U.S Visa B1/B2- Primary Occupation?

Question

Hi there
I'm applying for Tourism Visa B1/B2

I have to tell what my job is, but the list "Primary Occupation" does not include my job which is Firefighter

The list:
Agriculture
Artist
Business
Comp Science
Natural Science
Physical Science
Religious
Research
Engineering
Government


So, firefighter will be under which title???
I work for private company, not for the government.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Options to select as primary occupation are:

Agriculture

Artist/Performer

Business

Communications

Computer Science

Culinary/Food Services

Education

Engineering

Government

Homemaker

Legal Profession

Medical/Health

Military

Natural Science

Not Employed

Physical Sciences

Religious Vocation

Research

Retired

Social Science

Student

Other



You chose "Other" and specify it by entering "firefighter" in the next screen and add your employer's details.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Government. The reason is that, even if you work for a private company, you are being paid for your work out of taxes because your private company is a government contractor.



You will confuse them if you select Business as firefighting is never outsourced in the US. Keeping it simple will give you the best chance of getting your visa.

Answer 3

Government.

Answer 4

Primary Occupation