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Form I-864P: HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-864P is the HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support, used by sponsors to reference the required income level when filing an Affidavit of Support for an immigrant.
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USCIS Form I-864P - HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-864P is the HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Support, used by sponsors to reference the required income level when filing an Affidavit of Support for an immigrant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting incorrect income figures can cause the petition to be denied.
- 2Leaving the sponsor’s signature line blank on the form.
- 3Omitting the total household size in the required field.
- 4Failing to list all sources of the sponsor’s income.
- 5Not attaching the current HHS Poverty Guidelines table.
Plain English
Form I-864P shows the poverty guideline numbers that a sponsor must meet to support an immigrant. It helps the sponsor prove they have enough income to meet the legal requirement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Form I-864P is filed together with the Affidavit of Support and the related immigration petition.
- 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 must reference the HHS Poverty Guidelines to determine the required income level for an Affidavit of Support.
- Do not use it when the sponsor does not need to reference the HHS Poverty Guidelines.
- Check the appropriate Affidavit of Support form instead when filing the support document.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Sponsor needs to reference poverty guidelines
Provides the required income thresholds
✓ Verify the latest guideline version
Sponsor wants to confirm household size calculation
Used to determine applicable guideline
✓ Ensure all dependents are listed
Sponsor requires documentation for a joint sponsor
Includes joint sponsor income in calculations
✓ Collect joint sponsor’s proof of income
Deadline or filing window
Form I-864P must be submitted with the initial petition; there is no separate filing deadline beyond the petition’s submission requirements.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Poverty guideline chart
Current HHS Poverty Guidelines publication · HHS website or USCIS instructions
Household size
List of sponsor and dependents · Sponsor’s personal records
Income
Pay stubs, tax returns, employment letters · Sponsor’s financial documents
Sponsor’s signature
Signed form · Sponsor
Date
Date of signing · Sponsor
Before you submit
- 1Verify that the form is the latest edition.
- 2Check that all required fields are completed.
- 3Ensure the sponsor’s name matches the supporting documents.
- 4Confirm that the poverty guideline figures are up to date.
- 5Sign the form in the appropriate place.
- 6Attach any required supporting documents.
- 7Make a copy of the completed form for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form with accurate sponsor information.
- 2Calculate required income using the poverty guidelines.
- 3Sign the form.
- 4Include the form with the Affidavit of Support packet.
- 5Mail the packet to the designated USCIS address.
- 6Obtain a mailing receipt as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Not applicable for sponsors filing a self-petition.
- 2Does not replace the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864).
- 3Not used for cases outside the United States.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the revision date printed on the form.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source
- Signature — confirm the sponsor signs in the designated area.
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After you file
- 1Keep the original form and a copy for at least five years.
- 2Monitor USCIS communications for receipt notices.
- 3Respond promptly to any Requests for Evidence.
- 4Correct any errors by filing a new, signed form.
- 5Retain proof of mailing for future reference.
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Common confusion points
Do I need to fill out Form I-864P for every immigrant?
Confused by the requirement to attach guidelines for each case.
→ Verify if the sponsor’s income is being calculated against the current guidelines.
Can I use an older edition of the poverty guidelines?
Unclear about the acceptable revision date.
→ Confirm the edition date printed on the form matches the current year.
Where do I sign the form?
The signature line may be missed.
→ Ensure the sponsor signs in the designated signature field.
Do I need to attach supporting documents to Form I-864P?
Uncertainty about required evidence.
→ Check the instructions for any required attachments.
Is there a filing fee for Form I-864P?
Misunderstanding of fee requirements.
→ Verify fee information in the official instructions.
What address should I mail Form I-864P to?
Different mailing addresses in various instructions.
→ Use the address listed on the USCIS website for the specific filing category.
Questions about USCIS Form I-864P
What is USCIS Form I-864P used for?
Form I-864P shows the poverty guideline numbers that a sponsor must meet to support an immigrant. It helps the sponsor prove they have enough income to meet the legal requirement.
Who must file USCIS Form I-864P?
The sponsor of the intending immigrant files Form I-864P.
What information does USCIS Form I-864P require?
The form records the sponsor’s household size, total income, and the applicable poverty guideline level.
When is USCIS Form I-864P due?
Form I-864P is filed together with the Affidavit of Support and the related immigration petition.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-864P?
Submit the completed form to the USCIS Lockbox facility processing the petition.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-864P?
Enter sponsor information, household size, and income in the designated sections, attach the current poverty guideline table, sign the form, and include it with the Affidavit of Support filing.
What happens if USCIS Form I-864P is filed incorrectly?
If the form contains errors or omissions, USCIS may deny the supporting affidavit and the petition.
Do I need to fill out Form I-864P for every immigrant?
Confused by the requirement to attach guidelines for each case. Verify if the sponsor’s income is being calculated against the current guidelines.
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