DHS proposes changes to Affidavit of Support forms (Form I-864, Form I-864A, Form I-864EZ and Form I-864W)

Original Date Announced
March 14, 2017
DHS proposes changes to forms I-864, I-864A, I-864EZ, and I-864W. These forms relate to determinations of whether a sponsor can support a non-citizen visa applicant. Among the changes proposed includes language added to the Form I-864 instructions which indicates "[t]o rely on income for any given year, you must submit an IRS transcript or copy of your Federal individual income tax return for that year." DHS provides the public with 60 days of public comment on the proposed changes. [ID #688]
Proposed Table of Changes Form I-864 Proposed Table of Changes Form I-864 Instructions Federal Register: Form I-864 changes
Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
- June 30, 2017
  Federal Register Notice
  
  DHS provides the public with an additional 30 days of public comment on the proposed changes.
  View Document
- March 6, 2018
  
  OMB approved the proposed changes to this information collection for a 2 year period.
  Go to article on reginfo.gov

Fully in Effect

Status: Final/Actual

Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection

Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Family-Based

Agencies Affected: USCIS Bureau of Consular Affairs

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