When to Submit? Current foreign job vs. upcoming U.S. job

[alborosie8090 17]

Hi guys... OK, so quick question on the i-129F. I basically have all the documents together and ready, the only thing I am waiting for: a U.S. job. Right now I am working remotely for the company abroad that I've been working at the past year, but obviously have been job hunting for a permanent job in the U.S.

I know that the proof of income and Affidavit of Support doesn't come until Interview portion, but I know on G-325A you need to fill out your current employment and so forth. I have no doubts that I will have a good job before the end of the year, but REALLY don't want to wait until then to actually file. However, I don't want to risk getting denied or a RFE prior to then either if I submit with my foreign employment as my current employment.

Furthermore... all the paperwork from my fiance in Costa Rica is dated in October (late Oct). I'm getting nervous if I submit in December that will be consider "outdated."

I have a 2nd job interview in two weeks, that I am fairly confident I will get an offer for.... I wanted to wait until I knew for sure to submit the packet and then my G-325a already has U.S. based employment - but is this necessary? Can I submit it without current U.S. employment at this stage and still get approved, or should I just play it safe, wait a little longer, and hope for a full time position by end of Nov, Dec?

Thanks!

[Pheebs1201 269]

One option is to submit it and use your parents address (assuming they are in the US) as your mailing address and then wherever you end up working/living you know you will be able to get hold of any mail updates easily. Even people who are unemployed have successfully filed for a K1 for their finace with a suitable co-sponsor, so I don't see why your country of current employment should matter and like you said the affidavit of support isn't needed yet, so I don't see any reason to delay. All you need to ensure is that you will be able to spend around 6-12 months in the US after your fiance arrives on their K1 so they can go through AOS.

Edited November 9, 2014 by Pheebs1201

[alborosie8090 17]

One option is to submit it and use your parents address (assuming they are in the US) as your mailing address and then wherever you end up working/living you know you will be able to get hold of any mail updates easily. Even people who are unemployed have successfully filed for a K1 for their finace with a suitable co-sponsor, so I don't see why your country of current employment should matter and like you said the affidavit of support isn't needed yet, so I don't see any reason to delay. All you need to ensure is that you will be able to spend around 6-12 months in the US after your fiance arrives on their K1 so they can go through AOS.

Hi Pheebs thanks so much for the response! Well I am currently living the U.S. so have a U.S. address, that's no problem... my main thing is the no U.S. job yet....

[Pheebs1201 269]

Hi Pheebs thanks so much for the response! Well I am currently living the U.S. so have a U.S. address, that's no problem... my main thing is the no U.S. job yet....

Ah makes sense! I didn't catch the part where you are working remotely for your foreign job

We have just applied and my fiance is also currently job hunting. We figured he would have a job by the time its get to needing to show financial support so aren't too worried at this stage. I have read about a lot of others on VJ who have done the same! And like I mentioned, a co-sponsor may also be an option if needed further down the line. I'd recommend just filing as soon as possible, I'm sure you will get a job in the meantime!

Hope that helps & good luck!

Edited November 9, 2014 by Pheebs1201

[alborosie8090 17]

Ah makes sense! I didn't catch the part where you are working remotely for your foreign job

We have just applied and my fiance is also currently job hunting. We figured he would have a job by the time its get to needing to show financial support so aren't too worried at this stage. I have read about a lot of others on VJ who have done the same! And like I mentioned, a co-sponsor may also be an option if needed further down the line. I'd recommend just filing as soon as possible, I'm sure you will get a job in the meantime!

Hope that helps & good luck!

Thanks pheebs! Glad to see someone in the same boat. so what did your fiancee write on the G-325a for current employment? Unemployed?

[Pheebs1201 269]

Thanks pheebs! Glad to see someone in the same boat. so what did your fiancee write on the G-325a for current employment? Unemployed?

I believe he wrote "recent graduate seeking employment" in order to avoid that term

Like I said, we have also only just filed, but fingers crossed (and from what I've read on here) it shouldn't cause any problems.

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

You fill out the G-325A with your current information. What is current now as you fill out the paperwork for the I-129F may not be what is current when you supply the I-134 later for the K-1 visa interview. That does not matter. They do not need to match up. You will provide your proof of current employment along with the I-134.

[alborosie8090 17]

You fill out the G-325A with your current information. What is current now as you fill out the paperwork for the I-129F may not be what is current when you supply the I-134 later for the K-1 visa interview. That does not matter. They do not need to match up. You will provide your proof of current employment along with the I-134.

Hi KayDeeCee -- right. As I was thinking about it all I was worried that if my G-325A didn't match up with I-134 it would be an issue, but obviously that would be ridiculous.

My main concern --- if my current employment is listed as in Costa Rica, instead of the U.S. - could this potentially cause an issue when they first review my case? I'd rather wait and have a U.S. job to submit instead of getting an RFE down the road, but if this is a non-issue and I am overthinking, I'd rather not wait....

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

You can file while residing in another country, so having a foreign job listed on your G-325A is a non-issue.