Independent consultant/ contractor - What do specify in Monthly Salary field?

[Vsba]

I work as an Independent Consultant - for Indian IT company ( based in India) and their USA based client. Client has invited me for 3 weeks for requirement gathering meetings. I've mentioned 'Self employed' in DS-160 form and provided my home address ( I have registered business in same name, home address). Have mentioned 'Primary Occupation as "Computer Science' and 'Monthly Salary' as 'Does not apply'. My question is
1. Please advise, do I need to provide income from monthly invoices that I bill to my Indian IT company? I have all the proofs to show. Please help what do I specify in 'Monthly Salary in Local current ( if employed) field in DS-160?

[Libra_14]

Please advise, do I need to provide income from monthly invoices that I bill to my Indian IT company? I have all the proofs to show. Please help what do I specify in 'Monthly Salary in Local current ( if employed) field in DS-160?

Show your average invoice per month.

[MishalKhan]

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[Rizzkhn]

I work at Techloyce in the IT industry as well (IT and web solution provider company). So my company asks for predicted compensation - who knows what you're worth if you don't know what you're worth? We don't call you if your expectations are unreasonable. We'll still chat and then make a decision or negotiate if you ask for more than we intended for, but your CV backs it up.

[HFM1919]

so why can't you 'gather requirements' online? 'Requirement gathering' is just another phony expression which really means 'I am going to work illegally in the US'....

[Jack3899]

I work as an Independent Consultant - for Indian IT company ( based in India) and their USA based client. Client has invited me for 3 weeks for requirement gathering meetings. I've mentioned 'Self employed' in DS-160 form and provided my home address ( I have registered business in same name, home address). Have mentioned 'Primary Occupation as "Computer Science' and 'Monthly Salary' as 'Does not apply'. My question is TelltheBell Survey
1. Please advise, do I need to provide income from monthly invoices that I bill to my Indian IT company? I have all the proofs to show. Please help what do I specify in 'Monthly Salary in Local current ( if employed) field in DS-160?

I have exactly the same problem. Anyone got a suggestion? This is quiet a common issue.

[HFM1919]

gather more requirements.....

[rkk09]

I have exactly the same problem. Anyone got a suggestion? This is quiet a common issue.

Hi Member,
1. Please advise, do I need to provide income from monthly invoices that I bill to my Indian IT company? I have all the proofs to show. Please help what do I specify in 'Monthly Salary in Local current ( if employed) field in DS-160?
Answer: You can mention average monthly income details.. Anyhow, you confirmed you have all the proof for the same, It will not make any complications at the time of Interview.
Thanks

[Crabill65]

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[Zane]

Since you’re self-employed as an independent consultant, you don’t need to provide a monthly salary like a traditional employee. In the Monthly Salary field of the DS-160, you can either put Does not apply" or leave it blank if you bill your client via invoices. If needed, you can provide proof of your income with the invoices as evidence of your earnings during the visa interview.