Preparing Affidavit of Support Forms


I-864, I-864EZ, I-864A, and I-864W

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Warning: Do not take any action described below without authorization from the National Visa Center (NVC). Taking action without the NVC's authorization could result in a delay in processing.

If the petitioner has received notification to read the Affidavit of Support Instructions and download the appropriate form:

  1. Review the General Information and FAQ.
  2. Review page 1 of the I-864W, Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption Form, to determine if the petitioner is exempt from the Affidavit of Support Requirement.
  3. Download the I-864P - Poverty Guidelines.
  4. Review page 1 of the I-864EZ - Affidavit of Support Form, to determine if the petitioner is eligible to submit the I-864EZ.
  5. If these forms do not apply, the petitioner is required to submit an I-864 - Affidavit of Support - and possibly an I-864A - Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member - as well.
  6. Complete the appropriate Affidavit of Support form. When completing the forms, please keep in mind:
    • The Department of State prefers that the Affidavit of Support form(s) be completed on your computer using CAPITAL letters.
    • Following the detailed instructions included with each form (I-864W, I-864EZ, I-864, and I-864A) is very important.
  7. After completing the form on the computer, print it. The forms cannot be submitted electronically.
  8. Review the appropriate checklist to verify that the proper form has been completed correctly:
    1. Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption, Form I-864W, Checklist
    2. I-864EZ, Checklist
    3. Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, Checklist
    4. Joint Sponsor’s Documents (if required) Checklist
    5. Household Member’s Documents (if required) Checklist
  9. Mail the form and any required supporting documents to the NVC. Be sure to include the bar code sheet for the applicant’s case.

*Important Notice For Sponsors

The Affidavit of Support forms are not required to be notarized. You should know however that by signing an Affidavit for Support the sponsor certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided and any transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct.

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Download all the checklists for preparing Affidavit of Support forms ( pdfPDF)


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