Affidavit of Support

Who needs this form?

Required for most family-based green cards. The sponsor (petitioner) files this, not the immigrant.

What does it do?

Creates a legally binding contract to support the immigrant at 125% of the federal poverty level.

Key requirements

• ✓ Most recent federal tax return
• ✓ W-2s/1099s for most recent year
• ✓ Recent pay stubs or employment letter
• ✓ Income must meet 125% federal poverty guidelines

Common mistakes to avoid

• ⚠ Wrong household size calculation
• ⚠ Unsigned form — will be rejected
• ⚠ Not including a joint sponsor if income is insufficient

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