How to fill out Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for Both Parents

Recently, I received some questions regarding applying for green cards for both parents. I can see how it's a little confusing if you are applying for both of your parents. So I complied some information here:

Do I need to file separate Form I-485, I-130, and I-864 for my parents?

The answer is yes. On the form 130 instruction, it states "If you are a US citizen, you must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative." And each of your parents would need their own Form I-485 Adjustment of Status to change their status. Since Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is part of Form I-485, each of your parents would need his/her own Form I-864.

Download the latest Form I-864 on USCIS's website here.

Read here to learn more - How to Appy for a Green Card for My Parents: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

How to fill out Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for Both Parents

Each of your parents would need to submit his/her own Form I-864. First you need to determine if you are able to sponsor both of them. Click here to see the financial requirements.

Don't forget that you can also include assets and resources. See here for more information: How to include assets for Form I-864

See Form I-864 Checklists and Cover Letter Templates Here!

What if I can't meet the requirements?

You can find a joint sponsor. Any US citizen, lawful permanent resident or US national who is over 18 years old can be a joint sponsor. Note that you can only have 2 sponsors (you and your joint sponsor)! The joint sponsor doesn't have to be your family member but I believe it's a positive factor when it comes to public charge rule.

See here to learn more: How to Overcome Public Charge: I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency. 

About Part 3. Information About the Immigrants You Are Sponsoring

On page 2, Part 3., you would check "Yes" for question 1 and leave the other two questions unchecked because:

1. You are sponsoring your parents only and there are no other derivative applicants
2. No other family members who are immigrating more than 6 months after the principal immigrant (your parent).

Item Numbers 4.a. - 28 are for family members immigrating more than 6 months after the principal immigrant, so you can leave all these blank or N/A as well.

Read here to learn more - How to Appy for a Green Card for My Parents: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide