Form I-864EZ Instructions (Rev. 10/18/07)Y Page 5
For purposes of this affidavit, the line for gross (total) income
on IRS Forms 1040 and 1040A will be considered when
determining income. For persons filing IRS Form 1040EZ,
the line for adjusted gross income will be considered.
If you were required to file a Federal income tax return during
any of the previous 3 tax years but did not do so, you must file
any and all late returns with the IRS and attach an IRS-
generated tax return transcript documenting your late filing
before submitting the I-864EZ Affidavit of Support. If you
were not required to file a Federal income tax return under
U.S. tax law for any other reason, attach a written explanation
including evidence of the exemption and how you are subject
to it. Residence outside of the United States does not exempt
U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from filing a U.S.
Federal income tax return. See "Filing Requirements" in the
IRS Form 1040 Filing Instructions to determine whether you
were required to file.
If the failure to report your change of address occurs with
knowledge that the sponsored immigrant received means-
tested public benefits (other than benefits described in section
401(b), 403(c)(2), or 4ll(b) of the Personal Responsibility and
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which are
summarized in the contract in Part(6) such failure may result
in a fine of not less than $2,000 or more than $5,000.
Otherwise, the failure to report your change of address may
result in a fine not less than $250 or more than $2,000.
Authority for the collection of the information requested on
this form is contained in 8 U.S.C. 1182a(4), 1183a, 1184(a),
and 1258.
The information will be used principally by an immigration
judge, USCIS, or a Consular Officer to whom it is furnished,
to determine an alien's eligibility for benefits under the
Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically whether he or
she has adequate means of financial support and will not
become a public charge.
Submission of the information is voluntary. Failure to provide
the information will result in denial of the application for an
immigrant visa or adjustment of status.
The information may also as a matter of routine use be
disclosed to other Federal, State and local agencies providing
means-tested public benefits for use in civil action against the
sponsor for breach of contract. Social Security numbers may
be verified with the Social Security Administration consistent
with the consent signed as part of the contract in Part 6 of the
Form I-864EZ. They may also be disclosed as a matter of
routine use to other Federal, State, local, and foreign law
enforcement and regulatory agencies to enable these entities to
carry out their law enforcement responsibilities.
The Government may pursue verification of any information
provided on or in support of this form, including employment,
income, financial or other institutions, the Internal Revenue
Service, or the Social Security Administration. If you include
in this affidavit of support any information that you know to
be false, you may be liable for criminal prosecution under the
laws of the United States.
Read the contract carefully, print your name, and then sign
and date the form. If you do not print your name and sign
and date the form in lines 20 and 21, the immigrant you
are sponsoring cannot be issued a visa or be granted
adjustment of status.
Part 6. Sponsor's Contract.
If you fail to give notice of your change of address, as
required by 8 U.S.C. 1183a(d) and 8 CFR 213a.3, you may be
liable for the civil penalty established by 8 U.S.C. 1183a(d)
(2). The amount of the civil penalty will depend on whether
you failed to give this notice because you were aware that
thesponsored immigrant received Federal, State, or local
means-tested public benefits.
If you provide a photocopy of your tax return(s), you must
include a copy of each and every FormW-2 and Form 1099
that relates to your return(s). Do not include copies of these
Forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your return(s) rather
than a photocopy.
Obtaining Tax Transcripts. You may use Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) Form 4506-T to request tax transcripts from the
IRS. Complete IRS Form 4506-T with the ending date for
each of your three most recent tax years listed on line 9.
Follow all instructions for completing and filing Form 4506-T
with the IRS.
To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free forms line at
1-800-870-3676. You can also obtain forms and information
on immigration laws, regulations and procedures by
telephoning our National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 or visiting our internet website at
www.uscis.gov.
USCIS Forms and Information.
Use InfoPass for Appointments.
As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local
USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through
our internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system,
visit our website at www.uscis.gov. Use the InfoPass
appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up
your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic
appointment notice that appears on the screen. Print the notice
and take it with you to your appointment. The notice gives the
time and date of your appointment, along with the address of
the USCIS office.