Checklists for Preparing Affidavit of Support Forms

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Affidavit of Support, Form I-864EZ, Checklist

Before mailing the I-864EZ to the NVC:

  1. Verify that you filed the petition.
  2. Verify that you are claiming only your own employment to meet the affidavit of support requirements.
  3. IF you are sponsoring the applicant's family members named on the same petition, you MUST complete a Form I-864.
  4. IF you filed US taxes, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent federal income tax return with all supporting schedules and/or W-2s, or an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcript (even if you filed electronically). To request IRS-generated transcripts or copies of a tax return, visit the IRS website.
    • The return must have all stapled together pages in the correct order
    • If you were exempt from filing a tax return, attach a written explanation and a copy of the instructions from the IRS publication showing the exemption. For information on income tax filing requirements, visit the IRS website.
  5. Ensure that:
    • All pages are stapled together in the correct order
    • Each page is filled-out completely
    • The form is signed
  6. IF you claims assets to meet the minimum income requirement, you MUST complete a Form I-864.

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