Top (non forum) area of VJ you would like improved for 2009?

[Jeraly 4]

I voted for updating the forms - I find them invaluable when filling mine in and some of them are pretty outdated - and I remember finding it difficult to get copies of packet 3 (K-1) forms as well but that was in February or so so my memory might not be serving me well

[MARM 7]

Elaborating on my vote for Embassy/USCIS-POE reviews:

I would like the reviews to be divided into high ratings and low rating sections. And also if they could be divided into "visa received" "visa not received" "put on AP" and "other" sections.

I met you half way on this (at least for now). I changed to Review Section so you can now sort by Rating (<= Great, <= Good, Poor). This way you can list only the reviews of the "lowness" that you are trying to find (or list them all if you want (default)). I figured people may want too find out the bad apples so this was an important update to make (thanks for the suggestion!).

Thank you so much for doing this! I am sure it will help others too.

[Captain Ewok 1,857]

Example forms updated!

[Captain Ewok 1,857]

Embassy Example Forms updated.

Any other requested upgrades to VJ?

[PlatyPius 5]

Embassy Example Forms updated.

Any other requested upgrades to VJ?

A feature that, when someone posts something truly moronic, they are automatically banned, deleted, and neutered?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Embassy Example Forms updated.

Any other requested upgrades to VJ?

A feature that, when someone posts something truly moronic, they are automatically banned, deleted, and neutered?

specially the neutered part, plz???

[Ban Hammer 12,840]

Embassy Example Forms updated.

Any other requested upgrades to VJ?

A feature that, when someone posts something truly moronic, they are automatically banned, deleted, and neutered?

[MrsCat 6]

Embassy Example Forms updated.

Any other requested upgrades to VJ?

A feature that, when someone posts something truly moronic, they are automatically banned, deleted, and neutered?

[almaty 19]

brother platy....for Mod!

Edited January 14, 2009 by almaty

[HAL 9000 96]

Perhaps emphasizing the Guides a bit more upon site signup? Big, Flashy neon or something like that?

About postings... well... nm.

[SAT 9,609]

Perhaps we can have a section that explains in detail the purpose of each of the immigration forms, and their functions, and the circumstances in which one would file them.

And..I think there's enough members here to warrant a buying club

[DanielParul 50]

rebecca,

pushbrk is by far the most knowledgeable and accomplished vjer I've ever had the pleasure of reading.

In fact, I do believe Ewok should step down and hand over the reigns of power to him instead.

He's earned it.

Are you still a member?

[rin and john 71]

How about either a pinned thread or guide on income tax filing for new immigrants/foreign spouses? Comes up every year; has financial implications on every member here.

[TBoneTX 43,058]

How about either a pinned thread or guide on income tax filing for new immigrants/foreign spouses? Comes up every year; has financial implications on every member here.

Good idea, if such a source PURELY contains links to the IRS's website and does NOT contain interpretations from VJ members. Regulations morph or change wildly from year to year, and the danger exists that VJ readers may rely on information that was valid when it was posted, but which is obsolete now. Also, this pinned source should be checked annually to see if the links remain accurate. Si, man?

[rin and john 71]

How about either a pinned thread or guide on income tax filing for new immigrants/foreign spouses? Comes up every year; has financial implications on every member here.

Good idea, if such a source PURELY contains links to the IRS's website and does NOT contain interpretations from VJ members. Regulations morph or change wildly from year to year, and the danger exists that VJ readers may rely on information that was valid when it was posted, but which is obsolete now. Also, this pinned source should be checked annually to see if the links remain accurate. Si, man?

A tax 'guide' should only contain links to 'reliable' sources (IRS). A thread (whether pinned or otherwise) would have information from VJ members. It would at least put all the information (and misinformation) in one place. During the past month, tax threads have popped up on more than a half dozen forums (K-1, K-3, AOS, Life in the United States, several regional forums, and OT). Some have good information and if a member starting a new thread had seen them first, it might have short-circuited some of the misinformation.