Question about Income Verification Affidavit from US Consulate

[onera1961]

In the US consulate when one takes an oath for income verification, the person is taking an oath for this statement.

 

I also affirm that I receive a monthly income of $____________________from sources in the United States

 

a) It does not matter where the income is coming from (e.g. online business). Is the person perjuring himself because he is not retired. (I don't think so because the statement does not say anything about retirement)

If I report income of $x ($e.g. $2400) and my real income (based on lat year's tax filing) is $y ($5000) and $x < $y. Is the person perjuring himself?

.

[ubonjoe]

a. No

It can be any income. The affidavit can be used for an extension based upon marriage as well as retirement so you do not have to be retired.

b. Grey area but nobody would make a problem about it. 

[elviajero]

7 hours ago, onera1961 said:

a) It does not matter where the income is coming from (e.g. online business). Is the person perjuring himself because he is not retired. (I don't think so because the statement does not say anything about retirement)

No because you are not stating you’re retired.

 

You are only lying to immigration if you are working and applying for permission to stay based on retirement.

 

A retirement extension is meant for someone that doesn’t work (I.e ‘retired’) however, immigration don’t strictly enforce that as long as you’re not working for a Thai employer, or in some way operating a Thai business.

 

7 hours ago, onera1961 said:

If I report income of $x ($e.g. $2400) and my real income (based on lat year's tax filing) is $y ($5000) and $x < $y. Is the person perjuring himself?

Yes, but I doubt the US embassy would take action even if they somehow discovered the fact. Why would you knowingly declare less income!

 

If immigration were to ask for further evidence of your income, which is unusual, they would only be interested in proof that you’re receiving enough for the extension you’re applying for. I don’t see why they would be bothered if the actual amount received was greater than declared.

 

Working an “online business” requires permission under the law. There is no way of knowing what immigration would do if they discovered such work. They could decline/revoke the extension, or prosecute the illegal work. All of which are highly unlikely.