Long term unemployed and affidavit of support

[Juliet and Steve 93]

I asked this question in the Thailand forum but it may be better placed here.

I'm one of the 5.6 million long-term unemployed people in America after losing my job at GM (General Motor's) when my unit closed (so much for GM's bail-out).

I'm highly qualified but I'm an Occupational Health RN and work in industry and industry has been hit hard. So while I received unemployment benefits for 2011 in excess of the minimum required amount for the affidavit of support I wonder if that is the same as having zero income for 2011. (I was unemployed for the entire year of 2011)

If that's the case, and since I start a job in three weeks earning $750/week, the question probably becomes: How soon can I file the affidavit of support or rather how soon can I file with a good chance of it being accepted? Must I work 3 months, or 6 months...or must I wait until the year is over (I'll have exceeded the minimum amount for one year in October).

Interestingly my assets are far in excess of what is needed with zero income but apparently the Bangkok Thailand embassy won't consider them (I've heard they want to see a job and nothing else) and will not accept a co-sponsor anyway (and I have no living relatives to co-sponsor for me at any rate).

Does anyone have any experience with this? With 5.6 million long term unemployed (Bureau of Labor Statistics Jan 6, 2012) I can't be the first person wondering...

Thoughts, suggestions....guesses?

Thanks

Edited January 21, 2012 by 42pines

[Ning 619]

I asked this question in the Thailand forum but it may be better placed here.

I'm one of the 5.6 million long-term unemployed people in America after losing my job at GM (General Motor's) when my unit closed (so much for GM's bail-out).

I'm highly qualified but I'm an Occupational Health RN and work in industry and industry has been hit hard. So while I received unemployment benefits for 2011 in excess of the minimum required amount for the affidavit of support I wonder if that is the same as having zero income for 2011. (I was unemployed for the entire year of 2011)

If that's the case, and since I start a job in three weeks earning $750/week, the question probably becomes: How soon can I file the affidavit of support or rather how soon can I file with a good chance of it being accepted? Must I work 3 months, or 6 months...or must I wait until the year is over (I'll have exceeded the minimum amount for one year in October).

Interestingly my assets are far in excess of what is needed with zero income but apparently the Bangkok Thailand embassy won't consider them (I've heard they want to see a job and nothing else) and will not accept a co-sponsor anyway (and I have no living relatives to co-sponsor for me at any rate).

Does anyone have any experience with this? With 5.6 million long term unemployed (Bureau of Labor Statistics Jan 6, 2012) I can't be the first person wondering...

Thoughts, suggestions....guesses?

Thanks

BKK is truly unique in its methods so please be careful as you apply info to your situation while considering the source of the info.

Keep in mind that you are dealing with a K 1 which means the support doc ( 134 ) wont be submitted until just before the interview. This gives you plenty of time to generate an income history.

Your case will be with USCIS for about 6 months. The interview should occur within 3 months of the NOA 2 date.

Additionaly your assets will be considered unlike what you were told. It is true that in most cases & certianly in yours a co sponsor isnt allowed.

It would be best to create a work history to couple with your assets to be in the best position to be approved at the interview. This was recently done by a member going thru BKK where that case resulted in a K 1 visa.

[villaspurs 65]

The challenge you face is convincing the consulate that your intended will not become a public charge. If you have new employment, a combination of your assets and your income will quite possibly be enough. Make sure your employer writes a letter stating your salary, the permanence of your position, etc. Congrats on the new job, and good luck!