How does a new job affect the Affadavit of Support?

[Cry_Tuff 0]

Hi everyone...First of all ....let me start out by explaining what's happened....

(I have two children from my marriage that ended about 6 years ago)

My son has epilepsy, a seizure disorder, and thru my employment (I've been there almost 5 years)...I had filed for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) benefits. This way, if I had to call off to be with him or take him to the hospital due to the seizures, then I wouldn't loose my job. I'm suppose to call the nurse I've been assigned and call my manager reporting off as FMLA day. With that said...in January, my DAUGHTER had a seizure...she had one in the middle of the night, paramedics were called, and she was taken to the hospital....where we were there for quite a long time (I was even being questioned by the doctors "Are you sure it was a seizure?"...and of course I snapped back to them..listen...I may not hold a medical degree and I don't need one to tell me that's what it was...I also have a son with epilepsy...needless to say..they shutup after that.) Anyways......Fine, I called off using FMLA day for that..told them I would get the proper paperwork for Alyana also..Nothing was said.

In February, my son had a seizure...and I had to take 1 day off for that...reported it accordingly...nothing was said... At the end of February..they decided to tell me that my FMLA had expired in December and they were writing me up for those two days I called off because of the kids. I said..Ok..whatever... My children come first. (which is another subject my manager and and I disagreed about..she thought the job should come first)

Right, so I went to visit my fiance in March in England. When it was time for me to return home, it was the same time that the winter storm hit the Eastern Coast of the United States....and passengers were stranded for a few days. I was unable to fly out for 2 days because of that. When I got home...guess who got wrote up?? Yep..me. I even had a letter from Continental Airlines backing me up. I asked them what did they want me to do SWIM HOME? Needless to say, I was put on probation. The manager is a 23 year old girl (I'm 31) who was fresh out of college when she landed her job as manager of the bank...only because her parents were friends with the former vice president of the bank. I'm a plus size gal (bbw if you will ) and she's even made comments about "fat people." Now she tried getting rid of me last year when the company had laid off over 250 workers....because more or less..I don't kiss a55. Two people quit..I was able to keep my job..and it ticked her off. I had been ranked amongst the best employees for the corporation because of the buisness I produced. Anyhow...So I'm on probabtion...and on April 24th, my sister was coming to watch my kids so I could go to work ...she lives 5 minutes away...she left her house 25 minutes early...and was stuck in a traffic jam due to construction....I rang up work to let them know ..their answer was..well..I suggest you bring the kids to work... I said that's fine and dandy..but they aren't even dressed..I would be clocking in a few minutes late. I live less than 5 minutes from my work driving time. As I was walking out the door, my sister showed up...and I booked it to work. I clocked in 5 minutes late. 1 Week later...I had went to work ..got there by 8:30 am. and had to work til 6. Around 3pm..the manager comes up and says to go to this other office building..she'd meet me there..well..I knew what was going to happen....Needless to say, I get there and the Human Resources Rep was there..and they let me go (fired me) from work because of the Attendance policy. I didn't say anything except when I turned in my keys..I looked at the manager and said.."Congratulations..you've finally got what you wanted."

That was May 1st. Now I've went ahead and took the rest of the month off because of the kids finishing up school. I've been out since June 1st hunting for a new job..and I do have 1 prospective one with the government.

This has got my fiance and I so nervous tho because of the Affadavit of Support. (and my parents as well as his parents are willing to do what they have to do for the Affadavit of Support if need be for co-sponsors) Since I was just let go in May...and I'll be starting a new job (hopefully soon) ...we don't know how that will look on the application. We've got our NOA1...and by the timelines, we should have the NOA2 by July sometime. I'm sorry if this seemed a bit lengthy..I just felt it was necessary to explain the entire situation instead of just "I got fired" and left it open for scrutiny. Any comments or help on this would be great...Thanks!

PS...for a co-sponsor for the Affadavit of Support..is that still the I-134 form?

[KarenCee 3]

Hi everyone...First of all ....let me start out by explaining what's happened....

(I have two children from my marriage that ended about 6 years ago)

My son has epilepsy, a seizure disorder, and thru my employment (I've been there almost 5 years)...I had filed for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) benefits. This way, if I had to call off to be with him or take him to the hospital due to the seizures, then I wouldn't loose my job. I'm suppose to call the nurse I've been assigned and call my manager reporting off as FMLA day. With that said...in January, my DAUGHTER had a seizure...she had one in the middle of the night, paramedics were called, and she was taken to the hospital....where we were there for quite a long time (I was even being questioned by the doctors "Are you sure it was a seizure?"...and of course I snapped back to them..listen...I may not hold a medical degree and I don't need one to tell me that's what it was...I also have a son with epilepsy...needless to say..they shutup after that.) Anyways......Fine, I called off using FMLA day for that..told them I would get the proper paperwork for Alyana also..Nothing was said.

In February, my son had a seizure...and I had to take 1 day off for that...reported it accordingly...nothing was said... At the end of February..they decided to tell me that my FMLA had expired in December and they were writing me up for those two days I called off because of the kids. I said..Ok..whatever... My children come first. (which is another subject my manager and and I disagreed about..she thought the job should come first)

Right, so I went to visit my fiance in March in England. When it was time for me to return home, it was the same time that the winter storm hit the Eastern Coast of the United States....and passengers were stranded for a few days. I was unable to fly out for 2 days because of that. When I got home...guess who got wrote up?? Yep..me. I even had a letter from Continental Airlines backing me up. I asked them what did they want me to do SWIM HOME? Needless to say, I was put on probation. The manager is a 23 year old girl (I'm 31) who was fresh out of college when she landed her job as manager of the bank...only because her parents were friends with the former vice president of the bank. I'm a plus size gal (bbw if you will ) and she's even made comments about "fat people." Now she tried getting rid of me last year when the company had laid off over 250 workers....because more or less..I don't kiss a55. Two people quit..I was able to keep my job..and it ticked her off. I had been ranked amongst the best employees for the corporation because of the buisness I produced. Anyhow...So I'm on probabtion...and on April 24th, my sister was coming to watch my kids so I could go to work ...she lives 5 minutes away...she left her house 25 minutes early...and was stuck in a traffic jam due to construction....I rang up work to let them know ..their answer was..well..I suggest you bring the kids to work... I said that's fine and dandy..but they aren't even dressed..I would be clocking in a few minutes late. I live less than 5 minutes from my work driving time. As I was walking out the door, my sister showed up...and I booked it to work. I clocked in 5 minutes late. 1 Week later...I had went to work ..got there by 8:30 am. and had to work til 6. Around 3pm..the manager comes up and says to go to this other office building..she'd meet me there..well..I knew what was going to happen....Needless to say, I get there and the Human Resources Rep was there..and they let me go (fired me) from work because of the Attendance policy. I didn't say anything except when I turned in my keys..I looked at the manager and said.."Congratulations..you've finally got what you wanted."

That was May 1st. Now I've went ahead and took the rest of the month off because of the kids finishing up school. I've been out since June 1st hunting for a new job..and I do have 1 prospective one with the government.

This has got my fiance and I so nervous tho because of the Affadavit of Support. (and my parents as well as his parents are willing to do what they have to do for the Affadavit of Support if need be for co-sponsors) Since I was just let go in May...and I'll be starting a new job (hopefully soon) ...we don't know how that will look on the application. We've got our NOA1...and by the timelines, we should have the NOA2 by July sometime. I'm sorry if this seemed a bit lengthy..I just felt it was necessary to explain the entire situation instead of just "I got fired" and left it open for scrutiny. Any comments or help on this would be great...Thanks!

PS...for a co-sponsor for the Affadavit of Support..is that still the I-134 form?

Corrisa...you should be fine. The I-134 isn't due until the interview. If by some chance you don't have work by then and you have co sponsors that meet the 125% poverty level for the number in their house plus your fiancé then I would think you both are fine. You know, just in case you do get a job before the interview, I would have your parents fill out the I-134 just in case. I don't know how the Consulate in London is about income and the petitioner having a brand new job (length of time and all). Just an idea, not telling you what to do.

As for explanations, I know what you mean about the scrutiny. My daughter also has epilepsy and I have been "talked to" about my attendance due to this as well. It isn't easy...and employers can be so darn unfair about families. Hugs.

[Cry_Tuff 0]

Thanks Karen .. There was another girl who had worked at the same bank as I ...we actually grew up together..our kids went to the same schools together, and her daughter had sever epilepsy...she was even told at one point that she could die because of the tubers that had formed on the brain. Thankfully she's had surgery and it's corrected the problem..but they did the same thing with her. It isn't fair for those of us trying to make a living...having to choose between our families (mainly children) or work. I feel some employers need to get a clue..but until this country goes less corporate.. I doubt if we see it.

[KarenCee 3]

I'm an educator...and our business IS children, so you'd think that would be a different situation. Not so unfortunately. *sigh* If it comes down to it, my daughter has always and shall always come first and I will gladly say Adios!

[Mononoke28 135]

It's horrible that they even said work should come first before family. Someone like that doesn't deserve to be in the position she's in. But I do believe that things happen for a reason and you will land a better job than the one you had, just give it time.

As for the AOS, don't worry about it. Your I-129F will probably be approved in a month or two and that should give you plenty of time to find a job. Also, what you mainly need to show are the tax forms for the past year, hopefully more and a letter of employment. But it would be a good idea to have your co-sponsors on stand by.

I started a new job a month ago and even though I'm going for a different visa for my husband, all I'm giving them are copies of the tax returns of the past 3 years, pay stubs for the past month and a letter of employment.

Hope everything turns out well!

Diana