We are nearly there...at the beggining! I-130
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Re: We are nearly there...at the beggining! I-130
You said it right there - I think after a while, reading too much can give you a false impression perhaps of the USCIS. I am looking at approaching this as simply as possible (I work better that way!)
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We might have hit a snag....My Fiancee's company has just been bought out and as such she is due to be made redundant. This will not change the fact we are getting married, but would this affect the I-130 process at all?
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Well, we never looked at her supporting me. Once married I will return to the UK as I have a full time job here - and will continue to save for when the green card finally comes through.
I am going this route so I can apply for work as soon as my GC is available. I have had companies express interest, just not willing to go the extra "sponsorship" mile
(She is now looking for other work)
I am going this route so I can apply for work as soon as my GC is available. I have had companies express interest, just not willing to go the extra "sponsorship" mile
(She is now looking for other work)
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Well, we never looked at her supporting me. Once married I will return to the UK as I have a full time job here - and will continue to save for when the green card finally comes through.
I am going this route so I can apply for work as soon as my GC is available. I have had companies express interest, just not willing to go the extra "sponsorship" mile
(She is now looking for other work)
I am going this route so I can apply for work as soon as my GC is available. I have had companies express interest, just not willing to go the extra "sponsorship" mile
(She is now looking for other work)
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Your income can be counted only if it will continue from that source once you're in the US. If it won't, you will need assets at 3x the income level.
... and all of this must be done before you ever get an immigrant visa.
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It won't affect the I-130, but it might affect the Immigrant Visa application. You will need to demonstrate that you have means of support when you enter the US. If your wife has no income you'll either need a lot of assets/savings (3x the income requirements), an income that will continue from the same source after you move or a Joint Sponsor.
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I have savings - but what is "3x the income requirements"? Again, our focus is both to be working
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It doesn't work like that. You won't get a green card until you arrive in the US with your immigrant visa. However, in order for you to get an immigrant visa, she must first submit an I-864 on your behalf... and she must be able to prove sufficient income or assets on that form. If she has insufficient income/assets, she'll need someone to act as a joint sponsor.
Your income can be counted only if it will continue from that source once you're in the US. If it won't, you will need assets at 3x the income level.
... and all of this must be done before you ever get an immigrant visa.
Ian
Your income can be counted only if it will continue from that source once you're in the US. If it won't, you will need assets at 3x the income level.
... and all of this must be done before you ever get an immigrant visa.
Ian
So much to do!
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Thanks, well there is a chance that my current company would be happy with me working for them in the States from home. We work with many US distributors and I could look at that avenue - The minimum is easily covered which is a god send!
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If your income will indeed continue from the same source after you move, you may be able to use that instead.
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Plans are meaningless, for immigration purposes one needs a bird in hand, so to speak. Birds in the bush, no matter how numerous, are useless.
Although the unemployment rate in the USA is slowly improving, it's still uncomfortably high and the long-term unemployment rate is worsening, so you and your wife need to be very realistic in figuring out how you are going to meet the public charge requirements.
When my wife wanted to immigrate I was out of work. I waited to file the petition until I had found a job and was working again.
Regards, JEff
Although the unemployment rate in the USA is slowly improving, it's still uncomfortably high and the long-term unemployment rate is worsening, so you and your wife need to be very realistic in figuring out how you are going to meet the public charge requirements.
When my wife wanted to immigrate I was out of work. I waited to file the petition until I had found a job and was working again.
Regards, JEff
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More seriously though, we do not take this lightly at all! My wife has 2 degrees and has found it difficult to find work, so more than aware of the unemployment situation (well pertaining to Southern California and Texas) which is why she re-trained to work in the aviation industry. This has meant she is a valuable asset to any companies working in that sector.
I myself am aiming for a translation certification to make myself more appealing to US companies once I finally suceed this immigration process