Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member (Form I-864A)
The Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member , is a legally binding contract between the primary sponsor, a household member, and the U.S. Government. This form is required when the primary sponsor's income alone, as reported on Form I-864, is not sufficient to meet the minimum income requirements (125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) for the intending immigrant and their family. By signing Form I-864A, the household member agrees to make their income and/or assets available to the primary sponsor to support the intending immigrant. This commitment makes the household member jointly and severally liable with the sponsor for the financial support of the intending immigrant. This form must be filed together with the main Form I-864. Key Requirements: Financial Contribution: The household member must agree to make their income and/or assets available to the sponsor and the intending immigrant. This income is then combined with the primary sponsor's income to meet the poverty guidelines. Household Definition: The household member must be at least 18 years old, reside with the sponsor, and be a relative (spouse, parent, adult child, sibling) or a documented dependent on the sponsor's most recent tax return. Joint Responsibility: The household member assumes joint and several liability with the sponsor, meaning they share the legal financial obligation. This obligation usually lasts until the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen or has worked for 40 quarters (approximately 10 years) in the U.S. Documentation: Household members must provide their most recent Federal Income Tax Return and proof of current employment or income. Instructions for Use: This digital template helps you generate a structured summary and draft of the I-864A details. It is intended for preparation purposes. The final version must be completed accurately and filed through the official USCIS channels *along with* Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.
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The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support , is a legally binding contract required for most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants to show that they have adequate means of financial support and are unlikely to become a public charge in the United States. When the primary sponsor's income and assets alone do not meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines, a Joint Sponsor may be required. A joint sponsor takes on the same legal and financial responsibilities as the primary sponsor. Key Responsibilities of a Joint Sponsor: Financial Responsibility: The joint sponsor must also meet the income requirement of at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for their household size, independently of the primary sponsor. Legally Binding Obligation: This commitment typically lasts until the intending immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, has worked for 40 quarters (approximately 10 years) in the U.S., departs the U.S. permanently, or dies. Documentation: Joint sponsors must provide their most recent Federal Income Tax Return(s) and proof of current employment. No Relationship Required: A joint sponsor does not need to be related to the intending immigrant or the primary sponsor, but must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident and reside in the U.S. Instructions for Use: This digital template helps you generate a structured summary and draft of the I-864 details specifically for a joint sponsor. It is intended for preparation purposes only. The final version must be filed through the official USCIS channels, often alongside the primary sponsor's I-864.
Preview ←Affidavit of Support for a Sibling of a U.S. Citizen (Form I-864)
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.
Preview ←Affidavit of Support for Parents of a U.S. Citizen (Form I-864)
The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support , is a legally binding contract between a sponsor (the U.S. citizen child) and the U.S. Government. The sponsor must complete this form to show that the intending immigrant (their parent) has adequate means of financial support and is unlikely to become a public charge. Key Requirements: Financial Responsibility: The U.S. citizen child sponsoring their parent must demonstrate an income level at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for their household size. Legally Binding: This obligation usually lasts until the parent 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 to verify their financial capacity. Instructions for Use: This digital template helps you generate a structured summary and draft of the I-864 details specific to sponsoring parents. It is intended for preparation purposes only. The final version must be filed through the official USCIS channels and includes additional sections not present in this summary template.
Preview ←Affidavit of Support for Spouse Visa (CR-1/IR-1) - Form I-864
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). 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.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the Department of State (DOS).
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