U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Federal form
Fill out Form I-864
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA Edition 08/24/26
USCIS says: “This affidavit is required for most family-based immigrants and some employment-based intending immigrants to show that they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to become a public charge.” Source
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Legally binding contract. The affidavit is a contract between the sponsor and the U.S. Government; completing and signing Form I-864 makes you the sponsor. Source
Facts from the official source
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| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (USCIS form page) |
| Edition | Edition 08/24/26 | Form I-864 (Edition 08/24/26), official PDF Form I-864, page 1 footer (same on all 12 pages). |
| Current edition (USCIS) | USCIS lists 08/24/26 as the edition date of the current Form I-864. | I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (USCIS form page) I-864 form page, "Edition Date" section. |
| Where to file | The instructions point to the USCIS I-864 page for the current filing information. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 16, "Where To File?". |
| Filing fee | The instructions do not print a fee amount; they refer to Form G-1055 for USCIS fees and to travel.state.gov for Department of State processing fees. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 5, General Instructions, "Filing Fee". |
| Income requirement | The sponsor must show enough income and/or assets to maintain the intending immigrants and the rest of the household at 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (100 percent for active-duty U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard members sponsoring a spouse or child). | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 1, "How is Form I-864 Used?". |
| Proof of sponsor status | As a sponsor, you must include proof of your U.S. citizenship, U.S. national status, or lawful permanent resident status. | Form I-864 (Edition 08/24/26), official PDF Form I-864 (Edition 08/24/26), page 1, Part 1. |
| Signature | USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature, and will reject an unsigned affidavit or one with an invalid signature. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 5, General Instructions, "Signature". |
| Length of sponsor obligation | The official source sets out the complete rule, including exceptions and conditions: Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 15, "How Long Does My Obligation as a Sponsor Continue?". Read it there before relying on it. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 15, "How Long Does My Obligation as a Sponsor Continue?". |
| Legally binding contract | The affidavit is a contract between the sponsor and the U.S. Government; completing and signing Form I-864 makes you the sponsor. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 1, "How is Form I-864 Used?". |
| One affidavit per immigrant | A Form I-864 must be submitted for each intending immigrant being sponsored; photocopies may be used for more than one intending immigrant listed on the same affidavit. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 16, "Do I Need to Submit a Separate Affidavit for Each Family Member?". |
| Official instructions | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), 18 pages. | Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), page 1 footer. |
| Editions accepted | From Oct. 1, 2026, USCIS only accepts the 08/24/26 edition and will not process a 10/17/24 edition postmarked or electronically submitted on or after that date. | I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (USCIS form page) I-864 form page, alert dated Aug. 31, 2026. |
| How USCIS suggests filling its PDFs | For the best results, USCIS suggests downloading the PDF and completing it in the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than in a web browser. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (last reviewed 10/18/2023), second paragraph. Checked . |
| The blank form is free | USCIS forms are free on uscis.gov; USCIS warns not to pay for any USCIS form. | Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) USCIS, Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms, closing paragraphs. Checked . |
| Typed answers (USCIS mail filing tips) | USCIS says its forms can be completed electronically and printed to mail; typed answers should be in Courier New, size 10, bold (black ink if handwritten). PDF Tower note: PDF Tower fills the form's own fields in its own Courier font, so your copy prints like a typed form. The 2D barcode area prints blank, as it does on a hand-filled form. | Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) USCIS, Tips for Filing Forms by Mail, "Complete Your Paper Form Accurately". Checked . |
What is on the form
- Part 1. Basis For Filing Affidavit of Support
- Why you are the sponsor: petitioner, relative who filed or owns 5 percent of the business that filed an alien worker petition, joint sponsor or substitute sponsor. Form I-864, page 1
- Part 2. Information About You (Sponsor)
- Sponsor name, mailing and physical addresses, country of domicile, date and country of birth, Social Security number, immigration status and active-duty military status. Form I-864, pages 1-2
- Part 3. Information About the Principal Immigrant
- Name, mailing address, country of citizenship, date of birth, A-Number, online account number and daytime telephone number of the principal immigrant. Form I-864, page 3
- Part 4. Information About the Immigrants You Are Sponsoring
- Whether you sponsor the principal immigrant and details of each family member immigrating with them. Form I-864, pages 3-4
- Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size
- Household size calculation: persons sponsored, yourself, spouse, dependent children, other dependents and previously sponsored persons. Form I-864, page 5
- Part 6. Sponsor's Employment and Income
- Employment, self-employment, retirement or unemployment, current individual income, income of household members combined with yours, household income, and federal income tax return information for the three most recent tax years. Form I-864, pages 5-7
- Part 7. Use of Assets to Supplement Income (if Applicable)
- Your assets, household member assets and the principal immigrant's assets used to qualify. Form I-864, pages 7-8
- Part 8. Sponsor's Contract, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- The sponsor's contract text, contact details, certification and signature with date. Form I-864, pages 8-10
- Part 9. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
- Interpreter name, organization, contact details and signature, if used. Form I-864, page 11
- Part 10. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Affidavit, if Other Than the Sponsor
- Preparer name, organization, contact details and signature, if used. Form I-864, page 11
- Part 11. Additional Information
- Extra space for answers that do not fit elsewhere. Form I-864, page 12
Checked by PDF Tower: the official PDF has 12 pages and 219 fillable fields (175 text, 41 checkbox or radio), 530 KB. SHA-256 ddf0b845399ef4ad…, computed .
Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Edition 08/24/26.
Sources
- I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (USCIS form page) Retrieved .
- Form I-864 (Edition 08/24/26), official PDF Retrieved .
- Instructions for Form I-864 (08/24/26), official PDF Retrieved .
- Downloading and Printing Immigration Forms (USCIS) Retrieved .
- Tips for Filing Forms by Mail (USCIS) Retrieved .
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