I tried posting this question on the K1 Forum but that forum gets dozens of new topics a day so mine sank without a trace. So I will try to re-post it here:


My fiancee (in Russia) has been doing some off thebooks work for the last couple of years for a company headquartered in a third country. This work is not reflected in her Work Book (official record of employment) and we were wondering if she should put her complete work history into her G-325A. Of course if she did this would contradict her official record...

If there is no official record, I would omit it.

It seems that things in Russia aren't really accounted for too well anyway, so as long as what's on her G-325A is supported by her employer letters and addresses, etc. She should be fine.

Also... Russia is special. The K-1 info on the K-1 board is good and will be helpful to you, but here in the Russia forum you will get more specialized advice. Moscow visa processes are different, and folks going through other embassies, although, while helpful, may be just a bit off. There is a good group of guys on here, and now most of their sweeties are here too. Ask away!!!

As far as my understanding goes the only thing the US embassy cares for in terms of the G-325A and employment are places you have resided for longer than 6 months after the age of 16 for police certificate purposes. They don't ask for your employment record and you don't need any letters to back this up. You are the beneficiary of a K1 visa. You are not applying for tourist visa and you certainly don't need any money or ties to Russia. The financial burden and employment record falls on the USC. Obviously if you have been working for a terrorist organization or the something like that, the employment record stated on the G-325A, if you were honest, would give you away. But I think there are other questions concerning these matters in the DS-156,157.
For practical purposes I would omit the unnecessary information. Like Slim said a lot of "unofficial" things go on in Russia. It is all too common. Although when dealing with US immigration, everyone on VJ preaches honesty, I, on the other hand, prefer common sense and discretion.

Exactly!

Answer their questions, and ONLY their questions. Don't offer more than they need to know.

Heh. That's what we both thought. Thanks for the answers and advice!

teukros, I checked out that link you had on the other thread from your trip. Awesome stuff! Looks like you still have the IT touch too! Good luck to you on your visa journey.

Thanks!