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What should I put for my occupation when applying for a DTV visa if I'm currently unemployed?

Jan 11, 2026
4 months ago
Leo *******
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A few questions about applying DTV through soft power

Hi everyone,I’m applying DTV through soft power.There’re two questions:

1. I don’t have job at this time, my income is from my stock investments and house rent,should I fill the occupation blank with freelance or unemployed? I think unemployed is more accurate for my situation, but I’m worried about if unemployed could get more chance in rejection?

2. I wonder how did you answer the question about the plan after the course in the next 5 years.

Any real experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!
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The user is applying for a DTV visa under the category of soft power and is unsure how to fill out their occupation status, considering they are currently unemployed but earn income through investments and rental property. They are also seeking advice on how to describe their future plans for the next five years in the application. Commenters shared personal experiences and suggestions, advising that 'unemployed' can be acceptable, while some preferred 'self-employed' as a more suitable description.
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Anonymous ******************
Same situation. I was approved with ‘unemployed’ without any questions.
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Justin ********
Applying is what you do with a sticker
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Mitchell **********
I would put self employed
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Tapan ********
Hello, I was in a similar situation like yours and have a detailed post on my application. I hope it helps.

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