Top I-864 Joint Sponsor Mistakes That Delay Family Green Card Cases

I-864 problems are a major reason family-based immigration cases stall at NVC or USCIS. Joint sponsor submissions often fail because income evidence is incomplete or household-size calculations are wrong.

A strong filing includes tax transcripts, current income proof, and clear relationship explanations where needed. If numbers are close to the poverty guideline, consistency across all documents matters.

Before submitting, verify:

• Correct household size and sponsor category.
• Matching income figures across tax and employment records.
• Proper signatures on every required page.
• Complete civil documents linked to the financial packet.

New Horizons Legal helps families build clean Affidavit of Support packages designed to pass review faster and reduce rework requests.