Uscis policy regarding form i864, affidavit of support open pdf 181 kb. Ken walsh covers the white house and politics for u. He writes the daily blog ken walshs washington, for, and the presidency column for the u. This version has since been amended by immigration and nationality act last amended march 2010. A game changer the following is from a blog by ken walsh. Form i864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the act. Under section 2a of the act form i864 instructions rev. Citizenship and immigration services has determined, as permitted by section 2af6b of the immigration and nationality act act, that a person completing an affidavit of support form i864 on behalf of an adjustment of status. Most familybased immigrants and some employment based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate.
Joint sponsor means any individual who meets the requirements of section 2a f1a, b, c, and e of the act and 8 cfr 2a. By signing this form i864ez, you agree to assume certain specific obligations under the immigration and nationality. Instructions for affidavit of support under section 2a of. Finally, and perhaps of the greatest importance, will be an essential evaluation of any impact. I864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina. The intending immigrants becoming a permanent resident is the consideration for the contract. Act 202 numerical limitation to any single foreign state. Government with his or her application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status, under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act these actions create a contract between you and the u. The ina collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of. Form i864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina. Act 103 powers and duties of the attorney general and the commissioner. Any intending immigrant who will, upon admission, acquire u. Admission of aliens on giving bond or cash deposit. From title 8aliens and nationalitychapter 12immigration and.
This act may be cited as the family sponsor immigration. Certain immigrants are inadmissible to the united states as an alien likely to become a public charge, unless a sponsor has executed a form i864. Affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina department of homeland security u. Uscis uses the data collected on form i864a in conjunction with a form i864, to determine whether the sponsor can demonstrate the means to maintain income at the required income threshold under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act, when the sponsors income is combined with the household members income and for administrative. If you do not understand the obligations, you may wish to consult an attorney or accredited representative. Immigration and nationality act this version of the immigration and nationality act ina is current as of december 2002, with the exception of sections 2a 241, which are current as of march 2004. Home forms i864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the act skip shares and print links version en espanol share this page print version en espanol. This version of the immigration and nationality act ina is current as of december 2002, with.
This version of the ina is current as of december 2002, with the exception of sections 2a 241, which are current as of 22 march 2004. Immigration and nationality act reflecting amendments by iiraira pub. Order of special immigrant juvenile status a a superior court has jurisdiction under california law to make judicial determinations regarding the custody and care of children within the meaning of the federal immigration and nationality act 8 u. A version of this article will appear in benders immigration. United states of america in congress assenibled that section 201 of immigration and the immigration and nationality act 66 stat. Title ii immigration chapter 1 selection system act 201 worldwide level of immigration. For purposes of this section the term sponsor in relation to a sponsored alien means an individual who executes an affidavit of support with respect to the sponsored alien and who. Affidavit of support under section 2a of the act i864ez. I864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the act. The secretary of state may charge and retain a fee or surcharge for services provided by the department of state to any sponsor who provides an affidavit of support under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act 8 u. A relative with a significant ownership interest in the petitioning entity. The immigration and nationality act ina was enacted in 1952. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this act sept. The ina has been amended many times over the years and contains many of the most important provisions of immigration law.
Citizenship and immigration services uscis form i864ez omb no. The individual who signs the affidavit of support becomes the sponsor once the intending immigrant becomes a lawful permanent resident. Does not meet the requirements of ina section 2a meets the requirements of ina section 2a. A section of the immigration and nationality act ina which establishes that sponsors have a legal duty to support immigrants they want to bring sponsor to the united states.
Act 104 powers and duties of the secretary of state act 105 liaison with internal security officers. Instructions for contract between sponsor and household. Give the completed form and supporting documents to the immigrant you are sponsoring to file with their form of 230 or form i485. The following paragraphs describe those obligations. The data collected on form i864 will be used by the uscis to determine whether the sponsor has the ability to support the sponsored alien under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act. Please read the following information carefully before you sign form i864ez. Improving the adjudication of applications and petitions under section 204l of the immigration and nationality act november 26, 2012. Under the current immigration and nationality act ina, an applicant is 1 thanks to sarah bazzi, trisha floyd, sara jackson, julia mclawsen, vicente omar barraza, and shara svendsen for their thoughtful input on this article as it was quickly prepared in the days following the rule announcement. Billing code 911197 department of homeland security u. These regulations are made pursuant to the immigration and nationality fees order 20174. I864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina uscis.
Home forms i864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina skip shares and print links version en espanol share this page print version en espanol. Improving the adjudication of applications and petitions. Uscis highlights legal responsibilities of sponsors of. In a reported decision, the appellate division has recently decided to extend a sponsors duty of support to a sponsored immigrant based upon the provisions set forth in section 2a of the immigration and nationality act and more specifically form i864ez. Regulations cash assistance program for immigrants capi 49005 cont. Selfpetitioning battered spouses and children who have an approved petition for amerasian, widower, or special immigrant, form i360. The ina collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of immigration law. This form serves the purpose of standardizing the evaluations of the sponsors ability to support the sponsored alien and ensures that basic information required to assess eligibility is provided by petitioners. Users are advised not to rely solely on this version, and should visit the us citizenship and immigraion service.
Ina 2af requirements for sponsors affidavit of support f sponsor defined. An act to amend the immigration and nationality act to provide for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from another eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died and the attorney general has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsors classification petition should not be revoked. This memorandum notifies adjudicators that uscis u. Ina 2af requirements for sponsor s affidavit of support. Section 2a of the immigration and nationality act nj. Of support is section 2a of the immigration and nationality. For additional information, see the immigration and nationality act ina section 2a and part 2a of title 8 of the code of federal regulations.
Justia affidavit of support under section 2a of the act. Jan 01, 2001 title 8 aliens and nationality chapter i immigration and naturalization service, department of justice subchapter b immigration regulations part 2a affidavits of support on behalf of immigrants section 2a. Most familybased immigrants and some employmentbased immigrants use this form to show they have adequate. Affidavit of support under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act ina, which is completed and signed by the sponsor.