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I-864

Financial Sponsorship

Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

Filing Fee

$0

Processing Time

N/A (submitted with I-485 or at NVC stage)

Overview

Required for most family-based immigrants to show the sponsor can financially support the immigrant at 125% of federal poverty guidelines.

Required Documents
  • Sponsor's tax returns (3 years)
  • Employment verification letter
  • Bank statements
  • W-2s or 1099s
Common Issues
  • Income below 125% poverty guideline
  • Self-employment income documentation
  • Joint sponsor required but not provided
Related Forms
I-130I-485DS-260

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