I-864 Affidavit of Support — Income Requirements & Joint Sponsors
I-864 is a legally enforceable contract — sponsors guarantee financial support and remain liable until citizenship or 40 work quarters.
The I-864 Affidavit of Support is required for most family-based green cards. The sponsor must meet 125% of the federal poverty line and remains liable until the immigrant naturalizes, works 40 quarters, or leaves the US permanently.
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