Amending answers at the interview stage?

[DTLVbrit 3]

Hey all!

I just sent out my application today and of course I am now overthinking everything! Well, one thing I thought of was that while I listed every employer I worked for (and a small bit of unemployment), I forgot there was a small freelance project I did a while ago (about $1000 - and obviously income tax was paid), and I didn't list that!

I hear that during the interview stage you can make some amendments? Is that true? I don't want to have to worry for the next x amount of months

Thanks for any help!

[TimeTravel 78]

Yes, you can.

[DTLVbrit 3]

Yes, you can.

Good to hear - phew. And I doubt it would cause any delays or problems? I would probably just add it to my additional information sheet I had for jobs that I worked a freelance gig...

No need to send an updated N-400 ahead of time?

[TimeTravel 78]

Good to hear - phew. And I doubt it would cause any delays or problems? I would probably just add it to my additional information sheet I had for jobs that I worked a freelance gig...

No need to send an updated N-400 ahead of time?

It won't delay. And there is no need to send an updated N-400. Just let them know at the time of interview.

[DTLVbrit 3]

It won't delay. And there is no need to send an updated N-400. Just let them know at the time of interview.

Thanks again, and good to know. I feel like a fool for forgetting it - I spent so much time on the application and assumed I had everything under control. I guess it's just disappointing to forget something :/

[DTLVbrit 3]

It won't delay. And there is no need to send an updated N-400. Just let them know at the time of interview.

On a similar note - it's ok for green card holders to file a W9 to a business as an independent contractor and get a 1099-misc, right? It's only people who are not US resident who shouldn't be getting 1099-misc's right?

Not sure why I am freaking out about this now! I am fairly sure I remember a W9 saying US persons can file this form as long as they are a US resident...

[TimeTravel 78]

On a similar note - it's ok for green card holders to file a W9 to a business as an independent contractor and get a 1099-misc, right? It's only people who are not US resident who shouldn't be getting 1099-misc's right?

Not sure why I am freaking out about this now! I am fairly sure I remember a W9 saying US persons can file this form as long as they are a US resident...

GreenCard holder is eligible to file a W9, then receive 1099-misc from that company.

Were you requested to file W9 form?

[DTLVbrit 3]

GreenCard holder is eligible to file a W9, then receive 1099-misc from that company.

Were you requested to file W9 form?

Thanks for the clarification! I really appreciate that!

I am pretty sure I did (it was a long time ago) - I know I received a 1099 from them and filed my taxes appropriately, so that suggests I did indeed file a W9 with them

Edited February 4, 2015 by DTLVbrit

[TimeTravel 78]

Thanks for the clarification! I really appreciate that!

I am pretty sure I did (it was a long time ago) - I know I received a 1099 from them and filed my taxes appropriately, so that suggests I did indeed file a W9 with them

W9 is requested from the business, and this form is not submitted to IRS.

[DTLVbrit 3]

W9 is requested from the business, and this form is not submitted to IRS.

Right, I meant filed with the business

Either way, it sounds like I am 100% allowed to work at a contractor, receive a 1099 and file a W9 with the company as a green card holder

[ExPatty 502]

Right, I meant filed with the business

Either way, it sounds like I am 100% allowed to work at a contractor, receive a 1099 and file a W9 with the company as a green card holder

Absolutely. I've never heard anything differently; unless the job specifically requires citizenship you can work it as anybody else. Go work at a bank, a car dealership, a strip club, whatever floats your boat. Something like an H1B is tied to a specific employer, but a green card is not.

Your oversight on the original N-400 sounds incredibly minor. Just mention it at the time and don't worry about it!

[DTLVbrit 3]

Absolutely. I've never heard anything differently; unless the job specifically requires citizenship you can work it as anybody else. Go work at a bank, a car dealership, a strip club, whatever floats your boat. Something like an H1B is tied to a specific employer, but a green card is not.

Your oversight on the original N-400 sounds incredibly minor. Just mention it at the time and don't worry about it!

Thank you so much for the info! Yeah, I am fairly certain I have heard of other green card holders having received a 1099-misc or filing a W9 with a company. I believe a green card allows you to work any job (unless specified, such as a government job)

I think I was just overthinking everything now that my application has been sent!