How to prepare Form I-864EZ
Confirm eligibility and filing category first, then match every answer to passports, civil documents, and immigration records.
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Pass all three eligibility tests
Use full I-864 if any answer is no.
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Calculate household size and income
Apply EZ household and continuing-income rules.
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Prepare W-2, tax, and pay evidence
EZ cannot rely on household-member income or assets.
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Verify the current official edition and filing method
Reopen the official page on filing day and verify edition, fee, online eligibility, address, and signature rules.
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Transfer to the official form and review every answer
This site creates a preparation worksheet only. Transfer verified answers to the official PDF or system and add evidence, translations, and signatures.
Common evidence checklist
Evidence varies by category and case. Use this list to prepare, then review the current official instructions before filing.
- Sponsor U.S. status and domicile
- Single sponsored immigrant case records
- Current employment and pay evidence
- IRS transcript and W-2
- Household size calculation records
- Petitioner-immigrant relationship records
Form I-864EZ FAQs
Can a joint sponsor use I-864EZ?+
No. I-864EZ requires the filer to be the petitioner of the underlying family petition.
Can assets make up an income shortfall?+
Not on I-864EZ; use I-864 when relying on assets or household income.
Can this worksheet be filed directly?+
No. This is a I-864EZ preparation worksheet. File only through the current official form or system.
Should AI translate a person's name?+
No. Use the existing passport or official-record spelling. Names and identification numbers are never sent to AI.
Why are fees and addresses not hardcoded?+
Agencies change fees, filing channels, and addresses. Verify them again on the actual filing date.