Affidavit of Support

The Affidavit of Support, or Form I-864, is a legal contract signed by a sponsor to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support the immigrant applying for permanent residency. Its purpose is to ensure that the immigrant will not depend on public benefits and will have financial support during their settlement process in the United States.

General Requirements

In order to complete and sign the I-864, the sponsor must:
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Living in the United States (address).
Have an income equal to or greater than 125% of the federal poverty level corresponding to the size of your household.
Provide solid evidence of income or, in some cases, include a joint sponsor if you do not meet the required income.

Basic Documentation

The sponsor (and co-sponsor if applicable) must submit:

Copy of the most recent tax return (tax return or IRS transcript).
W-2 or 1099 forms from the last year.
Proof of current income (pay stubs, letter from employer).
Copy of the sponsor's passport, citizenship, or Green Card.
Evidence of assets if used to supplement income (bank accounts, properties, vehicles, etc.).
Form I-864 or I-864A, as applicable.

Process Steps

Income assessment
We verify if the sponsor meets the financial requirements based on household size.
Document collection
All necessary financial and identity evidence is requested to complete the form correctly.
Preparation of Form I-864
It is filled out in detail, ensuring that the information is consistent and complete.
Final review
We check that no documents are missing that could cause delays or Request for Evidence (RFE).
Shipping with main case
The form is attached to the Adjustment of Status package or the consular process at the NVC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the sponsor doesn't have enough revenue?

A co-sponsor can be included, or financial assets can be used to cover the required difference.

Is the sponsor still obligated after the immigrant obtains residency?

Yes. The Affidavit remains valid until the immigrant:

become a citizen,
have 40 quarters of work (approx. 10 years),
cease to be a resident, or
die.

Why Choose Primil Services?

We thoroughly evaluate the sponsor's income to avoid rejections and RFE.
Professional preparation of the I-864 to ensure that all information is accurate and consistent.
Clear and simple advice , explaining the financial requirements according to the size of the household.
Constant support from document collection to presentation with USCIS or NVC.
Experience in family cases, ensuring that the Affidavit is complete and properly prepared.
Commitment to your peace of mind, ensuring a flawless and uncomplicated process.

Atras

M

P