AOS and getting laid off before the interview

[ajay416 0]

Hey all,

I thought I would just post this question here instead of the December thread, since it seems like a few people have the same concern.

Well, my wife (USC) thinks that her days at her job are numbered, since there are talks about a second round of layoffs. She survived the first round at Christmas time, but the company is hemorrhaging money, and talking about cuts again.

I am wondering about preparing for the worst case scenario. What would be my best options if she does lose her job and can't find a new one by the interview date.

Would getting a co-sponsor be an option if she were to lose her job suddenly? If so, would we just walk into the interview with a new I-864 or would we have to inform USCIS that things have changed before the interview?

Please chime in if you have any advice.

[Mint518 0]

Hey all,

I thought I would just post this question here instead of the December thread, since it seems like a few people have the same concern.

Well, my wife (USC) thinks that her days at her job are numbered, since there are talks about a second round of layoffs. She survived the first round at Christmas time, but the company is hemorrhaging money, and talking about cuts again.

I am wondering about preparing for the worst case scenario. What would be my best options if she does lose her job and can't find a new one by the interview date.

Would getting a co-sponsor be an option if she were to lose her job suddenly? If so, would we just walk into the interview with a new I-864 or would we have to inform USCIS that things have changed before the interview?

Please chime in if you have any advice.

Just a thought.

I think to get a co-sponsor now and bring such co-sponsor's I-864 in preparation of possible REF at the interview spot is your best option. In addition, if your USC spouse's income level in 2008 was above the poverty guideline, I think you should volunteer to give 2008 tax return at the interview (as it can be a proof of financial stability as well as bona fide marriage if filed married jointly).

I do not think there is any obligation to inform USCIS the change of financial position (such as unemployment) after the filing of AOS package as instruction to I-864 does not require that. So, I think you do not need to volunteer to provide such information before or even during the interview unless specifically asked by IO. If the interview goes on to the job related questions and IO starts saying he/she needs to give you REF for more financial proof, then, you might want to present the co-sponsor's I-864 at that time.

Hope your concern proved unfounded and your wife can maintain her job.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Mint518

[Dakine 26]

You see more and more people having the layoff problem daily. LOTS right here on VJ. Best to try and backup with a co sponsor.

I doubt if USCIS cares much about the shitty economy causing massive layoffs and will go by the book.

Actually I guess they should even be more strict as there will be more people going on welfare.

[ajay416 0]

Thanks for the advice guys, yes I don't think the USCIS would care much about the economy. hah, just my luck we will be scheduled to have our interview right when my wife has to go on this cruise for a convention with her job. If the unfortunate thing happens and she loses her job, we have a co-sponser lined up, so I think we will play it safe and have them fill out the I-864. Thanks mint and haloe.

You see more and more people having the layoff problem daily. LOTS right here on VJ. Best to try and backup with a co sponsor.

I doubt if USCIS cares much about the shitty economy causing massive layoffs and will go by the book.

Actually I guess they should even be more strict as there will be more people going on welfare.

Edited March 12, 2009 by ajay416

[wifetobe 2]

Unfortunately my fiancé just got laid off recently First it was cutting down hours and that was a bad tell tale sign. We are scrambling to find a sponsor but everyones too scared to get involved financially. Help!! We can only pray and keep the faith that he will find another job before we file for AOS.

Thanks for the advice guys, yes I don't think the USCIS would care much about the economy. hah, just my luck we will be scheduled to have our interview right when my wife has to go on this cruise for a convention with her job. If the unfortunate thing happens and she loses her job, we have a co-sponser lined up, so I think we will play it safe and have them fill out the I-864. Thanks mint and haloe.

You see more and more people having the layoff problem daily. LOTS right here on VJ. Best to try and backup with a co sponsor.

I doubt if USCIS cares much about the shitty economy causing massive layoffs and will go by the book.

Actually I guess they should even be more strict as there will be more people going on welfare.

AJ let me know how you get on the best of luck