Green Card · Columbus office
I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA — paperwork help in Columbus
Form I-864 is the Affidavit of Support used in many family-based immigrant cases to show a sponsor’s financial support commitment.
Planning your I-864 paperwork
Keep each sponsor’s identity and financial records clearly labeled. Transfer the figures you provide consistently and identify missing documents. Choosing a sponsor, determining household size or deciding whether the support requirements are met requires the appropriate legal advice.
Official I-864 page and current instructionsRecords to gather for a preparation appointment
Use this list to organize the records you already have. It is not a complete filing checklist. The current agency instructions, your request and any advice from your qualified representative determine what must be submitted.
- Sponsor tax returns or IRS transcripts
- W-2s, 1099s, and recent pay stubs
- Proof of sponsor immigration status or citizenship
- Evidence of household members when counted
- Joint sponsor packet if needed
Tell us about missing records or conflicting names and dates. Bring instructions for any translation or certification required; confirm that separate work and its price before ordering it.
Asal I-864 preparation: $200
Flat fee for non-attorney paperwork preparation using your information and selected form. Government filing fees are separate. We confirm the scope before work begins.
View all service fees and what preparation includesHow the preparation appointment works
- Call to confirm your selected form or records task, preparation scope, price and appointment availability.
- Bring the requested records and your factual answers. We identify missing clerical information and keep your documents organized.
- For agreed preparation work, you review the typed answers, documents and signatures before a submission. Questions requiring legal or medical judgment go to the appropriate professional.
- Keep your final copy and agency correspondence. Preparation timing is separate from agency processing; no approval date or result is guaranteed.
Government fees and professional responsibilities
Check the official I-864 page for the current edition, fee, filing method and agency notices. A listed Asal preparation fee is a private service charge. Do not assume a fee waiver, reduced agency charge or open filing period applies to you.
We provide clerical paperwork assistance. We do not select your immigration benefit, decide eligibility, give legal advice, develop case strategy, or represent you before USCIS or immigration court. Legal questions should go to a licensed immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative working through a recognized organization.