For ALL sponsors: A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
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.
An Affidavit of Support, also called the Form I-864, is a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States. The person who signs the Affidavit of Support is also called the “sponsor.”
Basic Elements Introduction: In the opening section, the writer's relationship to the married couple enters the spotlight. Body: This forms the crux of the affidavit. Conclusion: Summarization happens here, with the affiant reiterating the couple's genuine relationship.
If you need to include the income of one of your household members to meet the requirements for financial support, then you may need to file Form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member) together with Form I-864.
Green Card Sponsorship Income Summary The minimum income for a household of 2 to sponsor a family member or spouse is $25,550 as of August 2024. Minimum income requirements are lower for active duty military members. The general income requirement is 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines or 100% for active duty military.
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.
We, the undersigned, being of lawful age, attest to the following facts: 1. We have lived together continuously as husband and wife from ________________________ to the present time. During this period we have professed to be husband and wife and we have held ourselves out to the community as being married.