To show that the applying immigrant has enough financial support to live without concern of becoming reliant on U.S. government welfare.
Number of Pages :
11
Edition Date :
09/19/11. Previous editions accepted.
Where to File :
Give the completed affidavit of support with all required documentation to the sponsored immigrant to file with either:
a Consular Officer with a completed Form OF-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, or
an Immigration Officer with a completed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
If you are filing at a lockbox, important filing tips, as well as additional information on fees and customer service, are listed on our Lockbox Filing Tips webpage.
Filing Fee :
Although USCIS does not charge a fee for this form, the Department of State does charge a fee when the Affidavit of Support is reviewed domestically. This does not apply when the Affidavit of Support is filed abroad.
Special Instructions :
Note on Fees: Although USCIS does not charge a fee for this form, the Department of State does charge a fee when the Affidavit of Support is reviewed domestically. This does not apply when the Affidavit of Support is filed abroad. For more information, please see the Department of State, Affidavit of Support Review Fee, in the Related Links of this page.
