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Sponsorship Income Requirement Calculator — United States

Find out whether your household income meets the I-864 Affidavit of Support threshold, generally 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size.

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Count yourself, your dependents, the intending immigrants, and anyone on a prior Affidavit of Support.
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Current annual income from your most recent federal tax return and current earnings.
Active-duty sponsors of a spouse or child need only 100% of the poverty guidelines.
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Disclaimer: Immigration rules, fee schedules, income thresholds and processing times change frequently and vary by case. This tool is informational only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed immigration lawyer or an accredited representative before acting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income requirement for an I-864 Affidavit of Support?
The sponsor must show income of at least 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for their household size. Active-duty US military sponsoring a spouse or child need only 100 percent. The 2024 guidelines apply to petitions filed in 2024-2025.
What if my income is too low?
You can use significant assets (generally worth five times the shortfall, or three times for a spouse or child of a US citizen), count a household member's income on Form I-864A, or add a qualifying joint sponsor who independently meets 125 percent.
Who counts in household size for the I-864?
Household size includes the sponsor, spouse, dependent children, other dependents claimed on taxes, the intending immigrants, and anyone the sponsor is still obligated to support under a prior Affidavit of Support.
Is the Affidavit of Support legally enforceable?
Yes. Form I-864 is a legally binding contract. The obligation continues until the immigrant becomes a US citizen, is credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work, leaves the US permanently, or dies.

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