How Would this be viewed??? Re. Loss of Job

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Ok..just to catch everyone up to speed... this was mine from a previous post:

Hi everyone...First of all ....let me start out by explaining what's happened....

(I have two children from my marriage that ended about 6 years ago)

[My son has epilepsy, a seizure disorder, and thru my employment (I've been there almost 5 years)...I had filed for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) benefits. This way, if I had to call off to be with him or take him to the hospital due to the seizures, then I wouldn't loose my job. I'm suppose to call the nurse I've been assigned and call my manager reporting off as FMLA day. With that said...in January, my DAUGHTER had a seizure...she had one in the middle of the night, paramedics were called, and she was taken to the hospital....where we were there for quite a long time (I was even being questioned by the doctors "Are you sure it was a seizure?"...and of course I snapped back to them..listen...I may not hold a medical degree and I don't need one to tell me that's what it was...I also have a son with epilepsy...needless to say..they shutup after that.) Anyways......Fine, I called off using FMLA day for that..told them I would get the proper paperwork for Alyana also..Nothing was said.

In February, my son had a seizure...and I had to take 1 day off for that...reported it accordingly...nothing was said... At the end of February..they decided to tell me that my FMLA had expired in December and they were writing me up for those two days I called off because of the kids. I said..Ok..whatever... My children come first. (which is another subject my manager and and I disagreed about..she thought the job should come first)

Right, so I went to visit my fiance in March in England. When it was time for me to return home, it was the same time that the winter storm hit the Eastern Coast of the United States....and passengers were stranded for a few days. I was unable to fly out for 2 days because of that. When I got home...guess who got wrote up?? Yep..me. I even had a letter from Continental Airlines backing me up. I asked them what did they want me to do SWIM HOME? Needless to say, I was put on probation. The manager is a 23 year old girl (I'm 31) who was fresh out of college when she landed her job as manager of the bank...only because her parents were friends with the former vice president of the bank. I'm a plus size gal (bbw if you will ) and she's even made comments about "fat people." Now she tried getting rid of me last year when the company had laid off over 250 workers....because more or less..I don't kiss a55. Two people quit..I was able to keep my job..and it ticked her off. I had been ranked amongst the best employees for the corporation because of the buisness I produced. Anyhow...So I'm on probabtion...and on April 24th, my sister was coming to watch my kids so I could go to work ...she lives 5 minutes away...she left her house 25 minutes early...and was stuck in a traffic jam due to construction....I rang up work to let them know ..their answer was..well..I suggest you bring the kids to work... I said that's fine and dandy..but they aren't even dressed..I would be clocking in a few minutes late. I live less than 5 minutes from my work driving time. As I was walking out the door, my sister showed up...and I booked it to work. I clocked in 5 minutes late. 1 Week later...I had went to work ..got there by 8:30 am. and had to work til 6. Around 3pm..the manager comes up and says to go to this other office building..she'd meet me there..well..I knew what was going to happen....Needless to say, I get there and the Human Resources Rep was there..and they let me go (fired me) from work because of the Attendance policy. I didn't say anything except when I turned in my keys..I looked at the manager and said.."Congratulations..you've finally got what you wanted."

That was May 1st. Now I've went ahead and took the rest of the month off because of the kids finishing up school. I've been out since June 1st hunting for a new job..and I do have 1 prospective one with the government.

This has got my fiance and I so nervous tho because of the Affadavit of Support. (and my parents as well as his parents are willing to do what they have to do for the Affadavit of Support if need be for co-sponsors) Since I was just let go in May...and I'll be starting a new job (hopefully soon) ...we don't know how that will look on the application. We've got our NOA1...and by the timelines, we should have the NOA2 by July sometime. I'm sorry if this seemed a bit lengthy..I just felt it was necessary to explain the entire situation instead of just "I got fired" and left it open for scrutiny.

Now, I have been actively putting applications in and dropping resumes off for 2 months now..and have yet to secure a job..which has my fiance and I even more so nervous. I have went thru what savings I had paying bills which included household, loans, and medical. I have cut back even where I could. I had no choice but to apply for benefits and assistance until I am able to find something..as my children HAVE to have medical coverage being that my son is special needs. I have enrolled in school and am going for a 2 year associates degree in Criminal Justice..but I'm only attending from 9am-11:50 am (I will qualify for grants and student loans..I am also getting extra money per month that is being attached to my loan so it can help me pay what I need to..of course, I will have to pay it back once I've graduated and secured a job). The job I want is with our local sheriff's department as a dispatcher. I am getting my associates degree in Criminal Justice...so it is related coursework..and when I go for my externship, chances are, I can get in there as well (hopefully before hand since I've already applied).

My parents have agreed to do the co sponsor for Pete to come over. It's just hard times like this was completely unforeseen by me. Has anyone had any similar situations at all...or know how the USCIS looks at a student?? I mean..I'm bettering myself going to school to secure a better job. I can't stand being on benefits as it is..and don't want it to be a long term thing. Pete is a workaholic..so I know that he won't be sitting on his rear either when he gets here. Any comments will be appreciated

[Boiler 45,292]

He can self sponsor a K1, he will need a sponsor and possibly a co-sponsor to AOS.

If you have insufficient income/assets that is what a co-sponsor is for.

Reason does not matter.

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He can self sponsor a K1, he will need a sponsor and possibly a co-sponsor to AOS.

If you have insufficient income/assets that is what a co-sponsor is for.

Reason does not matter.

Hi Boiler..and thanks for responding.

So if he can self sponsor...does that mean even if he WOULD say by chance need a cosponsor...would his parents be able to do so? He works as an autogearbox mechanic (transmission specialist for the USA..lol)...and I'm not sure exactly what his gross income is...but say for instance..would his parent's be able to be a cosponsor into allowing him into the United States? I know my parents are willing to cosponsor him as well.

We never foreseen this...all this time ....and now me loosing my job and having to get on assistance is just killing us...knowing that there could possibly be a NO in our future. I start school July 9th to persue my associates degree in Criminal Justice...just had my financial aide meeting today at the school. I've also talked to the dean of admissions..as he was very interested in my story and how Pete and I met...about our problem..he's going to talk to the Career Councelors for me..he said that they have a list of employments that will work around my school schedule...and will help me in finding a job...heck..even if I can work there at the school..that'd be great..as long as I make enough to get off assistance.

[Boiler 45,292]

Is his job transferring? Sort of assume not so his current income is irrelevant.

His Parents can be sponsors if they are USC's or US Resident.

As long as he has savings he should be OK, they did not require much, check what the current number is with the consulate.

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Is his job transferring? Sort of assume not so his current income is irrelevant.

His Parents can be sponsors if they are USC's or US Resident.

As long as he has savings he should be OK, they did not require much, check what the current number is with the consulate.

I'm actually the USC...Pete is from England..and his parents are there as well. His father works designing their military aircraft. Pete's job isn't transferring no. His uncle owns the buisness he works at.

I start back to school July 9th..for Criminal Justice..and had a meeting with the dean of admissions yesterday. I explained to him my situation..and he's even going to have the Career Counselor help me out..in finding me a job while I go to school...so fingers crossed I can get something! I worked at the bank for the last 5 years..and just never thought about being let go. My parents are planning on cosponsoring for Pete to come over here as well....So that will help...I hope

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Bumping this thread up...any help on this would be appreciated Thanks!

[Boiler 45,292]

My parents are planning on cosponsoring for Pete to come over here as well

I am not sure what you are looking for in addition.

He can self sponsor the K1 if he wants to.

Your parents will co-sponsor the K1 if he does not, and the AoS, I take it that they have enough income/assets.

You seem problem free, well about this aspect anyway.

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Ohhhh Bless you...lmao...I needed some good news...at least that last bit ya put up about me being problem free...WHEW!!! Finger's crossed...and I sure hope so

Yes, my parents have enough income/assets. (They also own land ontop of their home..so I don't think it will be a problem..I was just worried about me not having a job at the moment..and how that was going to look..since I did have no choice but to apply for benefits...Since they've stated that if the USC is on government assistance the visa may be denied cause they don't want the applying immigrant to become a ward of the state. So..what I'm going to try to manage is going to school full time..and working at least 30+hours a week for now..(I do have 2 young children...1 being special needs..) I hope that will be enough for them.