134, Declaration of Financial Support.
1 - Review the I-864EZ instructions to find out if the Affidavit of Support short form applies; if no, 3 - If the above don't apply, you probably will need to prepare the I-864, and possibly I-864A. We prefer that you complete the form(s) online.
The petitioner and any other financial sponsors can download the forms at cis, and can use the chart on ”Step 4: Affidavit of Support” page to learn which forms are required.
Form I-864 Processing Time The processing time for Form I-864 currently is around 9.8 months, but will vary depending on your situation. Note that Form I-864 is submitted as part of a family-based green card application, so the processing time is how long it takes for your green card application to be approved.
If you are using the income of people in your household or dependents to qualify, a separate Form I-864A for each person whose income you will use. However, an intending immigrant whose income is being used must complete Form I-864A only if their spouse and/or children are immigrating with them.
Generally, temporary visitors use Form I-134 and intending immigrants submit Form I-864. For persons who enter as a K-1 fiancé and then adjust status to green card holder, it may be possible that you'll use both forms.
864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, 864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member. 864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act. 864W, ntending mmigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption.
Form I-864. Form I-134 is a promise to financially support a person applying for a temporary visa to the United States, namely a travel visa or a K-1 fiancé visa. Form I-864 is a promise to financially support a person applying for a green card in order to live in the United States permanently.
We recommend completing Affidavit of Support forms on a computer or typewriter, with answers typed in CAPITAL letters. After the form is completed, upload, and submit the signed form to NVC via CEAC along with the sponsor's supporting financial evidence.