Instructions For Contract Between Sponsor And Household Member (Form I-864a) (Page 7 of 9) in pdf

This requirement does not relieve a lawful permanent resident sponsor from filing a change of address within 10 days of

the change. For information on filing a change of address, go to the USCIS Web site at

contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:

1-800-767-1833. For information on reporting a change of address to the Department of State, see

NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because these facilities do not process

change of address requests.

Processing Information

Initial Processing. Once USCIS or the Department of State accepts your contract we will check it for completeness. If

you do not completely fill out this contract, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and USCIS or the Department

of State may reject or deny your contract.

Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your

contract. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. USCIS will return any requested

originals when they are no longer needed.

Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your contract.

At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints,

photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.

Decision. The decision on Form I-864A involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the

immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.

USCIS Forms and Information

To ensure you are using the latest version of this contract, visit the USCIS Web site at

where you can

obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have Internet access, you may order

USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by calling

the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call:

1-800-767-1833.

Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through our

online system, InfoPass, at infopass.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. If filing with

the Department of State, see

Penalties

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-864A, we

will deny your Form I-864A and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties

provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

The Government may pursue verification of any information provided on or in support of this contract, including

employment, income, or assets with the employer, financial or other institutions, the IRS, or the Social Security

Administration. If you include in this contract any information that you know to be false, you may be liable for criminal

prosecution under the laws of the United States.

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 the immigrants you sponsored had received Federal, state, or

local means-tested public benefits.

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