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Form I-864A in short
Form I-864A is a contract between a sponsor who files Form I-864 and a household member who agrees to make their income or assets available to support the sponsored immigrant. It is used only when the sponsor's own income and assets do not meet the Form I-864 requirements. Both the sponsor and the household member sign it, and the household member becomes jointly responsible for support.
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Edition 08/24/26 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The household member completes Parts 1 to 4 and 6, and the sponsor completes Part 5. A household member must be at least 18 and can be the sponsor's spouse, a parent, child, adult son or daughter or sibling who lives with the sponsor, a dependent claimed on the sponsor's latest federal tax return, or in some cases the intending immigrant. Each household member uses a separate form. |
| Who receives it | USCIS or the Department of State, with Form I-864. |
| Where to send it | File it with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. It goes in the same package, either with Form I-485 or with the immigrant visa case. |
| Deadline | No separate deadline. Submit it with Form I-864. |
| Fee | USCIS: $0 (Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition 10/16/26, checked 2026-10-25). The instructions say to see travel.state.gov for Department of State processing fees. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
What changed
USCIS published the 08/24/26 edition on Aug. 31, 2026. From Oct. 1, 2026, USCIS only accepts the 08/24/26 edition. The new edition includes a privacy release that lets USCIS and the Department of State request information, including credit reports and scores, from consumer reporting agencies. A sponsor with a credit freeze may be asked to release it.
How to fill out Form I-864A, line by line
| Part 1 | Information about you (the household member) Your full name, mailing and physical address, date and country of birth, Social Security number if any, A-Number if any and USCIS Online Account Number if any. |
| Part 2 | Relationship to the sponsor Select the item that fits. If you are the intending immigrant and married to the sponsor, you do not have to live with the sponsor. Other relatives must show they live with the sponsor. An Other Dependent must be listed on the sponsor's latest federal tax return. |
| Part 3 | Employment and income Select all employment boxes that apply and enter your current individual annual income. Do not count means-tested public benefits or income from illegal activity. |
| Part 4 | Federal income tax information and assets Attach an IRS transcript or a copy of your federal tax return for the most recent tax year, with every W-2 and 1099 if you send a copy. Complete the asset items only if the sponsor is using your assets. |
| Part 5 | Sponsor's promise and signature The sponsor completes and signs this part. |
| Part 6 | Household member's promise and signature You promise to make your income and assets available to the sponsor. Sign with your own signature; a stamped or typed name is not accepted. |
| Parts 7 and 8 | Interpreter and preparer Completed only if someone interpreted or prepared the form. |
| Part 9 | Additional information Extra space for answers that do not fit. Include your name, A-Number if any, and the page, part and item number. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the 10/17/24 edition. USCIS will not process it if postmarked or submitted on or after Oct. 1, 2026.
- Filing Form I-864A without Form I-864. It is an attachment to Form I-864.
- Putting two household members on one form. Each needs a separate Form I-864A.
- Not attaching the most recent federal tax return or IRS transcript, or sending a copy without the W-2s and 1099s.
- Sending state or foreign tax returns instead of the federal return.
- Missing the sponsor's signature in Part 5 or the household member's signature in Part 6.
- Completing the asset items when the sponsor is using only your income.
- Not responding to a request to lift a credit or security freeze, which can delay the case.
Questions about Form I-864A
Who can sign Form I-864A as a household member?
Someone 18 or older who is the sponsor's spouse, a parent, child, adult son or daughter or sibling living with the sponsor, or a dependent claimed on the sponsor's latest federal tax return. The intending immigrant can also qualify in some cases.
Does the intending immigrant need to sign Form I-864A?
Only if the sponsor is counting the immigrant's income and the immigrant has accompanying dependents. If only the immigrant's assets are used, the instructions say this contract is not needed.
Is Form I-864A legally binding?
Yes. USCIS calls it a legally binding contract. If the sponsored immigrant receives means-tested public benefits, the agency can ask the sponsor and household member to repay and may sue them.
When does the household member's obligation end?
The instructions say it ends when the sponsor's obligations under the Affidavit of Support end.
Which edition should I use?
The 08/24/26 edition. USCIS stopped accepting the 10/17/24 edition on Oct. 1, 2026.
Is there a fee?
USCIS lists $0 for Form I-864A.
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Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.