is he allowed to be unemployed at any time?

[LorRie 37]

I came to the US on a K1 fiance visa last year, got married, and we are now in the AOS phase. We are still waiting for my documents to come so that I am able to travel again (outside US) and work.
I was wondering, financially speaking, how long does my American husband (petitioner) have to be making 125% above poverty guideline? He definitely makes way over the minimum required but lately we have been thinking about him taking a month or two off from working, possibly quitting his current job, so we can travel for a little bit. His job only allows a week or two at most of vacation time, so we won't be able to fully vacation and enjoy the other side of the world. He wants to visit the other side of the world, as well as spend more time / interact with my side of the family, and also to learn my native language. We have enough finances that allows him to take half a year off working, so that is not an issue - but legally speaking (tax purposes and all that), will this affect our situation as a K1 visa fiance applicant (now wife)? We aren't leaving the US for good or abandoning anything, just planning on taking a month (or two) long vacation. Has anyone else done this and will his "unemployment" (so to speak), affect us? Or does he have to be constantly working?

[keixjil 142]

I have the same question as well. Last year my husband took 6 month off to enjoy his "funemployment" from his old job and just got back to market beginning of 2018. I filed AOS soon after he got his job offer without 6 recent pay stubs. I'm waiting for USCIS response now. His finance is good; above 125% poverty without 6 month working. So I hope we have no problem regarding that matter. 

 

[payxibka 10,047]

29 minutes ago, LorRie said:

I came to the US on a K1 fiance visa last year, got married, and we are now in the AOS phase. We are still waiting for my documents to come so that I am able to travel again (outside US) and work.
I was wondering, financially speaking, how long does my American husband (petitioner) have to be making 125% above poverty guideline? He definitely makes way over the minimum required but lately we have been thinking about him taking a month or two off from working, possibly quitting his current job, so we can travel for a little bit. His job only allows a week or two at most of vacation time, so we won't be able to fully vacation and enjoy the other side of the world. He wants to visit the other side of the world, as well as spend more time / interact with my side of the family, and also to learn my native language. We have enough finances that allows him to take half a year off working, so that is not an issue - but legally speaking (tax purposes and all that), will this affect our situation as a K1 visa fiance applicant (now wife)? We aren't leaving the US for good or abandoning anything, just planning on taking a month (or two) long vacation. Has anyone else done this and will his "unemployment" (so to speak), affect us? Or does he have to be constantly working?

If you quit voluntarily you are not eligible to collect unemployment

[LorRie 37]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

If you quit voluntarily you are not eligible to collect unemployment

Yes - thank you. We aren't planning to do that at all. As I mentioned, we are financially able to take time off from working for a little bit  I would never allow my husband to use the system like that. I personally feel that unemployment funds are for people who truly need it, and the ones that abuse it are taking away from those that really do  .. and I really dislike people that are dishonest like that.  

[Illiria 980]

Technically if his financial circumstances have changed he is supposed to submit a new affidavit of support. If that means he is not longer currently earning above the minimum then you will need a cosponsor.

[payxibka 10,047]

1 hour ago, Illiria said:

Technically if his financial circumstances have changed he is supposed to submit a new affidavit of support. If that means he is not longer currently earning above the minimum then you will need a cosponsor.

Really?

[Illiria 980]

Just now, payxibka said:

Really?

Yeah, no one usually does give them this until the interview though. 

 

OP - Is he going to be able to get a job quickly if they call you for an interview or would you be able to rely on someone to be a sponsor and have the paperwork ready. 

[JFH 12,191]

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