Nanny off the books - can it be found out during naturalization process?

[Anonymous]

I am applying for US citizenship - currently going through the naturalization process.

Our nanny is off the books. She prefers is that way.

Is there a big risk that this can be a problem for me during the immigration process?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am applying for US citizenship - currently going through the naturalization process.

Our nanny is off the books. She prefers is that way.

Is there a big risk that this can be a problem for me during the immigration process?

Who cares what she prefers? It’s illegal.

[Anonymous]

I’m surprised you are taking the risk. Anyone who knows about this arrangement could contact the IRS.

[Anonymous]

Who cares what her preference is. Our policy is you are on the books or you aren’t hired. No exceptions. I can’t believe you are foolish enough in your situation to be paying an off the books nanny.

[Anonymous]

No, not really. I was illegal myself and worked illegally before becoming a citizen. Anyone in immigration services could see that I must have been a student for very long time.

[Anonymous]

Talk to an immigration lawyer.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it is a big risk.

[Anonymous]

If the IRS finds out, you'll be in trouble. Do you really want to mess with that and possibly mess up your naturalization?

[Anonymous]

They really have better things to do than track down your off-the-books nanny