What is Form I-864?
Form I-864, or Affidavit of Support, is a legally enforceable agreement wherein the sponsor commits to providing support to the foreign national. Therefore the affidavit creates a legally binding contract between the sponsor, the foreign national and the federal, state, and local governments whose sources may be recouped should the foreign national receive any assistance from governmental agencies. This contract is enforceable for a substantial time period and does not end by the termination of the family relationship. Form I-864 is used for permanent residence application processing only. It is not used for any application by a foreign national to enter the U.S. as a non-immigrant.
