AOS

[pho4ray 0]

Im a 1099 contractor and been out of work for awhile.. Didnt file taxes this past year for 2008 because i made very less than what is required to file...As you know the US economy stinks right now and its so hard to find work..My question is how hard will they be on me for not working when we will go for our interview for AOS??? I mean gees im doing all i can to find work yet nothing....I have savings and stocks worth over 160 grand thats about it o and a condo in makati..What should i expect if im not working still by the time the interview comes??? Will they deport my fiancee because i cannot find work??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.........ray&grace

Edited February 22, 2009 by pho4ray

[jom 4]

My cousin's husband was, and still is not working when they filed the AOS, but he had enough savings to show he is able to support her and her two daughters. They did fine and was approved without interview. I believe you will be okay since you have more than enough savings in your name. Just bring all documentary proofs of your assets and savings.

Goodluck.

[Dakine 26]

Im a 1099 contractor and been out of work for awhile.. Didnt file taxes this past year for 2008 because i made very less than what is required to file...As you know the US economy stinks right now and its so hard to find work..My question is how hard will they be on me for not working when we will go for our interview for AOS??? I mean gees im doing all i can to find work yet nothing....I have savings and stocks worth over 160 grand thats about it o and a condo in makati..What should i expect if im not working still by the time the interview comes??? Will they deport my fiancee because i cannot find work??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.........ray&grace

Better to get a co sponsor.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

The AO in San Francisco for the Philippines is a reasonable guy, but he does look closely at income and assets. Assets are evaluated at current value dispersed over ten years. Bring what you can to fully document your assets, as the market is now. The way the market has turned down, it is hard to say what will happen.

If you applied for your wife's EAD and she gets a job, you can use her income as well.

Edited February 22, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[sunandmoon 450]

from the I-864... some info on the use of assets...

Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

Edited February 23, 2009 by sunandmoon

[Ban Hammer 12,861]

moved from pi regional to aos forum. not regional specific.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

from the I-864... some info on the use of assets...

Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

I stand corrected!

[sunandmoon 450]

from the I-864... some info on the use of assets...

Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value.

In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least five times the difference between your total household income and the current poverty guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or minor child, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf

I stand corrected!

at least the Op has some time on his side. if there is an interview, his employment situation may have changed. and as you noted, if his wife is employed, they could also use her income.

[pho4ray 0]

thanks for the info guys...i guess if i dont get any work by that time i just need to get a co-sponser...can you have 2 co-sponsers my bro and mother???? i mean gees how much do i really need to be ok? it has to be 5 times the amount of the gov. poverty guidelines 2=$14,570 so $72,850 is what i need to be ok if im not working?? I have $100 grand and some change in my cd's and 60+grand in verizon stock...think that should be ok guys??