Will a new job look bad at interview stage?

[HungNhi 9]

Alright, im sure you guys are sick of seeing me post, lol, but I have yet another question and need some opinions. I would greatly appreciate it.

We are at the stage where we are about to schedule our interview and it will probably be 3 months away until our interview. As such, having a job is probably pretty important, and what may be more important, is having a job for X amount of time to show stability. However, ive just received a job offer for almost double my pay now, but taking it would require me moving to another state (i actually applied in 2014, and they said the position was on hold depending on budget; i didnt hold my breath for it) and at the time of interview, I would have only been working there for a couple months.

On the one hand, I really want to take it since its a pretty great position with a ton of benefits and may include some stock options. On the other hand, my current place of employment allows me to work remotely sometimes and im making over the minimum requirements (125%).

Last year, I made 23k, but was only able to work about 7 months out of the year. Ive been at my current place of employment for about 10 months now and it is pretty stable. Would taking a new job look bad at the time of our interview? Should I just turn the job down and continue at my current place until my fiancee comes here and start applying for higher paying positions?

Pretty much, i guess im asking if anyone knows how bad it would look if i just started a new job as opposed to having a long term stable job if they asked my fiancee at the interview.

Thanks ya'll

[Casey&Titi 14]

I can't say for certain, but I also can't see why it would be a problem. You're bettering your career and thus increasing the ability to care for your future wife. If anything I would ask the new job, to provide a letter, showing your job offer and salary.

[HungNhi 9]

I can't say for certain, but I also can't see why it would be a problem. You're bettering your career and thus increasing the ability to care for your future wife. If anything I would ask the new job, to provide a letter, showing your job offer and salary.

I do have the official job offer letter from the company's HR, i was just worried as it would mean moving to a completely different state just months before my fiancee's anticipated arrival here. And im worried that in the eyes of the CO, having a new job might mean not being stable in my career (although it would be in the same field of work).

Edited April 14, 2015 by HungNhi

[Casey&Titi 14]

How long is the job offer good for?

[HungNhi 9]

I have a week to decide. :[ starts in mid may.

Edited April 14, 2015 by HungNhi

[frontgear 194]

I would not worry too much about it.

[Casey&Titi 14]

Agreed. It's not like you're losing your job.

Edited April 15, 2015 by incon3037r

[Dave&Roza 748]

Alright, im sure you guys are sick of seeing me post, lol, but I have yet another question and need some opinions. I would greatly appreciate it.

We are at the stage where we are about to schedule our interview and it will probably be 3 months away until our interview. As such, having a job is probably pretty important, and what may be more important, is having a job for X amount of time to show stability. However, ive just received a job offer for almost double my pay now, but taking it would require me moving to another state (i actually applied in 2014, and they said the position was on hold depending on budget; i didnt hold my breath for it) and at the time of interview, I would have only been working there for a couple months.

On the one hand, I really want to take it since its a pretty great position with a ton of benefits and may include some stock options. On the other hand, my current place of employment allows me to work remotely sometimes and im making over the minimum requirements (125%).

Last year, I made 23k, but was only able to work about 7 months out of the year. Ive been at my current place of employment for about 10 months now and it is pretty stable. Would taking a new job look bad at the time of our interview? Should I just turn the job down and continue at my current place until my fiancee comes here and start applying for higher paying positions?

Pretty much, i guess im asking if anyone knows how bad it would look if i just started a new job as opposed to having a long term stable job if they asked my fiancee at the interview.

Thanks ya'll

At this stage you need to do what is best for you and your family to be--do not focus on immigration but your life. If you like this new position and it is what you want then change jobs. If you like the current job then stay put. As long as you continue to make over 125% of the poverty guideline you will be fine. Your moving has no imact on whether the visa is approved or not. Think about this situation: You have a great paying job and the visa is approved and all of a sudden you loose your job and find yourself unemployed. What do you do when filing the adjustment of status (AOS)? Find a joint sponsor. Same situation as yours but in reverse. No job is stable nor guaranteed these days. Do what you think is best for your situation.

Dave

Edited April 15, 2015 by Dave&Roza

[HungNhi 9]

Good point. Im trying to work out a deal where I'll freelance for a couple months, then If theyre satisfied with my work, I'll commit to moving. This would allow me to keep my current job while also working the new one. If that doesn't work out, i'll likely end up moving. Talked it over with my fiancee and she agrees that its a great opportunity. Thanks for the advice everyone!