What if I lost my job during this process?

[jlh 0]

I have not lost my job, but I tend to like to plan for the worst case. Since this process is so long what happens if my job is lost and I am in transition for up to 6-8 months or something?

Lets make the situation more specific. If I was to loss my job, I would go to Graduate school full time to finish my Masters Degree within 6-8 months of something unexpected happing. Then move on to finding a new job. Worst case I would have to get a couple student loans to finish up.

I could have a cosponsor, but I was reading you have to live under the same household, which would not be the case.

Would this cause problems? I am thinking because of the affidavit of support and things of that nature.

Insights are much appreciated!

[ELW 5]

Your visa has been approved - congrats! :dance: So I'm guessing that soon your beloved will come and live in USA with you, you will get married and file for AOS. Say if you lose your job after filing for AOS - since all the paperwork is in, no problem. If you lose your job before filing for AOS, you can get a co-sponsor. It is NOT necessary for co-sponsor to live in the same household - that is ridiculous!

Hopefully you will go on with your present job and all will be rosy with the rest of the process. So loosen up and ENJOY!

[YuAndDan 153]

You posted this to the AOS Green-card forum, so I will assume during the AOS process.

What matters is that you had the correct income level when you sign the I-864. If you loose or change jobs after you file the I-864 affidavit of support it wont matter.

Expiration of the I-864

Does the I-864, I-864EZ, or I-864A ever expire?

No, the validity of the I-864, I-864 EZ, or I-864A is considered indefinite; beginning from the date the sponsor files it with either the National Visa Center, the U.S. embassy or consulate.

http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf

Edited May 19, 2008 by YuAndDan

[jlh 0]

Thanks, much appreciated.

She will be coming across in Las Vegas for us to marry end of July and she got the K-1 visa last week, though we waited 3 months before going for it, because Mexico does not have appointment for K1, it is first come first serve.

[acouto07 0]

You posted this to the AOS Green-card forum, so I will assume during the AOS process.

What matters is that you had the correct income level when you sign the I-864. If you loose or change jobs after you file the I-864 affidavit of support it wont matter.

Expiration of the I-864

Does the I-864, I-864EZ, or I-864A ever expire?

No, the validity of the I-864, I-864 EZ, or I-864A is considered indefinite; beginning from the date the sponsor files it with either the National Visa Center, the U.S. embassy or consulate.

http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf

Are you 100% sure about this? I'm just wondering because I heard of people saying that they were asked to produce recent paystubs and employment letters at the interview...so how would that work out? This question is relevant to me because I'm leaving my job this summer and my job is what put us over the 125% mark...and our AOS interview will probably be in the Fall....so what would I say at the interview if asked about this stuff? Thanks!

[YuAndDan 153]

You posted this to the AOS Green-card forum, so I will assume during the AOS process.

What matters is that you had the correct income level when you sign the I-864. If you loose or change jobs after you file the I-864 affidavit of support it wont matter.

Expiration of the I-864

Does the I-864, I-864EZ, or I-864A ever expire?

No, the validity of the I-864, I-864 EZ, or I-864A is considered indefinite; beginning from the date the sponsor files it with either the National Visa Center, the U.S. embassy or consulate.

http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf

Are you 100% sure about this? I'm just wondering because I heard of people saying that they were asked to produce recent paystubs and employment letters at the interview...so how would that work out? This question is relevant to me because I'm leaving my job this summer and my job is what put us over the 125% mark...and our AOS interview will probably be in the Fall....so what would I say at the interview if asked about this stuff? Thanks!

The IO can always ask for anything at the interview if there is an interview.