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Originally Posted by Australia
I want to put it on the application only because of the small chance of today's bill passing but I'm not sure pet/ house sitting for a year would even qualify as employment... (the bill asks for a minimum of 3 years of employment.) What do you think?
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Are you enrolled in college (or have completed it)? - I'm guessing no since you're asking about the employment method, but just wanted to make sure that you knew the other paths.
As for what I think... I think in your case it wouldn't hurt to put down whatever income you had. Also, if you think the employment method will be important for you down the road, I would highly recommend you file taxes (even if you do not owe anything!). I would guess the government will rely more on tax returns (amongst other things) and not so much on i765-WS for determining your employment history.
There are other benefits of filling taxes - stimulus checks (assuming your parents do not claim you), EITC - if you are of age, and refundable credits (i.e., American Opportunity/Lifetime Learning Credit).