Is being employed during the time of interview important?

[rickochet]

Hi

I have posted this in the 2011 DV Winners from Indonesia thread but got no response, therefore I decided to open the questions to all members.

I am a 2011 DV Lottery winner from Indonesia currently working and living in Singapore. My case # is 22XXX. Based on the bulletin, it should become current in May. The thing is I am currently working in a job that distresses me both mentally and physically. I strongly feel that I need to quit this job soon, but at the same time I also wonder if being unemployed will be an obstacle during the interview and prevent me from getting a green card - therefore it's better to just hang on until I pass the interview.

So I'd like to ask these questions to people who have successfully passed the GC interviews:
- Did the interviewer ask for proof of current employment during the interview? (just like B/tourist visa interview)
- Do you think that being unemployed during the time of the interview will severely harm my chances of getting the green card?
- Do you think it's safe for me to quit my job and show up interview unemployed or it's better for me to just hang on until I pass the interview?

FYI: I have a bachelor's degree in CompSci from a reputable US University. I have about 4 years worth of job experience including 2 years working in California.

Thank You

 

[sista_mai]

hello,
From your education background, I dont think it will be a big issue if you don't have a job the day of the interview... But you will need to show that you have enough fund to settle down in the US.
I do believe that having a job look better the day of the interview (unless if you are still a student)
At my interview in Paris they asked me if I was working, but only because if you work, you just can show your work contract and some payslips as proof of fund,
But it wasn't an obligation to be employed. They also told me that if I wasn't employed I could just show them my bank statements as proof of fund.

It might be different in every country... But the most important thing is to have diplomas (and you do) and you even have work experience so they will see that you will have more chance to get a job in the US than someone who doesn't. If you have enough money on your bank account, my guess is that it won't be a problem the day of the interview.

Good luck!