I-864 Affidavit of Support Form

[DigitalSxKitten 1]

I know this will not be the only question I have about this process but as we are just actually starting to seriously research it, me and my husband figure we would make a clear picture before we start filling out forms. My husband is Canadian and we are trying to get him into the country by early next year after he completes school. My biggest question right now is what do I do about the Support form if I am currently not working? At the moment I live with my family while I attend school. Is it possible to have someone else fill out the support form even though I myself is the one petitioning to get my husband here? My dad would be more than happy to say he will support my husband when he comes into the country while we get established but I was concerned I would have to have my father file ALL the paperwork if that makes any sense. Is it possible for me to be the sponsor but my father only be the support sponsor? Any help would be greatly appreciated,

[sheeshkabelle 153]

You will fill out an affidavit of support since you are the petitioner, even with out an income. Since your father lives in the same home, he fills out the I-864a and fill his out with his income and assets. If your father makes enough to fulfill the poverty level for the house hold size you'll be fine. Remember to send in your and your dad's birth certificates to show the relation between the two of you, and if either of you are naturalized citizens or LPR include that paperwork too. (if not your birth certificates show you're both US citizens)

[Amanda&Elvio 12]

If you make no income then your father will have to fill out a separate I-864. An I-864a is for combining income with someone in your household but in this case there is no income to combine.

But back to your original question: yes, you will be the sponsor and your father can be a joint sponsor.

Good luck on your journey!

[LoveTurtle 2]

I know this will not be the only question I have about this process but as we are just actually starting to seriously research it, me and my husband figure we would make a clear picture before we start filling out forms. My husband is Canadian and we are trying to get him into the country by early next year after he completes school. My biggest question right now is what do I do about the Support form if I am currently not working? At the moment I live with my family while I attend school. Is it possible to have someone else fill out the support form even though I myself is the one petitioning to get my husband here? My dad would be more than happy to say he will support my husband when he comes into the country while we get established but I was concerned I would have to have my father file ALL the paperwork if that makes any sense. Is it possible for me to be the sponsor but my father only be the support sponsor? Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Hi, you should take time to read this instructions about the affidavit of support. I found the answer for my concerns right here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

Hope it helps.