Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support.
Do I Need a Sponsor? Diversity Visa (“DV”) applicants do not need a sponsor, such as an employer or immediate family member in the United States, nor are they required to provide an Affidavit of Support.
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.
The Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) This form is legally required for many family-based and some employment-based immigrants to show they will have adequate means of support after immigration to the United States.
DV selectees are not required to submit supporting documents to the KCC for fiscal year 2024 (DV-2024) and onward. Selectees are still required to submit the DS-260 application form. See Diversity Visa 2024 Update for more information.
You may also be required to provide evidence of work and education requirements, marriage certificates, marriage termination documentation, and custody documentation. Your original documents will be returned to you when the interview has been completed. The photocopies will be kept.
Can I file Form I-864 online? If you received Form I-864 through the National Visa Center (NVC), you can submit it online through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).