I-864 Affidavit of support - How to fill out the Form I-864 immigration Tips

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

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[@farahaziz5806]

Hi ,,, I was living in USA and i was working did my tax return but when I got married I living now with my husband in the Middle East ,, we working there ,, so how can I fill the annual income in the form ?? Can you answer me please

[@ermacarpio2322]

Hi in page 4 at part 5 How my co sponsor fill it out the form?I mean if he gonna put his house hold size or whom he sponsoring?.thank you

[@JamalJamal-vr5ty]

Thinkyu..me..halfe..you..

[@calmabarnett7722]

Thank you very good

[@Cassandrat-Clj]

Hi... I already sent my affidavit support on March 2022 I for my husband and my Daughter's the keep asking for updated

[@StephenGeorge]

This was an intimidating 10 page document but you actually made it enjoyable to fill out. Greatly appreciate you taking the time to create this tutorial.

[@koala3054]

I agree. You made it simple to understand. Thank you.

[@chantellcoore7296]

This video is amazing and spot on! The affidavit of support document was accepted and our case is now documentarily qualified ! Thank you for everything!!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Appreciate it

[@minckasaintcyr2066]

@@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer if i am unemployed and work part time at the same time do i have to send the unemployement checks with my work paycheck?

[@thomaskane4121]

The advice here is crazy good, I can't thank you enough. Thank you!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

😀👍

[@christianb8900]

The new i-864 form that expires 12-31-23, does not have interactive form fields like previous editions. This was purposefully done by Homeland Security so that people would have a harder time filling it out, hoping it would cause some people to make mistakes, which in-turn, lets them deny more cases. This was a small retaliatory action from Homeland Security since they are understaffed (due to the pandemic), which contributed to them getting sued for being too slow with cases.

[@bobbytetteh4361]

I agree and a victim

[@michaelliu1162]

I got my payment receipt from USCIS and after waiting for a year they returned my documents on the grounds that my payment method was incorrect. What does this payment receipt mean? I am really helpless! Similarly, the numbers in the fifth part of the fourth page are still wrong！

[@jennyshapierre5536]

How did you go about this I’m trying to fill out the application and and there is a part that’s uneditable

[@Chichichichioma]

@@jennyshapierre5536 exactly.

[@woody3476]

That's not surprising at all. Has anybody figured out how tf we're supposed to fill this out? I'm just gonna print it, fill it out by hand, then scan it back to a PDF for uploading. If anyone else has a better idea, please share.

[@nemutluyumturkum10]

Thank you, guys! You definitely have your spot reserved in Heaven! :)

[@sandeepskainth]

Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. I just needed the information for section 3. I have watched hundreds of videos but no one was covering the information for the citizens. You did and very precisely.

[@mofit2291]

Thank you guys!!! I just paid my fees and next step is this. Trying to get a head start. Thanks a lot

[@mofit2291]

What if your tax returns are of money you made while living abroad? I am self emplyoed and make above the 125%. I have 3 tax returns of income made abroad and one year of income made in the US (2020). I am a Personal Trainer and most of my income is checks or cash.

[@theluckyfriends26]

Please tell me what you did then. I also live abroad and went for consular processing. I dont earn. My husband does but abroad. I only have IRS certified 'verification of non filing' and 'wage and income transcript' which verifies zero income and zero tax returns. My husband who i am sponsoring pays taxes in our home country. I have a joint sponsor who files taxes​@@mofit2291

[@ILoveyouxoxo93]

Thanks a million! I was so stressed about filling this form and you made it so much better!

[@ntrlbrnpnoi]

thank you so very much for providing this kind of information. you have helped me and my wife immensely. You are wonderful people.

[@amishsingh389]

In part 2, she narrated that the mailing address should be that of the petitioner but the USCIS instruction manual for I-864 says that it should be that of the beneficiary instead (considering it to be overseas - as in the stated example as well)

[@amanullahkhan4445]

You are right

[@kayeiaramariedeocampo7980]

What is correct then? US address of petitioner or foreign address of the beneficiary?

[@MerinNakarmi]

If your spouse is already in USA and you live together, you will enter your address. If s/he is in foreign country, then you enter foreign address.

[@dianawoolcock8798]

On part 2 my wife live in the Caribbean is it the petitioner address I must use

[@judettepierre6132]

Hi, thank you for the steps by steps information I-864 affidavit form, you are doing a very good job. Once again thanks God bless.you.

[@chiefokorocha1709]

This saved me thousands!

[@peskator12]

You are not my attorney,but I thank you for posting this helpful video. This definitely helped me figure out this form. I appreciate the video.

[@mphomolapo1562]

Great Video! For those of us filing soon (mid-Sept to early Oct), will you *please do a video on the proposed changes to the i864?* (edit:) Saw the Public Charge Video. Thank you! 👏

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Yes of course we will do more videos on the subject

[@zachorymann3577]

Thank you very much for the step by step! I’ll make sure I recommend this to anyone who is going through the immigration process.

[@merryassefa5463]

Thank you so much. It is very helpful. Would u post a joint sponsor tutorial too please

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Yes we will

[@charmaneaskerneese2494]

I am so impressed. I was amazed as to how easy and to the point your teaching was. Awesome job

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thank you for your kind words

[@analevy4034]

It would be good to know how a Joint Sponsor who is not in the same household needs to fill out their I-864 form.

[@sou895]

I want to know please

[@briankillong]

Was this ever answered?

[@LoversRfighters]

​@@sou895Did you find out about this?

[@LoversRfighters]

​@@briankillongDid you get an answer I'm trying to figure it out?

[@LoversRfighters]

I'd also like to know please update us

[@albertvelez]

Thank you for providing this video, truly helped get through it; God bless you for your service.

[@olgazhumabekova169]

thank you so much! finally I can finish my filing

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

happy you liked it Olga. Please share it

[@chimaobi4870]

I filed I 130 For my Wife and my 3years old daughter, And am currently on the process of filling the I 864 form for both,, do I add my daughter's information on my wife I 864 form on part 3 number 4a?..Or do I just great a separate form I 864 for my daughter??.. And also, my wife just put to birth a baby boy 3months ago after her I 130 was summited-- approved...

[@olgazhumabekova169]

Chimaobi Ukachukwu if you are citizen you have to do separate petition for each family member, as well as I 864 or I 485.

[@chimaobi4870]

@@olgazhumabekova169 Ok..but in that separate form I 864 ,will i still add my 3 years old daughter as principal immigrant in part 2?

[@alisherpulatov3587]

@olga zhumabekova Hi, how are you? Quick question for you, please! How can I get official I-864 form blanks? Can you just email me the link of this blank? [e-mail] Thank you! Best wishes!

[@AnhNguyen-iq7fs]

Very good example of I-864. It would be great if you have video how to fill out Form-944, Declaration of self Sufficient

[@aridematos3555]

Thank you so much for this!!! I needed it!!!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

welcome my friend

[@taniacarvajalpineda3211]

Thank u so very much I am a us citizen and petitioning my step daughters.

[@MP-no2uo]

Thank you so much for this video. Just a quick question: I filed a petition for my mother but I also file separate petitions of immigrant for my two brothers. On Part 3 (on my mother's 1-864), should I include my brothers, checking box # 3, which states that I am sponsoring other family members who are immigrating more than six months after the principal immigrant? Thank you so much!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Yes of course you must mention your brothers there

[@wilkysanon3703]

This is the BEST online instruction so far. Thank you a bunch for the work. GREAT JOB AND I AM GRATEFUL!!!!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

I’m glad this was helpful

[@tasmimtanzia5467]

Thank you so much for sharing I just have one question! I’m sponsoring my husband but don’t meet the income requirements and have a joint sponsor who is not my household member. When calculating the household size do we use my household size or the joint sponsor’s household size?

[@mikekotlarz]

The information given on this site is excellent. I like how you walked me through it with understandable directions. Thanks so much.

[@fannyfok3559]

May I also know can I put my domicile in USA even tho I m working and living in overseas

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

It’s a specific question please set up a consultation to discuss

[@MrZaquadd]

this video really worked for me.. I helped me sign up my form and it worked out perfectly.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thanks for sharing

[@MarkPineLife]

I'm studying for my immigration law paralegal class.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Mark Pine thanks for watching :)

[@kristaponder]

I just wanted to say thank you! It was good to watch and listen to a video after reading all the forms, instructions and forums...

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Krista Ponder thanks for watching

[@jimmbu]

This wonderful that you do this, thank you. What is considered the most recent tax year? It is February 2020 but I don't have my 2019 taxes completed or filed, can I use 2018's? Do I need to explain why? Many thanks!!!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

You are welcome. Thank you for subscribing. Yes as long as you filed application before 04/15

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Before April you can use 2018

[@chanellvlover]

Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick, how about now that the filing had extended to July 15, 2020? Can you still use 2019?

[@ThePlatinumDiva]

Excellent explanation, I had to update a few things on my application after watching this video.

[@nima352000]

Hello , thanks for the video , I had a few questions , 1-After you filling out the PDF form on you computer , can you also sign it using the track pad or stylus in case of touch screen devices ? or do I need to complete the form on computer and then print it out , sign by hand and mail in (USPS) ? 2- can you submit a I-864 form online .from what I can see in ceac.state.gov/ site there is a section for upload document ,which is confusing ! Can this form be submitted online or does it have to physically mailed?

[@Rose-dz6yy]

Wa wondering the same exact thing.

[@qaiszazai8039]

Thanks a lot for your best help to the people. if we have any immigration question we always look for you in KZbin Because your so professional. we can resolve issue really easy. I had really big question when I follow your instruction of I 864 it just solve my problem once again thanks and I appreciate it I subscribed your video

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Qais Zazai i appreciate your support! Thanks for watching!!!

[@juliamoxley8479]

Thank you so much for this video! Helped me a lot...I just have one question! If I'm a sponsor and my husband is a joint sponsor, and we filled joint taxes, how do I fill out Part 6 #7, my current individual annual income? Do I put there total joint income number?

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Total joint income yes

[@twumasiprince7]

Thank you! I am very grateful. Keep on with the good works. You made this very easy and understandable. Bless you!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thanks a lot

[@wwfera00]

Wait, on Part 6 #7 under current annual income....my 2019 Tax Return transcript isn't available yet until the end of the year and my wife and I are filing before Nov 24th...so I can't say how much I earned in 2019 if it's not the end of 2019 yet..... so do I just put how much I earned in 2018 again or can I provide my pay stubs from Jan 2019 to now as proof that I've earned above the poverty guideline??

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Yes use the last year for now

[@vauknyt4769]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. Helps me a lot. God bless all

[@richiehernandez8250]

What if my wife, the applicant, lives outside of the US? In part 2 do I still use my address or hers that I used on the I-130m

[@turkeyray95]

What did you do? I am in the same situation?

[@Rose2485]

@@turkeyray95 What did you do? Petitioner address or beneficiary address?

[@gloriamadayag2466]

The same situation here, I am confused what address I will write... why is it sponsors address? It's in part 2 ....address in care of .... is it right to put my address here in the Philippines? Not with my husband's address?

[@LoversRfighters]

​@@turkeyray95did you find out? I'm wondering myself

[@LoversRfighters]

​@@Rose2485May I ask what you did? I'm doing the application and trying to figure this out

[@shanecassell6696]

This video saved me SO MUCH TIME! Thank you!

[@luisrivas5416]

Thanks for making and sharing this videos, I have a question about the affidavit of support, I'm a LPR and I did a petition for my wife and daughter and it was approved, the thing is that i just lived in USA for 8 Month and then move back to Bogota Colombia with my wife and daughter, so my 2018 Income tax return was really low, and here in Colombia the Salary isn't enough for support, My wife (the Principal Immigrant) have a saving account for many years in The US, can we used that saving account information as assets for the affidavit of support? Also I have my Father that is a US Citizen, he can be our Joint sponsor, Should I put him as a principal sponsor? Can you help us with this issue? Thank you very much!! Luis Rivas

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

The father may be a good joint sponsor in this case

[@luisrivas5416]

Thanks for the replying, we introduced already the form ds260 and the form i864, 🙏🤞🏻

[@lucialuna123]

Really helpful, it us exactly my situation. Section 6 for income was really helpful since I was lost in that section for the aplicasion.

[@timothyappiah4773]

How's the family size determine on the affidavit of support. Thank you

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

The household size number Timothy.

[@zakizahid8507]

This video was very helpful and the instructor was very clear and detailed.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Zaki Zahid glad it helped! :)

[@zakizahid8507]

Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick . Do you have any videos on I485 form?

[@shh220]

Hi, thank you for this helpful video. One question, if we cant sign, then i know we have to print it out, sign and date it. How we can submit the signed form? Online or by mail?

[@noahstudio3717]

I have the same question. Did you get the answer?

[@amdjvd]

After signing it. Scan the document and upload.

[@shyromburucollier40]

I have subscribed immediately this has been of great help Thank you so much !!!!!

[@charlottez9890]

I subscribed, thank you for the video! I have one question: I am a landlord with passive rental income. I hired management company to manage the properties. I do not have any other jobs. So, am I considered “self employed” or “unemployed”? I’m so confused with this question. Thanks for your help.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

You’re self employed

[@charlottez9890]

Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick Thank you!

[@AtalayaJolette]

This was AMAZING!! I could cry right now! Thank you!!

[@erniejunnluna7147]

Hi I am petitioning my mother is it ok to include my brother he’s 26 years old on I-864 part 3 family member 2 if I didn’t petition him?? Thank you

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

You can mention him but he’s not part of the case

[@erniejunnluna7147]

Oh ok thank sir!!

[@jackieb.7368]

Thanks a million for this video. Although its from June /2019 I got plenty info to help me with my form. The lady was very detailed however on some critical points input was not provided to make it very clear. To be specific on the page 4 - part 6, line 7 current income, I was assuming for the amount it should be entering the gross income stated in your tax return of last year, but it is not. She takes the current year salary 47K and that is very different from the 83k from John's taxes prior year. Very concern with my case because due to COvid 19 I Iost my job in the middle of July /20 and I I am receiving unemployment help. Anyways, it was very informative and you deserve a LIKE and of course my subscription to your channel.

[@sumadpokharel7997]

can you make video for single guy who is sponsoring his dad and mom. part 3is confusing

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Ok will do

[@shanewills9545]

You guys saved me. Thank you. Please do one for the i864A form as well

[@alfredo_pichardo]

Hello! I am here just to tell you that you are doing great job!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thank you Alfredo! Much appreciated.

[@oneworld3709]

Thank you so much for this video. It made our application process so easy to understood step by step.

[@geovannirendon5889]

I am doing everything electronically. Did you have to print the forms our to put the signature or did you made the e-signature. I really need some help in that part.

[@basirobaidi667]

You did a great job except for part 2 : Part 2. Information About the Principal Immigrant The principal immigrant is the intending immigrant who is the primary beneficiary of the visa petition. Item Numbers 1.a. - 1.c. Name. Provide the full name of the principal immigrant. Item Numbers 2.a. - 2.i. Mailing Address. Provide the mailing address of the principal immigrant. Item Number 3. Country of Citizenship or Nationality. Provide the country of citizenship or nationality of the principal immigrant

[@ahmedelkendil3190]

Thanks for this video but i think if it was made for a wife and kids will be more helpful; thank you very much am following you on tiktok 😊

[@fitoremehmetaj6200]

Thank you so much for helping me complete this form!!!

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Yes

[@sandrasuvari5321]

Super grateful for this video. Thanks a million. Straight forward and informative ❤

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thanks

[@yanethalvarenga3593]

Great video!!!! 🙏🏼 you help me a lot !!! Regards from El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@mumlifewithtess3925]

Thank you so much .may GOD bless you and your family .

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thank you

[@barbsyb]

thank you very accurate step by step thank you appreciated

[@albahernandez864]

Excellent 👌 help me so much with my form..thank you.

[@yasminahankour9260]

Thank you so much that was very helpful, I really appreciate your help.

[@fitzgerarddasal6899]

Very good information. Thanks for taking your time explaining this form

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Fit Gerard Dasal thanks for watching :)

[@andylopez4247]

Good Job !! This information would help anyone.

[@rosetteesso8244]

Thank you so very much. I learn a lot.

[@charlesclintonmd]

14:14 Part 5. sponsor’s household size. Actually if I mark 1 for questions 1,2, and 3, my household size on Q8 is “2” which is correct for me and my spouse. In the video you tell us we should not add a “1” on Q 3 because it would reflect a household size of “3” and increase the amount of money to meet poverty line. Am I correct or what should I do? It contradicts the video and the video is showing my exact same case: husband and wife.

[@bankubanga789]

OMG this helped me oh soooo much you guys!!!!! thaaaank yoooou

[@umojacleanwater]

Great help, we'll always be indebted to you. Many thanks.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

i am so happy

[@segrams1284]

You are awesome and cleared up so much for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@saraakbari8044]

I think there is a mistake in part 2 mailing address( it is supposed to fill out with the immigrant address). But it was real helpful video

[@Jay_Rule]

Are you required to submit affidavit of support I-864 and Immigrant Visa IV at the same time or can it be separate? For example, can I submit I-864 first with all of the required evidence followed by the Immigrant Visa (IV) and civil documents a few weeks later?

[@mellinktv3127]

Great job..this was extremely helpful. Good job 👦 👬

[@limoralster8331]

This is a great Video! Thank you! I was wondering if you could tell me what line do I need to pull the info from for the adjusted gross income off my tax return?

[@gerlinecesardesire6140]

Explicit video, thank you for your help.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Welcome

[@jenifferwalters9848]

Thanks for the video..I now know how to fill it out..

[@preetdhindsa6104]

you are doing great job

[@mominmansoorvlogs]

Thank you for making this very useful informative video. I have couple of questions. I'm filling I-864 for my mother in-law and father in-law. Also, combining my father's income to meet the poverty guideline requirements. Do I have to file separate I-864 for each or just one I-864 is sufficient for both where I put 2nd intending immigrant name in family member 1 under Part 3. Also, does the joint sponsor have to fill I-864 even though he is filling I-864? Hope to hear from you soon. Take care of your self. Bye!

[@DarrenSheryl]

Thank you for sharing the information. I have a questions: 1/ I just open my business starting January this year of 2021. How can I calculate my current individual income? Part 6 -7. Do I need to make the Profit and Loss statement base on the Bank statement to determine the current anticipated income for this year. 2/ If my current individual income does not meet the 125% poverty guidelines. Can I use my current property to meet this income requirement? This property is my primary living and the only one I have. Thanks so much for the advise.

[@emersonesposo485]

Hello there, thank you for making this video it really helps me alot filling out the form, my question is I’m a naturalized which one should I pick? us citizen or us nationals? And I have A numbers should put in the form too? Thanks.

[@krazzydazzle]

You made it so easy. Thank you

[@Garbagejuice1207]

Thank you very much for the helpful information.

[@numanahmed2564]

Thanks for sharing the information

[@davidkidon7170]

Great Video! Question, if I am a US Citizen, sponsoring father and mother (each filed separate I-130). For part 3, I'm not sure whether I need to choose option 1 or option 2?

[@sandroluizmartins3117]

Hi, Doc_ Greetings! Nice to meet You here! Up!

[@ayyoubjafarian437]

That’s so nice and clear explanation

[@josephineadams5403]

Thank you for sharing this video with us

[@myassignmentmode4750]

This is an accurate explanation thanks😁

[@rubenlopez5637]

Thank u for making video berry helpful.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Appreciate it

[@mabelkristinereynolds]

Hi. Just want to ask in Part 6 question no.7 the current indivual annual income. Should i put the adjusted gross income? Its really confusing.

[@ma.teresadelossantos1257]

Hi! Thank you for this helpful video. Working on our AOS now. I was wondering if you put N/A on all the empty boxes? Thanks so much for your input.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Let's schedule a one-on-one call to discuss more specifics. 👉 Schedule a call by clicking the link: calendly.com/jacobsapochnick or visit www.immigrationASAP.com

[@imboom-]

Thank you so much for the video and the help! I had one question. My wife recently went from OPT to H1B visa as of last month. I'm a full time student with a part time job. I don't meet the income requirement but we lived together(for over a year) and she does... can I use her income in the household income to meet this requirement? Or will we need a co-sponsor? This year will be our first time filing as married but we haven't filed yet.

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

You may use your income.

[@mehmethlvc3196]

Thank you so much. It was so helpful

[@diemtrangthuyduong8353]

Really clear and helpful. Thank you so much

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Thanks for watching

[@carolinetiffanyvillanueva-6167]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@Obaapasrecipes]

Thanks so much for this video. i'm filling for my dad but my spouse makes more money then me and we filled as joint so do i have to add my spouse income as well as mine?

[@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer]

Yes absolutely you need to add your spouse

[@Obaapasrecipes]

@@SanDiegoImmigrationlawyer I'm sorry to bother you but do I have to fill form i 864A for him as well?

[@borna430]

Hello, I am the petitioner for my brother. He is married and have one child. At the time when I filed for his immigrant visa, he didn't have a kid. question I have is on Part 3, do I check both 1 and 2 and list the family members in this case his wife as family member 1 and his child family member 2? So on Part 3, possible to check more than one box or only have to check one of the boxes? thank you

[@stephaniedefrance1089]

Thank You very helpful.