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My I-485 interview is coming up in a few days (with EB1-A approved over a year ago) and I have been unemployed for a year
Asked on Jan 28th, 2019 on Immigration - Georgia
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I was working as a post doc in a university, and I applied for EB1-A while working. I was approved very quickly and I applied for adjustment of status (I-485). Shortly after that my funding ran out, and I was out job. I did not want to do another post doc and I started searching for real jobs in industry where I could do research with immediate impact. Anyway, it has been really hard looking for getting a job. I have been applying constantly. I have been applying constantly. I have gotten a few interviews, but those did not materialize because I did not have ability to get security clearance or previous industry experience. Right now I am waiting on a couple of interview decisions. I am optimistic about those, but can't say anything for sure. What do I say in the 485 interview? Am I already doomed?
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You are not doomed by your lack of present work if both the petitioner and beneficiary of the I-140 petition is you. Proof of you looking for work in research with immediate impact is highly relevant. Although the EB-1A category is for an extraordinary alien, a U.S.C.I. S. officer may still want to see proof of your ability to support yourself, so if possible, you should bring along to the interview an I-134 affidavit of support with evidence filled out by a family member or good friend for insurance. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (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.
Answered on Feb 17th, 2019 at 5:57 PM