Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

Form I-864 is a legally enforceable contract between the sponsor (a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and the U.S. government, in which the sponsor agrees to provide financial support to the intending immigrant to ensure that they do not become a public charge. This form is required for most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants and must be filed in conjunction with Form I-485 or with the immigrant visa application. The sponsor must demonstrate that their income and/or assets meet the required threshold for their household size.