Hi there, thinking to apply for N400 4 years from now just to be safe as I did not work for the sponsor company before or after the GC.
I had many phone consultation with lawyers regarding my case and they recommended to wait another 4 years before applying for N-400 to avoid any risk. I got my GC approved on 2016 but I never worked for the sponsor firm. The RFE was issued on August and the RFE was replied on September 2016 for updated EVL and then GC was mailed in October 2016. To make matter worst the Investment firm is going to get dissolved by end of this year. I did call them over the phone on 2017, but they replied over the phone currently no job is available. So I decided to look for something same and similar, but was un-employed. Unfortunately I was unable to find anything. Then in 2023 I started working for the E-commerce that my Girl Friend created.
During I-485 was pending in 2008 I worked as Credit Analyst and Research Analyst as 1099 consultant using EAD card. I don't know if that is considered as AC21. I can try to pull up tax transcripts or pay stubs that far behind during 2009-2012. I will try to find if I can get the tax transcript, if not I can print email threads for documentation.
Also when I do apply in 4 years the N-400 employment history I will list Senior Financial Analyst of the E-commerce brand that my girlfriend hired me. Currently we have 5 full-time employees, consultants and looking to expand to VC investors. I believe the sponsor job description in the GC file should be Accountant.
Also, I am planning to get married with my long-time girl who is US Citizen soon. That way N-400 I will list Employment history as Financial Analyst, Marriage Certificated for over 3 years. In addition will have W2 Paystubs, Tax Transcript, Updated Offer Letter as Financial Analyst that should be similar job as an Accountant.
I read most times employment history never shows up. If some IO officers ask to list my employment all the way back to sponsor, which will be 12 years. I can give oral explanation about job chance and show updated similar job offer if they do ask.
I believe I should be fine. Just asking..