The one thing I worry about is that he's working for cash - now and before we were married - but he does pay taxes
Our lawyer said that it's fine because he was working knowing that we would get married but I'm just confused.
Could someone help me please?
I have heard somewhere that a person cannot get a green card if he/she worked illegally- is it true or is my lawyer correct?
Thank you very much
2007-02-20 15:24:03 · 7 answers · asked by monica 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Assuming you're a citizen, there shouldn't be a problem. The only time the interview should be seriously stressed over is if he were self-petitioning a weak I-140 case...or if there were criminal/deportation issues in the past.
2007-02-20 15:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by JB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Part of the questions they ask include where are you working(assuming you are working legally) that includes the company and how long. If he is working for cash, or 'under the table' there isn't a document able employment history (no paycheck stubs), you could use his bank deposit history to show that money has been deposited. However, working under the table isn't legal for the employer (not paying Workman's comp) It looks shady and probably not the best way to go about it. He could say that he is an independent contractor and is going to fill out a 1099 form (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-1099-form.htmtax) for tax purposes. The rule of thumb is, have all your ducks in a row, have nothing to hide, and be polite.
2007-02-20 15:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by slack action 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to work illegally:
1. Using false or someone else's information.
2. Working what is called 'under the table' where the employer knows you are an illegal.
If he falls under #1, he can not get a green card. #2 he is ok.
2007-02-22 09:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you re a us citizen and you made the petition for you husband
the uscis will look to your last 3 years taxes and to your joined taxes since you get married but make sure that your income is 125% of the line of poverty so you can sponsor your husband
2007-02-20 17:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by sam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get a greencard, the applicant must have good records particularly employment records to convince the examiner that the applicant is entitled to the card.
2007-02-20 15:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should do fine.Bring your lawyer with you to all interviews,immigration likes to try and trick people.
2007-02-20 15:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if he's been paying his taxes then he has not been working illegally. call immigrations maybe they can help.
2007-02-20 15:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋