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Intensive English Center E5320 Melville Library Stony Brook, NY 11794-3390 631-632-7031 Fax: 631-632-6544 E-mail: IEC stony brook.edu Website: www.stonybrook.edu/iec AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT PLEASE PRINT

How to fill out affidavit of support

How to fill out an affidavit of support:

1. Begin by downloading the official affidavit of support form from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
2. Read the instructions carefully to understand the requirements and ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria.
3. Provide accurate and truthful information in all sections of the form. This includes personal details, such as your name, address, and contact information.
4. Indicate the intending immigrant's information, including their relationship with you and their contact details.
5. Calculate your total household income and include it in the relevant section. Make sure to provide supporting documentation, such as tax returns, pay stubs, or employment letters, to validate your financial ability to support the intending immigrant.
6. If you are unable to meet the income requirements alone, you may include the income of a co-sponsor. Fill out the co-sponsor's details and provide their financial documentation as well.
7. Sign the affidavit of support form, certifying that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
8. Gather all necessary supporting documents, including copies of tax returns, employment letters, and proof of income, and attach them to the completed affidavit of support form.
9. Double-check the form to ensure all sections are filled out correctly and all supporting documents are included.
10. Make a photocopy of the completed form and all attachments for your records.
11. Submit the original affidavit of support form and supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS address as instructed in the form's instructions.

Who needs an affidavit of support:

1. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who have a family member or relative seeking an immigrant visa or green card usually need to submit an affidavit of support.
2. The affidavit of support is required to demonstrate that the intending immigrant has enough financial support to avoid becoming a public charge and that the petitioner is financially capable of supporting them.
3. The affidavit of support is commonly needed for family-based immigration petitions, such as immediate relatives (spouse, children, parents), as well as employment-based immigrant petitions in certain categories.
4. It is crucial to consult the specific visa or green card application instructions provided by USCIS to determine whether an affidavit of support is required for a particular visa category or immigration process.

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What is affidavit of support?

Affidavit of support is a legal document in which a sponsor agrees to provide financial support to a foreign national who is seeking to immigrate to the United States.

Who is required to file affidavit of support?

The person sponsoring an immigrant is required to file the affidavit of support.

How to fill out affidavit of support?

To fill out an affidavit of support, the sponsor must provide information about their income, assets, and household size.

What is the purpose of affidavit of support?

The purpose of affidavit of support is to ensure that the sponsored immigrant will not become a public charge and will have adequate financial support.

What information must be reported on affidavit of support?

The sponsor must report their income, assets, liabilities, and dependents on the affidavit of support.

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