Need advice

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

Will not be the first time IO questioned if K-1 was a prostitute.  You will need to make sure u have evidence that denies this allegation.  It will come up in interview.

Edited April 29, 2020 by Pinkrlion

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

4 hours ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

Which ban are you talking about?  Could you rephrase your questions please

Basically in many countries in SE Asia "working in a bar" is a codeword for prostitution. So there is a very big stigma attached to stuff like that throughout the region. Usually this is not the case for singers though. 

[BadAmmoWitch 213]

So...did you meet in a bar?

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

Working in a bar does not mean she is a prostitute, I do understand this may be a thai thing so see women that work in a bar as such and they could be asked about it during interview. The question is did she sign a contract to work in a bar?...or was it just a side job? I do understand not all side jobs are mentioned in applications. But if she did sign a contract then she must disclose it as a job!...does not matter if it entails prostitution or not as far as its not illegal. She should also never lie about her travels to any country ,does not matter if its visa or she carries another passport as this can easily be verified. 

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

12 hours ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

No, the same is said for the Philippines as well if they met in a bar. I have heard of a case on here where they met in a bar and the guy actually submitted pictures of them in a bar as "proof of their relationship". Because as you know of the pitfalls of who actually works in a bar (Not singers) in the SEA region then you know what I mean.

As I recall they had trouble at the interview and were denied.

Edited April 29, 2020 by boris64

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

2 hours ago, boris64 said:

As I recall they had trouble at the interview and were denied.

Yep, then he came on here asking for help and was dismayed that a picture of them in a bar as proof of a legitimate relationship ended up derailing the whole thing. I don't remember if he came back to say exactly ending up happening

Edited April 29, 2020 by Cyberfx1024

[Modaddy21 10]

20 hours ago, Unlockable said:

Well it doesn't matter. If she worked in a bar she will have to tell them if asked. It is what it is. And no point in even considering trying to hide it.

Why do you say that?

[TBoneTX 45,324]

Consular officers thrive on the truth.  Disclose everything up-front and honestly.  Avoid causing them to ask suspicious, probing questions.

[Unlockable 7,314]

2 hours ago, Modaddy21 said:

Why do you say that?

Because it doesn't matter how some countries view working in a bar. If she worked there and is asked about it, she has no choice but to tell them. Even if she was not a prostitute she has to tell them about her employment. And she can explain that she was simply a singer.

 

Also, lying during an interview can lead to a permanent ban.... permanent. Which means even if she is married to a US citizen, it will be a problem. So lying or hiding the truth is not worth the risk.

[Modaddy21 10]

22 hours ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

Working in a bar does not mean she is a prostitute, I do understand this may be a thai thing so see women that work in a bar as such and they could be asked about it during interview. The question is did she sign a contract to work in a bar?...or was it just a side job? I do understand not all side jobs are mentioned in applications. But if she did sign a contract then she must disclose it as a job!...does not matter if it entails prostitution or not as far as its not illegal. She should also never lie about her travels to any country ,does not matter if its visa or she carries another passport as this can easily be verified. 

How can it be easily verified?  

[elkski 28]

I guess things are on hold.  

I don't think anyone asked if this  bar singing employment was in the last 3 years?  not all SEAsian  bar workers are for rent.  Is bar employment a 100% cause for denial?