Unemployed applicant building an online coaching business. Has unemployment financial aid and rental income from jointly owned property. — DTV Pending. (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
- Case ID: DTV-REQ-006
- Embassy: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Category: additional_request
- Outcome: Pending.
- Timeline: Pending at time of report.
Key issue
Applicant did not fit standard employment model despite applying through soft power.
What worked
Funds and Muay Thai documents were provided.
What failed / caused friction
Unemployed status and non-salary income created profile ambiguity.
Takeaway
Soft power applicants may still need to show economic stability and professional identity. Non-standard income should be explained through CV, portfolio, income summary, and certified translations.