Self-employment

[Odiegwu 39]

Is it necessary to list self-employment on the I-130? I work for a hospital, but also have another position that is considered self-employment. Can I only mention the hospital job, or do I need to list both?

 

Also, before we were married I suggested that my husband apply for a student visa here to help with employment prospects back in Nigeria, and so that we could get to know each other better. His student visa was denied. Would it be a bad idea to mention this in the I-130? 

 

Thanks

[EandH0904 1,184]

They will know about the student visa application so do not do not lie about this. 

 

Also is there any reason why you would not want to mention being self employed? It will show up in your NVC/tax section 

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

Employment history should be listed truthfully.....as well as everything else immigration asks about.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Gee Louise.  

 

Answer truthfully.  Omitting things is LYING.  LYING can get you a denial.

 

The US Embassy has computers.  They know about his denied student visa.  LYING that he has never been denied a visa is pure STUPID.

[kris&me 572]

BTW

Student visa would not have been applied for by him

he would have had to been accepted into an accredited college and paid the initial fee to accept the opening along with showing bank account to pay 1st year's expenses and then the college's lawyer would have helped with the application (and this is not a faster process)

 

to help you

tell all 

answer the application with complete honesty

and by all means ,  claim the other job on your tax returns

[aaron2020 11,651]

29 minutes ago, kris&me said:

BTW

Student visa would not have been applied for by him

he would have had to been accepted into an accredited college and paid the initial fee to accept the opening along with showing bank account to pay 1st year's expenses and then the college's lawyer would have helped with the application (and this is not a faster process)

 

to help you

tell all 

answer the application with complete honesty

and by all means ,  claim the other job on your tax returns

Ha. Ha.

 

BTW
The college's lawyer will help with the application?  So funny.  So untrue.  No way.  No how.  No such thing as a college's lawyer helping with an application.

[pushbrk 12,969]

9 hours ago, kris&me said:

BTW

Student visa would not have been applied for by him

he would have had to been accepted into an accredited college and paid the initial fee to accept the opening along with showing bank account to pay 1st year's expenses and then the college's lawyer would have helped with the application (and this is not a faster process)

 

to help you

tell all 

answer the application with complete honesty

and by all means ,  claim the other job on your tax returns

Mostly incorrect.  He DEFINITELY would have been the "visa applicant".  Yes, a proper student visa application would be preceded by certain steps including being accepted by the college.  Acceptance by the college would be preceded by showing the ability to pay along with other things.

 

This is NOT asked about on the I-130 though.  It will be asked about in the DS260 at the NVC stage.  It's not an "omission" or "lie" if it isn't asked about.  It will be asked about later.

 

Always be truthful.  If he was NOT truthful in his student visa application process, THAT can come back and bite him in the spouse visa process.

[Odiegwu 39]

To clarify my question was not should I hide the fact he was denied a student visa. Of course I know they have access to that information. My question was should I mention that I suggested he apply for a student visa when I talk about our relationship in the I-130.

 

He was accepted by the college by the way and yes all the necessary financial information was given and the SEVIS fee paid and all of that. 

Edited December 24, 2018 by Odiegwu
Added information

[pushbrk 12,969]

7 hours ago, Odiegwu said:

To clarify my question was not should I hide the fact he was denied a student visa. Of course I know they have access to that information. My question was should I mention that I suggested he apply for a student visa when I talk about our relationship in the I-130.

 

He was accepted by the college by the way and yes all the necessary financial information was given and the SEVIS fee paid and all of that. 

Then what do you mean by "when I talk about our relationship IN the I-130"?  The I-130 will not ask about that.

[Odiegwu 39]

18 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Then what do you mean by "when I talk about our relationship IN the I-130"?  The I-130 will not ask about that.

As part of the bona fide evidence I did a quick overview of the relationship. From when and where we met online to our decision to get married and what happened during our time together. It’s a page long and gives references to the pieces of evidence used. 

For example: I traveled to Nigeria on (date) and events (X,Y,Z) occurred. See boarding passes and photos of events on page (insert page #). 

Edited December 25, 2018 by Odiegwu

[pushbrk 12,969]

5 hours ago, Odiegwu said:

As part of the bona fide evidence I did a quick overview of the relationship. From when and where we met online to our decision to get married and what happened during our time together. It’s a page long and gives references to the pieces of evidence used. 

For example: I traveled to Nigeria on (date) and events (X,Y,Z) occurred. See boarding passes and photos of events on page (insert page #). 

It's always helpful to provide context for your question.  In that case, sure, explain it.

[Ryan H 3,812]

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