what should we do if the petitioner loss the job before NOA2?

[nenooye 8]

what should we do if the petitioner loss the job before NOA2?

[Al422 221]

Do you have a reason to believe it might happen, or is this just a general worry?

Does the petitioner have other income (pension, social security, disability, investment income)? It doesn't take much, only about $18,750 per year or so (don't know the exact figure), assuming no additional dependents.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Get another job and/or line up a co-sponsor.

The income requirement for two people is $18,000 something per YEAR. You can make that much working as a cashier at a grocery store. It is not a difficult line to cross. You do not have to have proof of income until the interview.

[nenooye 8]

a lot of layouts are happening in the company he works at..and they said it will affect his team soon or latter..he doesnt have other income but he said gov and the company will give him some money for certain amounts.. he still have child support of his two teens and we are worry about how it will affect the K1 process..

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

what should we do if the petitioner loss the job before NOA2?

Before NOA2...? You don't have to do anything.. the petitioner doesnt have to be working to get an approved I-130. Later it would be important.. if he/she still isn't working then all is needed is a co-sponsor and you're set.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

a lot of layouts are happening in the company he works at..and they said it will affect his team soon or latter..he doesnt have other income but he said gov and the company will give him some money for certain amounts.. he still have child support of his two teens and we are worry about how it will affect the K1 process..

The two teens will increase his family size to three and his income requirements accordingly. I would check around for someone that could be a co-sponsor if necessary. Unemployment or severence is not considered permanent income for the affidavit of support.

[nenooye 8]

okay thank you all..we appreciate your opinions

[jkelly07 120]

there is a new poverty guide line, 2011,

2-18,387

3-23,162

4 -27,937

5-32,712,

6 -37,487

7-42,262

8-47,037

[dogspot 90]

Be proactive and start looking for a new job now. Employers are more likely to give consideration to someone who is still employed that the unfortunate guy who was laid off (sad but true). Tell him to get his resumes out there now - sign up with temp agencies - ANYTHING. The important thing is to have a steady income before the time of your interview (and after, of course).