Affidavit of support- what to put for employement

[Ushio 0]

As I fill our the Affidavit of Support as part of my husband's I-485, I'm a little lost for what I should put as my employment. I'm a master's student in my final semester that requires 14 weeks of student teaching and I've been forced me to take a leave from my job as a substitute teacher. Do I say that I'm employed even though I'm not currently working and earning an income? Do I include a brief explanation of my situation along with a letter from the school I've taken leave from that states I have a job starting in January? How much does current employment factor into the I-485 process. Our bank account shows that we have more than enough fund to provide for us for a few years.

Asking a currently employed family member to join-sponsor him is out of the question.

Edited October 13, 2011 by Ushio

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

A leave of absence doesn't mean you're unemployed, right? So answer accordingly. One thing to remember is not to provide more answer than the question requires as sometimes too much information can confuse the person processing your file.

[Winning23 25]

As I fill our the Affidavit of Support as part of my husband's I-485, I'm a little lost for what I should put as my employment. I'm a master's student in my final semester that requires 14 weeks of student teaching and I've been forced me to take a leave from my job as a substitute teacher. Do I say that I'm employed even though I'm not currently working and earning an income? Do I include a brief explanation of my situation along with a letter from the school I've taken leave from that states I have a job starting in January? How much does current employment factor into the I-485 process. Our bank account shows that we have more than enough fund to provide for us for a few years.

Asking a currently employed family member to join-sponsor him is out of the question.

Employment and Salary count alot towards sponsoring someone, because the state i.e. US Government doesn't want the immigrant coming here to be a burden on the state. I would recommend getting a letter of employment from your employer, explaining your situation. Plus add bank letter of verification and two years tax transcripts showing you were making a living and paying taxes.

If you have stocks, IRA, 401k, MMA, show that, it helps your case.

[MochiKamo 93]

This shouldn't be an issue, especially if you have the assets to cover any income shortfalls.

Specify your employment and put down your yearly income. Include last year's income tax (or transcript).

A temporary leave of absence shouldn't really affect anything.