Green card interview and employment requirement

[cjsm19 3]

Just a little bit confused lol. If my spouse will still be overseas, how does the green card interview work? Do I still need to attend the interview? Or does it take place only after he has arrived in the States? 
 

Also, we both are at the end of our college education. As a result, neither of us have much work experience. I will soon be getting a job with a decent salary (over the 125% required), but I will only have been working about six months at the time I file the affidavit of support. Does time employed matter? Or is it just the salary that is important? Thanks!

[Just Paul 4,591]

Where are you in the process?   You say you are married.  Has the beneficiary obtained the US Visa yet?  I'm taking that you are at the NVC stage since you are also asking about I-864. 

 

Go to the top right of the this page and click on your username and complete the timeline so we can answer your questions based on where you are in the process.

[cjsm19 3]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Where are you in the process?   You say you are married.  Has the beneficiary obtained the US Visa yet?  I'm taking that you are at the NVC stage since you are also asking about I-864. 

 

Go to the top right of the this page and click on your username and complete the timeline so we can answer your questions based on where you are in the process.

Sorry for not being more specific with my wording. We are not married yet, but will be in September. I’m just trying to gather some information so I know what to expect, but sometimes the information on different websites isn’t completely clear. 

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 minute ago, cjsm19 said:

Sorry for not being more specific with my wording. We are not married yet, but will be in September. I’m just trying to gather some information so I know what to expect, but sometimes the information on different websites isn’t completely clear. 

When are you filing the petition?

[Boiler 43,401]

You can read the guides, he will interview for an Immigrant Visa at the local Consulate.

[cjsm19 3]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

When are you filing the petition?

Soon after we marry. We will be married abroad. And then I will return and file the petition. 

[Boiler 43,401]

Sounds good

[Just Paul 4,591]

Just now, cjsm19 said:

Soon after we marry. We will be married abroad. And then I will return and file the petition. 

Then you will have plenty of time to work and have proof of income.   You may need a joint sponsor, but that is probably 7 to 12 months after you file the I-130.

[cjsm19 3]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

Then you will have plenty of time to work and have proof of income.   You may need a joint sponsor, but that is probably 7 to 12 months after you file the I-130.

Wonderful. Thank you for your help! Does he have the green card interview there, or here in the States? How long is the entire process usually? 

[Just Paul 4,591]

2 minutes ago, cjsm19 said:

Wonderful. Thank you for your help! Does he have the green card interview there, or here in the States? How long is the entire process usually? 

Without knowing what country the timeline is hard to predict. 7 to 12 months for USCIS, 1 to 3 months for the NVC and 1 to 12 months for the consulate.

 

He is not interviewing for a green card.   The interview is for an immigrant VISA.   The green card comes after entering the US and paying the fee.

[cjsm19 3]

10 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Without knowing what country the timeline is hard to predict. 7 to 12 months for USCIS, 1 to 3 months for the NVC and 1 to 12 months for the consulate.

 

He is not interviewing for a green card.   The interview is for an immigrant VISA.   The green card comes after entering the US and paying the fee.

He’s coming from Poland. So the process takes over two years? Does the K3 visa allow for him to come here sooner than that? 

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 minutes ago, cjsm19 said:

He’s coming from Poland. So the process takes over two years? Does the K3 visa allow for him to come here sooner than that? 

Poland won't take that long, whereas Mexico would.  Probably around a year. to 15 months   You can ask specific questions on the regional forums.  https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/95-europe-amp-eurasia-except-the-uk-and-russia/

 

K3 is effectively obsolete.  Only 5 issued last year.

Edited January 30, 2020 by Paul & Mary

[Boiler 43,401]

12 months or so, 2 years well most unlikely.

 

K3 is to all effects dead.

[cjsm19 3]

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Poland won't take that long, whereas Mexico would.  Probably around a year. to 15 months   You can ask specific questions on the regional forums.  https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/95-europe-amp-eurasia-except-the-uk-and-russia/

 

K3 is effectively obsolete.  Only 5 issued last year.

Thank you so much for your help! 

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

12 months or so, 2 years well most unlikely.

 

K3 is to all effects dead.

Thank you for your help!

[carmel34 3,529]

You have twelve to 18 months after filing the petition, after marriage, to get a job in the US to establish evidence of current income sufficient to be the sole sponsor.  So if you get married in September and file the petition in October, you'll have until at least October of 2021, perhaps April of 2022, to show evidence of your current income for the I-864.  Or get a joint sponsor.  Good luck!