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pmandeep   1

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Hey Guys,

My file is almost close to its end at NVC and will be moving on pretty soon to India for the final step (interview). My question is would there be problems if I was to switch employement? I am planning on quitting my current job and am thinking of starting my own venture. Now I am going to India on Nov 19th to visit my wife as it has already been close to a year and will be there for a month with her. I am being hopeful that she will get her interview in that same time frame while I am there and both of us can come back together. So would there be a problem if I was to quit my current job and start my own venture? I have already read a few posts on VJ about this on how I may have to go about redoing the I864 and giving it to my wife so she can it along with her for her interview but those threads were in regards to a job switch, here I am not really switching a job I am quitting my existing one and starting my own company. So what are my options, should I just wait it out until she has had her interview and then quit or would it be okay for me to do it?

Thanks. :)

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dnp2014   44

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Hey Guys,

My file is almost close to its end at NVC and will be moving on pretty soon to India for the final step (interview). My question is would there be problems if I was to switch employement? I am planning on quitting my current job and am thinking of starting my own venture. Now I am going to India on Nov 19th to visit my wife as it has already been close to a year and will be there for a month with her. I am being hopeful that she will get her interview in that same time frame while I am there and both of us can come back together. So would there be a problem if I was to quit my current job and start my own venture? I have already read a few posts on VJ about this on how I may have to go about redoing the I864 and giving it to my wife so she can it along with her for her interview but those threads were in regards to a job switch, here I am not really switching a job I am quitting my existing one and starting my own company. So what are my options, should I just wait it out until she has had her interview and then quit or would it be okay for me to do it?

Thanks. :)

It really doesn't matter if you quit or start new one.. Check with NVC abt AOS (approved or not) ... it should be fine if your 2013 Tax Returns have sufficient income ... They only ask financial questions to applicant with border line income..

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NikLR   13,220

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current income is very important. If you get a new job you need a new I-864 for interview. I suggest waiting until the interview is over and done and the spouse is in the USA.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,220

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self employment income needs 1 year to qualify, vs an hourly wage/salary type income.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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pmandeep   1

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Thanks for the replies guys that is what I had thought as well. I guess I will just wait it out till my wife gets her Visa and is in the US.

Edited by pmandeep

12/05/2013 - Married!

12/30/2013 - Day 1 - Mailed I-130 Packet via UPS Next Day Air.

12/31/2013 - Day 2 - Delivery Confirmation at USCIS Chicago Lockbox.

01/04/2014 - Day 6 - Check deposited by USCIS.

01/06/2014 - Day 8 - NOA1 Received via Text Message.

01/13/2014 - Day 15 - NOA1 Hard Copy arrived in Mail (PD: 12/31/2013).

05/24/2014 - Day 146 - NOA2 Hard Copy arrived in Mail.

06/07/2014 - Day 160 - NVC Receives the Case File (I dont really know the exact date, it's a Guess!)

06/20/2014 - Day 173 - NVC Case Number Assigned

07/09/2014 - Day 192 - AOS Invoice Received

07/23/2014 - Day 206 - AOS Bill Paid (Payment Portal shows paid on 7/24/2014)

08/01/2014 - Day 215 - DS-261 Submitted

08/04/2014 - Day 218 - AOS Package Mailed

08/08/2014 - Day 222 - AOS Package Delivered

09/11/2014 - Day 256 - IV Application Fees Invoiced

09/11/2014 - Day 256 - IV Application Fees Paid (Payment Portal shows paid on 9/12/2014)

09/15/2014 - Day 260 - IV DS-260 Form Submitted

09/15/2014 - Day 260 - IV Application Documents Mailed

09/19/2014 - Day 264 - IV Application Documents Delivered

10/19/2014 - Day 294 - Received a Checklist from NVC/Checklist fixed up and documents sent back!

10/23/2014 - Day 298 - Checklist Delivered and Scanned at NVC

10/26/2014 - Day 300 - Mailed Wife's PCC to NVC

11/07/2014 - Day 313 - PCC Delivered and Scanned at NVC

11/29/2014 - Day 335 - Sent a request to expedite the file at NVC

12/10/2014 - Day 346 - Request for expedite Denied

12/30/2014 - Day 366 - Case Complete (AOS changed to N/A and later confirmed via Phone)

12/30/2014 - Day 366 - Case Completed and Interview Date Scheduled

02/10/2015 - Day 408 - Interview Day - VISA APPROVED!!! :dance:

02/25/2015 - Day 423 - Landed in US!!!! :wub:

Thank You Visa Journey for all the help and support! :)

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,220

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It really doesn't matter if you quit or start new one.. Check with NVC abt AOS (approved or not) ... it should be fine if your 2013 Tax Returns have sufficient income ... They only ask financial questions to applicant with border line income..

Actually this isn't true.

NVC doesn't approve of the AOS, they merely accept it and check it for correctness. Current income or assets is very important. It would not matter if you made 2 million dollars last year if you are unemployed or do not have the assets to cover 3x the guidelines.

Edited by NLR

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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