Family sponsorship (I-864)

Affidavit of support calculators: how much you must earn, who counts in your household, and what to do if your income falls short.

Check the minimum income required to sponsor a relative in 2026. Official USCIS I-864P figures by household size and state.

Work out your household size for Form I-864 without errors, including the rule most people miss: prior sponsorships that are still in force.

Check whether your joint sponsor qualifies. They must meet 125% with their own household, counting the immigrant. Official USCIS figures.

If your income falls short, assets can cover the gap. Calculate how much you need under the regulation: 3x, 5x or 1x the shortfall.

Generate a sponsorship letter with your details. Includes the warning almost nobody gives: the letter does not replace Form I-864.