Affidavit of Support

Petitioning for a family member’s permanent residency in the U.S. involves proving they won’t become a public charge. This responsibility falls to the sponsor through Form I-864: Affidavit of Support. Understanding the nuances of this requirement is crucial for a successful application. We discuss USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support as it applies to domicile requirements here. 

For most family-based immigration I-130 petitions the sponsor is required to complete USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. Form I-864 is used to verify that the sponsor meets the financial requirements to sponsor their family member for US permanent residence. See how to determine if a sponsor meets these income requirements.

U.S. immigration is complex, especially when ensuring financial support for family-based and certain employment-based immigrants. The I-864 Affidavit of Support plays a pivotal role in this process. In this post, we review USCIS Form I-864 and provide an understanding of its purpose, requirements, and implications for sponsors.