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The reality is, that the intern is going to probably get the 31k end of the deal. As someone pointed out, it would require a doctorate and experience to get at the top of the wage scale. So 31k for someone with a bachelor's degree is not horrendous. Also to get a gov't job requires months, unless you have an inside connection.

...you are joking, right? Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. It is a disaster zone that never recovered from the earthquake, is rampant with crime and disease, and is very much like a war zone with most not living with regular food or clean water.
To compare it to Japan, a first world country, on the basis of a natural disaster is not appropriate. Japan, thankfully, recovered and could provide for its people while Haiti can not even begin to.

I guess that was some type of macabre humor?
If you had a point, I surely missed it.

oh! oh! My turn!! I can play this game.
The problem with so many American dudes is that they think driving a big truck and shooting a few deer every year is what makes them a man.

Wait these are mutually exclusive now? Since when?

Definitely on the side of that was a pig-like thing to say. And that stance is reaffirmed by things I've seen you post here - for example, "I think they are just jealous cause I have a hot young wife and I know they are attracted to me".

Amen!!! +100

willingly talking to foxnews.com means you're bitter, by default.

jeez. certain skills earn more money than others. an engineering intern is going to make much more than a teacher.

Just realized that the only "no" answer to the poll is from The Nature Boy himself.

Definitely on the side of that was a pig-like thing to say. And that stance is reaffirmed by things I've seen you post here - for example, "I think they are just jealous cause I have a hot young wife and I know they are attracted to me".

obama is the worst socialist leader ever. its almost like he's not even a member of the party...

I do alright. Consider me the guy that watches you filling soap bottles to make sure you're doing it right.
Money doesn't buy you class, obviously.

I'm with Val eri, what's your answer to this problem? I've outlined what I think would work, I'm anxious to hear your thoughs on this.

the examples of poor on vj, leeching & breeding. always a woman.

Its now a waiting game!

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I bet you he's including a pension of some sort in that figure. And probably including what his wife makes and maybe even his social security.

And the lemonade stand he runs on weekends.

Definitely on the side of that was a pig-like thing to say. And that stance is reaffirmed by things I've seen you post here - for example, "I think they are just jealous cause I have a hot young wife and I know they are attracted to me".

Honestly, your comment was inappropriate in the work place and even in your own home among friends or couples invited over for something casual. In the workplace, you easily could be FIRED since there were witnesses to your comment. In your own home "Other" friends or new friends might laugh with comment but talk later about what you stated and find you an XXXXXX.. Whats this ####### about there attrated to you? Your ego could have got you fired. So look Elvis Presley Jr. Watch your mouth and wash it out with some SOAP. Your wife may have laughed with you but is that how she really felt? Think! You demeanered her without meanning to but you did and should appoligize to those two women and explain to your wife I MADE A MISTAKE HONEY..

So was my post. A hot man making comments like that is just as much a pig as an unattractive guy making those comments, IMO.

I really think this says it all. The two WOMEN were offended, therefore you shouldn't have made those comments. You're also assuming they're just jealous instead of being rightfully offended because you were making sexual remarks in the workplace.
If a co-worker, who I didn't know very well, said something like that in front of me, I would have reported it.

First nobody here is saying (atleast I dont think they are) that you are doing the wrong thing by trying to fix this situation with court. What they are telling you is that USCIS does not have any provisions or waivers for this.
Your overstay for this situation is not going to be forgiven. What they are saying is you should have consulted with an immigration attorney and said hey this is going to give me overstay that is going to result in a ban. What can I do? Can this ban be waived? They wouldve told you no. They wouldve helped you find a resolution with the courts before the overstay accumulated to the point of a ban. Hindsight is always 20/20 though so theres nothing you can do now.
I really dont understand your comments about " I NEVER breach ANY Order of Protection." Exactly what are you being charged for in the second criminal case that the DA is never ready for then? According to your story-
You and she had a 'fight' you were both arrested, it was dismissed. You went home. Emailed her. She didnt answer. A week later you get an order of protection passed off from your landlord around 6pm. They claim it was handed to you at 10am. Two days later you were arrested because that day you emailed her at 2pm. From your post "They said I breached the Order of Protection."
That is what you are being charged with in the second case. (violating a temp order of protection. Yes, you most likely will be able to prove it false. But you are still being charged with it. In court, the DA has a set number of times they can continue the case until they are 'ready'. Its frustrating, but they are allowed to do it. I know it feels like they will never be 'ready', but they can only pull that so many times. Eventually it must come up on the docket.)
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Re- your overstay. When you first posed this question you did so in a creative way. Either Im a little dense or I misunderstood or you were looking for a loophole or a bit of both.
Instead of coming right out and giving the facts, you kind of presented in the way that you wanted USCIS to see it, rather then the truth.
Meaning the facts are- you had OPT from Jan-Jan. You only worked from Jan-Jun. You wanted to know if you could pretend you actually worked from Jan-Jan and get away with it and what the procedures were- like where and what does USCIS check- how likely is it that they would call/contact the company, cause its small, etc- because that would change your amount of overstay and youd have no ban.
Instead of coming right out and saying that though, you kind of skirted around it though and said, I think the company might have left me in the system, I am a valid OPT until Jan. Im really not sure if youre still considering going down that route still or not.
I really do have to stress to you not to. While it may seem like something you can possibly get away with- you wont.
Lying and misrepresentations will cause permanent bans on future visa applications. There are no waivers for that. Records are not going to disappear.
With all of that said. If you stopped working in June, your 90 days of unemployment would have been up in Sept. The incident with your girl happened in Oct. It wouldve been while you were in overstay. Does it matter? No. But you mentioned in a post above you were in status when the initial arrest happened and Im not entirely sure you were because like I said, if you stopped working in June- 90 days= Sept, arrest in Oct is out of status.
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If youd like to discuss exactly what is a battered persons waiver we can do that, but because you said- you were kind of kidding about being a battered man. Im going to assume youre not going to attempt to pursue that waiver. Which is probably best because like I and others have said, you most likely would not qualify for it.
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Re- Order of protection. Of course having an OP against you is a bad thing. It means you are a dangerous person. If you try to obtain a visa that requires you to be of good moral character that OP is going to be held against you.
I already posted a link for what happens in the OP hearing. Basically both sides have an opportunity to tell their stories. You can choose to speak or not. You do not have to say anything incriminating. The victim has an opportunity to tell about the incident that occurred and why they are fearful of the person they wish to be protected from. The person who is going to be restricted has an opportunity to describe the same incident and explain why they are not a threat. The judge will then make a decision based on the testimony available and any other evidence. Pictures, police reports, etc.
They tend to err on the side of caution. No one wants to be the judge that did not issue the OP and find out the victim was then killed or injured because the alleged abuser attacked the victim again.
As Vanessa mentioned perhaps demonstrating that you are not a resident and will be leaving the country so no OP is needed, or demonstrating the woman is mentally unstable and there was no 'attack' in the first incident. Statements from the witnesses in the first incident that state she attacked you primarily and you simply defended yourself could help get it thrown out.
If it does get issued, yes. This is something that is going to be a permanent mark on future visa and GC applications. There are various assorted places (depending on the form) where you need to disclose domestic violence incidents and they will require court papers about the dispositions and status so they can see what happened, if you are a threat etc and evaluate your moral character.
Its not something you can pretend like didnt happen or think they will never know about or you can omit because it was in a family court- so how will they know. You cant omit it. Thats lying (lying = misrepresentation = inadmissible) And when you do tell them, it will be - oh my an order of protection, something bad went on here. He hurt this woman, she is scared of him. A judge found it necessary to protect this woman because he is a threat, do we really want to let him back in to the US?
Your lawyer is going to advise you to get the easiest resolution. It may not be the best long term resolution however. The quick and easiest resolution is to accept the OP with out admitting any wrong doing. It will place the OP in effect for a year or 2 maybe and then it will go away. From the lawyers POV it wont effect you because youre not living here, so you wont violate it,not intentionally, not unintentionally. You didnt admit anything in court, so its not like they can charge you with anything additional- its not like you said in open court- she hit me first then I hit her and now theyll charge you for hitting her. It doesnt matter that you cant purchase firearms with an OP, because youre not going to be here. It really doesnt effect you at all since youre leaving.
But thats the small picture. Your lawyers not an immigration lawyer. Your big picture includes immigration and in the immigration picture this OP matters. You should really go back, if you are using him to fight it and discuss with him the importance of not having it issued and see what strategy he can offer you. Perhaps he has something more to offer then what I listed above. You need to stress that for your situation it matters that it is not issued. It will effect your future immigration, so it is imperative it is not issued.
If it is, well, then you'll just have to deal with it. Gather and keep as many papers as you can. Just like you made the best case you could to try to get it not issued, when the time comes for a new visa, youd have to present a similar case to USCIS showing yes- an OP was granted but look Im really not a threat and heres all the reasons why. The judge simply chose to err on the side of caution and issue it. But this shows shes crazy and this shows she attacked me first, and this shows Im not a threat etc etc. Hopefully it will be enough to overcome it an prove your moral character is in good standing.

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yeah, really.
i don't relate to these stories at all.
i consider myself fortunate

If some clown was talking about bj's in front of my wife at work, I would hope that she would report him to management and to me. What a low class thing to do in the workplace, or anywhere for that matter.
Nature Boy, if your gut reaction is to talk about bj's in front of women at work, it's no wonder you fill soap bottles for a living.

Thanks! I'm super excited to leave in a few days!

Definitely on the side of that was a pig-like thing to say. And that stance is reaffirmed by things I've seen you post here - for example, "I think they are just jealous cause I have a hot young wife and I know they are attracted to me".