How to calculate family size for form I-864 - Affidavit

How to calculate family size for form I-864? The Form I-864 is required for most immigrants who want to become permanent residents, and it's one of the only forms that requires MATH! Knowing how immigration expects you to count members of your household when sponsoring a prospective immigrant can help you avoid delays and complications.

In this video, Immigration Attorney Jennifer Walker Gates explains how to count your family members properly for purposes of Form I-864 so that you can be confident that your Affidavit of Support is correct when you file.

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Every petitioner of a I-130 must file a I-864
01:21 What is the family size
03:13 The number of intended immigrants you're sponsoring
03:43 Counting family members
06:16 Dependents on your tax returns
07:48 Do not include lawful permanent residents
10:31 Parents, siblings or children over the age of 18