Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
Lets a household member combine income with a sponsor on an Affidavit of Support.
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About Form I-864A
Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, is used when a sponsor needs to rely on the income or assets of a household member to meet the income requirements of an Affidavit of Support. The household member agrees to make their resources available to help support the sponsored immigrant.
This form is a companion to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. It is not filed on its own. By signing, the household member accepts joint and several liability for the support obligations covered by the affidavit.
A household member is generally a relative or the intending immigrant living in the same residence as the sponsor, or a dependent listed on the sponsor's tax return, whose income the sponsor wants to count. Review the current instructions to confirm who qualifies.
Who needs to complete it
- Sponsors who need a household member's income to meet the support requirement.
- Relatives living with the sponsor who agree to contribute their income.
- Intending immigrants whose income can count toward the household total.
- Dependents listed on the sponsor's tax return who will combine income.
How to fill out Form I-864A
- 1Confirm the sponsor is filing Form I-864 and needs additional household income.
- 2Verify the household member qualifies under the current instructions.
- 3Complete the household member identifying information section.
- 4Report the household member's income and, if used, their assets.
- 5Attach supporting documents such as tax records or proof of income.
- 6Have the household member read and sign the contract terms accepting liability.
- 7Both the sponsor and household member sign and date the form.
- 8Submit Form I-864A together with the sponsor's Form I-864.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I file Form I-864A alone?
No. It is a companion to Form I-864 and must be submitted together with the sponsor's Affidavit of Support.
Who counts as a household member?
Generally a relative or the intending immigrant living with the sponsor, or a dependent on the sponsor's tax return. Confirm the exact definition in the current instructions.
What liability does the household member accept?
By signing, the household member accepts joint and several liability for the support obligations of the Affidavit of Support with the sponsor.
What documents should I attach?
Typically proof of income such as tax return information and, if you use assets, evidence of those assets. Follow the current instructions for exact requirements.