Will a U.S. based job help?

[FeFrSaKa 0]

I have been living in Ecuador for 5 1/2 years. Our pre-processing is complete and my husband and I are waiting for his IR-1 visa interview to be scheduled. Since I have been living here and not making money in the U.S. over the last few years we needed a joint sponsor (my best friend). I have a bank account with limited funds in the States and no property.

I have been interviewing for a position in the U.S. hoping that the timing of the job would coincide nicely with our visa appointment, but unfortunately the Guayaquil consulate is slow. If I get the job, I will need to return to the U.S. to start work and then come back here for the interview.

My question is, if offered the position in the States, do you think having the job will assist us in getting the visa. I know they put a lot of emphasis on how you will reestablish your life in the U.S. and obviously having a job would help that.

If it was just my husband and I, I would go and start the job no questions, but we have two little kids that will need to be moved around during the process. So, will a U.S. based job be a major plus for us?

Thanks for your thoughts/experience.

[NikLR 13,227]

Proof of a US based employment will help with the domicile issue enormously.

[oohpartiv 484]

Absolutely! That would be a huge help. Just as a sidebar, though - Guayaquil is much more concerned with evidence of the relationship to make sure it's genuine. While some consulates take AOS and proof of domicile into heavy consideration, GYE doesn't as much - it seems to be that if NVC approves it, it's okay with them, and they focus almost entirely on the relationship you have with your spouse. Not saying that you shouldn't take the job - just make sure you take the evidence into account, too.

[Darnell 8,478]

My question is, if offered the position in the States, do you think having the job will assist us in getting the visa.

Yes.

You are returning to the USA, so having proof of domicile plus a job is very useful.

You are also at one of the hardest f'ed up IV Units on the planet, so you must be there for the interview.

That's all, really. Yes, Yes, and Yes.

Edited April 16, 2013 by Darnell

[FeFrSaKa 0]

Thanks, everyone!

I feel good about our proof of relationship - a 9 year relationship, 4 years of marriage, 2 kids, 5+ years living tpgether, shared bank accounts, etc.

I will absolutely be there for the interview. Even if I start the job, I will let them know that I need to return to Ecuador.

I wish the job could wait, so we could all travel together. It makes me sad to split up my little family for a few months, although I know many go through much worse in their immigration process!

Come on, Guayaquil, move it! Fingers crossed on the job!