213a of the immigration and nationality act pdf

For additional information, see the immigration and nationality act ina section 2a and part 2a of title 8 of the code of federal regulations. The secretary of state may charge and retain a fee or surcharge for services provided by the department of state to any sponsor who provides an affidavit of support under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act 8 u. The immigration and nationality act ina was enacted in 1952. The individual who signs the affidavit of support becomes the sponsor once the intending immigrant becomes a lawful permanent resident. From title 8aliens and nationalitychapter 12immigration and.

Admission of aliens on giving bond or cash deposit. Please read the following information carefully before you sign form i864ez. Give the completed form and supporting documents to the immigrant you are sponsoring to file with their form of 230 or form i485. Regulations cash assistance program for immigrants capi 49005 cont. United states of america in congress assenibled that section 201 of immigration and the immigration and nationality act 66 stat. Home forms i864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina skip shares and print links version en espanol share this page print version en espanol. Improving the adjudication of applications and petitions under section 204l of the immigration and nationality act november 26, 2012. To revise the laws relating to immigration, naturalization, and nationality. Certain immigrants are inadmissible to the united states as an alien likely to become a public charge, unless a sponsor has executed a form i864. Home forms i864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the act skip shares and print links version en espanol share this page print version en espanol. Ina 2af requirements for sponsors affidavit of support f sponsor defined. Form i864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina. A section of the immigration and nationality act ina which establishes that sponsors have a legal duty to support immigrants they want to bring sponsor to the united states.

Act 202 numerical limitation to any single foreign state. Of support is section 2a of the immigration and nationality. Citizenship and immigration services has determined, as permitted by section 2af6b of the immigration and nationality act act, that a person completing an affidavit of support form i864 on behalf of an adjustment of status. Affidavit of support under section 2a of the act i864ez. This act may be cited as the family sponsor immigration. This memorandum notifies adjudicators that uscis u. Selfpetitioning battered spouses and children who have an approved petition for amerasian, widower, or special immigrant, form i360.

Instructions for affidavit of support under section 2a of. Federal register agency information collection activities. Uscis highlights legal responsibilities of sponsors of. Section 2a of the immigration and nationality act nj. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this act sept. This form serves the purpose of standardizing the evaluations of the sponsors ability to support the sponsored alien and ensures that basic information required to assess eligibility is provided by petitioners. Form i864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the act. In a reported decision, the appellate division has recently decided to extend a sponsors duty of support to a sponsored immigrant based upon the provisions set forth in section 2a of the immigration and nationality act and more specifically form i864ez. Immigration and nationality act reflecting amendments by iiraira pub. I864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina. The ina has been amended many times over the years and contains many of the most important provisions of immigration law. Ina 2af requirements for sponsor s affidavit of support. These regulations are made pursuant to the immigration and nationality fees order 20174.

He writes the daily blog ken walshs washington, for, and the presidency column for the u. I864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina uscis. Government with his or her application for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status, under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act these actions create a contract between you and the u. Under the current immigration and nationality act ina, an applicant is 1 thanks to sarah bazzi, trisha floyd, sara jackson, julia mclawsen, vicente omar barraza, and shara svendsen for their thoughtful input on this article as it was quickly prepared in the days following the rule announcement. Joint sponsor means any individual who meets the requirements of section 2a f1a, b, c, and e of the act and 8 cfr 2a.

Under section 2a of the act form i864 instructions rev. Act 103 powers and duties of the attorney general and the commissioner. The data collected on form i864 will be used by the uscis to determine whether the sponsor has the ability to support the sponsored alien under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act. Justia affidavit of support under section 2a of the act. This version of the ina is current as of december 2002, with the exception of sections 2a 241, which are current as of 22 march 2004. This version of the immigration and nationality act ina is current as of december 2002, with the exception of sections 2a 241, which are. The intending immigrants becoming a permanent resident is the consideration for the contract.

A game changer the following is from a blog by ken walsh. A relative with a significant ownership interest in the petitioning entity. Citizenship and immigration services uscis form i864ez omb no. A copy of an order from the appointing court or agency specifically permitting the legal guardian to make your income and assets available for the support of the sponsored immigrant. This version of the immigration and nationality act ina is current as of december 2002, with.

Affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina department of homeland security u. An act to amend the immigration and nationality act to provide for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from another eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died and the attorney general has determined for humanitarian reasons that the original sponsors classification petition should not be revoked. Any intending immigrant who will, upon admission, acquire u. Finally, and perhaps of the greatest importance, will be an essential evaluation of any impact. If you do not understand the obligations, you may wish to consult an attorney or accredited representative. This version has since been amended by immigration and nationality act last amended march 2010. Immigration and nationality act this version of the immigration and nationality act ina is current as of december 2002, with the exception of sections 2a 241, which are current as of march 2004. Affidavit of support under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act ina, which is completed and signed by the sponsor. Improving the adjudication of applications and petitions. Order of special immigrant juvenile status a a superior court has jurisdiction under california law to make judicial determinations regarding the custody and care of children within the meaning of the federal immigration and nationality act 8 u. A version of this article will appear in benders immigration. Most familybased immigrants and some employment based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate. Billing code 911197 department of homeland security u.

For purposes of this section the term sponsor in relation to a sponsored alien means an individual who executes an affidavit of support with respect to the sponsored alien and who. Instructions for contract between sponsor and household. Act 104 powers and duties of the secretary of state act 105 liaison with internal security officers. Uscis uses the data collected on form i864a in conjunction with a form i864, to determine whether the sponsor can demonstrate the means to maintain income at the required income threshold under section 2a of the immigration and nationality act, when the sponsors income is combined with the household members income and for administrative. Does not meet the requirements of ina section 2a meets the requirements of ina section 2a. The citizenship and immigration services ombudsman, established by the homeland security act of 2002, provides independent analysis of problems encountered by individuals and employers interacting with u. The income and resources of any person who executed an affidavit of support pursuant to section 2a of the immigration and nationality act 8 u. Form i864, affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina, is a contract an individual signs agreeing to use their financial resources to support the intending immigrant named on the affidavit. Jan 01, 2001 title 8 aliens and nationality chapter i immigration and naturalization service, department of justice subchapter b immigration regulations part 2a affidavits of support on behalf of immigrants section 2a. Uscis policy regarding form i864, affidavit of support open pdf 181 kb. Affidavit of support under section 2a of the ina form i864. I864ez, affidavit of support under section 2a of the act. The ina collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of.