AOS Interview tomorrow but Husband has lost his job - Please Help!

[bb2006 0]

My US husband and I (UK citizen) sent off my I-485 back in March. My husband was working at the time, but a few months later lost his job. He has spent the past few months looking for work with no success, and claiming unemployment benefit. We did not inform the USCIS of our change of circumstances and our immigration interview is tomorrow (12th October). We are still in touch with his old boss, and have a letter from him saying my husband is still employed with the company; however I am concerned about lying to immigration. Does anyone know if we should be honest, and tell them that my husband lost his job, or could we get away with pretending he is still working? Do immigration officials have access to state unemployment claims? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

[frndly1 1]

I would only the information that is asked for at the interview. Do Not Supply any information that is not asked for. But if asked please tell the truth.

[xjennyinstereox 0]

Oh wow, I most CERTAINLY would NOT lie.... please please do not lie. If they find out, your application will be denied. Honesty is the best policy, and yes, do not supply any information that is not asked for but do tell the truth.

[Milka 0]

Hi,

that could happen to everyone and should have no consequences on your status. But I would definately not lie.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[ladyspyke 0]

I did my adjustment interview on Oct 4.

The officer was very nice (surprise). Anyway when he checked our affidavit I thought that my husbands job would have been used to determine if we'd have been approved or not.

When the officer looked over our paper work he used our tax return for 2005.

My husband was unemployed for 6 months and during that time he collected unemployment so the officer subtracted the amount in unemployment from the rest of our income and said that we were $125.00 above the poverty line and that we almost didn't qualify. His decision was based on that.

I don't know if it will be the same for you.

But I would be honest with them. Don't offer any information. Just answer what is asked honestly.

After all SOME of them are only human.

GOOD LUCK MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

[shermike 1]

My US husband and I (UK citizen) sent off my I-485 back in March. My husband was working at the time, but a few months later lost his job. He has spent the past few months looking for work with no success, and claiming unemployment benefit. We did not inform the USCIS of our change of circumstances and our immigration interview is tomorrow (12th October). We are still in touch with his old boss, and have a letter from him saying my husband is still employed with the company; however I am concerned about lying to immigration. Does anyone know if we should be honest, and tell them that my husband lost his job, or could we get away with pretending he is still working? Do immigration officials have access to state unemployment claims? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

A friend who is the USC did not have a job when she and her spouse went for his AOS interview. She actually mentioned that she did not have a job but was actively looking ( I think she might have had a temp job). Anyway, her husband was approved no questions asked.

By the way, follow the advice already given. They don't ask, don't tell but always tell the truth if they do.

Edited October 12, 2006 by shermike

[Peter Miami 0]

My US husband and I (UK citizen) sent off my I-485 back in March. My husband was working at the time, but a few months later lost his job. He has spent the past few months looking for work with no success, and claiming unemployment benefit. We did not inform the USCIS of our change of circumstances and our immigration interview is tomorrow (12th October). We are still in touch with his old boss, and have a letter from him saying my husband is still employed with the company; however I am concerned about lying to immigration. Does anyone know if we should be honest, and tell them that my husband lost his job, or could we get away with pretending he is still working? Do immigration officials have access to state unemployment claims? Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Hi BB,

Good luck with the interview and let us know what happen.

Peter Miami

[bb2006 0]

I'd just like to thank everyone who offered advice - the interview went well, we didn't lie and they granted me a green card anyway! The only question we weren't prepared for was 'how is the marriage going?'! So thanks again to all those who replied!

They told me I could find work as soon as my green card arrives (in about two weeks), but I was wondering; do I get a social security number with my green card or do I have to apply for one seperately? Thanks again in advance for any advice regarding this...

[Bogi 0]

You will have to apply for a Social Security number once you receive your green card. Go to this web site and download the SSN application

www.ssa.gov

I am in the same situation. I have already filled out the form and once my wife receives her green card we are going to our local social security office to give them the application. I am pretty sure you have to be in person to apply and you will also need to bring in some other documentation (i.e. birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate.)

[Nikita2Charles 31]

Congratulations!!

YOu can go and apply for a ssn card assuming you never got one with the Valid with work Authorization. Good luck with you and your hubby on the job search.