If you need more information on the I-864 Affidavit of Support, please see 9 FAM 302
8, 9 FAM , and Sections 212(a)(4) and 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The complete FAM and INA are available by visiting FOIA on the Department of State website. Also see
The petitioner and any other financial sponsors can download the forms at , and can use the chart on ”Step 4: Affidavit of Support” page to learn which forms are required.
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The petitioner/financial sponsor must complete and sign the appropriate Affidavit of Support form. Incomplete forms, including those missing pages, will not be accepted. The completed forms and supporting documents must be submitted in CEAC to NVC with the visa applicant’s civil documents.
Anyone else claimed as a dependent on the sponsor’s tax return for the most recent year, regardless of whether they are related to the sponsor or have the same principal address as the sponsor,
