These are the poverty guideline tables USCIS and the National Visa Center use to decide whether a sponsor's income is sufficient, effective March 1, 2026. Find your region and household size below, or skip the table-reading entirely — our I-864 income calculator counts your household, picks the right table and column automatically, and tells you instantly whether you qualify.
48 Contiguous States, DC, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam & CNMI
| Household size | 100% of poverty guidelines* | 125% of poverty guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $21,640 | $27,050 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $34,150 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $41,250 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $48,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $55,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $62,550 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $69,650 |
| Each additional person | +$5,680 | +$7,100 |
Alaska
| Household size | 100% of poverty guidelines* | 125% of poverty guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $27,050 | $33,813 |
| 3 | $34,150 | $42,688 |
| 4 | $41,250 | $51,563 |
| 5 | $48,350 | $60,438 |
| 6 | $55,450 | $69,313 |
| 7 | $62,550 | $78,188 |
| 8 | $69,650 | $87,063 |
| Each additional person | +$7,100 | +$8,875 |
Hawaii
| Household size | 100% of poverty guidelines* | 125% of poverty guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $24,890 | $31,113 |
| 3 | $31,420 | $39,275 |
| 4 | $37,950 | $47,438 |
| 5 | $44,480 | $55,600 |
| 6 | $51,010 | $63,763 |
| 7 | $57,540 | $71,925 |
| 8 | $64,070 | $80,088 |
| Each additional person | +$6,530 | +$8,163 |
*The 100% column applies only to sponsors on active duty in the U.S. armed forces petitioning for their spouse or child. Everyone else uses the 125% column.
How to read the I-864P table
First count your household size — yourself, your spouse, dependent children, tax dependents, the immigrants you are sponsoring on this affidavit, and anyone from a prior I-864 whose obligation is still active (see our household size guide). Then find that number in the table for the region where you live. Your current annual income must meet or exceed the 125% figure. If it doesn't, you can bridge the gap with assets or a joint sponsor. Not sure? The calculator does all of this in one pass and shows the exact shortfall and asset math.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form I-864P?
Form I-864P is the USCIS publication of the HHS Poverty Guidelines used to determine the minimum income requirement for Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. It is updated every year, usually effective March 1. The tables on this page are the guidelines effective March 1, 2026.
Do I use the 100% or 125% column of the I-864P?
Most sponsors must meet 125% of the poverty guidelines. Only sponsors on active duty in the U.S. armed forces who are petitioning for their spouse or child may use the lower 100% column.
When will the I-864P be updated next?
HHS publishes new poverty guidelines each January, and USCIS typically applies them to Form I-864P from March 1. The next update is expected around March 1, 2027. This site is updated within days of each release.