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EmailI-864 Affidavit of Support
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How is the I-864 processing fee paid?
- When does the NVC send instructions about the I-864, I-864W, I-864EZ and I-864A?
- Is there a fee I will need to pay for the Affidavit of Support forms?
- Is there a fee to review the Affidavit of Support at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad?
- Additional Questions on I-864 Affidavit of Support
- Other FAQs
How is the I-864 processing fee paid?
The NVC processes immigrant visa petitions after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (USCIS) approves them. When the immigrant visa case is current or about to become current, the NVC will send a bill to the petitioner asking him/her to pay an Affidavit of Support processing fee. The NVC will send the bill along with instructions on where and how to pay the bill.
When does the NVC send instructions about the I-864, I-864W, I-864EZ and I-864A?
After the Affidavit of Support bill has been paid, the NVC will send instructions to the petitioner.
Is there a fee I will need to pay for the Affidavit of Support forms?
Yes, there is a $70 fee for reviewing each of the Affidavit of Support (AOS) forms I-864, I-864A, I-864W and I-864EZ when the AOS form(s) is filed domestically in the U.S. See our list of Fees.
Is there a fee to review the Affidavit of Support at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad?
No. When the I-130 and subsequent Affidavit of Support (AOS) form listed above is filed abroad, at a U.S. embassy or consulate, this fee is not charged.
