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GreatDane

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    GreatDane reacted to Liam2021 in USC Name Change During ROC/N400   
    You don't need to notify USCIS.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from David & Diana R in Beneficiary Bankruptcy   
    If your bankruptcy was on purpose - you racked up debt before you immigrated and didn't intend to pay it back as you were leaving the country, especially to fund trips/expensive goods/etc., it could affect naturalization. It could work against you for being of good moral character. If that isn't the case, then it's absolutely no problem. Typically, people who file bankruptcy are hard working people who've fallen on hard time and the American culture believes in second chances. 
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    GreatDane reacted to Liam2021 in N-400 or N-600   
    US Passport is a legal proof of US citizens.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from Dashinka in N-400 or N-600   
    I don't think he's thinking of using the mail to apply. USPS is a great source for passport application centers. You can do your first and all subsequent renewals at their passport centers. Not all USPS centers offer passport services so you have to search for the ones that do.
    https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm
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    GreatDane got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in N400 filling eligibilty   
    Also, what is the date on your issuance date on your initial Green Card? It needs to also be at least three years from that date. (Just covering all bases)
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    GreatDane reacted to Tinman71 in Beneficiary Bankruptcy   
    just in case i would save all communications between yourself and them document everything. Id say if the loan was taken out before the k1 process began you should be ok if its looked into but could possibly be troublesome if it was taken out after the process started and immigration finds it. its all dependent on circumstances but id try to scrape some money together to give them some good will that you intend to pay the debt hell id have done it monthly while waiting for ead even paying interest portion will get most financial groups to back off.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from MikeMc in K-1 issue   
    Click on your name at the tog and the menu should drop down. Click on 'Account Settings.'
    Then go to 'signature'
    It should let you update it there, if you would like.
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    GreatDane reacted to MikeMc in K-1 issue   
    Got it thanks,
    I thought it was a Signature, but didn't know where to go to kill it.
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    GreatDane reacted to Ben&Zian in How long?   
    Right now, from submitting of the I-129f, through USCIS and NVC and embassy (each country time wise will vary abit) it is looking 8-10 months... it could be little faster or slower (RFE's and such maybe come into play). 
     
    Will it stay this speed? Maybe. Maybe it will speed up, or it might slow even over the next 4-5 months. It's hard to tell; but right now 8-10 months for actual K-1 visa in hand probably is reasonable.
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    GreatDane reacted to shumway1756 in Studying abroad after N-400 submission   
    They don't just count your presence until the day you submit your N400 application, they will also count any absences after submission of the application. Lots of people have reported being asked at their interview to account for travel since submission of the application. So you may be putting yourself in jeopardy here. Until you have citizenship, you are still an LPR and taking up residence abroad could threaten your LPR status.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from Amadia in I 751 children not living with us information   
    Fill in the information about the child and check the box that the child is not applying with you.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from rnab32 in I-797 NOA: Same name listed for Petitioner and Beneficiary   
    100% normal. She is both the petitioner and the beneficiary.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from IslandMate714 in Sent off Spouse Visa   
    Join the group of July filers. It's a great resource to see how other cases are processing and ask questions, should anything come up.
    Congratulations on your filing!
     
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    GreatDane reacted to David & Diana R in Make our own passport like photo?   
    Hahaha, blow 10-12 bucks...I make XX dollars an hour.  Not worth the time and the risk.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from Roel in Help with K-3 Visa for my Japanese Spouse   
    Agreed. There were only like 13 accepted last year. Save yourself time and effort - file CR1.
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    GreatDane reacted to Roel in Help with K-3 Visa for my Japanese Spouse   
    K3 doesn't exist pretty much.
     
    File for cr1 visa. And you don't have to bother with any i129f forms. 
     
    You can find a guide for cr1 visa (i130) in the guides section. 
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    GreatDane got a reaction from David & Diana R in break the rules?   
    Still, a lot of people use them to earn money. As there are a fixed amount per geography, I think it's too much of a grey area as you could guarantee another person would be willing to take the study. The chances of it getting caught is low but why even risk the appearance of impropriety for $100? Also, the IRS and USCIS evaluate things, like Ibotta, differently. Those, like a cash rewards credit card, are treated as a discount as a purchase. Non-taxed, not income. 
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    GreatDane reacted to TNJ17 in Dropping second (maternal) last name during AoS   
    Hmmm it is my understanding that if you are wanting to change your name like that you need to petition the courts. Fill out paperwork and go in front of a judge who will then make a decision on your case. A simple last name change without having to do that is if you’re dropping your LAST name and taking your spouse’s last name or if you’re adding your spouse’s last name to your whole name. 
     
    Your marriage license needs to have your legal name not something you want. It needs whatever name you have legally at the time of filling (like the name on your passport). If you’re gonna change your name in front of a judge honestly in my opinion that’s just a waste of time and money. Because you’re gonna have to do that before sending your AOS paperwork and add a ton of time to a process that already takes a really long time. Just change your name in the future. It doesn’t matter what name you get married under. 
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    GreatDane reacted to David & Diana R in break the rules?   
    Now people are referring to your income as a "prize".  I personally don't think you are winning a prize.  You are earning points which can later be redeemed for merchandise.  Merchandise has value.  If I were you I wouldn't waste my time for the small amount of money you are likely getting in return for your work.  And I believe it is WORK. (See definition of work below)
     
    Google Definition of WORK:
    1. activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. (Your purpose is to earn Gift cards which have value.)
     
    2.  mental or physical activity as a means of earning income; employment.
     
    My self personally would do NOTHING that even had a remote chance of causing me problems in the future.  Think RISK/REWARD.  Is it worth it?  Good luck, david
     
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    GreatDane got a reaction from David & Diana R in break the rules?   
    I would say that filling out the surveys constitutes work. There is compensation (IRS taxable - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2292014-are-gift-cards-from-rewards-sites-taxable-as-income) and they only allow a fixed number of survey applicants. By doing the survey, he/she is taking away the opportunity for another person based in the US with work authorization from earning that income.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from Perfect two 💑 in break the rules?   
    I would say that filling out the surveys constitutes work. There is compensation (IRS taxable - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2292014-are-gift-cards-from-rewards-sites-taxable-as-income) and they only allow a fixed number of survey applicants. By doing the survey, he/she is taking away the opportunity for another person based in the US with work authorization from earning that income.
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    GreatDane got a reaction from Ksenia_O in Short notice flight cost.   
    No matter when we fly, Denmark to Seattle always runs between $750 (lucky) and $1300 (high season and/or specific days). We've even done tickets two weeks out for about $1,000. You can see what prices are currently 1-2 months out as a benchmark.
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    GreatDane reacted to Jenny17655 in January 5 K1 applicant   
    well someone's is lol
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    GreatDane got a reaction from clucasabbas in K1 Visa Fee   
    If you want the visa, you're going to have to pay the additional $265.
     
    Remember, the fees will continue. You need $1225 for AOS when you enter/get married and $680 for ROC (but that's after two years of green card)
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    GreatDane got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in HELP.. Denied a job for not having a GC yet... Is this legal?   
    I believe @geowrian is correct. They cannot discriminate based on your immigration status. That being said, employment is at-will and they can then rescind your offer for any other reason. One thing you could do is state your case - that you are able to work without restrictions, your permanent green card is in-process, you can show I-9 work eligibility, and they can't discriminate against different visa status'. With the resources they have, the local Morgan Stanley could refer to their corporate HR which would provide more accurate information. They could be right - some positions do require you to be a USC (or I think PR), but those are typically ones where national security/upper level financial services. Not sure what position you're looking at with Morgan Stanley.
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