Employment an issue for K1?

[junglejao 0]

I'm starting to worry (as I often do) about my fiance's employment history and whether it will affect his ability to get a K1. My finace is a musician, and he earns money by playing music independently. He works very hard and makes a good living at this, but he has no employer or employment record to speak of (with the exception of one official music job he held for 7 months last year). I actually didn't even list the independent musician part on our application because I wasn't sure if there were issues with taxes or anything like that- I simply stated N/A under current employment. I make around $47k and can show my ability to support him, but could he be denied if it looks like he doesn't work? We are both aware that he will likely not be able to make a reasonable living here as a musican- he is happy to do other work so this isn't an issue from our perspective. I'm just worried what the big guys will think. Anyone have any insight on this?

[payxibka 10,045]

The beneficiary's employment is of no consequence....

[*JG* 2]

I would think he may have to explain what you just said and show some sort of proof along the way. Not that it matters much in the whole scheme of things where they work at all. It's just sometimes that "unemployed free ride" ####### comments come into play and may need to be proven wrong.

[junglejao 0]

I would think he may have to explain what you just said and show some sort of proof along the way. Not that it matters much in the whole scheme of things where they work at all. It's just sometimes that "unemployed free ride" ####### comments come into play and may need to be proven wrong.

I'm not sure how we could show proof- he either plays in public places to sell his CDs, or people hire him to play at various events and it's never been a practice to exchange receipts, contracts, etc.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

The only thing the USCIS cares about is the petitioner's employment status at this stage. A beneficiary does not have to prove or have any employment. Now once you get to the AOS level, it matters if you need both incomes to show sufficient household income.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Basically, it sounds like he is self-employed as a musician and works on contracts with different locales and venues. His employment, however, won't matter with the K-1 as they will only be concerned about your ability to support the two of you. The fact that he has been able to make a good living for himself up to now through his music won't even raise an eyebrow with the interviewer, but says he is probably pretty good at what he does.

[BRIAN AND ISA 0]

For the interview they are only looking at your income as the petitioner. My fiancee Isabel is an artist and that is all I listed and nothing else was needed. You only need to show proof of sufficient income to support you both or 125% above the poverty line for a family of 2. Do not worry about it, everthing will be fine.