The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is a legally binding contract between a U.

S.

Citizen sponsor and the U.

S.

Government, required when a U.

S.

citizen petitions for their sibling to immigrate to the United States.

The U.

S.

Citizen sponsor must complete this form to demonstrate they have adequate means of financial support and that their sibling is unlikely to become a public charge.

Key Requirements for Sponsoring a Sibling:

• Petitioner's Role: The U.S. Citizen is typically both the petitioner (Form I-130) and the sponsor (Form I-864) for their sibling.
• Financial Responsibility: The sponsor must commit to supporting the intending immigrant at an income level at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
• Legally Binding: This obligation usually lasts until the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen or has worked for 40 quarters (approx. 10 years) in the U.S.
• Documentation: Sponsors must provide their most recent Federal Income Tax Return and proof of current employment.

Instructions for Use:

This digital template helps you generate a structured summary and draft of the I-864 details specifically for sponsoring a sibling.

It is intended for preparation purposes only.

The final version must be completed and filed through the official USCIS channels.