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==Procedure==
'''Apply by Mail '''
#To Get an Affidavit of Support, the applicant has to approach the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service [https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices link]
#:'''NOTE:''' To view the regional address, scroll down to the page. Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button.
#The applicant has to download the form from the following [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864.pdf link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit the documents and completed form to the USCIS mailing address.
#The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page, or check the following [https://www.uscis.gov/uscis-lockbox-filing-locations-chart-for-certain-family-based-forms link].
#The fee for an Affidavit of Support is free of cost.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#The authority will verify all the documents; the applicant gets mail or call from the office for biometric process.
#The applicant has to visit the office to complete all the process.
#Once all the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the affidavit support paper through mail.
#The processing time for an Affidavit of Support takes up to 11 to 12 months.
 
'''NOTE''':
*At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, the office require that the applicant has to provide the fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864.pdf link]
*Copy of individual Federal income tax return
*ID proof
*Address proof
*Certificate of naturalization
*Sponsor proof ID
*Fee receipt
*Copy of green card (for permanent residents)
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service''' 
U.S. Postal Service (USPS): 
California Service Center 
P.O. Box 10698 
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1098 
 
'''FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:''' 
California Service Center 
24000 Avila Road, 2nd Floor, Room 2312 
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Contact [https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us link] 
Mailing address [https://www.uscis.gov/uscis-lockbox-filing-locations-chart-for-certain-family-based-forms link] 
Regional [https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices link] 
 
'''NOTE''': To view the regional address, scroll down to the page. Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button. 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any A financial sponsor, including a petitioner, must be at least 18 years old and either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) is eligible to make this application.
 
 
==Fees==
*The fee for an Affidavit of Support is free of cost.
 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
 
 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864.pdf link]
 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
*The processing time for an Affidavit of Support takes up to 11 to 12 months.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
*Complete instruction for applying form is mentioned in the following [https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf link]
 
 
==Required Information==
*Basis for Filing Affidavit of Support
*Information About the Principal Immigrant
*Information About the Immigrants of the applicant are Sponsoring
*Information about the sponsor
*Sponsor's Household Size
*Sponsor's Employment and Income
*Use of Assets to Supplement Income
*Sponsor's Contract, Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature
*Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
*Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Affidavit, if Other Than the Sponsor
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*The “Affidavit of Support” is a signed document to accept financial responsibility for a family member who is seeking a green card.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*For more information [https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/affidavit-of-support link]
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.uscis.gov/i-864 Link] 
 
==Others==
'''Sponsor for Affidavit of Support''' 
*If the applicant filed an immigrant visa petition for the relative, the applicant must be the sponsor. the applicant must also be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. the applicant must have a domicile in the United States or a territory or possession of the United States.
*Usually, this requirement means the applicant must actually live in the United States, or a territory or possession, in order to be a sponsor. If the applicant lives abroad, you may still be eligible to be a sponsor if the applicant can show that your residence abroad is temporary, and that still have the domicile in the United States.
 

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