employment option for evidence of support

[Martin + Amie 0]

Has anyone successfully used the employment option for the evidence of support issue instead of the affidavit of support (I-134)?

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Martin already has a job with an american company in which he makes much more than the poverty level and they have sent us a notarized letter stating his offer of employment when he gets to the US, salary, job description, etc. I (USC) quit my job 6 months ago to move to London to be with Martin so I cannot sponsor him.

i would appreciate anyone's advice on using this method.

Thanks

[Yodrak 7]

Martin + Amie,

The consular section in London has a reputation for working with visa applicants with regard to meeting the public charge provisions of the law. They may find this job offer to be acceptable, but they may have a concern about how soon the employer can put Martin to work in compliance with I-9. If the employer has not addressed that issue in the letter then Martin might want to talk with them about doing so.

If you are not working then I hope that you or Martin or both have enough savings to live off of for a period of time, perhaps as long as several months?

Yodrak

Has anyone successfully used the employment option for the evidence of support issue instead of the affidavit of support (I-134)?

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Martin already has a job with an american company in which he makes much more than the poverty level and they have sent us a notarized letter stating his offer of employment when he gets to the US, salary, job description, etc. I (USC) quit my job 6 months ago to move to London to be with Martin so I cannot sponsor him.

i would appreciate anyone's advice on using this method.

Thanks

[Martin + Amie 0]

Thanks Yodrak. I will definitely look further into what you said.

Amie

[Yodrak 7]

Amie,

Look at 9 FAM 40.41 (Public Charge) Notes, N4.6-2.f(1). You might want to have a consultation with an immigration attorney to be sure that you understand what it means.

Yodrak

Thanks Yodrak. I will definitely look further into what you said.

Amie

Edited November 29, 2006 by Yodrak

[Martin + Amie 0]

Damn, just when I thought I had everything under control!

I looked that section up and I have no idea if his company needs to fill out that Application for Alien Employment Certification. Unfortunately, his interview is on Friday morning, and even if he did need it, he wouldn't be able to get the signed form sent to us in time. So I guess we have no choice to but to cross our fingers and hope the notarized employment letter we have is enough.

I will let you know what happens so future VJ-ers who encounter this situation will know if they need that form or not.

Thanks again for your help and research!

Amie

[rebeccajo 14]

Please do let us know what happens.

And other readers - bear in mind - London is VERY different in their approach to sponsorship.

This should be interesting.

[Martin + Amie 0]

Martin had his interview this morning and he was approved! He didn't have any problems with the employment letter. He said the interviewer just read it once and moved on to something else. He didn't even ask any questions about it.

So all that stress and worrying for nothing! I'm so happy!

Amie