On many of the immigration forms, it asks about your work history, and one question specifically asks you to list any and all social security numbers you have used.
My husband has worked illegaly using a nonexistent social security number (meaning he hasn't stolen anyone's identity). Is it better to be honest and state that to show that he has work ethic, etc. even though it's a crime for him to work. Or is it better to say that he hasn't been working, and he's waiting to become legal to work? Will immigration find out about his fake social security number or is that information only with IRS?
2007-10-21 10:00:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
He's hardly a criminal.... actually, he's just the kind of person we need here. Hard working and honest. That's the question, is it better to show that he is honest and hardworking, or is it better to leave that information blank.
and to YoIt'sMe: He's paid more taxes since he's been here, than you've probably paid in your whole life
2007-10-21 10:13:37 · update #1
There are several issues and agencies involved here.
Ultimately, telling the truth to all of them is going to be better than lying.
USCIS: --ALWAYS-- tell the truth on the forms. The penalties for lying are worse than for any of the indiscretions. Illegal employment and overstay of a legal entry are forgiven for spouses of US citizens.
SSA: Your husband can actually get credited for his past contributions once he gets his SS number legally.
IRS: It may be a good idea, if he has not done so already, to back file his taxes for past earnings.
I don't know how much you already know about this, but if he entered the US without inspection, he will not be allowed to Adjust Status in the US. Before you spend the big money for that application, make sure he's clear to adjust. There is an excellent user group for this topic at www.immigrate2us.net
2007-10-21 11:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by BeenThereDoneThat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will check his name and address etc in the database system and if he has number fake/stolen against his name, he will be int rouble for that. Lying on the form will not help in any way, apart from being refused a visa.
I would strongly suggest you speak to a lawyer and get a lawyer to deal with this, as he has worked, when he should not have; he has used a fake SSN; he is not in valid and current status, he is illegal. You have more chance of a positive out come if you deal with a good immigration lawyer.
2007-10-21 10:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mama~peapod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the kind of person we don't need here permanently, another criminal (and you even admit that he is working illegally).
If he is rich enough to have paid more taxes than me, he should be able to buy his way in, because I am unfortunately usually in the top bracket but not rich enough to be able to cheat my way out of that category.
But that fact that you are debating continuing to lie over honesty says a lot.
2007-10-21 10:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your husband states he was working then he is admitting to a criminal act. If he lies and says he wasn't working then he is also committing a crime. You can't win on this one. All you can do is hope he doesn't get caught. You should talk to a good immigration lawyer. Try your local Catholic Social Services, you don't have to be Catholic. You can't risk dealing with this one by yourself.
2007-10-21 15:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by Freebird 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IMHO honesty is always the best policy where the immigration service is involved. If they found out that fraud (lying) was committed to stay here then he could end up being deported and not allowed to enter the UK again
2007-10-21 10:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by Babs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋