Form I-864

Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

Legally binding contract where a sponsor agrees to financially support the immigrant.

Filing Fee

No filing fee

Processing Time

Processed as part of the immigrant visa or adjustment of status application

Who Files

The petitioning sponsor (and joint sponsors if needed) for family-based and some employment-based immigrants.

What is Form I-864?

Form I-864 is a legally enforceable contract between the sponsoring petitioner and the U.S. government. The sponsor agrees to use their financial resources to support the intending immigrant and maintain them at an annual income of at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Key Points

Legally binding until the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen or is credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work

Sponsor's income must meet 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Joint sponsors allowed if primary sponsor's income is insufficient

Tax returns and financial documents required as evidence

Moving to New York?

This page is general information. Reinvent NY does not provide immigration or legal services and does not prepare or file visa applications; for your own case, consult a licensed immigration attorney. Once you are coming, we help with apartments, offices and setting up your business in New York.

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