
income, or other significant assets. (line 24c of Form I-864 or line 18 of Form I-864EZ) is greater than or equal to
The sponsor intends in good faith to establish his or her domicile in the United States no later than the date of the intending immigrants admission to the United States. Do not get this form confused with the I-864 . For example, if the sponsors income is from a job that is merely
(2) If the relative petitioner sponsor cannot meet the income guidelines described in 9 FAM 601.14-2 above, the visa applicant will require a joint
All references to requirements for the sponsor or
31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 of any year; (ii) Quarters of coverage are obtained by working at a
Federal poverty level. You, the sponsor (petitioner), must complete Form I-864W. Regulatory Authority, 9 FAM 601.14-1(A) Immigration
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. (2) Aliens with 40 Quarters of Work
The Poverty Guidelines in effect on the filing date of an Affidavit of Support are used to determine whether the income requirement is met. attach a written explanation and a copy of the instructions from the IRS
The joint sponsor differs from a household member in that the
The sponsor living abroad must establish the following in order to be considered domiciled in the United States: Examples of proof that a sponsors trip abroad is temporary and that he or she has maintained a domicile in the United States may include: A petitioner who is unable to demonstrate that he or she is domiciled in the United States who wishes to qualify as a sponsor must demonstrate that: The sponsor does not have to precede the applicant to the United States but, if he or she does not do so, he or she must arrive in the United States concurrently with the applicant. sponsored immigrant, they may not use the Form
d. (U) Assembling the documents
Can a credible offer of employment for the visa applicant replace or supplement an insufficient Affidavit of Support? Age, health, education, skills, financial resources and family status of the applicant and the sponsor are factors. members and the sponsor seeks to rely on the sponsored immigrants
greater ownership interest. the intending immigrant, or petitioners military status; (d) A substitute or joint sponsor may claim the 100%
assets requirement will be satisfied if the assets equal three times,
Alternatively, in cases that involve more than one
(i.e., students, contract workers, and non-governmental organization (NGO)
Can a credible offer of employment for the visa applicant replace or supplement an insufficient Affidavit of Support? for training, and is sponsoring their
benefits and not consider the fact that a sponsor has received such
effective. means the total unadjusted income as shown on the tax return before
The
references to requirements for the sponsor or
certain IV applicants, their sponsor(s)
a notary, consular officer, or immigration officer. determinative. Affidavit Of Support Income Requirements 2022 Form I 864. in which the visa applicant qualifies for automatic citizenship upon admission
18 or over upon admission to the United States as an LPR; (iii) An alien classified IR-2 or IR-3 who will not be
the sponsor provides a photocopy of the return, they
section by the IRS. If you have an annual salary of $36,000 and this is your only job, your current income is likely $36,000. 12/08/21. If you fail to provide notice of your change of address, as required by 8 U.S.C. The primary sponsor
(In such cases, the petitioning entity cannot file
c. Death of the Sponsor: In the event that a sponsor dies, the sponsor's estate
Department of State: I-864 Affidavit of Support, Form I-864P, 2021HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support. The sponsor may count both taxable and non-taxable income (such as housing allowance). determine the correct Federal Poverty Guideline threshold. under INA 212(a)(4)(C). When looking at income levels, the consular officer will look at the sponsor's employment income first. tax year; (ii) You, however, may consider other evidence of
a. NVC reviews submitted Affidavit of Support forms for completeness. What happens if the petitioner doesn't have the enough income? Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations. in the United States. (e) A parent-child relationship need not have existed
employment will continue after the applicant's immigration to the United
joint sponsor can be a friend or third party who and is not necessarily
and benefits statement from SSA, IV applicants should complete Form
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11 and 12 are stapled together; for Form I-864EZ; 1, 2
An Affidavit of Support is legally enforceable. following approval of the visa petition, but before the beneficiary obtains their permanent residence. b. applicants, including: (a) Unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens (F1); (b) Spouses, children, and unmarried sons and daughters
See 9 FAM 601.14-10 above. They should
(c) A U.S. citizen living abroad whose employment meets
must have already taken up physical residence in the United States; or. father-in-law, sibling, child (at least 18 years of age), son, daughter,
returns, if they were required to file
(4) below. Joint sponsors may include the income and assets
preference applicants including: Applicants Who Are Not Required to
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. employment abroad, that the citizen be in the employ of: (b) A U.S. institution of research recognized as such by
the income requirement. included for each applicant included on the petition. required for K visa applicants. contract between the sponsor(s) (including any household members who have
U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, U.S. sponsor is the petitioner; anyone else is a joint or substitute
must include the names of these individuals and their contributions on their Form I-864. Contract between Sponsor and Household Member who is willing for their income to be used by the sponsor to meet
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