USCIS Form I-864EZ
A shorter affidavit of support for certain simple sponsor situations.
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About USCIS Form I-864EZ
Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, is a shorter version of Form I-864 for certain sponsors. It can be used when you are the person who filed the petition for the immigrant, you are sponsoring only one person, and the income you use to qualify is your own income shown on your federal tax return. In it you agree to financially support the immigrant and provide your income information.
This page is a general guide and a fillable helper, not legal, immigration, or tax advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-864ez and confirm you qualify to use the EZ version and that the fields match before you sign.
Who needs to complete it
- Petitioning sponsors who are sponsoring only one immigrant on this affidavit.
- Sponsors who qualify using only their own income from their federal tax return.
- People whose situation meets the conditions for the shorter EZ version.
- Sponsors who do not need to combine income from a household member or use assets.
How to fill out USCIS Form I-864EZ
- 1In the basis section, confirm you are the petitioner and are eligible to use the EZ version.
- 2Enter your name, mailing address, and other biographic information.
- 3Enter information about the immigrant you are sponsoring.
- 4Provide your employment information and current individual annual income.
- 5Enter the income figures from your federal tax returns as the form requests.
- 6List the number of people you are supporting for the household size calculation.
- 7Read the sponsor obligations and certification carefully.
- 8Sign and date the affidavit, then file it with the required tax documents and evidence.
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Frequently asked questions
How is I-864EZ different from I-864?
The EZ version is shorter and is meant for certain simple situations, such as sponsoring only one immigrant using only your own income. If your situation is more complex, the standard I-864 may be required. Check the current instructions. This is a general guide, not legal or tax advice.
Whose income do I report?
The EZ version is generally used when you qualify on your own income shown on your federal tax return. Review the instructions to confirm you meet the conditions to use it.
What documents go with it?
Sponsors typically submit tax documentation and evidence described in the instructions. Confirm the current list before you file.
Is this the official USCIS form?
This is a fillable helper to make completion easier. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-864ez and confirm the fields match.