Not employed since last 9 months

[immigration09 0]

I (petitioner) don't have employment for last 9 months. My relative has given a joint affidavit of support. Can they question my wife or can reject her visa based on this fact ?....Need advice

[Leah 1]

I (petitioner) don't have employment for last 9 months. My relative has given a joint affidavit of support. Can they question my wife or can reject her visa based on this fact ?....Need advice

Keep looking for job until you find one. Hopefully before your wife's interview.

Good Luck!

[immigration09 0]

The income of joint sponsor is very good though. Can they still question or any chances of rejection?. I called NVC and they said its good enough

[Malrothien 6]

Since you are unable to be the sole sponsor, you've already got a joint sponsor. You should be fine.

[christeen 966]

Yes, you not being employed will come up... However since you have a co-sponsor who earns enough (based on what you have said) then you should be OK... They just want to be sure the intending immigrant will not become a charge on the system...

Edited December 18, 2009 by christeen

[A and T 82]

If you sent papers while you were employed, then just don't tell them. They should still assume you are employed.

[Malrothien 6]

If you sent papers while you were employed, then just don't tell them. They should still assume you are employed.

Never assume anything when it comes to immigration - always prepare for the worst.

[christeen 966]

If you sent papers while you were employed, then just don't tell them. They should still assume you are employed.

BAD ADVICE... That is not legal or legit (and against the TOS)... I would not recommend to the OP to try to decieve immigration... Get a co-sponsor and be on the up and up... Besides, they have recently been asking for recent income proofs... They have some directives to do this...

[immigration09 0]

If they question for employment, can they reject the visa forever or can they tell to get employment and then carry on

Thanks

[trailmix 77]

Again, nothing is guaranteed, but I haven't seen anyone outright denied for insufficient income.

They would probably send the petitioner away and ask for more support proof.

Keep in mind they look at the whole picture. I assume you were employed before the 9 month unemployment. Hopefully you income was such that you look like a good candidate for supporting the immigrant in the future.

[rebeccajo 14]

The consulates in India are screwy about this.

I'd research for anecdotal evidence as to how they will view your present lack of income.

[LOSTGURL--SOPHIA 2]

in my personal experience my petitioner who is my husband was a student and dont have job. I had my father to be my co-sponsor ( at least above poverty guideline ) and all the Embassy asked me during the interview was the paystubs ..Income tax return for 3 years prior to petition date, and some assets from the cosponsor and letter of explanation what he will do during the time I will be here in US that for example he will be helping us with our financial issues, etc. -- a place to stay and have it notarized

[christeen 966]

Lostgirl... True, however, I see you processed in 2008... Since then and the economy, many consulates have become much more strict on financial issues... because of the recession... To OP.. get all your co-sponsor documentation you can and proof of your past income... Best of luck