I-134 and new job

[cshaw101 0]

When I initially sent in my I129F I was unemployed. On Jan 25th I received NOA2 confirmation via email. I have recently started a new job with a salary that is more than ample regarding the I134 salary guidelines. The only thing that I am worried about is the fact that I have only been with the job for a month. should i still get someone to sponsor or will i be fine. Anyone have any feedback or similar experiences?

thanks,

cody

[gwenneh 7]

I was in a similar position when we did the K-1 and the consulate requested co-sponsor information, just because my employment history wasn't long enough.

[YuAndDan 153]

You my be fine if 2006,2005 returns show ample income, as well as including an employer letter and recent pay stubs. The key is the employer letter indicating that Job is full time, your salary, nature of the job, on company letterhead.

If interview falls after April 15, you should also provide copy of 2007 IRS return.

Also since this is a K-Visa you could use a "CO Sponsor" and later when adjusting status you could solo-sponsor.

[cshaw101 0]

You my be fine if 2006,2005 returns show ample income, as well as including an employer letter and recent pay stubs. The key is the employer letter indicating that Job is full time, your salary, nature of the job, on company letterhead.

If interview falls after April 15, you should also provide copy of 2007 IRS return.

Also since this is a K-Visa you could use a "CO Sponsor" and later when adjusting status you could solo-sponsor.

My 2005 and 2006 tax returns do not show sufficient earnings--I was getting my masters.... I guess I should play it safe and use a co-sponsor... thanks

[kgas 0]

Yeah, I'm in the same position. I think I'll do a cosponsor to be safe too.

[tehgeekmeister 0]

I'm in a similar situation: I've started a new trade (after a while of not working by my own choice), and the work isn't steady by the nature of the trade. Also, I only started in May 2007, with one month off after that to visit my fiancée, so my 2007 income is not in any way representative of what I'll make in a regular year. My parents are willing to cosponsor, but my dad's in the same trade (but makes more than enough, and has for years), and as the work isn't steady, he's not employed right now. The lawyer seems to think this will be a problem, and I can understand why. My mom could cosponsor, but her income is below the requirements. I also have a friend who barely meets the requirements, but he's steadily employed and has been for a year or two with the same employer (and longer in his trade). All of them are willing to cosponsor, but I'm not sure who would be best to ask or how likely any of these issues are to be a problem...

(Oh, by the way, all of this is regarding the consular interview, not adjustment of status or anything like that.) Speaking of adjustment of status, seeing how it won't be a new year yet (hopefully...), I won't have evidence of my proper yearly income yet. What should I do as regards that? Have the same cosponsor as for the interview?

If it's at all relevant, the interview is taking place at the Sydney consulate.

(Also, they require the "Sponsor's Responsibility Under the Social Security Act" form, but I'm not sure where to find it? Will it be sent in the packet my fiancée will receive?)

[rebeccajo 14]

My two cents, especially in regards to London:

I would prepare an I134 using the income from my present situation, including proof of that income and employment letter. I would also include my 2006 tax return showing the insufficient earnings. I would cover all this with a letter explaining I had been working on my masters and have since found gainful employment. This is the affidavit I would produce at London.

In my 'back pocket' I would carry an affidavit from another sponsor, in case the first one didn't fly.