Very interesting G325A Question

[RumbaBumba 4]

Well! Howdy folks!

If an occupation is defined by one's payment for services. Does USCIS look at Occupation in this manner?

I ask because I've done independent Academic Research Abroad Abroad. Studied in an Art School and am in the process of trying to get articles published (more likely going to blog about it). Legally one doesnt have to be a profesor to be a professional researcher. However, what does this mean when one if filling out a G325 A form.

Keep in mind, the work I've done is mostly musical and cultural. Hence, I havent declared in my employment nor do I plan to include it in my ocupation abroad. However, abroad was where I was registered as a temporary resident due to my student status... Hence the confusion. What do you think guys?

[canadian_wife 1,791]

It asks you what your current job abroad is. I wouldn't put 'blogger' or anything like that unless you are actually receiving an income. However, 'freelance writer' would be fine if you are being paid for such a position.

If you are being paid, list it as employment

Good luck

[RumbaBumba 4]

Hey Canadian Wife. That is an interesting point. I have never received payment for my work. However, would you consider Full TIme Professional Research with a full time work schedule to be considered employment? The US regulations are specific in those conditions in order to let people travel to CUba under license.

However, my confusion is clear in that I wouldn't know who to claim as my employer, as I am doing individual research with intent for public disemmination. I would be considered Freelance but have never received pay.

For example guys, what would an author (not signed to a publisher yet) do if they were trying to write a book? Would they declare that as self-employed?

Either way, Sounds like you gotta provide tax reform information for when you declare employment during your affidavit of support form. Does this mean the USCIS understands the definition o employment to be services rendered for pay?

[LotofPatience 65]

For example guys, what would an author (not signed to a publisher yet) do if they were trying to write a book? Would they declare that as self-employed?

Either way, Sounds like you gotta provide tax reform information for when you declare employment during your affidavit of support form. Does this mean the USCIS understands the definition o employment to be services rendered for pay?

:rofl:

[RumbaBumba 4]

Creeme ni sabes a que Usted ríe.

Suerte con tu peticion

[LotofPatience 65]

Creeme ni sabes a que Usted ríe.

Suerte con tu peticion

What does that mean, Rumba? :-)

Loto

[RumbaBumba 4]

It's a lot of swear words in spanish

[BigSigh 12]

Hahahaha! Wow...looks like a lot of fun is being had in here. Rumba, good luck with your question!

Oh, and with your petition!

[LotofPatience 65]

Hahahaha! Wow...looks like a lot of fun is being had in here. Rumba, good luck with your question!

Oh, and with your petition!

TeyaValentina, Oh yes, it is fun :-) Rumba rightly pointed it out :-)

If a person provides service for free for full-time (not after retirement, he/she made enough money at their young age itself) like non-profit organization, because of his/her interest. Now he wants to sponsor his spouse. So will he/she write the occupation UNEMPLOYED, CHARITY SERVICE, N/A or NONE? I believe all options other than Charity Service is truthfully lying to the USCIS, even if the person is not paid. And as per USCIS guidelines, any mis-representation to the USCIS could fetch the ban in the immigration process. So scary!

Loto

[pushbrk 12,114]

Well! Howdy folks!

If an occupation is defined by one's payment for services. Does USCIS look at Occupation in this manner?

I ask because I've done independent Academic Research Abroad Abroad. Studied in an Art School and am in the process of trying to get articles published (more likely going to blog about it). Legally one doesnt have to be a profesor to be a professional researcher. However, what does this mean when one if filling out a G325 A form.

Keep in mind, the work I've done is mostly musical and cultural. Hence, I havent declared in my employment nor do I plan to include it in my ocupation abroad. However, abroad was where I was registered as a temporary resident due to my student status... Hence the confusion. What do you think guys?

I would advise you to simply enter "NONE" in the space asking for last occupation abroad.