Spouse never worked what to put under work history? I-130

[Karim2018 100]

Hi Spouse never worked. What to put under work history? employer 1, employer 2, etc... I put UNEMPLOYED under Employer 1 item 1, but what to put for Date From: ?? and Date To: ?? Thanks

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

You enter the word "Unemployed" in the appropriate box (first question).  You don't enter any dates.

[geowrian 22,337]

Unemployed is fine.

 

No need for an answer here as it's not your direct question, but be sure you have a plan for the I-864 after the I-130 is approved (assets? joint sponsor?).

[Karim2018 100]

1 hour ago, missileman said:

You enter the word "Unemployed" in the appropriate box (first question).  You don't enter any dates.

Thank you, but if you read the question carefully, it says that if you're CURRENTLY unemployed to enter "unemployed" in #1, then your proceed to employer 2, 3, etc...BUT what if the spouse NEVER worked, then how do you convey that to them? Because technically by entering "unemployed" in #1 you're just telling them that you're currently not working, and if I were examining that application, I'd be looking and expecting to see the beneficiary's previous years (up to 5 years) work history, and may classify that petition as  incomplete or "needs more info".

Edited December 13, 2018 by Karim2018

[Karim2018 100]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Unemployed is fine.

 

No need for an answer here as it's not your direct question, but be sure you have a plan for the I-864 after the I-130 is approved (assets? joint sponsor?).

A bit off topic, but why would we need to show assets and "have a plan" and joint sponsor?! That would only be true if I (the petitioner) don't have a good income or enough $ to support her. Am I missing something here? Thanks

Edited December 13, 2018 by Karim2018

[geowrian 22,337]

9 minutes ago, Karim2018 said:

IA bit off topic, but why would we need to show assets and "have a plan" and joint sponsor?! That would only be true if I (the petitioner) don't have a good income or enough $ to support her. Am I missing something here? Thanks

Correct. If you are the petitioner and work and meet the financial requirements, then ignore my above remark...I thought the unemployed individual was the petitioner.

[Karim2018 100]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Correct. If you are the petitioner and work and meet the financial requirements, then ignore my above remark...I thought the unemployed individual was the petitioner.

My bad, I should have clarified it in my original post. It is the beneficiary that never worked, and that what I'm confused about how to convey that to the INS. Thanks

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

38 minutes ago, Karim2018 said:

Thank you, but if you read the question carefully, it says that if you're CURRENTLY unemployed to enter "unemployed" in #1, then your proceed to employer 2, 3, etc...BUT what if the spouse NEVER worked, then how do you convey that to them? Because technically by entering "unemployed" in #1 you're just telling them that you're currently not working, and if I were examining that application, I'd be looking and expecting to see the beneficiary's previous years (up to 5 years) work history, and may classify that petition as  incomplete or "needs more info".

If spouse has never worked then the "unemployed" in the first box and an absence of ANY work history would signify never worked in my mind.......unless you want to put "N/A" in the work history boxes..........don't over think these forms...

[Karim2018 100]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

If spouse has never worked then the "unemployed" in the first box and an absence of ANY work history would signify never worked in my mind.......unless you want to put "N/A" in the work history boxes..........don't over think these forms...

I think that's great advice. I tend to over do it. Cheers!