I-864 Income Requirement 2026 Calculator

Affidavit of Support Income Calculator (I-864, 2026)

Most family-based green card sponsors must show income of at least 125% of the federal poverty guidelines on Form I-864 (100% for active-duty military sponsoring a spouse or child). For a household of 2 in the 48 contiguous states that is $27,050 under the guidelines effective March 1, 2026.

Written by the NorthAmericans Editorial TeamLast verified: September 22, 2026Expert review in progress

Affidavit of support (Form I-864) income check

Where the sponsor lives

Household size sponsor + dependents + everyone being sponsored + prior I-864s still in force

The sponsor is on active duty in the US armed forces sponsoring a spouse or child

Minimum yearly income (125% of poverty guidelines)

$27,050

If income falls short, the sponsor can add assets (generally 5 times the shortfall, 3 times for a spouse or child of a US citizen) or a joint sponsor.

USCIS Form I-864P figures effective March 1, 2026, based on the 2026 HHS poverty guidelines.

How to count household size

Count yourself, your spouse, your dependent children, anyone you claim as a tax dependent, everyone you are sponsoring on this and other active affidavits, and relatives who contribute income on Form I-864A.

Frequently asked questions

What if my income is too low?

You can use assets (generally worth 5 times the shortfall, or 3 times for a spouse or child of a US citizen, 1 time for orphans adopted abroad) or find a joint sponsor who meets the requirement alone.

Official sources

USCIS: Form I-864P, HHS Poverty Guidelines for Affidavit of Supportuscis.gov

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