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.
You, the sponsor (petitioner), must complete Form I-864. You, the sponsor (petitioner), and the joint sponsor must complete Form I-864. See tips for completing Form I-864.
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.
While the USCIS does not strictly require the notarization of an affidavit of support, it is often recommended for the following reasons: It helps ensure the authenticity of your application. To satisfy the requirements of other government agencies or foreign entities that may be involved in the process.
If more than one individual agrees to help support the sponsored immigrant, each individual must sign a separate Form I-864A.
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.
Each joint sponsor must fill out a separate I-864 form. In their form, they will include the names of all immigrants that they will personally be sponsoring. In the case of two joint sponsors, each sponsor will only list the intending immigrants for which they will take legal responsibility.
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.
An affidavit letter generally has four basic elements: an introduction that mentions the affiant's relationship with the couple, a main body that narrates specific incidents proving the marriage's authenticity, a conclusion that summarizes the relationship, and the affiant's signature and date to give the document ...