Affidavit of Support for Green Cards

Becoming a United States citizen is a lifetime goal for people worldwide. The opportunity of the United States is a beacon of hope for many. By signing an affidavit of support, U.S. citizens and employers can help foreign family members and employees become Americans.

Law enforcement will do periodic immigrant visa status checks to ensure that an immigrant is legally permitted to stay in the country. It’s important to know and have immigrant documentation.

What is an Affidavit of Support for Green Cards

An Affidavit of Support for green cards is vital in applying for a green card. It is a contract you sign agreeing to use your financial resources to support the intending immigrant named on the affidavit.

Once you sign the USCIS affidavit of support, you promise to sponsor the intending immigrant once they become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. This sponsorship will last until they have completed 40 quarters of employment or become a citizen of the United States.

Divorce does NOT end the sponsorship obligation to your sponsored immigrant.

How Much is an Affidavit of Support Fee?

The filing fee for the Affidavit of Support is $120. You must pay the Affidavit of Support fee for each case unless you petition for your spouse or child(ren) and submit your affidavit of support for each case to the government simultaneously.

You can pay the affidavit of support fee at the same time as the immigrant visa fee, and both can be paid online. However, they will require to be paid separately, so your bank account will see two transactions.

No fee is required to be paid when an I-130 petition is filed outside of the United States. The affidavit of support fee is only paid once. It is also not required for certain applicants who do not require an affidavit of support.

How to File for an Affidavit of Support?

Talk to your Sugar Land lawyers today to begin filing Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA. Form I-864 requires initial evidence. If this evidence is not provided, or if the form is not signed, they will reject your form, and the filing fee will have to be submitted again.

You must submit all documents in English. If you submit any documents in a foreign language, please include a full English translation that has been certified accurate by the translator.

Provide a full IRS transcript or copy of your Federal income tax form for the most recent tax year. If you provide a copy, you must include a copy of every Form W-2 and every Form 1099 related to your tax return. Additional transcripts or copies for your second and third most recent tax years can also be helpful to your case if you believe they will help to establish your ability to maintain your income.

An Immigration Lawyer in Sugar Land Can Help

Your Sugar Land immigration lawyer can help you file Form I-864 and begin your family member or employee’s journey to U.S. Citizenship. Immigration is a journey that many people undertake every year.

Esani & Momin P.C. are immigration attorneys who have helped many families and employers bring people to America. You can be our next. We promise to treat your family members and employees as important as they are to you. Call us today to get started.