Would my fiancee's work status matter?

[Stevephoto 230]

Hi everyone,

Joan and I were talking about her leaving her full time job. Her English is good and she speaks a little Japanese. We will live in Waikiki, Hawaii so there is a good opportunity for her to get a better job if she knew more of these languages in addition to her native Tagalog. We were thinking that it would be beneficial if she picked up a part time job (or even no job) and spent her time studying the languages. I mentioned this to a co-worker who wondered if there would be a concern or problem at the interview if Joan was not employed or employed full time. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

[Darnell 8,478]

work status not matter, unless it was some job involving moral turpitude in the PI.

[Stevephoto 230]

work status not matter, unless it was some job involving moral turpitude in the PI.

Thanks Darnell!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi everyone,

Joan and I were talking about her leaving her full time job. Her English is good and she speaks a little Japanese. We will live in Waikiki, Hawaii so there is a good opportunity for her to get a better job if she knew more of these languages in addition to her native Tagalog. We were thinking that it would be beneficial if she picked up a part time job (or even no job) and spent her time studying the languages. I mentioned this to a co-worker who wondered if there would be a concern or problem at the interview if Joan was not employed or employed full time. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Nope, doesn't matter, makes no never-mind if Joan is working or not. Seriously the embassy doesn't care

I tried to talk my wife into quitting her job once our petition was approved but it was like talking to the wall. Just the same the embassy wouldn't have cared one way or the other.

[Mogambi 96]

Yes my wife doesn't work yet (well we just got our GC approved anyway, so she couldn't). But it shouldn't make any difference to them whatsoever. As long as you've shown that you can support her, they don't care if she works or not.

I want to live in Hawaii. No fair!

[Stevephoto 230]

Nope, doesn't matter, makes no never-mind if Joan is working or not. Seriously the embassy doesn't care

I tried to talk my wife into quitting her job once our petition was approved but it was like talking to the wall. Just the same the embassy wouldn't have cared one way or the other.

Thanks Hank! Yes I understand! lol!

[Stevephoto 230]

Yes my wife doesn't work yet (well we just got our GC approved anyway, so she couldn't). But it shouldn't make any difference to them whatsoever. As long as you've shown that you can support her, they don't care if she works or not.

I want to live in Hawaii. No fair!

Hawaii is a beautiful place but it will sure help the "bottom line" when Joan gets here (whenever that is!) and then can eventually work. I mentioned in a different thread that the cost of living is comparable to New York City or Los Angeles...but the salaries are not! But yes I can support Joan in any case...

Thanks everyone! It looks like there might be some English and Japanese classes for Joan soon!

[Mogambi 96]

Also, having her take classes is a great idea anyway, it will be a great place for her to meet new people. My wife signed up for a community ESL class here in our town and it's really been helpful. Your wife will mostly likely feel pretty isolated when she gets there, and as much as she'll want to spend time with you, classes are a great way for her to branch out, start making her own roots and meeting people.

And yeah, Hawaii, for sure, expensive. I live in the San Francisco bay area, also one of the more expensive places to live. Thought maybe someday we'd move to Hawaii, I work independently, could probably work from anywhere. But yes, high cost of living there to be sure! But I bet it's worth it, must be an awesome place to live.

[Tahoma 2,292]

As long as you've shown that you can support her, they don't care if she works or not.

^^^. :thumbs: Agreed.

During our K-1 journey, Chinook passed up a job offer in order to study for the NCLEX-RN.

[VirtualLee 12]

Hi everyone,

Joan and I were talking about her leaving her full time job. Her English is good and she speaks a little Japanese. We will live in Waikiki, Hawaii so there is a good opportunity for her to get a better job if she knew more of these languages in addition to her native Tagalog. We were thinking that it would be beneficial if she picked up a part time job (or even no job) and spent her time studying the languages. I mentioned this to a co-worker who wondered if there would be a concern or problem at the interview if Joan was not employed or employed full time. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Had to stop working in the PI before and its not a concern during the interview, they will only ask what is the petitioner's work/job.... and If she know's Japanese

then she can get a job in Honolulu easily cuz as what I have read from the weekly newspaper they prefer bilinguals specifically who talks Japanese cuz most the tourist are

Japanese. well me I still don't have a work cuz had my little girl settle at school first cuz she's so handful but I am currently taking short term course. and good for you if you live within town

no need to struggle with traffic from H1. we live at Ewa Beach. Good Luck!

[apple21 953]

Hi everyone,

Joan and I were talking about her leaving her full time job. Her English is good and she speaks a little Japanese. We will live in Waikiki, Hawaii so there is a good opportunity for her to get a better job if she knew more of these languages in addition to her native Tagalog. We were thinking that it would be beneficial if she picked up a part time job (or even no job) and spent her time studying the languages. I mentioned this to a co-worker who wondered if there would be a concern or problem at the interview if Joan was not employed or employed full time. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Beneficiary's (Joan) work status or employment history doesn't matter to the consul. If she never worked in her life, it's okay too.

What matters is the petitioner's (you) current employment status because you're the one who's going to financially support Joan.

[Stevephoto 230]

Also, having her take classes is a great idea anyway, it will be a great place for her to meet new people. My wife signed up for a community ESL class here in our town and it's really been helpful. Your wife will mostly likely feel pretty isolated when she gets there, and as much as she'll want to spend time with you, classes are a great way for her to branch out, start making her own roots and meeting people.

And yeah, Hawaii, for sure, expensive. I live in the San Francisco bay area, also one of the more expensive places to live. Thought maybe someday we'd move to Hawaii, I work independently, could probably work from anywhere. But yes, high cost of living there to be sure! But I bet it's worth it, must be an awesome place to live.

Yes it is definitely worth living here! There are adult schools nearby where Joan can take classes--we may even take Japanese classes together....ahhhhhh when she gets here......but you all know that song...

[Stevephoto 230]

Had to stop working in the PI before and its not a concern during the interview, they will only ask what is the petitioner's work/job.... and If she know's Japanese

then she can get a job in Honolulu easily cuz as what I have read from the weekly newspaper they prefer bilinguals specifically who talks Japanese cuz most the tourist are

Japanese. well me I still don't have a work cuz had my little girl settle at school first cuz she's so handful but I am currently taking short term course. and good for you if you live within town

no need to struggle with traffic from H1. we live at Ewa Beach. Good Luck!

Salamat/mahalo! I actually work Leeward side so I get to deal with the traffic on the way home! King Street is much better than H-1! Think about it when you come to town.

[mai95 4]

Everyone here agrees that her work does not matter,(me too)

Just a suggestion, if you will be supporting here when she has no job, keep receipts and have here take them with her in the interview.

It could only help.

thats my two cents.

[Psoas10 17]

Japanese would be nice, for hotel jobs. But she can learn Ilocano, then many other jobs open up. Even speaking Tagalog is a big plus in Hawaii. Oahu job market is okay at about 4.5%, so finding any job should be easy. Just remember to take her to Waipahu to shop and eat at max and jolibee.