Changing jobs 2018 while waiting for NOA2

[Yuilicious 65]

Hello!

 

I am looking for the information about the petitioner changing jobs while we are waiting for NOA2.

 

My fiancé (the petitioner) had a part-time job when we filed I-129F in November as well as he was a student. He graduated on December, 2017 and now he has started his own business with business license, and that's different from the part-time job he did while he was in school. He got his business license for his business in April 2017, bus since he was still in school, he wasn't really making money yet as a self-employee. So we only listed him as a student and also listed his part-time job on the employment history as current employment history. He is filing the tax for his business this year as 1099 since he made money off of it once school ended, and it made me realized that maybe we should have listed his own business in I-129F as well...? If so, should we mail his job information to USCIS?

 

Since his business really started after we filed I-129F, do you think it would be okay if I bring a proof that he has a new job when I have an interview, and not mailing them about his business beforehand?? Since he is self-employed, there won't be any letter from the company or something like that unless it would be okay that he wrote himself a letter...? We are thinking that a copy of his business license and a copy of the rental lease he is renting for his business. 

 

I know I am writing the two different questions here, and I bet it is confusing..haha So please let me know if you need the clarification. We are a November filer so we still have a lot of time to wait until NOA2, but we would like to gather information from now so we are ready to receive NOA2. Thank you for reading my post. Any advice is appreciated!:)

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Hi,

 

at this point he doesn’t have to mail anything as you need to submit this information during your interview. One of the documents I think is the i134, he needs to prove he makes the minimum income require according to the size of his household and the state his lives. It’s ok if he changes jobs, as long as he show proof of his income. But as I mentioned, this should be submitted during your interview, not send to the UscIs

 

If is starting from scratch, it is fairly common that new businesses, don’t report large amount of income for the business owner. If this the case, I suggest and your fiance to apply with a co sponsor (it can be family or friend) who makes more money, to support the applicantion. 

 

In my case, my husband (then fiance) got a new job offer when we were on the middle of the process. Although it was great money, it was fairly new so we didn’t want to risk not complying with the minimum annual income rule, so we used my father in law as a co sponsor. He didn’t have to pay anything, he just gave us a copy of 3 years worth on taxes and sign the document as a co sponsor. 

 

But answering your question, at this point, anything related to the case, including this change...must be submitted during the interview. 

 

good luck! 

Edited February 9, 2018 by Andrea&Henry

[Yuilicious 65]

9 minutes ago, Andrea&Henry said:

Hi,

 

at this point he doesn’t have to mail anything as you need to submit this information during your interview. One of the documents I think is the i134, he needs to prove he makes the minimum income require according to the size of his household and the state his lives. It’s ok if he changes jobs, as long as he show proof of his income. But as I mentioned, this should be submitted during your interview, not send to the UscIs

 

If is starting from scratch, it is fairly common that new businesses, don’t report large amount of income for the business owner. If this the case, I suggest and your fiance to apply with a co sponsor (it can be family or friend) who makes more money, to support the applicantion. 

 

In my case, my husband (then fiance) got a new job offer when we were on the middle of the process. Although it was great money, it was fairly new so we didn’t want to risk not complying with the minimum annual income rule, so we used my father in law as a co sponsor. He didn’t have to pay anything, he just gave us a copy of 3 years worth on taxes and sign the document as a co sponsor. 

 

But answering your question, at this point, anything related to the case, including this change...must be submitted during the interview. 

 

good luck! 

Thank you for your reply!! 

 

Yes, even before he changed his job, we already knew we have to have a co-sponsor since since he was a student which means he wasn't able to make a lot of money. So his mother agreed to be a co-sponsor, and she is working on her papers as well! 

I was worried because I didn't want USCIS or a consulate to be skeptical about us when I answer "He is a self-employed as the owner for **** business" when they ask me "What does your fiance do?" at the interview. 

So we don't have to mail any new info to USCIS, just wait for NOA2, and when we have an interview, bring the information about his new business to support my answer, right:)??

So I can say, "My fiance changed his job after we filed I-129F. He is now self-employed and works as the owner for*****. And this is the information to prove that he has his own business." Would it be okay?

 

Also one more thing! Do you think his tax return for his business this year (like the tax returns he is going to file this year for 2017), a copy of his business license, and a copy of the rental lease for his business is enough information to bring to the interview?

 

Thank you so much again:)

[Andrea&Henry 311]

1 minute ago, Yuilicious said:

Thank you for your reply!! 

 

Yes, even before he changed his job, we already knew we have to have a co-sponsor since since he was a student which means he wasn't able to make a lot of money. So his mother agreed to be a co-sponsor, and she is working on her papers as well! 

I was worried because I didn't want USCIS or a consulate to be skeptical about us when I answer "He is a self-employed as the owner for **** business" when they ask me "What does your fiance do?" at the interview. 

So we don't have to mail any new info to USCIS, just wait for NOA2, and when we have an interview, bring the information about his new business to support my answer, right:)??

So I can say, "My fiance changed his job after we filed I-129F. He is now self-employed and works as the owner for*****. And this is the information to prove that he has his own business." Would it be okay?

 

Also one more thing! Do you think his tax return for his business this year (like the tax returns he is going to file this year for 2017), a copy of his business license, and a copy of the rental lease for his business is enough information to bring to the interview?

 

Thank you so much again:)

 

About the documents sounds about right. He also should submit bank statements which a is great support document...We submitted 3-5 months of bank statements... and also if your fiance has other assest like vehicules or properties.

 

honestly, in my case I never got asked about what my then fiance did for a living. During the interview they requested me the form I told you about and the supporting documents. That’s it. The IO didnt ask me about why he had job when we filed and another one by the time of my interview. I don’t think they didn’t even noticed or care. It is nothing sketchy, people change jobs or career all the time. And being a business owner-self employed is totally fine as long as your have everything in order.

 

the person interviewing you is more concerned about you and your fiance being in a genuine relationship, that he can support you and that you are not criminal.

 

with this being said, you don’t have to disclose this information unless is asked. Try to stick to whatever they ask you, bug if this is not being brought to your attention, don’t mention it.

I know this kind of interviews are very nerve wracking but never disclosed information that hasn’t been asked.

 

And yes, at this point just wait. I don’t know how fast or slow are the processing times for i129f but at this point just wait. Meanwhile, prepare the paperwork/copies/pictures and general proves of bonafide relationship. Get everything in place took me like a months a half.

 

good luck!

[Yuilicious 65]

2 hours ago, Andrea&Henry said:

 

About the documents sounds about right. He also should submit bank statements which a is great support document...We submitted 3-5 months of bank statements... and also if your fiance has other assest like vehicules or properties.

 

honestly, in my case I never got asked about what my then fiance did for a living. During the interview they requested me the form I told you about and the supporting documents. That’s it. The IO didnt ask me about why he had job when we filed and another one by the time of my interview. I don’t think they didn’t even noticed or care. It is nothing sketchy, people change jobs or career all the time. And being a business owner-self employed is totally fine as long as your have everything in order.

 

the person interviewing you is more concerned about you and your fiance being in a genuine relationship, that he can support you and that you are not criminal.

 

with this being said, you don’t have to disclose this information unless is asked. Try to stick to whatever they ask you, bug if this is not being brought to your attention, don’t mention it.

I know this kind of interviews are very nerve wracking but never disclosed information that hasn’t been asked.

 

And yes, at this point just wait. I don’t know how fast or slow are the processing times for i129f but at this point just wait. Meanwhile, prepare the paperwork/copies/pictures and general proves of bonafide relationship. Get everything in place took me like a months a half.

 

good luck!

I tend to overthink and sometimes I say things that weren't necessary (lol) so I will remember to talk about information that has been asked! Thank you!

 

Thank you so much for answering my questions and giving me some great advices!:)

[Andrea&Henry 311]

4 hours ago, Yuilicious said:

I tend to overthink and sometimes I say things that weren't necessary (lol) so I will remember to talk about information that has been asked! Thank you!

 

Thank you so much for answering my questions and giving me some great advices!:)

It’s ok! Im the say way mostly because you want to be a 100% honest and transparent. But changing careers has nothing sketchy or suspicious, and as long as you submit the proper documentation is ok. If they ask you what he does: he is a business owner. Unless they ask you the whole story, just keep it short and concise.

 

Telling more gives them grounds to keep asking about things they even thought of asking you in the 1st place and that’s going to stress you even more.

 

In most cases, the questions tend to be very basic, straight to the point and related to relationship. They asked me stuff about myself but I was very breve and straight to the point.

 

In my interview they asked me about: how we met, for how long we have known each other, what are our future plans (get married, duh! Hahah), what do I do for a living and what do I plan to work once in the US. My then fiance went with me to interview (my interview happened during spring break, so my hubby took a few days off from work and went to visit me and joined me to the interview, mostly for moral support). The IO when she realized he was there, asked him about where my parents live and my siblings name. She was super nice and that was it! 

If you want, visit my timeline and you will see a detailed recount of my interview experience and port of entry experience sonyou have an idea of what’s next.

 

 

[payxibka 10,045]

7 hours ago, Yuilicious said:

Thank you for your reply!! 

 

Yes, even before he changed his job, we already knew we have to have a co-sponsor since since he was a student which means he wasn't able to make a lot of money. So his mother agreed to be a co-sponsor, and she is working on her papers as well! 

I was worried because I didn't want USCIS or a consulate to be skeptical about us when I answer "He is a self-employed as the owner for **** business" when they ask me "What does your fiance do?" at the interview. 

So we don't have to mail any new info to USCIS, just wait for NOA2, and when we have an interview, bring the information about his new business to support my answer, right:)??

So I can say, "My fiance changed his job after we filed I-129F. He is now self-employed and works as the owner for*****. And this is the information to prove that he has his own business." Would it be okay?

 

Also one more thing! Do you think his tax return for his business this year (like the tax returns he is going to file this year for 2017), a copy of his business license, and a copy of the rental lease for his business is enough information to bring to the interview?

 

Thank you so much again:)

They are looking for proof of income.  His business license and lease agreement do not prove income.  You can have a thousand business licenses, but if none of those business make a profit then none of those businesses are meaningful income generators

[Andrea&Henry 311]

20 minutes ago, payxibka said:

They are looking for proof of income.  His business license and lease agreement do not prove income.  You can have a thousand business licenses, but if none of those business make a profit then none of those businesses are meaningful income generators

 

Is true, and that’s why I also recommended her to bring bank statements. But is recommended to bring any supporting documentation specially on a new business. You never know if it can be required, more likely not but it won’t hurt to have them just in case. Worst case scenario is that she doesn’t need them but for a peace of mind, is good for her to have it.

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, Andrea&Henry said:

 

Is true, and that’s why I also recommended her to bring bank statements. But is recommended to bring any supporting documentation specially on a new business. You never know if it can be required, more likely not but it won’t hurt to have them just in case. Worst case scenario is that she doesn’t need them but for a peace of mind, is good for her to have it.

Business bank statements are better but it still doesn't show profit (income).  I had an eBay business that generated lots of income but very little profit.  Still not the best evidence

[Yuilicious 65]

40 minutes ago, Andrea&Henry said:

It’s ok! Im the say way mostly because you want to be a 100% honest and transparent. But changing careers has nothing sketchy or suspicious, and as long as you submit the proper documentation is ok. If they ask you what he does: he is a business owner. Unless they ask you the whole story, just keep it short and concise.

 

Telling more gives them grounds to keep asking about things they even thought of asking you in the 1st place and that’s going to stress you even more.

 

In most cases, the questions tend to be very basic, straight to the point and related to relationship. They asked me stuff about myself but I was very breve and straight to the point.

 

In my interview they asked me about: how we met, for how long we have known each other, what are our future plans (get married, duh! Hahah), what do I do for a living and what do I plan to work once in the US. My then fiance went with me to interview (my interview happened during spring break, so my hubby took a few days off from work and went to visit me and joined me to the interview, mostly for moral support). The IO when she realized he was there, asked him about where my parents live and my siblings name. She was super nice and that was it! 

If you want, visit my timeline and you will see a detailed recount of my interview experience and port of entry experience sonyou have an idea of what’s next.

 

 

I am so glad you are telling me all of this! I'm gonna definitely try to respond with short and concise answers.

Thank you so much for taking your time to write the details from the interview, and I am for sure to check your timeline. 

This waiting time has been driving me crazy haha I have always been someone who overthinks and worries too much, but this wait and also not being with my fiance has made it worse.. So I am really glad I can ask questions here and not freaking out so often. haha I also just realized that you have filed K1 visa a while ago. It's so nice of you to still comment here and give people advices. Thank you so much! 

 

 

35 minutes ago, payxibka said:

They are looking for proof of income.  His business license and lease agreement do not prove income.  You can have a thousand business licenses, but if none of those business make a profit then none of those businesses are meaningful income generators

Thank you for taking your time to comment here! Yes, I understand the business license and the lease agreement won't prove the income, but my question was what to do when my fiance changed his job, and not what I should bring to the interview to prove his income We know we need tax returns and all other paperwork to prove his income (although he doesn't meet the requirement like I mentioned before), but I wanted to know if there is anything we should do or we should bring to the interview in order to prove he changed his job and we didn't hide or lie when we filed I-129F:) First I thought I need to mail the new information about the employment (in our case, his own business) to USCIS because I think I got confused someone saying that if the petitioner changed the current address, they have to inform USCIS about that immediately. I thought I had to do the same thing when the petitioner changed the current job so that's why I was asking these questions:) 

 

But it is always good to ask people and get advices/information from someone who knows better! So thank you for taking your time for us again!

Edited February 9, 2018 by Yuilicious

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, Yuilicious said:

I am so glad you are telling me all of this! I'm gonna definitely try to respond with short and concise answers.

Thank you so much for taking your time to write the details from the interview, and I am for sure to check your timeline. 

This waiting time has been driving me crazy haha I have always been someone who overthinks and worries too much, but this wait and also not being with my fiance has made that worse.. So I am really glad I can ask questions here and not freaking out so often. haha I also just realized that you have filed K1 visa a while ago. It's so nice of you to still comment here and give people advices. Thank you so much! 

Thank you for taking your time to comment here! Yes, I understand the business license and the lease agreement won't prove the income, but my question was what to do when my fiance changed his job, and not what I should bring to the interview to prove his income We know we need tax returns and all other paperwork to prove his income (although he doesn't meet the requirement like I mentioned before), but I wanted to know if there is anything we should do or we should bring to the interview in order to prove he changed his job and we didn't hide or lie when we filed I-129F:) First I thought I need to mail the new information about the employment (in our case, his own business) to USCIS because I think I got confused someone saying that if the petitioner changed the current address, they have to inform USCIS about that immediately. I thought I had to do the same thing when the petitioner changed the current job so that's why I was asking these questions:) 

 

But it is always good to ask people and get advices/information from someone who knows better though! Thank you for taking your time for us again!

They don't care when or if he changed jobs just that he is making income.  If you are already planning a co-sponsor this is all much ado about nothing

[Andrea&Henry 311]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

They don't care when or if he changed jobs just that he is making income.  If you are already planning a co-sponsor this is all much ado about nothing

 

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

They don't care when or if he changed jobs just that he is making income.  If you are already planning a co-sponsor this is all much ado about nothing

She also will be taking the buzz taxes to. 

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Lol! Your welcome! It’s funny because when I became an US citizen almost 2 years ago, I thought about closing my account for good but couldnt do it. I’ve been here for the past 7 years and I love to come by once a while.

 

I received an enormous amount of help since day one from people who were done with their processes so this is my way to pay it forward.

 

and I too freaked out through my entire k1 hahahahahaha is a scorpio🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. People were extremely nice to me and that helped me to keep my sanity. Is really easy to get anxious when it comes to immigration but truth is, is not as hard as people might think. The hardest part is the waiting game

Edited February 9, 2018 by Andrea&Henry

[Yuilicious 65]

On 2/9/2018 at 11:31 PM, Andrea&Henry said:

Lol! Your welcome! It’s funny because when I became an US citizen almost 2 years ago, I thought about closing my account for good but couldnt do it. I’ve been here for the past 7 years and I love to come by once a while.

 

I received an enormous amount of help since day one from people who were done with their processes so this is my way to pay it forward.

 

and I too freaked out through my entire k1 hahahahahaha is a scorpio🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. People were extremely nice to me and that helped me to keep my sanity. Is really easy to get anxious when it comes to immigration but truth is, is not as hard as people might think. The hardest part is the waiting game

Hi!!!!

I am just reading this again since I was getting nervous.. haha

I was finally able to to make the visa interview for July 2nd, and again, I was like "Oh I don't know what to do with his job" LOL

Thank you again for your support. I will stick to whatever they'll ask me.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

they dont care what he does or how long hes been there. ONLY THAT HIS INCOME IS SUFFICIENT. and they may or may not even ask for it. 50/50 shot, so have it.

 

pay stubs, W2's, bank deposits, letter from employers. these will provide the information they need and want.

 

tax records show previous years income. take those too, even if hes not there anymore.

 

If you dont have proof of current income.... I'd be concerned.