“occupation”

This page presents an official legal definition of “occupation” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

For an alien entering the United States or adjusting without a labor certification, occupation refers to the employment held in the country of last legal residence or in the United States. For an alien with a labor certification, occupation is the employment for which certification has been issued.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)