I-130 as RETIRED (and self employed before that). What would I put in for dates (mandatory field)?

[Stangman81 0]

Hi everyone!

I am still working on this I-130 form and have a question about the Employment section.

 

Previously (8+ years ago) I was self employed, but retired then.

 

I know I put RETIRED as my current employer, but online the dates are mandatory.  If anyone knows for certain, I would appreciate some guidance.

 

1) What would you put the date field?  The date of my retirement until today's date?  Or the dates where I was employed (that spans back decades), etc? Or something else?

 

2) There is also a field (on the same page) as "What was your employment".  I guess I would put what I was before Retirement?

 

Thanks everyone!

[Boiler 46,531]

Self Employed is Employed, they are asking about your work history.

[Stangman81 0]

No, that is not what I am asking. 

 

Thanks

[Boiler 46,531]

Good Luck!

[Stangman81 0]

Thanks! (They are only looking for 5 years of employment. Retirement has been longer than that).

[appleblossom 3,573]

19 minutes ago, Stangman81 said:

Thanks! (They are only looking for 5 years of employment. Retirement has been longer than that).

If they only want the last 5 years then just put your retirement. 
 

If you’re retirement age then it may be worth considering any other eligible family members petitioning your son too as back up. Not a nice thought I know but may end up being a good decision. 

[Stangman81 0]

Thanks for the reply! It is the dates that have me confused. Would I put the date that my retirement began until Today's date? Or? I'm not sure (and it is a mandatory field).

 

And yes, I share your concern about that.  He is applying a different route as well (but I am the only family member who could petition him via an i-130).

 

Thanks again!

[appleblossom 3,573]

3 hours ago, Stangman81 said:

Thanks for the reply! It is the dates that have me confused. Would I put the date that my retirement began until Today's date? Or? I'm not sure (and it is a mandatory field).

 

And yes, I share your concern about that.  He is applying a different route as well (but I am the only family member who could petition him via an i-130).

 

Thanks again!

I’d just put the date it began as that covers more than 5 years. 
 

I hope the other route works. 🤞

Edited Sunday at 10:55 PM by appleblossom