What is this service?
The affidavit of support (Form I‑864) is a legal commitment in which a person accepts financial responsibility for an immigrant who is applying for permanent residence.
The sponsor must show enough income or assets for their household size, based on the current Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Who is this service for?
To be a financial sponsor, you generally must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.
- Live in the United States, unless an exception applies.
- Show enough income or assets for your household size.
This is not the same as the Declaration of Financial Support (I‑134), which is used in other processes, such as certain parole programs or visitor visas.
See “Declaration of Financial Support”Important: The family petitioner generally must file their own I‑864, even if they need a joint sponsor.
Minimum annual income — 2026 (125%)
125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, in effect since March 1, 2026, for Texas and the other 47 contiguous states.
| Household size | Required income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $27,050 |
| 3 | $34,150 |
| 4 | $41,250 |
| 5 | $48,350 |
| 6 | $55,450 |
| 7 | $62,550 |
| 8 | $69,650 |
- For each additional person after 8, add $7,100.
- Alaska and Hawaii have different tables.
- Some eligible military sponsors use 100%.
Source: official USCIS Form I‑864P table (opens in a new tab)
When is Form I‑864A needed?
Form I‑864A allows the sponsor to combine their income or assets with those of an eligible household member.
If the sponsor is married
- If your own income is enough, your spouse generally does not need to sign an I‑864A.
- If you need to use your spouse's income to meet the financial requirement, an I‑864A is generally prepared.
- Filing taxes jointly does not, by itself, mean that an I‑864A is required.
Proof of living together: When applicable, you may be asked for driver's licenses with the same address, a lease, utility bills, or official mail.
There are exceptions for certain dependents and special situations.
What if the sponsor doesn't earn enough?
Depending on the case, there are alternatives:
- Joint sponsor: another eligible person files their own I‑864 and accepts the corresponding financial responsibility.
- Household members' income: it can be combined using Form I‑864A, when applicable.
- Assets: certain savings, property, and other assets can be used to make up the income difference, under the applicable rules.
The main sponsor generally must still file their own I‑864.
Main documents
- Proof of the sponsor's U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
- IRS transcript or federal tax return for the most recent tax year.
- W‑2 or 1099 forms, as applicable.
- Recent pay stubs and an employment letter.
- Evidence of self-employment income, if applicable.
- Proof of U.S. domicile, when required.
- Documents for the spouse or household member and proof of living together, if Form I‑864A is used.
- Documentation of assets, when they are used to meet the financial requirement.
- Tax returns for the two prior years may be submitted as additional evidence; they are not required in every case.
After you hire us, we will email you the questionnaire and the complete list of documents. Please do not send documents through the form on this page.
What does our service include?
- Preparation of Forms I‑864 and I‑864A, as applicable.
- Organizing financial documents and IRS transcripts.
- Document preparation for joint sponsors.
- Organizing evidence of income, assets, and shared household.
- Certified translations of the required documents.
- Preparation of your application package and filing instructions.
Costs
Our fees
Government filing fees
| Form | Fee |
|---|---|
| I-864 | No fee |
USCIS fees per the official fee schedule (Form G-1055, edition 10/26/26). Fees may change: we confirm them before filing. uscis.gov/g-1055 (opens in a new tab)
Government fees are paid separately and are not included in our fees.
How to get started
- Fill out the request form.
- Receive the service information, the contract, and the questionnaire by email.
- Review and sign the contract before making any payment. Then send the required documents so we can begin preparing your forms.
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Approval of any application is decided by the appropriate government agency.