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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the poverty affidavit in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your name and the case number at the top of the form. This identifies your affidavit within the court system.
  3. Indicate your employment status by checking either 'employed' or 'not employed'. If employed, provide your employer's name and address.
  4. List all sources of income in the designated fields, including amounts received weekly for each source such as employment, rental income, and any support payments.
  5. Detail your assets on hand, including cash, vehicles, real property, and other valuables. Be sure to provide estimated values for each asset.
  6. If applicable, describe any current estate or trust benefits you may have. This information helps establish your financial situation.
  7. Explain any additional reasons why you cannot afford to pay a docket fee in the provided section.
  8. Finally, sign and date the affidavit at the bottom to affirm that all information is true and correct.

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Depends on the program. But a sponsor should have enough income to provide housing and other typical expenses for the person they are sponsoring. If a sponsors income is very low, they are unlikely to be allowed to sponsor someone.
Sponsors Household Size100% of HHS Poverty Guidelines*125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* For sponsors on active duty in the U.S. armed forces who are petitioning for their spouse or child For all other sponsors 2 $21,150 $26,437 3 $26,650 $33,312 4 $32,150 $40,1875 more rows Feb 28, 2025
A poverty affidavit is a sworn written statement filed by an individual who cannot afford to pay court fees. This document requests the court to waive these fees due to the persons financial situation.
The minimum income for a household of 2 to sponsor a family member or spouse is $25,550 as of June 2025. Minimum income requirements are lower for active duty military members. The general income requirement is 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines or 100% for active duty military.
You must show that your household income is equal to or higher than 125% of the U.S. poverty level for your household size. (Your household size includes you, your dependents, any relatives living with you, and the immigrants you are sponsoring.)

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When calculating income for Form I-864, the sponsor should include income from the most recent tax year. For example, a sponsor filing Form I-864 in 2025 would include tax information from 2024. The sponsor should provide documentation, such as tax returns, W-2 forms, and pay stubs, to verify the reported income.

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