Once the NVC receives your correct and complete affidavit of support form(s), they will be sent to the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate, along with the immigrant visa petition. When you send the affidavit of support form to the NVC, make sure to send a copy to your alien relative to carry it to the interview.

What happens after you submit affidavit of support?

Once the NVC receives your correct and complete affidavit of support form(s), they will be sent to the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate, along with the immigrant visa petition. When you send the affidavit of support form to the NVC, make sure to send a copy to your alien relative to carry it to the interview.

What comes after the I-864 form?

Give the completed form and supporting documents to the immigrant you are sponsoring to file with their Form OF-230 or Form I-485. If the National Visa Center mailed you this form to complete, please follow the instructions they provided.

How do I get out of I-864?

The written request to withdraw the Form I-864 should be sent in hard copy to the appropriate consulate – contact information can be found here. The letter should contain all the information included in the NVC letter. The letter should be sent with delivery confirmation.

How long does it take after sending i-864?

about one-two months
The process of filing for an Affidavit of Support has many steps, each with its own processing time. After you submit your Form I-864, it takes about one-two months of processing time before you are scheduled for an interview.

Does sponsoring an immigrant affect credit?

The affidavit of support goes into effect when the sponsored immigrant becomes a lawful permanent resident (LPR, or someone who has a “green card”) and remains in effect until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, obtains credit for 40 quarters of work in the U.S., dies, or leaves the U.S. permanently.

How do I withdraw my financial sponsorship as an immigrant?

To withdraw the sponsorship, the sponsor must send a letter to the USCIS office, where the application is being processed, informing the office of the decision to withdraw. They must be sure to include a copy of their receipt notice when sending the letter. This helps in tracing their file quickly.

How much annual income is required for Affidavit of support?

The most common minimum annual income required to sponsor a spouse or family member for a green card is $22,887. This assumes that the sponsor — the U.S. citizen or current green card holder — is not in active military duty and is sponsoring only one relative.

What happens to my i-864 after it is submitted?

If it is submitted later than after one year, a new I-864 would be required. After the Form I-864 has been submitted and accepted, it does not expire.

Where to upload form i-864 if filing with ds-260?

Where to Upload Form I-864 if Filing With DS-260? If the intending immigrant is applying for a visa from abroad, Form I-864 and the supporting documents must be uploaded online using the U.S. Department of State CEAC online application form. You should always use the latest version of any USCIS immigration form to prepare your applications.

What is form i-864 affidavit of support?

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA, is a contract an individual signs agreeing to use their financial resources to support the intending immigrant named on the affidavit. The individual who signs the affidavit of support becomes the sponsor once the intending immigrant becomes a lawful permanent resident.

Do I need a separate form i-864a for each person?

If you are using the income of persons in your household or dependents to qualify, a separate Form I-864A for each person whose income you will use. However, an intending immigrant whose income is being used needs to complete Form I-864A only if his or her spouse and/or children are immigrating with him or her.