DS-160 HELP don't know what do in my employment background

[Misschristina01 1]

So my fiancé and I are in the process of sending out our forms to start with the k1 visa process. I looked up what the forms looked like and in the DS-160 non immigration form I noticed I had to fill up my employment history. Here's my question. I haven't technically worked. I worked for about a month from July 28-August 28 2014, I was still undergoing training and wasn't able to finish the training but I was paid. Should I still write that in my employment history? Cause I was looking online and on the checklist it said I needed to submit tax return and another tax document. I don't have either. I stopped because I really didn't like to work and this was also the time when I was starting to form a relationship with my now fiance. I don't have to work cause a) my dad doesn't really want me to work cause he's very protective of me b) I don't really need to since my dad is earning more than enough as a pilot to support us c) I didn't like my job anyway I was just wanting to try it and d) my fiancé said not to work anymore cause he wanted to spend time with me. Do you think the embassy will be suspicious and might think I'm using my fiancé for like money or whatever since I stopped working during the time I met him? I'm the fiancée by the way. I'm in the Philippines and my fiancé is in the US and is part of the military. I'm 22 and he's 24. Just so worried and nervous that we won't be approved cause of my employment history and the time I stopped working. Also if I'm not working does it lessen our chances of getting denied a visa? Thank you in advance for all the responses

[BrianMarie2014 6]

We are almost in the same situation, only that my dad works in the ship. To answer your question, nope. Your employment history or the lack thereof would hold no bearing on the visa process.

[Tahoma 2,292]

No worries. It's fairly easy to get a fiancée visa at the U.S. Embassy Manila.

1. Include your one month of employment. Your employment history is not a big factor.

2. You won't need to submit a tax return. Your income is not a factor.

3. They'll be looking at whether you have a bona fide relationship.

[Misschristina01 1]

We are almost in the same situation, only that my dad works in the ship. To answer your question, nope. Your employment history or the lack thereof would hold no bearing on the visa process.

Thank you for replying! Are you in the process of the k1 visa too? What other requirements did you have to submit?

[Misschristina01 1]

No worries. It's fairly easy to get a fiancée visa at the U.S. Embassy Manila.

1. Include your one month of employment. Your employment history is not a big factor.

2. You won't need to submit a tax return. Your income is not a factor.

3. They'll be looking at whether you have a bona fide relationship.

Thank you for replying! oh so it's just like a formality? I saw a blog and she took a picture of the checklist she needed to submit and it stated she needs to submit a photocopy of her latest tax returns and withholding tax statement?? I dont have either. I'm just really scared they might ask me for one too. Also will they ask me for a certificate of employment if I state I worked for a month?

[Eastroc 13]

Dont stress about it too much. I had a few very short stents of work with long periods of unemployment. I just put those periods down whereever it was needed. No cert of employment needed. They mainly focused on your relationship, not if your working.

[Tahoma 2,292]

You may be asked to submit your petitioner's form I-134, your petitioner's income tax return, your petitioner's W-2, and your petitioner's recent paycheck stubs. However, you will not be asked to submit any of your financial information.

[Tahoma 2,292]

From the U.S. Embassy Manila web site, here is the K-1 interview preparation checklist: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/Instructions%20Packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20Filipino%20_February%202016_.pdf

[BrianMarie2014 6]

Hi Christina this is Brian, Marie told me you two had spoken and honestly it would make no difference at all if you even disclosed that month of work you did because it was so brief its almost insignificant. What the embassy and USCIS is looking for most heavily is proof of your ongoing relationship and proof that your fiancée can support you. Your work history and income is of no real significance. What would be of benefit is if you had a degree or some technical skills that would show that you can eventually work but even that is a non issue. The Philippines is full of girls without work looking for their life partner and a better life, why else would you be leaving your home country? Proof of ongoing relationship is the most important, the affidavit of support (I-134) is critical and along with the background check. Since he is in the US military I doubt a criminal background check will be an issue.

Our petition is already filed the end of January and we got our NOA1 about 2 weeks ago. Marie would be happy to talk with you if you have any other questions. Take care and God Bless your visa journey.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you for replying! oh so it's just like a formality? I saw a blog and she took a picture of the checklist she needed to submit and it stated she needs to submit a photocopy of her latest tax returns and withholding tax statement?? I dont have either. I'm just really scared they might ask me for one too. Also will they ask me for a certificate of employment if I state I worked for a month?

Only employment that matter is for the USC, embassy really doesn't care about your employment, nor your income. Follow the embassy instruction letter for what is required. Not a blog.

Link to the instructions letter is near the bottom. http://visaconnection-philippines.com/index.php/2-guide1/3-usem-k-1-visa

[NikLR 13,232]

Just to clarify, are you the USC or the foreign beneficiary?

[Misschristina01 1]

Just to clarify, are you the USC or the foreign beneficiary?

HI I'm the foreign beneficiary

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE REPLIES!! I really appreciate it! Thank you so much! you all helped me a lot thank you!

[Misschristina01 1]

Hi Christina this is Brian, Marie told me you two had spoken and honestly it would make no difference at all if you even disclosed that month of work you did because it was so brief its almost insignificant. What the embassy and USCIS is looking for most heavily is proof of your ongoing relationship and proof that your fiancée can support you. Your work history and income is of no real significance. What would be of benefit is if you had a degree or some technical skills that would show that you can eventually work but even that is a non issue. The Philippines is full of girls without work looking for their life partner and a better life, why else would you be leaving your home country? Proof of ongoing relationship is the most important, the affidavit of support (I-134) is critical and along with the background check. Since he is in the US military I doubt a criminal background check will be an issue.

Our petition is already filed the end of January and we got our NOA1 about 2 weeks ago. Marie would be happy to talk with you if you have any other questions. Take care and God Bless your visa journey.

Thank you so much! You made me feel at ease with that! I'd love to be able to get in touch with either of you as we don't want to go through this process alone and it'll be nice to know that someone is going through the same thing we are thank you

[NikLR 13,232]

I just read the whole post again and saw that! Sorry.

[caliliving 606]

haha i was so worried and they didnt even look at it! bc my husband hasnt worked for a bit and his parents were the sponsor.. as long as your dad i assume is sponsor they wont think that at all!!! haha i actually wondered the same thing (i was the foreigner working and my husband USC not working) i was like i hope they dont htink this is some deal lolll