Is it a bad idea to change jobs this late in the process?

[JFox762 18]

My employer has been lying to me, and my fellow coworkers about a pay-raise we were promised. Long story short, we haven't received the raise we were promised. I'm not some entitled leftist who thinks I'm entitled to a particular pay rate... but I *DO* believe I *AM* entitled to a raise I was promised. I am sick of being disrespected by my employer in this way.

Unfortunately, I don't feel free to seek employment elsewhere... because if I get another job... my wife will be asked about what company I work for... and it won't match what the Embassy has written down in my file. Should I simply wait until my wife gets here? Its just that there are plenty of opportunities out there, and I want to start looking for a different job now. 

ETA: So you don't have to check my timeline, we're currently just waiting on an interview date to be given to us. 

Edited November 8, 2018 by JFox762

[HarryWL 262]

You could always get a co-sponsor if that’s a feasible option? 

[JFox762 18]

2 minutes ago, HarryWL said:

You could always get a co-sponsor if that’s a feasible option? 

Co-Sponsor!? Why would I need a co-sponsor? We already passed the NVC stage... and I meet the income requirements even without the promised raise. 

Besides, even if I needed to do that, I'd just use my house (Assets in lieu of income). I own a $120,000 house that I only owe $7,000 on.

Edited November 8, 2018 by JFox762

[HarryWL 262]

6 minutes ago, JFox762 said:

Co-Sponsor!? Why would I need a co-sponsor? We already passed the NVC stage... and I meet the income requirements even without the promised raise. 

Besides, even if I needed to do that, I'd just use my house (Assets in lieu of income). I own a $120,000 house that I only owe $7,000 on.

 

So you basically just answered your own question lol. If you do leave the job without having a new job, just have evidence of assets in lieu on hand for the embassy appointment.

 

Also details can change quite rapidly on documents in the space of a few months. highly unlikely it’ll be an issue though, best of luck. 

Edited November 8, 2018 by HarryWL

[JFox762 18]

1 minute ago, HarryWL said:

 

So you basically just answered your own question lol. If you do leave the job without having a new job, just have evidence of assets in lieu on hand for the embassy appointment.

 

Also details can change quite rapidly on documents in the space of a few months. highly unlikely it’ll be an issue though, best of luck. 

I'm not planning to quit until I have my hands on another solid job offer. 

My concern is whether it hurts our chances at the interview? If the Embassy has my forms that say "Works at ABC Corp" and they ask my wife where I work... and she says "XYZ Inc".... that would cause an issue, no?

[HarryWL 262]

5 minutes ago, JFox762 said:

I'm not planning to quit until I have my hands on another solid job offer. 

My concern is whether it hurts our chances at the interview? If the Embassy has my forms that say "Works at ABC Corp" and they ask my wife where I work... and she says "XYZ Inc".... that would cause an issue, no?

 

Very unlikely, just have your wife carry a letter from the new company stating your employment date, hours, rate of pay/salary etc. That’s on the hypothetical that you do change jobs before the interview. 

 

But you don’t really have much to be worried about. 

[geowrian 22,337]

No issue transferring jobs. Have a new I-864 + supporting documents prepared to present if they ask for it (otherwise don't mention it).

 

37 minutes ago, JFox762 said:

We already passed the NVC stage... and I meet the income requirements even without the promised raise. 

NVC only does a preliminary review of the I-864 to see if you meet the minimum requirements to file. The CO makes the final call based on the totality of the circumstances.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

you can accept a new job. as long as it meets the income requirements, its not an issue.

 

i just started a new job a month ago. making significantly more. thats only a good thing  

 

just be prepared to show letter of employment/pay stubs. I have my offer letter, am keeping the pay stubs and also showing the deposits into my bank account (and the previous 3 years tax transcripts)

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Progress Reports to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion.