USC moving before K3 visa received

[misa 2]

We're starting our K3 process next week but the plan is that we'll move to IL when it's approved and received (right now he lives in VA).

He'd like to move there first to set everything up and to secure new employment. On our I-130 we are putting down his current address in VA. The plan is that once we have the K3, he comes and gets me and we drive from Toronto to IL (not VA).

I know that he will have to show that he can be financially responsible for me but at what point during the K3 process can he move there to a new job without jeopardising our K3 application?

Edited November 11, 2006 by misa

[William33 110]

misa,

Continuity of income is key to the immigration sponsor process. If you move during the processing, no problem. As you submit documents outlining the income, try to avoid employment gaps.

There is zero risk in relocating and starting a new job, surmising that this is an "upgrade" to income and opportunity.

We're starting our K3 process next week but the plan is that we'll move to IL when it's approved and received (right now he lives in VA).

He'd like to move there first to set everything up and to secure new employment. On our I-130 we are putting down his current address in VA. The plan is that once we have the K3, he comes and gets me and we drive from Toronto to IL (not VA).

I know that he will have to show that he can be financially responsible for me but at what point during the K3 process can he move there to a new job without jeopardising our K3 application?

Edited November 12, 2006 by William33

[Jersey Girl 2]

According to your timeline, he hasn't submitted anything yet. As a strategy, he could move now, get a job, and start the process.

[Reba 2]

Yeah, that's probably the better idea.

Either way, he'll have to have a job at the time that you go for your interview, and if he intends to quit his job on that day and then you move to Illinois, do you have a place to live lined up and a job for him? If you've got a K3, you can't work for several months after you arrive, but you do have to either wait out the CR1 process, or apply for AOS, and you have to submitt another affidavit of support with that. If he has no job, how will he support you? If he can't support you, how do you expect to gain permanent residency?

[misa 2]

Thanks for everyone's replies, it's been very helpful.

To clarify, he wouldn't move without already having a job lined up in IL. I was just wondering if it would look weird if he moved/gained new employment sometime throughout the K3 process.

But it looks like what we'll do is have him stay at his current job until my interview. After K3, we'll move (him with new employment) and then apply for AOS from IL with his new job.

If at the new job he makes less money (but still above the minimum required), do you think that would be a problem?

Edited November 12, 2006 by misa

[Reba 2]

as long as its above the required 125% poverty line, you should be good.

Remember to file address change notices once you get to Illinois for both of you. AR-11 for you and I-865 for him.

[misa 2]

Thanks again for all the tips and advice. You're all awesome.