Hi. My 2cents on this: Declaring your business and family business may help address the employment status concern and also is a form of tie to homecountry particularly if it has relevance to your chosen program however VO may wonder why you were unable to include this in your previous application form (activity/employment for the last 10years portion). If you decide to include above perhaps you may attach an explanation letter why you were not able to include your business info before.1 more question ismailel. In my first application one of my refusal reason is current employment situation which I answered the employment status as unemployed which I thought it is not necessary. But the truth is I am workin on my own business and family business. How can explain it in my SOP and is it okay to indicate in my re application?
For me - I included my business in my past 10 years employment/activity and included a short letter--that while Im away someone will be overseeing my business. I also submitted my business docs (dti,cert of reg.) as proof.