Fill out I-864EZ (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA) online
Form I-864EZ is the simplified version of the Affidavit of Support used when the sponsor is also the only petitioner, is sponsoring only one immigrant, and is relying solely on their own employment income to meet the income requirement. It is a shorter alternative to the full Form I-864.
How to fill out I-864EZ (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA)
Confirm eligibility for the EZ form
Verify that you are the sole petitioner, you are sponsoring only one immigrant, you are using only your own employment income (salary or pension), and you have no other active sponsor obligations from prior affidavits.
Enter sponsor information and household size
Provide your full legal name, date of birth, SSN, address, and citizenship or permanent resident status. Calculate your household size by counting yourself, the sponsored immigrant, your dependents, and any other individuals you are obligated to support.
Report your employment income
Enter your current annual employment income and attach your most recent federal tax return and W-2 forms. Confirm that your income meets or exceeds 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size.
Sign and submit with the immigration application
Sign the form under penalty of perjury, acknowledging the legally binding support obligation. Submit the I-864EZ with your tax returns, W-2s, and proof of employment as part of the I-485 or consular processing package.
About I-864EZ (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA)
Who needs this form
U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are the petitioner for exactly one immigrant, are using only their own salary or pension income to meet the 125% Federal Poverty Guidelines requirement, and have no other sponsored immigrants with active obligations. If any of these conditions are not met, the full Form I-864 must be used instead.
Where to submit
Submit together with the immigrant's adjustment of status application (I-485) to USCIS, or bring to the consular interview if the immigrant is processing abroad through the National Visa Center.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the I-864EZ when sponsoring more than one immigrant or when relying on household member income or assets (the full I-864 is required instead)
- Not attaching federal tax returns and W-2s as proof of the reported employment income
- Incorrectly calculating household size by forgetting to include yourself and any dependents
- Using outdated Federal Poverty Guidelines instead of the most current version
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What is the difference between Form I-864 and Form I-864EZ?
Form I-864EZ is a shorter, simplified version of the Affidavit of Support that can only be used when the sponsor is the sole petitioner, is sponsoring exactly one immigrant, and is relying exclusively on their own employment income to meet the income requirement. If you need to use household member income, assets, or a joint sponsor, or if you are sponsoring multiple immigrants, you must use the full Form I-864 instead.
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