Employment Change - Interview

[aceegreene 34]

Since we submitted our documents to NVC, my spouse (USC and petitioner) has become unemployed and I (beneficiary) have changed jobs. We both live in Pakistan.

 

Now we have been called for the interview and I’m wondering who should we notify about these changes and how?

 

Thank you. 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

14 minutes ago, aceegreene said:

Since we submitted our documents to NVC, my spouse (USC and petitioner) has become unemployed and I (beneficiary) have changed jobs. We both live in Pakistan.

 

Now we have been called for the interview and I’m wondering who should we notify about these changes and how?

 

Thank you. 

Your spouse cannot sponsor you unless he/she is employed in the US

[aceegreene 34]

1 minute ago, Nitas_man said:

Your spouse cannot sponsor you unless he/she is employed in the US

I have a joint sponsor too. But spouse always remains primary sponsor despite living outside of USA. 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

3 minutes ago, aceegreene said:

I have a joint sponsor too. But spouse always remains primary sponsor despite living outside of USA. 

I am aware of that.

 

Your husband’s current income will be considered as (zero) and your eligibility will be based on the resources of your joint sponsor.

 

Your job in Pakistan does not matter one way or the other. 

[aceegreene 34]

2 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

I am aware of that.

 

Your husband’s current income will be considered as (zero) and your eligibility will be based on the resources of your joint sponsor.

 

Your job in Pakistan does not matter one way or the other. 

Does that mean that we don’t have to update anyone (e.g. embassy) about both mine and spouse’s employment situation changes? 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

1 minute ago, aceegreene said:

Does that mean that we don’t have to update anyone (e.g. embassy) about both mine and spouse’s employment situation changes? 

What does your employment have to do with anything?

You can update it at your interview.

[aceegreene 34]

3 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

What does your employment have to do with anything?

You can update it at your interview.

Since they ask about applicant employment in the DS-260, I assumed an update in the information would have to be provided somehow. Similarly in I-864 for the sponsor.

[Just Paul 4,595]

You don't seem to understand that your Pakistani income does not count, go ahead and update your I-864 and send it to the interview.

[SalishSea 17,751]

37 minutes ago, aceegreene said:

Since we submitted our documents to NVC, my spouse (USC and petitioner) has become unemployed and I (beneficiary) have changed jobs. We both live in Pakistan.

 

Now we have been called for the interview and I’m wondering who should we notify about these changes and how?

 

Thank you. 

I would be very worried about a denial with that situation. 

[aceegreene 34]

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You don't seem to understand that your Pakistani income does not count, go ahead and update your I-864 and send it to the interview.

I do understand that, all I wanted to know was should I provide them with the updated info or not.

6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I would be very worried about a denial with that situation. 

Why so?

[Just Paul 4,595]

3 minutes ago, aceegreene said:

I do understand that, all I wanted to know was should I provide them with the updated info or not.

At the interview you will be asked if there are any corrections or updates. 

[aceegreene 34]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

At the interview you will be asked if there are any corrections or updates. 

Noted, thanks.

[SalishSea 17,751]

10 minutes ago, aceegreene said:

Why so?

Because the primary sponsor (USC spouse) is unemployed and living in Pakistan.  He is not domiciled in the US, does not have US source of income, etc. Plus, its Pakistan. Very slippery slope.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

2 hours ago, aceegreene said:

Since they ask about applicant employment in the DS-260, I assumed an update in the information would have to be provided somehow. Similarly in I-864 for the sponsor.

The I-864 also includes couples who live together in the US and are both working in the US and adjusting status.  The income both of them make counts towards household income.

Your job or your husband’s job or former job in Pakistan do not matter for an I-864.  As you noted, he has to file one, but current income for both of you is counted as zero unless he’s there working for a US company and will be transferred by that same company back to the US.

 

They ask about (applicant) employment on all visa applications.  Your background and training can be a factor in determining if you can be a productive member of society and not a public charge.

 

I dont know what your husband is thinking but he needs to demonstrate a stable residence and employability or employment in the US or you are looking at that petition sitting on a counter in the embassy until he does.

 

You can give an update on your situation at the embassy.  

[aceegreene 34]

22 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Because the primary sponsor (USC spouse) is unemployed and living in Pakistan.  He is not domiciled in the US, does not have US source of income, etc. Plus, its Pakistan. Very slippery slope.

 

20 hours ago, Nitas_man said:

The I-864 also includes couples who live together in the US and are both working in the US and adjusting status.  The income both of them make counts towards household income.

Your job or your husband’s job or former job in Pakistan do not matter for an I-864.  As you noted, he has to file one, but current income for both of you is counted as zero unless he’s there working for a US company and will be transferred by that same company back to the US.

 

They ask about (applicant) employment on all visa applications.  Your background and training can be a factor in determining if you can be a productive member of society and not a public charge.

 

I dont know what your husband is thinking but he needs to demonstrate a stable residence and employability or employment in the US or you are looking at that petition sitting on a counter in the embassy until he does.

 

You can give an update on your situation at the embassy.  

Thanks for both your advice, so what do you guys suggest we do? 
 

And does it mean that having a job in a foreign country shows employability?