Family reunification has long been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, but recent changes have reshaped the terrain—making a family-based petition more complex, more uncertain, and, for many, more risky. In this piece we outline the substantive policy changes and identify who is most impacted by them, and what steps individuals navigating these processes can

What Exactly is Form I-864? Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, is a legally enforceable promise that a sponsor makes to the U.S. government. By signing this form, you are guaranteeing that the immigrant you are sponsoring will have adequate financial support and will not become a public charge, meaning they won’t need to rely