G-325A "Periods of unemployment"

[TomT2566 1]

Does anyone recall the reason for labeling obvious periods of unemployment?

[msu17 0]

For completions sake? sorry guess I don't get what you are asking.

[TomT2566 1]

For completions sake? sorry guess I don't get what you are asking.

"Applicant's employment last five years. If none, so state."

Toyz r us June 2008 - Present Time

TIF Fridays June 2007 - May 2008

Wal*Mart July 2003 - Jan 2007

It is abundantly clear that someone was unemployed for a month in 2008 and for half of 2007. Specifically stating it seems pointless, especially considering that the heading asks for periods of employment, not periods of unemployment. The sample G-325A suggests to list periods of unemployment. I am curious about the rationale for this.

[Otto 83]

For completions sake? sorry guess I don't get what you are asking.

"Applicant's employment last five years. If none, so state."

Toyz r us June 2008 - Present Time

TIF Fridays June 2007 - May 2008

Wal*Mart July 2003 - Jan 2007

It is abundantly clear that someone was unemployed for a month in 2008 and for half of 2007. Specifically stating it seems pointless, especially considering that the heading asks for periods of employment, not periods of unemployment. The sample G-325A suggests to list periods of unemployment. I am curious about the rationale for this.

It is not 'clear' - it is an unexplained gap (it would be an assumption to think it was an unemployed period - could also be assumed the person neglected to document something).

[TomT2566 1]

Perhaps one ought to document periods of being unmarried, as well. After all, the USCIS might assume that the writer neglected to document a dozen marriages in the unexplained gaps.

[Nicoxcx 1]

I would guess it makes the chances of 'forgetting' to add a period of employment less likely. The general rule of thumb seems to be more is better. (information wise).

[Otto 83]

Perhaps one ought to document periods of being unmarried, as well. After all, the USCIS might assume that the writer neglected to document a dozen marriages in the unexplained gaps.

If they asked for your marriage history.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Does anyone recall the reason for labeling obvious periods of unemployment?

They need to know your work and residence history or the last five years. "Unemployed" is part of your work history.

[brlukath 1]

I agree with the responses here. A lot of the questions/requirements of USCIS are stupid but this one is not. The G-325A is a background check/ identity verification document. They want to check everything and there are a lot of possible gaps: unemployment, school, volunteer work, etc.

Also, for people with common names, having lots of data points helps ensure they have the right person.