Part 1: Qualifying to use Form I-864EZ
Three Yes or No statements. The instructions say that without Yes on all three, the sponsor uses Form I-864, and that sending the wrong affidavit delays processing.
I-864EZ
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
- Agency
- USCIS
- Revision
- Edition 08/24/26
- Fillable fields
- 142
- Pages
- 8
- Official source
- USCIS form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Form I-864EZ: Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, is a shorter version of Form I-864 for cases that meet certain criteria. The instructions say Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ is legally required for many family-based immigrants to show that the intending immigrant has adequate means of financial support and is unlikely to become a public charge.
The instructions describe the affidavit as a contract between the sponsor and the U.S. Government. By signing it, the sponsor agrees to use their income and resources to support the intending immigrant named in it, if that becomes necessary. The USCIS page calls it a legally binding contract.
The USCIS page says the current edition is 08/24/26 and that, beginning Oct. 1, 2026, USCIS only accepts that edition. The sponsor gives the completed affidavit to the sponsored immigrant, who files it with their visa or adjustment of status application.
What's on Form I-864EZ
Part 2: Information about you (sponsor)
Name, mailing and physical address, country of domicile, date and country of birth, Social Security number (required), immigration status, A-Number, online account number and active military service.
Part 3: The intending immigrant
Name, mailing address, country of citizenship, date of birth, A-Number, online account number and daytime telephone number of the immigrant being sponsored.
Part 4: Household size
Item 1 already counts the sponsor and the intending immigrant. Items 2 to 5 add a spouse, unmarried children under 21, people still supported under earlier affidavits and other tax dependents, totaled in Item 6.
Part 5: Employment and income
Whether the sponsor is employed or retired, the occupation and employer or the retirement date, current individual annual income and federal income tax information.
Parts 6 to 9: Contract, signatures and extra space
The sponsor's contract, which explains the legal effect of signing, then the statement, declaration and signature, the interpreter and preparer sections, and Part 9 for additional information.
How to fill out Form I-864EZ
- 1
Answer the three Part 1 statements
Yes on all three means the short form fits. A No on any of them points to Form I-864, as printed next to each box.
- 2
Give your country of domicile in Part 2
The instructions say a sponsor living outside the United States whose domicile is the United States attaches an explanation and evidence, such as qualifying employment abroad, a temporary stay abroad, or concrete steps to move back.
- 3
Count your household in Part 4
The instructions say to count each person only once and to include every dependent claimed on your most recent federal income tax return, even one who is not related to you.
- 4
Enter income and attach tax records
The instructions ask for an IRS transcript or a photocopy of the federal return for the most recent tax year. A photocopy includes every Form W-2 and Form 1099 for that return. State returns are not sent.
- 5
Write N/A or None and use Part 9
Type or print in black ink. Write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero. Extra answers go in Part 9 with your name, A-Number, page, part and item number.
- 6
Read the contract and sign Part 6
The instructions say that without the signature and date in Item 6 the immigrant cannot be issued a visa or granted adjustment of status. A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for signature.
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Where to file, evidence and fees
Where to file
The USCIS page says to give the completed affidavit and documents to the sponsored immigrant, who files it with a consular officer along with Form OF-230, or with an immigration officer along with Form I-485.
Edition accepted
The USCIS page says it will not process a 10/17/24 edition postmarked or submitted on or after Oct. 1, 2026. It also says USCIS does not reject Form I-485 filed with a previous edition of Form I-864EZ, and instead follows 8 CFR 103.2(b)(8).
Fee
The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page and in Form G-1055, which can change. The USCIS page also says when there is no fee and that the Department of State charges one in some cases, pointing to its website.
Evidence
The USCIS page checklist lists proof of U.S. citizenship, U.S. nationality or permanent residence, the IRS transcript or federal tax return for the most recent tax year, and an explanation with evidence if no return was required.
Credit report authorization
The USCIS page says the 08/24/26 edition includes a privacy release that lets USCIS request information from consumer reporting agencies, and that a credit or security freeze may delay review.
How long the obligation lasts
The instructions say it continues until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work, and ends on the death of either person or if the immigrant loses permanent residence and departs. Divorce does not end it.
Related forms
I-864
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
219 fields, 12 pages
I-130
Petition for Alien Relative
450 fields, 12 pages
I-129F
Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
445 fields, 12 pages
I-600
Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
436 fields, 16 pages
I-485
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
730 fields, 24 pages
I-865
Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address
128 fields, 5 pages
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Questions about Form I-864EZ
What is the difference between Form I-864EZ and Form I-864?
The instructions call Form I-864EZ a shorter version of Form I-864 for cases that meet all three Part 1 conditions. Joint sponsors, Form I-140 cases and sponsors who are self-employed use Form I-864.
Can a joint sponsor use Form I-864EZ?
No. The instructions list being a joint sponsor as a case where Form I-864 is completed instead.
Who sends Form I-864EZ to the government?
The USCIS page says the sponsor gives it to the sponsored immigrant, who files it with a consular officer or with an immigration officer along with Form I-485.
Does divorce end the sponsor's obligation?
No. The instructions say divorce does not end the sponsorship obligation.
Which edition of Form I-864EZ does USCIS accept?
The USCIS page says that beginning Oct. 1, 2026 it only accepts the 08/24/26 edition. The edition date is at the bottom of each page.
What is the Form I-864EZ filing fee?
USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The I-864EZ page points to the USCIS Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055 and to travel.state.gov for Department of State fees.