USCIS Form I-864EZ: Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

Edition date

10/17/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

Give the completed affidavit of support with all required documentation to the sponsored immigrant to file with either: A consular officer with a completed Form OF-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration; or An immigration officer with a completed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form I-864EZ by visiting our Fee Schedule page. If you file outside the United States: There is no fee if you file with USCIS or the Department of State.

If you file within the United States: You must file with the Department of State; however, they charge a fee. For more information, please visit their website.

Initial evidence

Did you provide the following? Proof that you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident; Your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) transcript or a copy of your federal individual income tax return for the most recent tax year.

If you provide a copy, you must include a copy of every Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your return. If you believe additional returns may help you to establish your ability to maintain sufficient income, you may submit transcripts or photocopies of your federal individual income tax returns for the three most recent years; and A typed or printed explanation, including evidence of the exemption and how you qualified for the exemption, if you were not required to file a federal income tax return under U.S. tax law for any other reason.