Interview is soon and I just lost my job.... Help!

[Afsjesse 1]

Hi everyone! 

 

It's been a while since I've been on here, so here's an update. I finally moved back to the US where my Filipino wife and son were while I was in Saudi Arabia working as an English teacher. Since then, we've moved to Texas and I started a new position. In April, my wife got her EAD and today we just got her notification for an initial interview. Normally, I'd be celebrating as we applied in December and the timing is pretty fast, comparatively. The problem is that I recently lost my job and am currently unemployed. Our interview is set for August 8th and there's no way I can get a replacement job in education before then. 

 

My family and I are currently in the process of moving back to Michigan to move in with family and to minimize our costs. Obviously, I'm concerned that my wife will be denied a green card and be sent back to the Philippines. How can I avoid this? Any advice? 

 

I have to fill out a support form that include all of our financial information. Am I able to include my family's salary since we'll be living with them? We are a family of three and I believe we technically need to make $28K+ per year. Sorry if this is all jumbled up, I'm really nervous about the outcome of next months meeting.

 

All advice would be grateful!

 

Thank you!

 

Jesse 

[Nouchigang 200]

Is your wife working? I hope she does, then it well help for your financial situation showing that she is contributing,

I do know that you will need to update the affidavit i-864 because you are no longer working.

How soon will you be able to find a job? Do you have sufficient income to cover your expenses for a few months until you find something? If you do it can help convince the IO, or what you can do is try to find a customer service jo, telework like Amazon online, something that shows that you are still trying to support your family, this little income plus your wife should be okay.

Good luck