NOA2 Approved, But Now My Biggest Fear... The Affidavit.

[Elisenda 0]

We got the NOA2 yesterday and couldn't be happier. But now comes the part that worries me the most.

The Affidavit of support.

My fiancé never had a decent job throughout our relationship. By decent, I mean, enough to support a family. This was actually the reason he took so long to propose to me. He always had just enough to get by, but nothing sufficient to actually save and buy a car or home. He actually lives with his parents still (he could move out now... but he's trying to save).

Anyway, I sometimes feel like I'm to blame for his job problems... He quit his jobs several times just to come down to Brazil to visit me. I know... Totally irresponsible, but we were young and in love.

After I finished school in the US and moved back to Brazil, he moved with me. He had some savings which basically disappeared after staying here with me for almost 2 years. The thing is... when he moved to Brazil, we really thought he'd be able to get a good job here... our economy was booming, he had a degree, spoke 4 languages... And this is where we would live for at least 6 years (until after the Olympics). But no. He was unemployed the entire time.

So, last April, one of his old employers in Maryland offered him a good position and, now as grown ups and logical people, we decided the best thing for us would be if he moved back to the US and took the job. Which he did. A few months later he proposed and here we are.

But now, the problem. He was unemployed and living abroad for 2 years, which means his taxes for 2011 and 2012 are naught. He started working as soon as he was back to the US but was only signed by the company a couple months ago. Does having a very recent job affect the decision of the consulate? He's supposed to make about 35K this next year. Aside from that he has NO assets, no house, no car... NO SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS. He's waiting for me to get there to move out of his parents house (we're gonna rent). His family is well off though and has always been extremely supportive of us. They have agreed to co-sponsor. I think his dad makes 80k to 100k a year. They own a house. His siblings would also be willing to co-sponsor if needed be. They also own assets and have amazing jobs.

Do you guys think this could work out or is his income, long unemployment abroad, lack of assets and recentness of employment in the US going to be a huge problem?

Thank you so much for your help! Sorry for the huge post...

[Jon and Krissy 452]

We got the NOA2 yesterday and couldn't be happier. But now comes the part that worries me the most.

The Affidavit of support.

My fiancé never had a decent job throughout our relationship. By decent, I mean, enough to support a family. This was actually the reason he took so long to propose to me. He always had just enough to get by, but nothing sufficient to actually save and buy a car or home. He actually lives with his parents still (he could move out now... but he's trying to save).

Anyway, I sometimes feel like I'm to blame for his job problems... He quit his jobs several times just to come down to Brazil to visit me. I know... Totally irresponsible, but we were young and in love.

After I finished school in the US and moved back to Brazil, he moved with me. He had some savings which basically disappeared after staying here with me for almost 2 years. The thing is... when he moved to Brazil, we really thought he'd be able to get a good job here... our economy was booming, he had a degree, spoke 4 languages... And this is where we would live for at least 6 years (until after the Olympics). But no. He was unemployed the entire time.

So, last April, one of his old employers in Maryland offered him a good position and, now as grown ups and logical people, we decided the best thing for us would be if he moved back to the US and took the job. Which he did. A few months later he proposed and here we are.

But now, the problem. He was unemployed and living abroad for 2 years, which means his taxes for 2011 and 2012 are naught. He started working as soon as he was back to the US but was only signed by the company a couple months ago. Does having a very recent job affect the decision of the consulate? He's supposed to make about 35K this next year. Aside from that he has NO assets, no house, no car... NO SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS. He's waiting for me to get there to move out of his parents house (we're gonna rent). His family is well off though and has always been extremely supportive of us. They have agreed to co-sponsor. I think his dad makes 80k to 100k a year. They own a house. His siblings would also be willing to co-sponsor if needed be. They also own assets and have amazing jobs.

Do you guys think this could work out or is his income, long unemployment abroad, lack of assets and recentness of employment in the US going to be a huge problem?

Thank you so much for your help! Sorry for the huge post...

Given the cosponsor, you will have absolutely no problem! So rest easy. I had to do the same.

[SparklePony 238]

Current income on a stable job situation usually matters more than previous earnings, and if you have a good co-sponsor I think you'll be just fine.

[Mela17 36]

Yes, if you have a co sponsor and a current job it's no problem at all.

[DebWa 26]

I personally see no reason why he would need a co-sponsor as long as his current job is not temporary. They will look more at current income than past income. If any questions are asked, just explain why he didn't have much past income. Just make sure he gets a letter from his employer stating that this is not a temporary job and include a few pay stubs.

[Elisenda 0]

Thank you so much for all the help. We're still going to opt for the co-sponsor because it is a very new job with a limited contract which might get extended at end of 2014 or not. But really, I do appreciate all the help here. We read so many different stories and outcomes... it makes me very anxious.

[pmillerksu 0]

Good evening, I too am in a very similar situation. My fiance is in Brazil and we hope to begin the K-1 process this upcoming January, 2014. My current and past year income has been between 100% and a little less than 125% if the minimal income requirement. My main concern was if the American consulate in Brazil has a history of allowing applicants to file as Co-sponsors. I too am anxious about this financial requirement.

[Elisenda 0]

Good evening, I too am in a very similar situation. My fiance is in Brazil and we hope to begin the K-1 process this upcoming January, 2014. My current and past year income has been between 100% and a little less than 125% if the minimal income requirement. My main concern was if the American consulate in Brazil has a history of allowing applicants to file as Co-sponsors. I too am anxious about this financial requirement.

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe they do accept cosponsors.

[Al422 221]

A permanent job that pays $35k, even if recently acquired, should fly.

As for co sponsors, not all consulates accept it. If yours does, use it as it can't hurt.