help! will layoff disqualify me as sponsor

[longtruelove 11]

My fiance arrived in July, we got married and applied for adjustment of status 485. filled out all the forms properly and now are waiting for a scheduling appt according to USCIS website status. But I was laid off last week. I was the sole sponsor on those forms we filled out. I have made more than enough this tax year to still qualify under the sponsor earnings requirement but will my lack of having a current employment disqualify me? What will happen at the interview? We haven't received the paperwork what we will need to bring to the interview just notice online that we are going to be scheduled and will be sent information later. What will happen next? will they ask us to find a different sponsor? Will they deny his request to change residency status? Has anyone been in this situation that might give us some insight or guidance?

Thank you for any assistance you can provide us.

[jptl85 25]

I imagine, if you have enough money in your checking / savings, you should be ok. But, I haven't been in this situation so I cannot say for sure. Also, you may be approved without interview so might not be a problem. Also, if your spouse starts working on EAD, that should count in the interview?

[Rick&Maeve 8]

Maybe you can count your unemployment insurance? You had to show proof of income upon the date you filed, will they ask you to present that evidence again at the interview? I hope someone clarifies this for you I wish I had a better answer for you.

Maybe this post will help?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204083-does-unemployment-insurance-count-as-income/?hl=%2Bunemployment+%2Binsurance

Edited October 7, 2014 by Rick & Mavis

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

They are looking for current and continuing income. But by interview time you may have something new and your spouse should have an EAD and may be able to help out.

[Dakine10 5,452]

My fiance arrived in July, we got married and applied for adjustment of status 485. filled out all the forms properly and now are waiting for a scheduling appt according to USCIS website status. But I was laid off last week. I was the sole sponsor on those forms we filled out. I have made more than enough this tax year to still qualify under the sponsor earnings requirement but will my lack of having a current employment disqualify me? What will happen at the interview? We haven't received the paperwork what we will need to bring to the interview just notice online that we are going to be scheduled and will be sent information later. What will happen next? will they ask us to find a different sponsor? Will they deny his request to change residency status? Has anyone been in this situation that might give us some insight or guidance?

Thank you for any assistance you can provide us.

You have to establish that you earn enough and expect to maintain those earnings or you must have sufficient assets to offset the lack of income or you will need a join sponsor.

If your spouse is employed and his employment is expected to continue you can also include his income as part of your household income.

[longtruelove 11]

thanks for the suggestions. i wish we knew exactly what can happen at this point. He barely got his EAD and is seeking employment. We haven't received a notice on the schedule date yet for his interview for AOS. Now I am concerned because I attempted to sign up for covered california and it says i am eligible for Medical. Is that public assistance? if i sign up for that will that disqualify me as a sponsor?

[Dakine10 5,452]

Means tested public benefits refer to the beneficiary, not the sponsor.

If you can't find a way to meet the conditions of the I-864 and the interview date is coming, you have the option to reschedule the interview.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You may not get an interview. About half of those adjusting from a K-1 are approved without an interview. If you do get notice of an interview, then you will need to bring an updated I-864 in case they ask for it, though they may not even then. If you and your spouse do not meet the income requirement then, you should bring documentation from a joint sponsor too.