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Form I-864A: Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
USCIS Form I-864A is a Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member that must be filed together with Form I-864. It requires a handwritten signature and submission of all listed supporting evidence.
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USCIS Form I-864A - Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
USCIS Form I-864A is a Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member that must be filed together with Form I-864. It requires a handwritten signature and submission of all listed supporting evidence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting a stamped or typed name instead of a handwritten signature will cause rejection.
- 2Submitting a stamped or typewritten name instead of a handwritten signature.
- 3Omitting a full English translation for any foreign-language document.
- 4Failing to include every Form W‑2 and Form 1099 when providing photocopies of tax returns.
- 5Not providing all evidence listed in the Specific Instructions or "What Evidence Must You Submit" sections.
Plain English
Form I‑864A is a contract where a sponsor’s household member agrees to help meet the sponsor’s financial requirement. The household member provides proof of income or assets and signs the form.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when a sponsor is relying on a household member’s income or assets to satisfy the Form I-864 support requirement.
- Do not use it when the sponsor is not using a household member’s income or assets, or when the intending immigrant has no accompanying dependents and must list assets on Form I-864 instead.
- Check Form I-865 instead when the sponsor’s address changes after filing.
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Use this form or another form?
Sponsor needs to demonstrate financial support alone
The main affidavit of support is sufficient without a household member contract
✓ Confirm no household member income is being claimed
Sponsor’s address changes after filing
Required to report address change within 10 days
✓ Verify the new address is correct
Sponsor wants to know exact filing fee
Provides the current fee schedule for Form I-864A
✓ Check the fee amount on the form before payment
Deadline or filing window
The official instructions do not provide a specific filing deadline for Form I-864A, and no extension provisions are mentioned.
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What you need before filling it out
Sponsor signature
Original handwritten signature (or clear photocopy) · Your completed Form I-864A
Household member signature
Original handwritten signature (or clear photocopy) · Completed Form I-864A
Tax return evidence
Copies of all Form W-2 and Form 1099 for the tax year claimed · Tax return photocopy or IRS transcript
Proof of legal guardian authority (if applicable)
Court order appointing guardian and proof of authority · Court documents
Proof of assets (if used)
Documentation of asset values (bank statements, property appraisals) · Asset statements
Before you submit
- 1Verify both sponsor and household member have signed the form.
- 2Ensure signatures are handwritten or a clear photocopy, fax, or scan of the original.
- 3Include copies of all required tax documents (W-2, 1099) for the household member.
- 4Attach proof of any assets if assets are being used.
- 5Attach legal guardian appointment documents if the household member is a legal guardian.
- 6Confirm you are filing the contract together with Form I-864.
- 7Use the current filing address listed on the USCIS website, not the Office of Policy address.
- 8Check that the form edition date reads 10/17/24.
- 9Verify the USCIS Online Account Number (OAN) is entered correctly if you have one.
- 10Review that all required fields in Part 2 and Part 3 are completed.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form I-864A for each household member, filling all required sections.
- 2Gather and attach all supporting evidence (signatures, tax documents, asset proof, legal guardian documents).
- 3Combine the completed Form I-864A with the sponsor’s Form I-864 into a single package.
- 4Submit the package to the filing address indicated on the USCIS website (do not use the Office of Policy address).
- 5Obtain a receipt notice or tracking confirmation as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not apply when the sponsor is not using a household member’s income or assets.
- 2Household members who are the intending immigrant with no dependents must list assets on Form I-864, not on Form I-864A.
- 3Foreign tax returns may only be submitted if claiming no U.S. filing requirement and solely to establish untaxed income.
- 4A legal guardian must provide proof of appointment and court order to use income/assets.
- 5Do not mail the completed Form I-864A to the Office of Policy address listed on page 9.
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Petitioner Info
3 items
Your current legal name as it appears on your Green Card or U.S. passport.
Your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
Your Green Card number (A-Number) if a permanent resident, or USCIS online account number.
Beneficiary Info
3 items
Full legal name of the relative you are petitioning for.
Date of birth of the relative (MM/DD/YYYY).
Alien Registration Number of the beneficiary if previously assigned.
Relationship
1 items
Select the qualifying relationship: spouse, unmarried child under 21, unmarried child over 21, married child, parent, or sibling.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents establishing the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
Signatures
2 items
Your signature certifying all information is correct under penalty of perjury.
Date you signed the form (MM/DD/YYYY).
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of Form I-864A is dated 10/17/24 and the form expires on 10/31/2027. The instructions direct users to the USCIS website for the most current filing location.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the instruction page shows 10/17/24
- Fee — not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site
- Mailing address — confirm you are using the filing address indicated on the USCIS website, not the Office of Policy address on page 9
- Signature — confirm a handwritten signature is included; a photocopy, fax, or scan of the original is acceptable
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After you file
- 1Keep a copy of the signed Form I-864A and all supporting evidence for at least five years.
- 2Monitor USCIS case status online using the receipt number.
- 3If the sponsor’s address changes, file Form I-865 within 10 days of the change.
- 4Respond promptly to any USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE) related to the contract.
- 5If an error is discovered, submit a corrected Form I-864A with a cover letter explaining the correction.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form I-864A and requirement for sponsor and household member signatures.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — validity of photocopied, faxed, or scanned signatures for filing.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — filing fee information refers to Form G-1055 for specific fee details.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — requirement to include copies of all Form W-2 and Form 1099 with tax return photocopies.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — foreign tax returns only accepted under specific condition of no U.S. filing requirement.
- SRCInstructions p.7 — contract must be filed with Form I-864.
- SRCInstructions p.7 — address change filing uses Form I-865; do not submit it with Form I-864A.
- SRCInstructions p.9 — do not mail completed Form I-864A to the Office of Policy address.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — a separate Form I-864A is required for each household member whose income or assets are used.
- SRCInstructions p.4 — OAN only exists if receipt number begins with IOE; not the same as an A-Number.
Common confusion points
Do I need to file Form I-864A if I’m the sponsor?
The form is for household members whose income or assets are being used, not the sponsor alone.
→ Verify that a household member’s income or assets are being claimed before using Form I-864A.
Can I use a scanned signature?
Instructions allow a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of an original handwritten signature.
→ Ensure the scan is of the original handwritten signature and is clear.
Do I need to include foreign tax returns?
Foreign returns are only accepted when claiming no U.S. filing requirement and to establish untaxed income.
→ Include foreign returns only under that specific condition.
Do I have to reside with the household member if we’re married?
The instructions state residence is not required for married household members, but proof of continued lawful income is needed.
→ Provide documentation that the income will continue from a lawful source.
Is the OAN required on the form?
OAN is only applicable if you have a receipt number beginning with IOE; otherwise you do not have one.
→ Leave the OAN field blank if you do not have an OAN.
Where do I mail the form?
The source directs filers to the USCIS website for the current filing address and explicitly says not to mail to the Office of Policy address.
→ Use the filing address shown on the USCIS website, not the address on page 9.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-864A
What is USCIS Form I-864A used for?
Form I‑864A is a contract where a sponsor’s household member agrees to help meet the sponsor’s financial requirement. The household member provides proof of income or assets and signs the form.
Who must file USCIS Form I-864A?
The sponsor’s household member (or a legal guardian for an incompetent member) must file USCIS Form I-864A.
What information does USCIS Form I-864A require?
The form records the household member’s relationship to the sponsor (Part 2), income and asset information (Part 5), and requires supporting tax documents and translations where applicable.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-864A?
Form I-864A must be filed with Form I-864; see the USCIS website for the current filing address.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-864A?
Type or print legibly in black ink, completing each required part and using Part 9 for extra space. Attach all evidence listed in the Specific Instructions, including English translations for foreign documents. Sign the contract by hand; a legal guardian may sign for an incompetent person. Submit the completed contract together with Form I-864 to the address indicated on the USCIS website.
What happens if USCIS Form I-864A is filed incorrectly?
If the contract lacks a valid handwritten signature or required evidence, USCIS will reject or deny the contract under 8 CFR 103.2.
Do I need to file Form I-864A if I’m the sponsor?
The form is for household members whose income or assets are being used, not the sponsor alone. Verify that a household member’s income or assets are being claimed before using Form I-864A.
Can I use a scanned signature?
Instructions allow a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of an original handwritten signature. Ensure the scan is of the original handwritten signature and is clear.
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