USCIS Changes Form I-864 Requirements: New Affidavit of Support Forms Effective August 31, 2026 USCIS has implemented new editions of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ, effective August 31, 2026—and there is no grace period. The new forms contain a significant privacy authorization allowing USCIS and the Department of State to obtain information from consumer reporting agencies when evaluating an Affidavit of Support. Sponsors with credit freezes should pay particular attention to this change. Here's what family-based immigration applicants and sponsors need to know.
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