I-864 Joint Sponsor
What is i-864 joint sponsor?
An i-864 joint sponsor is an individual who is willing to take legal responsibility for financially supporting an immigrant applicant. This person assists the primary sponsor in meeting the income requirements for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status. The joint sponsor must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident with a sufficient income and must complete the i-864 Affidavit of Support form.
What are the types of i-864 joint sponsor?
There are two types of i-864 joint sponsors:
Substantiating Joint Sponsor: This type of joint sponsor substantiates the primary sponsor's income by providing additional financial documentation to meet the requirements. They must submit a complete i-864 form along with their supporting documents.
Household Member Joint Sponsor: This type of joint sponsor is a member of the sponsor's household and includes their income to meet the income threshold. They must submit a complete i-864A form along with their supporting documents.
How to complete i-864 joint sponsor
To complete the i-864 joint sponsor form, follow these steps:
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Obtain the latest version of the i-864 Affidavit of Support form from the official USCIS website.
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Provide your personal information, including your name, address, and social security number.
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Fill in the necessary details about the immigrant applicant you will be sponsoring.
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Calculate your household income and compare it to the income requirements specified by the USCIS.
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If your individual income does not meet the requirements, gather additional financial documents to substantiate your income.
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Attach the necessary supporting documents, such as tax returns, employment verification letters, and bank statements.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
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Sign and date the i-864 form, certifying that the information provided is true and accurate.
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Make a copy of the form and all supporting documents for your records.
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Submit the completed i-864 form along with the supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS office as instructed.
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Questions & answers
Which documents should I send with I-864 affidavit of Support?
A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income.
How many joint sponsors can you have for I-864?
Two joint sponsors can be used per family unit applying to immigrate under the same petition. If two joint sponsors are used, each joint sponsor is responsible only for the intending immigrant(s) listed on the joint sponsor's Form I-864.
Can I sponsor myself on I-864?
For a family-based immigrant visa, you cannot sponsor yourself. The petitioner must file Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, on your behalf. In certain situations you may be able to include your income and/or assets with the petitioner's household income/assets.
How do I file joint sponsor?
If you have a joint sponsor, they must also complete Form I-864. If you are using the income of other household members to qualify, then each household member who is accepting legal responsibility for supporting your relative must complete a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member.
How do I fill out a joint sponsor form I-864?
Each joint sponsor must fill out a separate I-864 form. In their form, they will include the names of all immigrants that they will personally be sponsoring. In the case of two joint sponsors, each sponsor will only list the intending immigrants for which they will take legal responsibility.
How do you fill out I-864 as a joint sponsor?
Each joint sponsor must fill out a separate I-864 form. In their form, they will include the names of all immigrants that they will personally be sponsoring. In the case of two joint sponsors, each sponsor will only list the intending immigrants for which they will take legal responsibility.
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