Questions on DS-156 for applying for H1B visa stamp

[imwatcher123]

There is a question in DS-156 (NIV applicaiton form) asking "have you ever violated the terms of your visa...". Do you always have to disclose status violations, or only when the staus violations have been determined by BCIS or immigration judege? For example, if one had unauthorized employment before, but no violation of status had been determined by BCIS or immigration judge (in other words, it is not known to BCIS), does he have to disclose that unauthorized employment when he applies for H1B visa stamp outside U.S.? Would that cause visa refusal, assuming he has never overstayed his I-94? Thanks.

 

[jaxen]

There is a big difference between overstaying I94 (consult a lawyer most of the visa holders falsely think they overstayed) and accepting employment that is not reported to any govt agency.
Report facts that can be verified by documents.