Form I-864I-864
Affidavit of Support — the sponsor's legally enforceable promise to financially support an immigrant.
Edition 08/24/26
Version last read from the agency on September 28, 2026
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About Form I-864
Who fills it in
Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use Form I-864 — the affidavit of support, signed by a sponsor — to show they have adequate means of financial support.
Where it goes
The sponsor signs it for the immigrant’s case. When the person being sponsored files Form I-485 online, they can upload Form I-864 and its documents as evidence at the same time.
Watch out for
- Since October 1, 2026, USCIS accepts only the 08/24/26 edition; a 10/17/24 edition postmarked or submitted on or after that date is not processed.
- The 08/24/26 edition includes a release that lets USCIS ask consumer reporting agencies for information. A credit or security freeze can delay the case, so answer any request to lift it quickly.
- Form I-864 is a legally binding contract with the U.S. government to support the immigrant financially.
Read from the agency’s pages on October 8, 2026: USCIS — Form I-864
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