Updated Affidavit of Support Guidelines
USCIS has published new affidavit of support rules that apply to most family-based and some employment-based intending immigrants. The rules are effective July 21, 2006. Link.
Snippits :
This final rule takes effect July 21, 2006. It will apply to any application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status that is decided on or after July 21, 2006 even if the case was filed before July 21, 2006.
Highlights From the Final Rule
Reduces required initial documentation
Introduces new EZ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864EZ)
Establishes new Intending Immigrant’s I-864 Exemption (Form I-864W)
Eliminates the affidavit of support requirement in certain cases
Allows two joint sponsors per family unit intending to immigrate based upon the same petition
Provides more flexible definition of “household size.”
Reduces the amount of assets that certain sponsors must show in order to cover any shortfall in their household income.
USCIS has published new affidavit of support rules that apply to most family-based and some employment-based intending immigrants. The rules are effective July 21, 2006. Link.
Snippits :
This final rule takes effect July 21, 2006. It will apply to any application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status that is decided on or after July 21, 2006 even if the case was filed before July 21, 2006.
Highlights From the Final Rule
Reduces required initial documentation
Introduces new EZ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864EZ)
Establishes new Intending Immigrant’s I-864 Exemption (Form I-864W)
Eliminates the affidavit of support requirement in certain cases
Allows two joint sponsors per family unit intending to immigrate based upon the same petition
Provides more flexible definition of “household size.”
Reduces the amount of assets that certain sponsors must show in order to cover any shortfall in their household income.