BENEFICIARY: WHAT THEY DO FOR A LIVING...DOES IT MATTER?

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

I may just be paranoid... but I have a question... I am posting this in the Canadian section, as I want feedback from a 'Canadian perspective' as opposed to people employed in countries abroad... hope that's ok...

I am the beneficiary, my fiance is American, we are in the midst of our K1 process and I await an interview date. He is a professional with a very good job... I used to have a very good corporate career for over 10 years, making very good money... but very unhappy... shortly after we met (within 3 months) he gave me the strength to finally break free from a job that made me miserable... I've always wanted to write... potentially a book... I am now in the entertainment industry, I freelance, model/exotic dancer.... I plan on continuing to write... potentially not continue the dance part... will likely get involved in my fiances business... i'm kind of a free spirit at this point lol!

My question is, can they discriminate on my profession? Everything I do is 100% 'legal' and I have only ever worked in Canada, no other country. Eventually, I plan on being a stay at home parent, as there is no need for me to work... is this bad? I mean, does this look bad during an interview?

I've never had any issues with boarder crossings or having to show ties, even though I make my own schedule etc...

Maybe i'm just being overly paranoid. I mean, as long as my fiance meets the requirements for the support, isn't this what really matters?

Thanks

[Reba 2]

I honestly don't think they care at your interview what your current profession is, because once you get your visa and cross the border, you won't be working for a few months anyway.

[JillA 2]

Honestly I don't think they can discriminate or judge you based on your job. As long as you're not doing anything illegal in your profession and have no criminal background, there's nothing wrong with it. Plus they are more interested in your US Fiancee's job and to ensure he can support you financially when you are there, not looking so much at your job. In the interview they likely ask you what you do though, so just be prepared for the question. But you've done nothing wrong so there's nothing to hide!

[Flames9_RN 359]

They could care less what you do, or if ya dont even work, as long as everything is legal, ur ok. now if ur a drug dealer, or a drug dealer pole dancer, different story,lol. Best of luck

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Thanks guys... I feel better

My fiance has a great career etc... and even though I am in the 'exotic dancer' industry... we are both very law abiding citizens... no criminal background... no drugs etc.... clean as a whistle

So what if we are the 'Dr. and the dancer couple' lol! at least for now lol!

Thanks for your reply and support

[Flames9_RN 359]

dancing is fine, as long as ur not dealing drugs,lol. The good old Monty days in Victoria,lol

[Bern. 3]

You should be fine, you remind me of myself...except I used to work in an adult shop.

[MrsCat 6]

If your job is legit enough to pay taxes I think you'll be fine

[Mikkel 0]

Not related to the K1 application, but I've had a tremendously rude CBP officer in Atlanta ask me about my profession, and he gave me a longer questioning when I replied that I'm a network engineer. Apparently I don't look like one. What's the dress code for network engineers these days? I don't think it matters what you say that you do for a living. It all depends on the person listening.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

I think it's a hit or miss with these guys... I actually crossed at Buffalo one time (this is when I was working as an Insurance Analyst, litigating claims)... and I was quizzed extensively... I thought, they know nothing about this field, how will they verify my info? I could have fed them a bunch of #######... guess at 4am and no make up on, I looked too young or something...

After I changed my line of work and started dancing (which may I add a disclaimer was my freedom from the corporate depression I was in, but in no way my new 'permanent' career lol)... I crossed the boarder and was questioned on my intentions and if I was visiting 'clients' they told me many dancers and girls moonlight with 'John's' across the boarder... oh my goodness... I wanted to get offended... but in all honesty, it's not like i'm teaching knitting classes

Looking back, i've always had good experiences with them, here's to hoping the rest goes smooth... i'm seriously missing on my fiance today

[Flames9_RN 359]

Ya know when I made my comment about pole dancing, I hadnt even noticed your comment about the entertainment industry,lol But why should it matter? Its a legal job, sure beats a desk job!!