Form I-864W is used by certain immigrants to request an exemption from the Affidavit of Support requirement, which is part of the process for obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States.

Intending immigrants who qualify for an exemption from the Affidavit of Support requirement, such as those who have earned or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work under the Social Security Act, or are children who will automatically become U.S. citizens upon entry to the United States.

Form I-864W is used by certain immigrants to request an exemption from the Affidavit of Support requirement, which is part of the process for obtaining lawful permanent residency.

It must be submitted by intending immigrants who meet specific criteria for exemption from the Affidavit of Support, such as having 40 qualifying quarters of work or being eligible for automatic citizenship.

The form is not required if the immigrant must submit Form I-864 instead, typically when they do not qualify for an exemption.