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Affidavit of Support (Short Form) (Form I-864EZ)

Sponsor a relative using your personal salary.

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Estimated fee

$0 when filed with USCIS ($120 via NVC)

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Typical timeline

Reviewed with primary application

Category

Green Card

Who qualifies

You filed Form I-130 for one relative, you meet the poverty guidelines using only your personal salary or pension shown on W-2s, and you need no joint sponsor.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Check EZ Eligibility

    Ensure you meet all three strict requirements before using this shorter form instead of the standard I-864.

    Watch out: Using Form I-864EZ when you have joint sponsors, assets, or multiple immigrants will cause delays.
    Common rejection reason: Filing the EZ form when sponsoring more than one person on the same petition.
  2. 2

    Gather Financial Proof

    Obtain your most recent federal income tax transcript and W-2 forms from your employer.

    Watch out: Tax summaries or 1099 independent contractor earnings are not accepted for this form.
    Common rejection reason: Missing W-2 statements or submitting incomplete tax schedules.
  3. 3

    Complete Form I-864EZ

    Enter your household size, immigrant details, and your current individual annual income.

    Watch out: Make sure your current annual income matches your current pay stubs, not just last year's tax return.
    Common rejection reason: Mathematical errors in calculating household size.
  4. 4

    Submit Form Packet

    Sign the form and submit it alongside the immigrant's green card packet or upload it to NVC.

    Watch out: Unsigned forms are automatically rejected.
    Common rejection reason: Missing signature or filing without the principal adjustment packet.

Documents you'll need

  • IRS Tax Transcript or Form 1040

    Official federal tax transcript for the most recent tax year.

    Note: An IRS transcript is preferred over a photocopied Form 1040.

  • Form W-2 Statements

    Copies of all W-2 wage and tax statements matching your tax filing.

    Note: Required to prove that income came from salary or wages.

  • Proof of U.S. Status

    Copy of U.S. passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or Permanent Resident Card.

    Note: Proves you are legally eligible to act as a financial sponsor.

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