USCIS in the United States made mandatory, starting August 31, 2026, a new edition of Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) without any transition period, requiring green card sponsors to authorize the agency to consult their credit reports and scores from Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. The update affects forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ, and any submission of the previous edition will be rejected. Sponsors who have a credit freeze must lift the freeze to avoid delays in the process, although there is no minimum credit score required by law. The change reinforces the trend of the American government to more rigorously verify the financial health of those who commit to supporting immigrants.
Nossa Gente01/09/26, 02:31