My parents are immigrants from another country. My dad’s highest level of education is high school, but my mom completed some sort of teaching college back in her home country. The thing is, she has been in American for over 25 years and has never worked in her field. Both of my parents work low paying job that require little qualifications. They barely speak any english and don’t have a clue about the admission process in this country.
If your mom went to college, then you’re not first generation, unfortunately.
First generation means both your parents did not go to college.
It does not matter if she has ever worked in any field after college. Is it a 4 year college degree? You don’t list yourself as first generation student, but your answer the questions on the app about your parents education. Just answer those questions faithfully and they will decide based on their criteria. But if you mom did complete a 4-year college education, you would not be a first generation student at any school.
No, you are not first generation.