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.
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.
An affidavit of support is a document that is sent in by a U.S. citizen or LPR sponsor who is willing and able to financially support you while you are in the United States. When your income alone is not enough to support you in your temporary visa stay, someone else can financially support you.
The Consular Officer may request that Form I-134 , Declaration of Financial Support, be submitted by the visa applicant, the petitioning U.S. citizen fiancé(e), or a sponsor in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
The DOS's National Visa Center (NVC) now accepts photocopied and scanned versions of signed Forms I-864 and all associated documents. However, it is important to note that the photocopied and scanned documents “must still be signed.” The NVC will not accept typed names and electronic signatures.
However, you can file many USCIS forms online. You can review the list of Forms Available to File Online, check out the Benefits of Filing Online, and learn how to Create a USCIS Online Account. If you are filing online, see our Tips for Filing Forms Online page.