Proof of relationship
If you completed Form I-864A, submit evidence that proves your relationship to the sponsor (the person who filed Form I-864). You can prove your relationship by submitting a photocopy of one of the documents below:
Birth certificate;
Marriage certificate;
Adoption certificate;
The petitioner or joint sponsor’s most recent Federal Income Tax Returns, if you are listed as a dependent; or
A signed, written statement describing the relationship.
Proof of domicile
If you completed Form I-864, I-864A, or I-864EZ and your mailing address and/or place of residence is not in the United States, but your country of domicile isthe United States, write an explanation and provide documentary evidence indicating how you meet the domicile requirement. Review our FAQs to learn more about domicile.
Proof of U.S. status
If you completed Form I-864 as a joint sponsor, submit proof that you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or Lawful Permanent Resident. You can do this by submitting a photocopy of one of the following documents:
Birth certificate showing birth in the United States;
U.S. Naturalization Certificate;
U.S. passport/passport card;
Form I-551 “green card;” or
Foreign passport containing Form I-94 with I-551 stamp (if you entered the United States by land) or an electronic Form I-94 record (if you entered the United States by air or sea). You can request an electronic Form I-94 recordfrom USCIS online.
Social Security Administration (SSA) Earnings Statement
If the principal applicant completed Form I-864Wbecause he or she can be credited with 40 eligible quarters under the Social Security Act, submit his or her SSA Earnings Statement showing the coverage.
You can obtain an SSA Earnings Statement online at http://ssa.gov/myaccount. You can also call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 for more information.
Proof of Assets
If you submitted Form I-864 or I-864A and you used assets to meet the minimum income requirements, submit a photocopy of proof you own your assets. Proof can take any form as long as it:
lists your name as the owner; and
Includes the value of the asset expressed in currency.