AOS Employment History - Does this include being a student?

[CDNgirl09 53]

Hey Everyone,

 

Finding this website has been amazing! Very thankful to have a community of people who get the stress of immigration. I'm a Canadian Citizen married to a USC and about to submit my AOS package. I had one question that I'm hoping someone will be able to answer. As I understand, employment history is for any employment from the past 5 years. During this time, I was completing my masters both in Canada and Germany in addition to having jobs. I'm wondering if I need to include my time as a student in my history as well ? I came across a website that I'll link below that made me think twice about it. Thanks!

 

https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/completing-your-employment-history-on-a-green-card-application/

Does being a student or an intern count as employment?

Yes, full-time student enrollment and unpaid internships are considered types of employment for green card application purposes.

On forms I-130, I-130A, and I-485, you would simply write “Student” or “Unpaid Intern” — whichever is applicable to you — in the space for your job title or occupation. You would then write the name of your school or the place where you intern as the name of your employer. Include the school’s or employer’s address and dates of attendance or employment, as well.