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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Preparing Affidavit of Support Forms – I-864, I-864EZ, I-864A, and I-864W [/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Do not take any action described below without authorization from the National Visa Center (NVC). Taking action without the NVC's authorization could result in a delay in processing. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[/FONT]If the petitioner has received notification to read the Affidavit of Support Instructions and download the appropriate form:
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Review [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the General Information and FAQ. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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Review [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]page 1 of the I-864W, Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption Form, to determine if the petitioner is exempt from the Affidavit of Support Requirement. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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Download [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the I-864P - Poverty Guidelines. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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Review [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]page 1 of the I-864EZ - Affidavit of Support Form, to determine if the petitioner is eligible to submit the I-864EZ. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]5. If these forms do not apply, [/FONT]
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the petitioner is required to submit an [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]I-864 [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]–Affidavit of Support - and possibly an I-864A - Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member - as well. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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Complete [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the appropriate Affidavit of Support form. [/FONT][/FONT]When completing the forms, [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]please keep in mind: [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The Department of State prefers that the Affidavit of Support form(s) be completed on your computer using CAPITAL letters. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Following the detailed instructions included with each form (I-864W, I-864EZ, I-864, and I-864A) is very important. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]7. After completing the form on the computer, [/FONT]
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print [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]it. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The forms cannot be submitted electronically. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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Review [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the appropriate checklist to verify that the proper form has been completed correctly: [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]I. Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption, Form I-864W, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]II. I-864EZ, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]III. Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]IV. Joint Sponsor’s Documents (if required) Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]V. Household Member’s Documents (if required) Checklist [/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]II. I-864EZ, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]III. Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]IV. Joint Sponsor’s Documents (if required) Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]V. Household Member’s Documents (if required) Checklist [/FONT]
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Mail [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]the form and any required supporting documents to the NVC. Be sure to include the bar code sheet for the applicant’s case. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[/FONT]*Important Notice For Sponsors
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The Affidavit of Support forms are not required to be notarized. You should know however that by signing an Affidavit for Support the sponsor certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided and any transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct. In order to download forms, you will need to have a recent version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, please visit Adobe. There is no charge to download Adobe Reader. Please note that you may receive a "file corrupted" error message if you are using an older version of Adobe Reader. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The Affidavit of Support forms are not required to be notarized. You should know however that by signing an Affidavit for Support the sponsor certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided and any transcript and/or photocopy of tax documentation is true and correct. In order to download forms, you will need to have a recent version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, please visit Adobe. There is no charge to download Adobe Reader. Please note that you may receive a "file corrupted" error message if you are using an older version of Adobe Reader. [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Checklists for Preparing Affidavit of Support Forms [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption, Form I-864W, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption, Form I-864W, Checklist [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Verify that, as detailed in the I-864W instructions, the Affidavit of Support is not required. The I-864W should be completed ONLY IF the intending immigrant: [/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]As proof, you must attach a signed statement from the person who earned the quarters. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]You must attach an earnings and benefits statement from the Social Security Administration (SSA) showing the number of qualifying quarters he/she has earned. To make a request to the SSA use Form SSA-7004-SM, or in the U.S. call the SSA’s toll free number, 1 800-772-1213. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Is a self-petitioning widow/widower [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Is the battered spouse of U.S. citizen or the child of battered spouse of a U.S. citizen [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Is a child, who meets the requirements under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA) to become a U.S. citizen immediately upon entry under into the U.S. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Checklists for Preparing Affidavit of Support Forms [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, Checklist [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, Checklist [/FONT]
[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Before mailing the I-864 to the NVC: [/FONT]
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Ensure [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]that: [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]All pages are in the correct order and stapled together [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Each page is filled-out completely [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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Verify [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]that all family members (a spouse and/or children) listed on the same petition as the sponsored immigrant that are either traveling with the sponsored immigrant (or will be traveling within six months of the immigrant’s entry into the U.S.) have been listed on the I-864 IF the sponsor is sponsoring them, and they are either traveling with the immigrant, or within six months of the immigrant’s entry to the U.S. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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IF the sponsor filed taxes, [FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]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. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]The return must have all pages in the correct order and stapled together [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]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. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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IF the sponsor is submitting assets to meet the minimum income requirement:
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Attach evidence of assets with a cash value that equals at least five times the difference between the sponsor’s total household income and the poverty guideline for the sponsor’s household size [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Attach evidence of ownership, location and the value of each asset [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Attach evidence of liens, mortgages and liabilities (if any) for each asset [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Attach additional evidence, when annual income does not meet minimum income requirements. Evidence of current employment or self-employment includes a recent pay statement or a statement from your employer on business stationery. The letter from the sponsor’s employer should show the beginning date of employment, type of work done and income. [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]
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