Checklists for Preparing Affidavit of Support Forms


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Affidavit of Support, Form I-864EZ, Checklist

Before mailing the I-864EZ to the NVC:

  1. Verify that the person completing the form IS the person who filed the petition.
  2. Verify that the sponsor is only using his/her own employment to meet the affidavit of support requirements.
  3. IF the sponsor is sponsoring any family members of the intending immigrant that are listed on the same petition as the sponsored immigrant, the sponsor MUST complete an I-864.
  4. IF the sponsor filed taxes, the sponsor MUST submit a copy of the most recent federal income tax return with all supporting schedules and/or W-2s or an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcript (even if the sponsor filed electronically). To request IRS-generated transcripts or copies of a tax return, visit the IRS website.
    • The return must have all pages in the correct order and stapled together
    • If you did not have to file a tax return, attach a written explanation and a copy of the instructions from the IRS publication that shows you were not obligated to file. For general information on income tax obligations, visit the IRS website.
  5. Ensure that:
    • All pages are in the correct order and stapled together
    • Each page is filled-out completely
    • The form is signed
  6. IF the sponsor is submitting assets to meet the minimum income requirement, the sponsor MUST complete an I-864.

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