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/financial sponsor must complete and sign the appropriate Affidavit of Support form. Incomplete forms, including those missing pages, will not be accepted. The completed forms and supporting documents must be submitted in CEAC to NVC with the visa applicant's civil documents.
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.
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to confirm that as a sponsor, I will be backing Student's Name during his/her studies in Country as a student visa applicant. Student's Name is my connection to student and he/she has been accepted into Name of Institution for duration of study.
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.
Evidence of financial ability includes but is not limited to: Family bank statements. Documentation from a sponsor. Financial aid letters. Scholarship letters. Letter from an employer showing annual salary.
If you are being sponsored by a parent and/or relative, their information along with their relationship to you must be provided on the Affidavit of Support form.
Who can be a Financial Sponsor? A financial sponsor, including a petitioner, must be at least 18 years old and either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The sponsor must also have a domicile (residence) in the United States.
You can financially sponsor your friend's immigration petition by filling out and filing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Under US law, every foreign national who immigrates via a family-based petition must have a financial sponsor.