The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, is a crucial, legally binding contract required for most family-based immigrant visa applications, including spouse visas (CR-1/IR-1).
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Its primary purpose is to demonstrate to the U.
S.
government that the intending immigrant, in this case, a spouse, will have adequate financial support from their sponsor in the United States and is therefore unlikely to become a 'public charge'.
Key Requirements for Spouse Sponsorship:
- Sponsor Eligibility: The sponsor must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), at least 18 years old, and domiciled in the U.S. The petitioning spouse is almost always the required sponsor.
- Financial Responsibility: The sponsor must show an income level at or above 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for their household size. For active duty military personnel sponsoring a spouse, this threshold is 100%. Assets can be used to supplement income if needed.
- Legally Binding Obligation: This financial commitment is serious and typically lasts until the sponsored spouse becomes a U.S. citizen, has worked for 40 qualifying quarters (approximately 10 years) in the U.S., departs the U.S. permanently, or dies. The sponsor is responsible for reimbursing any means-tested public benefits received by the sponsored immigrant during this period.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Sponsors must provide their most recent Federal Income Tax Returns (typically for the last three years, but the most recent is mandatory), proof of current employment and income (e.g., pay stubs, employment verification letter), and evidence of assets if necessary to meet the income threshold.
Instructions for Use:
This digital template is designed to help you organize and summarize the key information required for the Form I-864 for a spouse visa.
It serves as a preparatory tool to ensure you have all necessary details readily available.
Please note that this generated summary is NOT an official USCIS form and cannot be submitted as such.
The final, official Form I-864 must be completed, signed, and filed according to the specific instructions provided by U.
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