What happen after the petitioner get lay off

[flowers]

Hello All,

 

I would like to know what happen if a petitioner gets layoff? Please advise.

 

Thanks

 

Joe

[HelloWorld08]

he/she need to find another job and get a co-sponsor.

[BrokenHeart]

Sorry to hear about your denial. What was the circumstance for the denial? You can appeal it and if you do keep that file in China no matter what. Knowing of the economic times you have to pass the poverty test, for sure $17,500 the minimum per year.

It will take a while to do the I-130 route, so the next time you have to show some type of wages or it will be a no go, unemployment wont cut it for sure. The other is to get a sponsor to help you along.

[Guest jin979]

you will need to get new job and/or co-sponsor.

 

sorry it seems 2008 was bad year, 2009 maybe better

[flowers]

Sorry to hear about your denial. What was the circumstance for the denial? You can appeal it and if you do keep that file in China no matter what. Knowing of the economic times you have to pass the poverty test, for sure $17,500 the minimum per year.

It will take a while to do the I-130 route, so the next time you have to show some type of wages or it will be a no go, unemployment wont cut it for sure. The other is to get a sponsor to help you along.

 

Hello,

 

I just got layoff this morning that why I ask. The reason for denying the K1 was non bonafide and I really do not know what to do because job market is really bad right now.

 

For Co Sponsor, if he is making 50K and just supporting himself would that cut it?

 

Joe

Edited January 16, 2009 by flowers (see edit history)

[Sebastian]

Joe - IMO -

 

It depends on TIMING, specifically timing on 'when to present financials' .

 

If you pursue the K-3 - and not the CR-1 - you've got about 8 to 12 months from the time of filing to the time that she'll have to present the I-134 at the interview in GUZ.

 

If you pursue the CR-1 - you've got about 6 to 8 months from the time of filing to the time NVC wants to process the I-864.

 

My personal recommendation is that you file now, and bust yer @ss looking for new work.

 

You have some time, depending on which type of petition you are pursue-ing.

 

If you aren't gainfully employed in 6 months, then think hard about finding a co-sponser when it's time to get busy with the NVC.

 

Good Luck - try to keep in mind that 'any job' now, that at least meets your monthly expenses, is better than 'no job' .

 

Warmest Regards...

Edited January 16, 2009 by Darnell (see edit history)

[Guest Dylan W]

For Co Sponsor, if he is making 50K and just supporting himself would that cut it?

 

Joe

Yes, they need to make at least 23K to be a co-sponsor.

[flowers]

For Co Sponsor, if he is making 50K and just supporting himself would that cut it?

 

Joe

Yes, they need to make at least 23K to be a co-sponsor.

 

Hello Dylan,

 

So if I don't make anything and are on unemployment as long as I have a cosponsor that make 23K I should be fine?

 

Thanks

 

Joe

[Guest Dylan W]

For Co Sponsor, if he is making 50K and just supporting himself would that cut it?

 

Joe

Yes, they need to make at least 23K to be a co-sponsor.

 

Hello Dylan,

 

So if I don't make anything and are on unemployment as long as I have a cosponsor that make 23K I should be fine?

 

Thanks

 

Joe

I think you are going to want to find a job, or they will really scrutinize you. You just need to have a co-sponsor to support you if you don't make 17K per year. I'm no expert, this is just the info that was given to me when I was consulting with a lawyer, before filing myself.

[Guest Rob & Jin]

a co-sponser is ok as a supplement, but you need to PROVE you can support, come on think it through .

 

good luck

[Wendy W]

I am sorry on the news Joe! I wish you will get a new job soon. I think 50k / year is very enough..

[Richard & Li]

With Americas job loss rate at the highest since the great depression, it seems there are many people facing this issue.

 

It's a sad situation. A layoff should not equate to a loss of the ability to be with your fiancee or wife. Talk about a two-edged sword!

 

I really feel for those who are going through this.

[david_dawei]

technically speaking... the sponsor doesn't need to prove HE [himself] can support anyone. They just need to prove that they secured a means of sponsorship; either by their own income/assets or that of another. It's a case of, "show me the sponsorship".

 

Now, if the co-sponsor appeared not really capable... or in a bad situation... then they can disqualify on that. BUt that a sponsor is not employed and yet has a sponsor who does qualify, so should not be an issue. Since the co-sponsor is not off the hook so easily anyways.