The I-864, also known as the affidavit of support, is technically a “4-Part” USCIS form. ( Chart found here ). The I-864 is used in the Green Card Process, whether Adjustment of Status in the United States or Consular Processing abroad. ( Related post found here ).
Since the I-864 concerns the financial state of the sponsor, proof of the sponsor’s finances must be provided. Generally, IRS Tax Returns are needed. However, self-employed and contracted 1099 Workers, may also need to provide business records and bank statements.
How much a sponsor makes is crucial. USCIS provides the I-864P as a starting point, a guideline in determining how much income a sponsor must have. ( USCIS link to I-864P ).
The I-864P, also know as the Poverty Guideline, is the starting point of determining which I-864 path to take, the general I-864 or the very streamlined I-864EZ.
The I-864P differentiates Civilian and Military poverty levels, as well as recognizing the higher levels of poverty in states like Alaska and Hawaii.
A rule of thumb, if your W-2 is close to or below the poverty level, the I-864 is required, and if you are well above the poverty level, the I-864EZ is a reduced form and may be preferred.
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