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I-864 Cover letter

By Captain Ewok

• August 6, 2019

YOUR NAME: [ SPONSOR ] YOUR ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER:

National Visa Center ATTN: CMR 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Re: Submitting Affidavit of Support I-864 for NVC Case Number MNL2002508061

To whom it may concern:

Enclosed please find the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for my sister ,JANILAINE V. PASCUAL, and supporting documents as follows:

• I-864 Coversheet (with barcode)
• Form I-864 (Signed and dated)
• 2007 Federal Tax Return, W2 and 1099INT, 1099DIV
• 2007 Tax Transcript
• 2006 Federal Tax Return, W2 and 1099INT, 1099DIV <optional, but good to have>
• 2006 Tax Transcript
• 2005 Federal Tax Return, W2 and 1099INT, 1099DIV <optional, but good to have>
• 2005 Tax Transcript
• Letter of Employment
• Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months
• Letter from Bank <optional - should display average balance over 6 months)
• I-864A from <name of co-sponsor>
• 2007 Federal Tax Return, W2 and 1099INT, 1099DIV of <name of co-sponsor>
• Letter of Employment   of <name of co-sponsor>
• Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months <co-sponsor>

Please process my petition at your earliest convenience and I am looking forward for an early approval. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely yours,

<sign here> __________________________

NOTE: The above information does not address the specific requirements for any given case and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.

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USCIS Cover Letter Samples

Sample uscis cover letter by form type.

Form I-90 | Form I-129F | Form I-130 | Form I-131 | Form I-485 | Form I-751 | Form I-765 | Form I-821D | Form N-400 | Form N-565 | Form N-600

A cover letter is an overview document that gives the USCIS officer a quick summary of what to expect in the application package. Generally, it should include an outline of the contents. In some cases, it may be a good way to communicate any special circumstances that you have.

Use each sample USCIS cover letter as an example only. You’ll need to customize it to fit your own specific situation. Although supporting documents listed in the letter may be representative of a typical case, you may need different evidence based on the way you prepared the USCIS form. Use CitizenPath to get step-by-step instructions and a checklist of supporting documents.

Form I-90 Cover Letter Sample

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The USCIS generally is not required when filing an immigration application or petition. However, it is recommended. A well written letter projects care and professionalism. If you present your case with pride and attention to detail, it’s more likely that a USCIS officer will notice the importance you place on the request. With this in mind:

• Keep your cover letter short and simple;
• Use typed English on single-sided white paper;
• Proofread before sending.

What to Include in Your USCIS Cover Letter

Our examples are for informational purposes only. You must review and customize the letter for your specific use. In general, a USCIS cover letter should contain the following elements:

• USCIS address
• Date of filing
• Subject line that identifies the relevant benefit
• Short introductory paragraph describing the purpose of the letter
• List of the documents in your package that support your request for the immigration benefit
• Name and signature

The USCIS filing fee, supporting documents, and mailing address will vary based on form and other factors. You may find this information on the USCIS website . If you’re using CitizenPath to prepare your application or petition , you’ll receive filing instructions that are customized to your situation. Our filing instructions include easy-to-follow directions and a checklist of supporting documents.

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Checklist for Preparing Affidavit of Support

Common instructions for all the forms

• Put all pages into the correct order and staple them together.
• Make sure that each page is filled out completely.
• Make sure that the form is signed.
• Complete all required forms on your computer using CAPITAL letters only and print them out.
• Attach a separate sheet of paper (or more sheets if necessary).
• Write your name, U.S. Social Security number, and the words “Form I-864” (or appropriate form number) on the top right corner of the sheet.
• Write the number and subject of each question for which you are providing additional information.
• Make sure to write the case number in the upper right-hand corner of every page, including Form I-864.
• Before you send the documents, make two sets of photocopies. Send one set of photocopies to the beneficiary.

Form I-864 by Petitioning Sponsor, Joint Sponsor, or Substitute Sponsor

• Barcoded cover sheet that you received from the National Visa Center (NVC).
• Your own cover letter that lists the exact documents you have enclosed in the package so they are easier to locate for the reviewer.
• A Form I-864 Make sure the form is signed. The petitioner signs for family immigrant cases. The relative signs for employment-based cases. The form does NOT have to be notarized. The sponsor must sign the form, even if a joint sponsor also submits an I-864 to meet the income requirement. However, when signing the form, under the penalty of perjury, the sponsor certifies that all the information and documents provided are true and correct. If more than one intending immigrant is listed on the same affidavit, photocopies of the original affidavit of support may be submitted for additional persons listed. Copies of supporting documentation are not required for them. Sample Form I-864
• Federal income tax documents
• Evidence of income If you use assets to qualify, evidence of assets .
• Proof of your active military status, if applicable. Only applicable to the petitioning sponsor.
• Proof of your legal status , if you are a joint sponsor, substitute sponsor, or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of support, . This would be either your U.S. citizenship status, U.S. national status, or lawful permanent resident status. This is not required for the petitioning sponsor, as he/she would have already submitted it earlier along with petition I-130, I-129F, I-600, or I-600A. In case of joint sponsors, make sure that the person submitting the form meets the definition of a joint sponsor and NOT the definition of a household member.
• A separate Form I-864A for each person whose income will be used. However, an intending immigrant whose income is being used needs to complete a Form I-864A only if his/her spouse and/or children are immigrating with him/her. File a separate Form I-864A for each household member using assets other than for the intending immigrant. Both the petitioning sponsor and the household member must complete their respective sections and sign.
• Proof of joint residence: Proof of their residency in your household for the last 6 months and relationship to you if they are not intending immigrants or are not listed as dependents on your federal income tax return for the most recent tax year. Proof of residency in your household can be documents such as a copy of the rental agreement showing the household member’s name or copies of items that show the same address as the sponsor such as a driver’s license, copies of school records, copies of utility bills, or personal correspondence. There are various documents that can prove family relationship . If they don’t make the family relationships clear, other official documents such as court or school records can confirm the relationships.
• Evidence of income If the intending immigrant’s income is used, proof that his/her income will continue from the same source.
• If you use assets to qualify, evidence of assets .
• A list of the benefits programs and dates of receipts if the household joint sponsors or their dependents have used financial need-based public benefits in the last 3 years.
• Form I-864 EZ
• Proof of your active military status, if applicable.

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I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support.

Forms and Document Downloads

Form I-864 (PDF, 545.46 KB)

Instructions for Form I-864 (PDF, 314.55 KB)

Form Details

12/08/21 . E. We will also accept the 12/08/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format.

If you complete and print this form to mail it, make sure that the form edition date and page numbers are visible at the bottom of all pages and that all pages are from the same form edition. If any of the form’s pages are missing or are from a different form edition, we may reject your form.

If you need help downloading and printing forms, read our instructions . 

Go to our USCIS Lockbox Filing Locations Chart for Certain Family-Based Forms page for the filing address based on where you live.

For additional information, see the Special Instructions section below.

You can find the filing fee for Form I-864 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.  

If you file outside the United States: There is no fee if you file with USCIS or the Department of State.

If you file within the United States: You must file with the Department of State; however, they charge a fee. For more information, please visit their website .

Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-864. The checklist is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before completing and submitting your form.  Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations.

If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

Filing Checklist

Did you provide the following?

For ALL sponsors:  

• A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file. Also include a copy of every Form 1099, schedule, and any other evidence of reported income. You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify. 

For SOME sponsors: 

• If you are currently self-employed, a copy of your Schedule C, D, E, or F from your most recent federal income tax return which establishes your income from your business. 
• If you are sponsoring more than one intending immigrant listed on the same affidavit of support, photocopies of the original affidavit of support may be submitted for any additional intending immigrants listed. Copies of supporting documentation are not required for these family members. 
• If you are the petitioning sponsor and on active duty in the U.S. armed forces or U.S. Coast Guard and are sponsoring your spouse or child using 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, provide proof of your active military status.
• If you are using the income of people in your household or dependents to qualify, a separate Form I-864A for each person whose income you will use. However, an intending immigrant whose income is being used must complete Form I-864A only if their spouse and/or children are immigrating with them. 
• Proof of each household member's residency in your household and relationship to you if they are not the intending immigrants or are not listed as dependents on your federal income tax return for the most recent tax year. 
• Proof that the intending immigrant’s current employment will continue from the same source if their income is being used. 
• A copy of each household member's individual federal income tax return, including W-2s and 1099s, for the most recent tax year, or evidence that they were not required to file. You may submit this information for the most recent three years if you believe it will help you qualify. 
• If you use your assets or the assets of a household member to qualify, documentation of assets establishing location, ownership, date of acquisition, and value. Evidence of any liens or liabilities against these assets. 
• A separate Form I-864A for each household member using assets other than for the intending immigrant. 
• If you are a joint sponsor, substitute sponsor, or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of support, proof of your U.S. citizenship status, lawful permanent resident status, or U.S. national status. 
• For U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship. 
• For lawful permanent residents, a copy of both sides of your Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card).

If your legal guardian is signing this Form I-864 for you, the legal guardian must present: 

• Proof of an appointment as legal guardian of your estate; and 
• A copy of an order from the appointing court or agency specifically allowing the legal guardian to make your income and assets available for the support of the sponsored immigrant.

To ensure your Form I-864 is accepted at a lockbox, fill out the form completely and accurately, particularly these required fields:

• Sponsor’s Family name
• Sponsor’s Address
• Sponsor’s Social Security Number
• Sponsor’s Signature

Filing Tips:  Review our  Tips for Filing Forms by Mail  page for information on how to ensure we will accept your form.

Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject any unsigned form.

• Give the completed form and supporting documents to the immigrant you are sponsoring to file with their Form OF-230 or Form I-485.
• If the National Visa Center mailed you this form to complete, please follow the instructions they provided.
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