How much income do I need to sponsor?

125% of the federal poverty guidelines for your household size, including the intending immigrant. The current numbers are at uscis.gov/i-864p. If you don't meet it, you can use a joint sponsor.

What about my taxes for the last 3 years?

You'll need to attach tax transcripts or returns separately — AttachKit helps you draft the I-864 itself, not the supporting docs.

Is the I-864 legally binding forever?

The affidavit is enforceable until the immigrant becomes a US citizen, has 40 quarters of work credits, leaves the country permanently, or dies. Consult an immigration attorney before signing if you're unsure.

Immigration · I-864

Prepare your I-864 (Affidavit of Support) online — free

The I-864 is the affidavit the sponsor signs when petitioning a relative for a Green Card, certifying you can financially support them at 125% of federal poverty guidelines. It's required for almost every family-based Green Card case.

The work happens in your browser — open DevTools → Network and watch: the file is never uploaded to do it.

Who needs it: Sponsors filing a family-based Green Card petition. Joint sponsors helping the primary sponsor meet the income threshold.

Need a blank I-864? Download from the source, then drop it in below.

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Draft sponsor info from your saved profile: name, address, employer, household size, income.
Keep joint-sponsor details alongside yours as you work through the answers.
Review income & household calculations before you file.
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General information, not legal or tax advice

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How much income do I need to sponsor?: 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for your household size, including the intending immigrant. The current numbers are at uscis.gov/i-864p. If you don't meet it, you can use a joint sponsor.
What about my taxes for the last 3 years?: You'll need to attach tax transcripts or returns separately — AttachKit helps you draft the I-864 itself, not the supporting docs.
Is the I-864 legally binding forever?: The affidavit is enforceable until the immigrant becomes a US citizen, has 40 quarters of work credits, leaves the country permanently, or dies. Consult an immigration attorney before signing if you're unsure.

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