2021 POVERTY GUIDELINES*
Minimum Income Requirement for Use in Completing Form I-864
These poverty guidelines remain in effect for use on the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support starting from April 1, 2021 to Spring of 2022 in which new guidelines will go into effect.
| For the 48 Contiguous States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam: | ||
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Sponsor’s Household Size
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100% Poverty Line
For sponsors on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are petition for their spouse or child |
125% Poverty Line
For all other sponsors |
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2
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$17,420
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$21,775
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3
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$21,960
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$27,450
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4
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$26,500
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$33,125
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5
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$31,580
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$38,800
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6
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$35,580
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$44,475
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7
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$40,120
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$50,150
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8
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$44,660
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$55,825
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Add $4,540 for each additional person
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Add $5,675 for each additional person
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2021 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska
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Sponsor’s Household Size
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100% Poverty Line
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125% Poverty Line
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2
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$21,770
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$27,212
|
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3
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$27,450
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$34,312
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4
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$33,130
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$41,412
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5
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$38,810
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$48,512
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6
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$44,490
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$55,612
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7
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$50,170
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$62,712
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8
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$55,850
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$69,812
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|
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Add $5,680 for each additional person
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Add $7,100 for each additional person
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2021 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii
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Sponsor’s Household Size
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100% Poverty Line
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125% Poverty Line
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2
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$20,040
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$25,050
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3
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$25,260
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$31,575
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4
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$30,480
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$38,100
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5
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$35,700
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$44,625
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6
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$40,920
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$51,150
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7
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$46,140
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$57,675
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8
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$51,360
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$64,200
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Add $5,220 for each additional person
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Add $6,525 for each additional person
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