My husband (an American) has filed an I-130 petition for me (a Belarusian) to immigrate to the United States. I am filling out the DS-230 and I see that they ask about past employment. Nine years ago when I was in the US on a B1/B2 visa I worked illegally as a waitress and hotel maid for 1 year. Of course I will disclose this on the DS-230. Please, does any one know what will the penalty be? Will they deny my immigration application? That would be horrible: my husband and daughter are both American. We currently live/work in Austria and are applying at the US Embassy in Vienna. Once we are able, we will move, as a family, to the US permanently. Thank you for your advice.
Immigration - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
being denied visa and being deported
2 :
Being denied a visa, being deported, and banned from any travel to the US for 10 years.
3 :
You will be punished by being forced to buy a house you can't afford. In the name of fairness of course!
4 :
There might be some adverse consequences or you may be forgiven. One important item will be how long you overstayed when you were working without permission. Did you stay in the U.S. for a year or more longer than authorized? When you were hired at the hotel, did they ask you for evidence that you were allowed to work in the U.S.? What did you show them? A fake green card? A U.S. birth certificate in someone else's name? A fake Social Security card? That's important. Did you pay income taxes on your earnings? When was the last time you were in the U.S.? All these issues need to be addressed. The more honest you are about them, the better are your chances for forgiveness.
5 :
More than likely, your application will be denied and a ban imposed.
6 :
I believe you will be denied based on your illegal work when you were in this country before. They may not want to give you another chance, and therefore, you could be banned for life. Your husband and child will have to get used to living in your own country with you.
7 :
If the visa is denied due to your violation, you should be able to receive a waiver. The consul will advise you of the procedure.
