USCIS's Affidavit of Support ( Form I-864 ) is required whenever someone applies for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate or adjustment of status to permanent resident in the United States, based upon a family or spouse petition. The Affidavit of Support is actually a legal contract between three parties , the beneficiary (the person immigrating), the sponsor (the person who signs the Form) and the U.S. Government . The Affidavit of Support because a source of concern when and if the immigrant applies to a Federal, State, or local governmental agency for public benefits based on ability to pay, within the time frame covered by the Affidavit of Support. When you sign an Affidavit of Support as a "sponsor" you are agreeing to provide support to maintain the sponsored person at an annual income that is not less than 125% of the Federal poverty guidelines. All sponsors must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are at least 18 years of age and maintain...
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