Can I change my job while i130 pending?

[JC&Evelin 5]

I am thinking about applying for new job. If I were to get hired at this new job, would it cause any trouble because I recently mailed a i130 petition?

[jaycali 415]

I am thinking about applying for new job. If I were to get hired at this new job, would it cause any trouble because I recently mailed a i130 petition?

I'm assuming that you're the USC petitioner?

In which case no. But you will still have to sign the affidavit of support and show that you make at least 125% of poverty level. Just list your new job in future paperwork, and I'd recommend getting an employment letter from your new job stating how long you've worked there and what your annual income is.

They understand that people change jobs once in a while.

Edited April 9, 2012 by jaejayC

[JC&Evelin 5]

I'm assuming that you're the USC petitioner?

In which case no. But you will still have to sign the affidavit of support and show that you make at least 125% of poverty level. Just list your new job in future paperwork, and I'd recommend getting an employment letter from your new job stating how long you've worked there and what your annual income is.

They understand that people change jobs once in a while.

Thanks

[JOEMYSTERIO 0]

I didn't even think about this, I'm starting a new job in 2 weeks making double what I make now. Glad it won't have an adverse affect on things!

[grrrrreat 109]

I didn't even think about this, I'm starting a new job in 2 weeks making double what I make now. Glad it won't have an adverse affect on things!

If you have to submit the affidavit of support (I-864) before you file taxes for next year, you'll need another way of proving the income from your new job (if you have filed taxes showing your new salary, it's a lot easier). So, try to keep your employment offer letter, if you have one, pay stubs, or whatever else proves that you're employed and making that amount of money. When you're ready to file the affidavit of support, consider asking someone in your HR department for a letter stating that you're employed and what your salary is (or what your wage and regular hours are, if you're hourly). In any case, you just need 125% of poverty guidelines for your household size, but you have to prove it.

[JOEMYSTERIO 0]

thanks! yeah I figured as much, I already have someone ready and willing to be co-sponsor.

[jaycali 415]

If you have to submit the affidavit of support (I-864) before you file taxes for next year, you'll need another way of proving the income from your new job (if you have filed taxes showing your new salary, it's a lot easier). So, try to keep your employment offer letter, if you have one, pay stubs, or whatever else proves that you're employed and making that amount of money. When you're ready to file the affidavit of support, consider asking someone in your HR department for a letter stating that you're employed and what your salary is (or what your wage and regular hours are, if you're hourly). In any case, you just need 125% of poverty guidelines for your household size, but you have to prove it.

I second that. Employment letter and as many pay stubs as you can possibly conjure up before sending in the I-864 is highly recommended.

[JC&Evelin 5]

Ok people I will apply for the new job I hope to get it and I'll save my pay stubs

[Davidvaughn107 0]

So I can change employer and don’t have a problem / negative impact with USCIS? 
I’ll be making more money and it walking distance from my home so I don’t have to drive if I don’t want to.