Beneficiary Work History

[chrisindy 0]

I am not sure of the answer to this, and I am hoping somebody on here might know.

We are filling out our Packet 3 forms now for the London Embassy, and DS-157 is asking for the beneficiary applicant's work history. My fiance (Beneficiary) does not currently work because she is looking after our 1 year old and 3 year old children. Prior to that, she had a few various part-time jobs and internships, but no full-time employment. Does the embassy frown upon a situation like this? Does this hurt our chances of being together?

As for me, I have been working in my profession for about 5 years now, and have been meeting the income requirements for the past 4 years. I assume all they really care about is my income and work history (Petitioner). Am I correct to assume that my work history is all they are concerned about? Should I be worried about my fiance's work history? Does anybody know why they ask for work history on the DS-157?

Thanks in advance to anybody that is willing to help answer my question!

Sincerely,

Chris

[jaygregory 1]

i would have thought it wouldnt matter to much about their work history? hopefully

[Channah&Aaron 51]

; all they really care for is the petitioners work history since the petitioner has to show that he/she is financially stable enough to support his/hers fiance(e).

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

It won't hurt the chances for a visa. I think it's more about looking for terrorists. Certain occupations or frequent visits to certain countries trigger additional security checks. Did she ever work in a weapons factory?

[iampatricias 17]

Yes, I agree. I don't think the beneficiary's work history is requested to see whether or not they will contribute to the economy in the States...

[Undefined 4]

But why would even the ''Petitioner'' work history matter? What if the Beneficiary doesnt want to be supported by him or her? Or is not marrying her or him because he or she wants to be supported? Why does it matter so much? And what is it for them when the ''Petitioner'' can support his or her Beneficiary? What if he or she only wants to be with his or her fiance and the ''Petitioner'' is not rich?

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

But why would even the ''Petitioner'' work history matter? What if the Beneficiary doesnt want to be supported by him or her? Or is not marrying her or him because he or she wants to be supported? Why does it matter so much? And what is it for them when the ''Petitioner'' can support his or her Beneficiary? What if he or she only wants to be with his or her fiance and the ''Petitioner'' is not rich?

It's not about what kind of job can or can not support or not support or wants to support. Work history is about identification and security clearances. They don't get into who wants to work or not work or has a cool job. That's up to the couple to decide.

[JLaw 2]

Wouldn't be at all concerned, shouldn't matter in the slightest. Work situation in Britain is pretty lousy right now anyway.