Form I-864Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

Go to our USCIS Lockbox Filing Locations Chart for Certain Family-Based Forms page for the filing address based on where you live.

If the alien you are sponsoring is filing Form I-485 online, they can upload Form I-864 and related documentation with Form I-485 as evidence at the time they file.

For additional information, see the Special Instructions section below.

To ensure your Form I-864 is accepted at a lockbox, fill out the form completely and accurately, particularly these required fields:

Sponsor’s Family name

Sponsor’s Address

Sponsor’s Social Security Number Sponsor’s Signature

Filing Tips: Review our Tips for Filing Forms by Mail page for information on how to ensure we will accept your form.

Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject any unsigned form.

If you file with USCIS: You can find the filing fee for Form I-864 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

If you file with the Department of State: For more information on Department of State (DOS) fees for Form I-864, please visit the Fees for Visas Services page.  For more information on filing Form I-864 with DOS, please visit the I-864 Affidavit of Support (FAQs) page.

Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-864. The checklist is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before completing and submitting your form. Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations.

If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign  language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

Filing Checklist

Did you provide the following?

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 may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify.

For SOME sponsors:

If you are currently self-employed, a copy of your Schedule C, D, E, or F from your most recent federal income tax return which establishes your income from your business.

If you are sponsoring more than one intending immigrant listed on the same affidavit of support, photocopies of the original affidavit of support may be submitted for any additional intending immigrants listed. Copies of supporting documentation are not required for these family members.

If you are the petitioning sponsor and on active duty in the U.S. armed forces or U.S. Coast Guard and are sponsoring your spouse or child using 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, provide proof of your active military status.

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.

Proof of each household member's residency in your household and relationship to you if they are not the intending immigrants or are not listed as dependents on your federal income tax return for the most recent tax