I-864
Affidavit of support (I-864)
Promise to financially support a family member immigrating to the U.S. Required with most family-based cases.
Form I-864 is the Affidavit of Support — a legally binding contract in which a U.S. sponsor promises to financially support an immigrating family member.
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioners (and sometimes joint sponsors) file this form as part of most family-based immigrant visa cases.
There is no USCIS fee for I-864. It is typically filed as a package with the I-485 or at the immigrant visa interview.
Government fees are paid directly to USCIS, not to Reunite Assure. Verify current fees at uscis.gov before filing.
Processing times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
- Most recent federal income tax return (IRS transcript acceptable)
- Evidence of current employment (pay stubs, employer letter)
- Proof of sponsor's U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
- Household size information
- Additional documents per USCIS instructions
Income requirements depend on household size. Review official USCIS instructions and current federal poverty guidelines.