Petitioner got unemployed a month before spouse’s embassy interview
Asked on Dec 17th, 2024 on Immigration - California
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I an the petitioner, I had work when we uploaded all the necessary financial documents and affidavit of support. I didn’t expect that my spouse’s interview will be next month. What’s the best thing to do? Should I reupload I-864 and have a joint sponsor? What if i find a job prior to his interview? Do I still need to update the form? Will this delay visa issuance? This is embassy in the Philippines. Thank you
At this stage, probably the best thing to do (unless you receive word from the embassy to upload the support documents) is to have your spouse bring in an updated signed I-864 with documents by you. If you find a new job and have documentation of such, you can show that in the updated I-864. If you do not have a new position, it would probably be best to add a signed I-864 with documents by a joint sponsor. An updated I-864 should not delay adjudication if it is clear that there is sufficient financial support. Please note that this is general advice and that we do not claim to know any local rules or practices of the embassy in the Philippines. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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