As a rule, for every potential immigrant that is sponsored by you, there should be an original I-864 submitted.

But there is an opportunity of photocopies submission in case you are a sponsor of several potential immigrants that are on the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Original I-864 Affidavits for Certain Petitions

On a large scale, you are in need of a particularly prepared, original Form I-864 if the potential immigrant is the primary immigrant on Form I-130. Certain potential immigrants, for whom different Form I-130 family-based petitions were filed, require certain Affidavits of Support.

For example, in case you are the sponsor of both parents, every parent will need an original Affidavit of Support and accompanying documents, because certain Form I-130 visa petitions for every parent should be submitted. Every potential immigrant should have a separate Form I-864 and also have its accompanying documents.

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Photocopies for Derivatives

On the other hand, Affidavits of Support that is prepared separately is not what the derivative beneficiaries need. There is a possibility to use a photocopy of the primary immigrant’s Form I-864.

For instance, you will have to prepare a Form I-864, Affidavit of Support for your brother if you are his sponsor. Let's say your brother has got a wife and children that were listed on the same I-130 petition. And you have listed his family members too on Form I-864 as those who want to immigrate simultaneously with your brother (or within half a year). In the present case children and his wife are considered derivative beneficiaries. This opportunity to immigrate becomes possible thanks to the primary immigrant (your brother). Thus, only a photocopy of the original I-864 for every single derivative should be provided. No copy of the additional documents required.

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