i129 and work status

[narzel 0]

i do contract work for a union on i 129 under company name would i put my local union or the company i am presently employed at

any answers would be appreciated

[mox 298]

i do contract work for a union on i 129 under company name would i put my local union or the company i am presently employed at

any answers would be appreciated

Who signs your paychecks? That's who you put down.

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

I think what the O/P is getting at, is he could literally have a dozen or so "employers". I've worked field construction in the past. The union refers you to a job, you go sign the books, and go to work for the contractor until the job ends. But you don't necessarily have the same employer from month to month or maybe even ever again. You are never employed with any of the contractors permanently. The true tie is with the union that refers you to the job. The union is the fixed component and the contractors are the variable. I'm not sure what would be the proper thing to do.

i do contract work for a union on i 129 under company name would i put my local union or the company i am presently employed at any answers would be appreciated

Who signs your paychecks? That's who you put down.

[mox 298]

I think what the O/P is getting at, is he could literally have a dozen or so "employers". I've worked field construction in the past. The union refers you to a job, you go sign the books, and go to work for the contractor until the job ends. But you don't necessarily have the same employer from month to month or maybe even ever again. You are never employed with any of the contractors permanently. The true tie is with the union that refers you to the job. The union is the fixed component and the contractors are the variable. I'm not sure what would be the proper thing to do.

Ahhh, okay I see. I think in that case the petitioner might want to follow the procedure for being self-employed, and include a cover letter explaining his situation. I don't exactly understand how the union works, but if it's possible to get a letter from the union saying that you are paid whatever hourly rate, and whatever else might be pertinent. Does your union keep track of how many hours you've worked?

[narzel 0]

the union does track my hours and i have a set pay rate but some contractors pay above scale the union does not track when i am payed above scale i just want to be sure i do not get unnecessary delays for something that seems like it should be a simple entry on the form

[mox 298]

the union does track my hours and i have a set pay rate but some contractors pay above scale the union does not track when i am payed above scale i just want to be sure i do not get unnecessary delays for something that seems like it should be a simple entry on the form

When you are paid higher than union scale, does your union keep track of that? Or do they only keep track of hours?

[narzel 0]

i really am unsure i know there is a website where i can track my hours and pay etc

[mox 298]

i really am unsure i know there is a website where i can track my hours and pay etc

This is something you'll need to figure out. If they do keep track of your earnings, then you can just have the union write the letter saying you earned such and such over the last year.

[narzel 0]

doesnt my tax return and w=2s show that

[mox 298]

doesnt my tax return and w=2s show that

Yes but it doesn't show that you are currently employed, or what your current salary is. That's important.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

doesnt my tax return and w=2s show that

Who issues the w-2 for you? That is your employer. I am curious why you receive a W-2, if you are trully a contractor. Typically, contractors would get an 1099 form that indicates all fees paid to them.

[narzel 0]

well i do have down time between jobs they consider layoff periods i might get laid off pnce to 20 times a year at which time i am eligible for unemployment however have never accepted it i am always considered in an active status as long as i am on the out of work list so i dont know what is the best answer i am still employed with the union but as far as working this job i am on now has been going on for 6 months still have 3 more to go

then it will be on to a new company