I-864 and job change

[Brandon&Re 1]

Greetings fellow VJers!

My wife has been in the US now since November after a long 8 month journey for her visa. I just had a couple of questions when it comes time for us to file for her AoS. From what I've been reading since we didn't file initially, she will get forgiveness when she goes to apply since she is technically out of status. My parents originally said they would sponsor her and then when she got here they backed out, I didn't make enough last year to support her because I was in school full time. We are waiting until my next tax return comes so that I can sponsor her. My question is I have had my current job since November of 2011, but I got a better offer and might be changing jobs, is that going to impact the I-864, and should I wait until she is adjusted before getting a new job?

Thank you very much,

Brandon

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

No, you do not need to put your life on hold. If you have a better job offer by all means take it. That will not affect the adjustment of status.

They are concerned with your current income. So if you can provide current paystubs meeting minimum salary guidelines along with your tax returns you should be ok.

[Anh map 2,098]

A tax return showing sufficient income is not required. If you hold a job now that annualized pays enough to meet the requirement go ahead and file.

*Moved from K1 forum to Adjust Status-Family Based visa forum*

[pushbrk 12,157]

No, you do not need to put your life on hold. If you have a better job offer by all means take it. That will not affect the adjustment of status.

They are concerned with your current income. So if you can provide current paystubs meeting minimum salary guidelines along with your tax returns you should be ok.

You do not need to wait until you have your next tax return. If your current income qualifies, file now. As long as you married within the 90 days, she can adjust status. If you married late, you need to also file an I-130 for her concurrently with the I-485. Don't bother with the I-131 as she would NOT want to use it.

[Brandon&Re 1]

Thanks for all the great info guys! I also want to let you know that I did not sponsor her for the visa portion, a friend of ours did. I did not make enough money originally to sponsor her as I was in school. My current job though is well above the limit, so should I be okay with that? I just assumed they would want the tax return because my prior income was not good enough. I just wish I would have known this earlier so that we could have adjusted her already

Thanks again for all of the info.

[pushbrk 12,157]

Thanks for all the great info guys! I also want to let you know that I did not sponsor her for the visa portion, a friend of ours did. I did not make enough money originally to sponsor her as I was in school. My current job though is well above the limit, so should I be okay with that? I just assumed they would want the tax return because my prior income was not good enough. I just wish I would have known this earlier so that we could have adjusted her already

Thanks again for all of the info.

Apparently, you haven't taken much advantage of your 18 month membership here. This is commonly discussed.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Post violating TOS has been removed. Do not insult other members.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Post violating TOS has been removed. Do not insult other members.

See Post #6?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

See Post #6?

It is not an insult, although it could have been more diplomatically expressed.

[Brandon&Re 1]

Apparently, you haven't taken much advantage of your 18 month membership here. This is commonly discussed.

Since the fee for filing AoS is not cheap, I just wanted to make double sure that what I was doing was correct rather than throwing money away. But thanks for your help, if anyone could answer the question I would greatly appreciate it.

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

See Post #6?

He has a way of making others feel not so adequate.....just his personality.

Since the fee for filing AoS is not cheap, I just wanted to make double sure that what I was doing was correct rather than throwing money away. But thanks for your help, if anyone could answer the question I would greatly appreciate it.

I thought we already did answer your question...

Or do you have another question on your mind?

[Brandon&Re 1]

He has a way of making others feel not so adequate.....just his personality.

I thought we already did answer your question...

Or do you have another question on your mind?

Well I just wanted to clarify that I did not do the original affidavit (I-134?) for her to come here, so my past income tax returns are no good that's why I was waiting until next year, but if I can do it just based on my current salary, that would be amazing! I just wanted to make everyone aware that my past tax returns are no where near the poverty guidelines because I was in school, and I wanted to double check that it was still okay.

Again, I appreciate everyone's help.

[pushbrk 12,157]

Well I just wanted to clarify that I did not do the original affidavit (I-134?) for her to come here, so my past income tax returns are no good that's why I was waiting until next year, but if I can do it just based on my current salary, that would be amazing! I just wanted to make everyone aware that my past tax returns are no where near the poverty guidelines because I was in school, and I wanted to double check that it was still okay.

Again, I appreciate everyone's help.

Your question has been answered, answered in the same way many other very similar questions have been answered in the 18 months you've been a member here. Current income is King. No need to wait to file. Your current income is sufficient.

[Brandon&Re 1]

Thank you, that is all I needed to know.