Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

Will the embassy find out that I worked under a contract (and properly filed taxes) when I was not permitted to work (R1 visa)?

I was under a R1 volunteer visa for three years, but due to financial hardship, I had to accept an employment in which I signed a contract and the company verified my SS number (they didn't say anything about my restricted visa and gave me the job)...I even files taxes the following year from the money I earned. (That happened in 2006)

Now I'm in the process of getting a green card and will have the appointment at the embassy in a few days (I'm a derivative Category IV under CSPA) and I'm not sure about what to do and don't want to lie to the consul, should he already know about my "visa infraction". Other than that, I did my best to abide by the law while I was in the USA doing mostly volunteer work with scouting programs (through a religious organization) and with Red Cross. Thank you!


Asked on 8/30/10, 9:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, work without a work authorization or for an unauthorized employer can be a basis for a visa denial. I'm not sure I understand your question. To advise you further, I need to see copies of the DS-230s and ask you additional questions.

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Answered on 9/04/10, 10:17 am


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