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[sereia 0]

hi everyone! i need to clear a few questions up. please help...

we haven't been approved yet (consulate still closed) but i lost my job this week and am worried about what will happen if my fiance gets approved soon and i'm still without a job?! a co-sponsor is out of the question.

i didn't have to show proof of support for his initial petition because morocco no longer requires it. but i have read here i WILL have to show it once we apply for AOS, correct? so do i basically have until after we're married to show the proof? and what if its a new job? do i have to show longevity? what if i have unemployment?

also, i applied through VT but am likely moving to CA. is that a big deal?

any other advice? thanks in advance.

[KarenCee 3]

hi everyone! i need to clear a few questions up. please help...

we haven't been approved yet (consulate still closed) but i lost my job this week and am worried about what will happen if my fiance gets approved soon and i'm still without a job?! a co-sponsor is out of the question.

i didn't have to show proof of support for his initial petition because morocco no longer requires it. but i have read here i WILL have to show it once we apply for AOS, correct? so do i basically have until after we're married to show the proof? and what if its a new job? do i have to show longevity? what if i have unemployment?

also, i applied through VT but am likely moving to CA. is that a big deal?

any other advice? thanks in advance.

You will have to file the I-864 which is the affidavit of support when you file AOS. I'm guessing that as long as you have income it *shouldn't* matter about the longevity. A letter from your new employer would be a good idea though, and maybe a couple of pay stubs. I don't think you can count unemployment income though, since it's not really a regular income. As for moving, I'm not sure other than you have to let them know (AR-11). It *could* very well cause your petition to be transferred. Notice I said *COULD*. I don't know that for fact.

Is there no one you can ask to be a back up sponsor just in case? I'm just thinking that the petition could be delayed because of this. Just MHO of course.

[Mononoke28 135]

Remember that you still have 90 days to get married and apply for AOS once he gets here. I'm pretty sure you can find a good job within that timeframe.

Edited May 31, 2007 by Mononoke28

[YuAndDan 153]

You don't need to show proof of support when filing I-129F to the USCIS, however the consulate will require it when they interview as per the requirements of the Department of State, Foreign Affairs Manuel.

Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support may be requested.)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...4.html#Applying

The I-134 is optional, but the benificiary has to show how they will be supported while in the USA from time of entry to the time they get green-card.

9 FAM 40.41 N11.2 Support Evidence for Nonimmigrant Cases (CT:VISA-823; 07-14-2006)

• Your extensive inquiry into the question of the possible public charge inadmissibility of a nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicant should be rare if the alien is otherwise qualified for the visa category for which the alien has applied. Ordinarily, a nonimmigrant would be required to provide evidence on the question of public charge only when there are clear indications, based on the usual evidence required to support the application, that the alien does not have sufficient resources to sustain assistance.
  
• However, if the evidence of nonimmigrant status submitted does not indicate adequate provision for the applicant's support while in the United States and for the return abroad, you may request specific financial evidence. Such evidence may take the form of a letter of invitation, Form I-134, Affidavit of Support from a sponsor that clearly indicates the sponsor's willingness to act in such capacity and the extent of financial responsibility undertaken for the applicant, or a public charge bond (see 9 FAM 40.41 N11.8).
  
• Unless you are satisfied that the sponsor's financial position is sound, the affidavit of support (AOS) should contain evidence of the sponsor's ability to carry out the commitment. Such AOS’s for NIV are not legally-binding contracts, and it is at your discretion to determine if such evidence would assist a nonimmigrant alien in overcoming a finding of visa ineligibility because of the likelihood of becoming a public charge after entering the United States. If the applicant is proceeding to the United States for a brief visit, the presentation of evidence of the sponsor's financial condition may not be necessary.
  

http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09fam/0940041N.pdf

[sereia 0]

i definitely cannot have a co-sponsor. my family already thinks i'm nuts for doing this.

yuanddan: morocco does not require nor ask for the i-134 anymore.i've asked countless people on vj if their fiance's were asked about it, and they said no. and my fiance's packet did not include paperwork asking for the i-134. it would be once he's here i'm assuming.....

[kerewin21 2]

You'll have a job by the time you file AOS, and your proof of income will be your past income taxes which presumably show you have been earning (and paying taxes on) an amount over the minimum required. So you show your evidence of current employment, your paystubs from your most recent job before hand, and your recent taxes and they shouldn't have any reason to deny you. If your current job shows you are earning enough, and you can show by your income taxes that you earned enough in the past, that really should be enough, from what I know (though I'm not an expert)

Anyway, worst case scenario is you submit all this information and they still decide it's not enough. Then you have 3 months to send them more information or try to find a cosponsor. So you don't need to worry about it just yet. Be prepared by finding a decent job as soon as you can and saving all your paystubs, but don't worry too much.

Edited May 31, 2007 by kerewin21

[Yodrak 7]

YuAndDan,

They're past that. The question is with regard to adjustment of status.

Yodrak

You don't need to show proof of support when filing I-129F to the USCIS, however the consulate will require it when they interview as per the requirements of the Department of State, Foreign Affairs Manuel.

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Edited May 31, 2007 by Yodrak