I-864 verified fee data
Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
The U.S. petitioner financially sponsors the immigrant, promising to support them at 125% of the poverty level.
Filing fee
No fee
Typical processing
N/A
Category
family
Filed with the immigrant's visa application (NVC) or I-485 package
Filing fee
No USCIS filing fee
Source: USCIS; uscis.gov/i-864 — no USCIS filing fee (fee may apply through the National Visa Center)
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
Filed with the immigrant's visa application (NVC) or I-485 package
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-864 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-864?
- The U.S. petitioner financially sponsors the immigrant, promising to support them at 125% of the poverty level.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-864?
- There is no USCIS filing fee for Form I-864.
- How long does I-864 take?
- Form I-864 does not have a standalone USCIS processing time — it is filed as a supplement or instantly processed.