Department Of Homeland Security I-864, Affidavit Of Support U

Use a Department Of Homeland Security I 864, Affidavit Of Support U 2021 template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What the I-864 affidavit does

The Department of Homeland Security I-864, Affidavit of Support U is a legally enforceable sponsorship document used in certain U.S. immigration cases to show that an intending immigrant has adequate financial support. The sponsor reports household size, income, assets, dependents, and other requested information, then signs the affidavit under penalty of perjury. USCIS uses the completed form and evidence to assess financial sponsorship. The affidavit supports an immigration filing; it does not replace USCIS filing instructions, required evidence, or case-specific legal advice.

Petitioning sponsors

The petitioning sponsor uses the I-864 to report household size, income, assets, and dependents, then signs the affidavit and retains supporting evidence for the immigration case.

Immigration representatives

Immigration attorneys and accredited representatives coordinate sponsor signatures, evidence collection, and case records without changing USCIS questions or filing requirements.

How the I-864 workflow works

Complete the I-864 in a controlled sequence: prepare the USCIS document, assign the sponsor, capture the signature, and preserve the final record.

Upload: Upload the USCIS I-864 PDF
Check fields: Review detected fields and information
Send: Assign the sponsor and send
Archive: Sign, export, and retain records

Complete the I-864 in signNow

Follow these steps to prepare, sign, and preserve the Department Of Homeland Security I-864, Affidavit Of Support U.

Upload form:
Upload the USCIS I-864 PDF.
Check information:
Review fields and sponsor details.
Request signature:
Send assigned signature fields securely.
Store record:
Export the completed record and audit trail.

Use the signNow web app to upload the I-864, review detected fields, assign the sponsor, and prepare the document when coordinating a case from a desktop workspace.
Use the signNow mobile app when a sponsor needs to review and sign the assigned I-864 from an iOS or Android device while away from the office.
Use kiosk mode for supervised, in-person completion when staff guide a sponsor through assigned I-864 fields without transferring document ownership between separate accounts.
Use a shareable signing link when a representative needs to distribute the assigned I-864 through a controlled channel, then verify the completed audit trail afterward.

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Use mobile tools for I-864 signing

The signNow mobile apps support I-864 review and signing on iOS and Android devices. Use a supported current operating system, a secure connection for synchronization, and camera capture when converting paper evidence into a case record.

Mobile apps iOS and Android apps
Offline mode Offline signing support
Camera capture Camera document capture

Mobile signing helps sponsors review the I-864 away from a desktop, but representatives should verify every field after synchronization. Managed devices, controlled permissions, and secure storage remain important because the affidavit can contain Social Security numbers, income details, addresses, and asset information.

Connect I-864 case workflows

Connect signNow with document, case-management, and storage tools to route I-864 records while preserving field assignments, completed files, and signing history.

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Versions	Form popularity	Fillable & printable
USCIS I-864EZ 2024	4.8 Satisfied (125 Votes)
USCIS I-864EZ 2021	4.8 Satisfied (1472 Votes)
USCIS I-864EZ 2021	4.7 Satisfied (309 Votes)
USCIS I-864EZ 2018	4.8 Satisfied (3878 Votes)
USCIS I-864EZ 2015	4.7 Satisfied (1467 Votes)

Address I-864 completion challenges

Sponsors may omit household members or income sources, making the I-864 calculation incomplete for the intended immigrant sponsorship.
The sponsor must provide accurate income evidence and household-size information because USCIS reviews whether the affidavit demonstrates sufficient financial support.
Multiple sponsors or household members can create signature-order confusion unless each person receives the correct I-864-related document.
A completed affidavit still requires the applicant to follow the USCIS filing process and include supporting evidence requested for the case.

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Keep I-864 records organized

The I-864 contains sensitive financial and identity information, so retention, export, and controlled access should be planned before signatures are requested.

Set a documented case retention period

Keep the completed I-864, financial evidence, signer certificate, and audit trail together in a restricted case folder. Apply a documented retention schedule based on the immigration record’s purpose and any applicable state or professional obligations; USCIS instructions do not create a universal retention period for every sponsor.

Export the audit trail after signing

Export the signed I-864 and signNow audit trail immediately after completion, preserving the final PDF and activity history with matching filenames. The audit trail can show signer actions, timestamps, and IP information, helping representatives demonstrate document history without substituting for USCIS evidence requirements.

Restrict sensitive financial information

Use access controls for Social Security numbers, tax information, addresses, and other financial details reported in the I-864. Limit case-folder access to authorized staff, avoid unnecessary email attachments, and use secure storage with encryption at rest and in transit.

Preserve the submitted I-864 version

Before submission, compare every I-864 answer with the sponsor’s evidence, household-size calculation, and USCIS filing instructions. Preserve the exact signed version sent for the case, because later edits can create uncertainty about which financial information the sponsor actually affirmed.

Set an I-864 retention schedule

The I-864 itself has no single universal retention period in the supplied authorities. Apply the rule matching each supporting record and preserve the case history securely.

Case records: retain per policy

No I-864-specific federal retention period is stated here; follow USCIS case guidance and documented legal obligations.

Three years: tax evidence

If tax evidence is retained, IRS rules generally use IRC §6501(a) periods.

Six years: tax understatement

If understatement exceeds 25 percent, IRC §6501(a) provides six years.

Indefinite: fraud or no return

Fraud or no return filed can create an indefinite IRS assessment period under IRC §6501(a).

State period: verify applicable rule

State requirements may exceed federal periods; verify the applicable state and professional rules.

Protect I-864 records in signNow

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AES-256 at rest:

Stored encryption

ESIGN and UETA:

Compliance framework

SOC 2 Type II:

Independent assurance

ISO 27001:

Security certification

WCAG 2.0 Level AA:

Accessibility standard

Know the I-864 boundaries

I-864 signature

Notarization

ESIGN exception

Wills excluded

Separate legal rules

Family-law documents

USCIS instructions control

Court filings

Resolve I-864 signing issues

Use these answers to check the I-864 workflow, signer identity, electronic-record requirements, and USCIS submission boundaries.

Upload the current I-864 PDF to signNow, then review detected fields against every USCIS question before sending. The Business plan includes templates and audit trails, while ESIGN and UETA support electronic-signature records when applicable. USCIS filing instructions still control acceptance.

Use signNow’s recipient roles and field assignments to distinguish the sponsor from any household member or joint sponsor. Confirm each signer’s email, required fields, and signing order before sending, then review the completed PDF against the USCIS case requirements.

The Business plan provides legally binding eSignatures, templates, mobile apps, and audit trails at $8 per user per month annually. Subscription plans include 100 signature invites per user annually, with overage fees; verify the plan before sending multiple I-864 documents.

For a consumer-facing electronic record, obtain consent and provide the disclosures required by ESIGN, 15 U.S.C. §7001(c), including paper-record access and withdrawal procedures. signNow can document signing activity, but legal counsel should assess the transaction and signer context.

signNow supports SMS-based signer authentication and audit trails, but authentication strength depends on account configuration and plan. Use stronger verification when identity risk warrants it, and preserve the completed I-864, evidence, and audit record together.

A signNow audit trail records signing activity, timestamps, IP information, and document history. Export the completed I-864 and audit materials after signing, then follow the USCIS submission instructions rather than treating the signNow record as an automatic filing.

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