Is being a Student "Employment"? I-864

[mika.and.allen 0]

I (US petitioner) am filling out the I-864 and packet for NVC for my husbands IR1 CR1 visa. I am using my parents as a joint sponser. For mine though, it asks what my employment is. I am employed part time so I put that one down for employer 1, but I am also a college student so I also put "STUDENT" as employer 2. The reason I did this is to show justification, if you will, for not working full time and not having a high income. Would anyone give me advice on if I made the right choice or not by doing that?

If I did, do you think I would also need a letter from my school proving that I am attending college? 

Thanks in advance, I hope to send in the packet in the next few days!

[GreatDane 366]

I wouldn't include it. It's not an income and you will have your parents as a co-sponsor. 

 

I remember applying back in college and I wouldn't worry too much about it. Having income, while studying, is a good thing. Your parents income is what matters most.

[mika.and.allen 0]

4 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

I wouldn't include it. It's not an income and you will have your parents as a co-sponsor. 

 

I remember applying back in college and I wouldn't worry too much about it. Having income, while studying, is a good thing. Your parents income is what matters most.

So, to clarify, you would include the "STUDENT" but not the letter? And thank you so much for your prompt reply!

[David & Diana R 1,005]

45 minutes ago, mika.and.allen said:

I (US petitioner) am filling out the I-864 and packet for NVC for my husbands IR1 CR1 visa. I am using my parents as a joint sponser. For mine though, it asks what my employment is. I am employed part time so I put that one down for employer 1, but I am also a college student so I also put "STUDENT" as employer 2. The reason I did this is to show justification, if you will, for not working full time and not having a high income. Would anyone give me advice on if I made the right choice or not by doing that?

If I did, do you think I would also need a letter from my school proving that I am attending college? 

Thanks in advance, I hope to send in the packet in the next few days!

Student is NOT AN EMPLOYER.  You should not list it as one.

[mika.and.allen 0]

1 minute ago, David & Zoila said:

Student is NOT AN EMPLOYER.  You should not list it as one.

I realize it seems wrong especially at first glance, but I also put a further explanation on the last page clarifying that I am working part time as well as going to school, just so they would know why I only work part time and have low income. Would you still say no? 

Thanks. 

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

3 minutes ago, mika.and.allen said:

I realize it seems wrong especially at first glance, but I also put a further explanation on the last page clarifying that I am working part time as well as going to school, just so they would know why I only work part time and have low income. Would you still say no? 

Thanks. 

Those forms are normally literal in nature......Student is not an employer.

[mika.and.allen 0]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Those forms are normally literal in nature......Student is not an employer.

That makes sense, thanks. Would it be a good idea to clarify on Additional Information for my Employer 1, that I am also going to school? Thanks. 

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

1 minute ago, mika.and.allen said:

That makes sense, thanks. Would it be a good idea to clarify on Additional Information for my Employer 1, that I am also going to school? Thanks. 

I don't see any need to clarify anything, but I don't see any harm in saying it is part-time....good luck.

[Ryan H 3,813]

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[pushbrk 12,978]

23 hours ago, mika.and.allen said:

I (US petitioner) am filling out the I-864 and packet for NVC for my husbands IR1 CR1 visa. I am using my parents as a joint sponser. For mine though, it asks what my employment is. I am employed part time so I put that one down for employer 1, but I am also a college student so I also put "STUDENT" as employer 2. The reason I did this is to show justification, if you will, for not working full time and not having a high income. Would anyone give me advice on if I made the right choice or not by doing that?

If I did, do you think I would also need a letter from my school proving that I am attending college? 

Thanks in advance, I hope to send in the packet in the next few days!

Don't they already know you are a student based on your answers in the I-130?  Anyway, no, student is not employment.  You do not have to justify why you work part time.