The Affidavit of Support form is a legal contract required by U.S. law between the Petitioner (sponsor) of an immigrant visa applicant(s) and the U.S. government. The sponsor for the visa applicant(s) must establish he or she has certain means to financially support the visa applicant(s), if necessary. This will be submitted to the NVC in Step 6.
For full information about Affidavit of Support requirements, forms, and whether an Affidavit of Support is required for you, review Affidavit of Support on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. For full information about the NVC’s role in the Affidavit of Support process, and for answers to frequently asked questions, review our FAQs. Use the information in the FAQs and other information on this website with, not instead of, the detailed instructions for the Affidavit of Support form(s)on the USCIS website.
There are several Affidavit of Support forms. Each form applies to different people. The table below has been provided to assist your Petitioner in determining which Affidavit of Support form(s) to complete: