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  1. randomstairs
    Try to get the police report and the letter from the department that charged her. If they don't have it, ask them if they can produce a statement that the records don't exist.
  2. randomstairs
    Presumably one of the languages on the document is English, so you can copy the exact English text from the original to the translated document. Attach a copy of the original with English text highlighted.
  3. randomstairs
    Why did your employer file for H1B when you had the OPT +STEM?
  4. randomstairs
    I'm sorry. I was quoting the quote from your post, assuming that it would reference it to the original. My bad.
  5. randomstairs
    Their F1 is still valid because of the OPT. Where does it say that you can't travel on OPT F1?
  6. randomstairs
    That's what I did in California. They had no idea what I wanted when I requested to update the records. After a brief dispute about a validity of a US passport as a proof of citizenship, they processed me for a new DL. It's identical to the old one, and I didn't request a new one. So, in California, I see no point in updating the DMV with the citizenship status.
  7. randomstairs
    They refused to accept my passport card at a SSA office in my area, and asked for the passport book. I explained (a pointless endeavor) that the passport card is equivalent to the book within the US. Had to bring the passport book to the office only to learn from another agent that the card would've been perfectly fine.
  8. randomstairs
    This way you can lose your Naturalization Certificate without having a passport in hand. The processing time for a replacement is currently 11 months. Worst advice ever.
  9. randomstairs
    If the records are from the US, there's a way to reopen them. Expunging a conviction always causes problems with immigration. If you can't get the records, try at least getting the court clerk's statement that the records don't exist. Depending on the nature of the crime, you can simply explain that the records aren't available to you and they should adjudicate on the merit of current evidence.
  10. randomstairs
    Yes, do bring the tax transcripts! They probably won't ask for them but it's possible.
  11. randomstairs
    There's a bar close to my campus and of course they check IDs of EVERYONE, even if they look 65+. They also have a list of acceptable IDs, and if I remember correctly, a foreign passport is accepted but not any other foreign ID. Interestingly, Green Card is explicitly listed as NOT acceptable. (Mike E explained why, so now I get it.)
  12. randomstairs
    I don't think it was a case of discrimination, based on what you explained. My point is that if it was (hypothetically speaking) a case of discrimination, it wouldn't be because the OP was a vaper. I'm also pretty sure a business can't refuse someone a service just because they e.g. "sound foreign." That is, "national origin" doesn't have to be specific.
  13. randomstairs
    That's like saying "cake eaters are not a protected group" if a pastry store refuses to sell a cake based on, e.g, customer's race (a protected group). I get it that businesses can decide for themselves which types of IDs are acceptable (so de facto they can discriminate). But if there was a discrimination case here, it would be based on national origin, which, in turn, would be a violation of Title II (public accommodations) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  14. randomstairs
    Sure, go ahead with it. This would be considered wear-and-tear - expected damage that doesn't disqualify the document. You'll be fine.
  15. randomstairs
    Unfortunately you won't be eligible until your Oath ceremony is behind you. It seems trivial but I'd be extra careful with even scheduling an appointment for a US passport as a non-citizen. (Applying for one as a non-citizen would be fatal. Scheduling an appointment probably doesn't require you to state your citizenship status, but still - I wouldn't do it personally.)
  16. randomstairs
    I don't think the N-400 can be approved without the interview. There must be an error somewhere. Talk to the Immigration Officer (not just the the call center representative). This is serious enough for them to connect you with the IO.
  17. randomstairs
    You should naturalize if the same-day Oath is scheduled. Your third proposed option is optimal given the situation, IMO.
  18. randomstairs
    Don't worry about it. That account number will be created after you submit the N-400 form, and unless you'll be applying for another benefit in the future (which you won't) you won't need it at all. Leave it blank.
  19. randomstairs
    You don't really need the mailed notice. Just print out the PDF. There's a barcode on it. They'll scan it when you arrive. No worries.
  20. randomstairs
    I did it with an attorney who specialized in NIW cases. Just the petition letter was about 15 pages of heavily legal language with references to precedent cases, merit quantification, etc. Filling in the I-140 is trivial comparing to organizing of the evidence, composing the petition, drafting the recommendation letters, selecting the right citations, etc. Look up the DIY sites for NIW. It is certainly doable but it'll take a lot of research and work. (Even with an attorney it felt like writing another PhD thesis in terms of work.) Might be worth it though. There are many successful DIY cases. Let us know how you decide to proceed. Good luck!
  21. randomstairs
    Talk to the university office that's handling the application. I believe they can file concurrently.
  22. randomstairs
    Why not just use the US passport alone, if Philippines is okay with it?
  23. randomstairs
    If Philippines requires her to enter with their passport then she should simply present it at their immigration checkpoint. It doesn't matter which passport she used to reserve the ticket. Otherwise it's recommended by the Department of State to use the US passport, so that you can receive proper help if need be.
  24. randomstairs
    Why don't folks naturalize first, and then go through the name change process?
  25. randomstairs
    Basically her name should be spelled as in her native country's documents. So it should be written in the writing system of the country or a place (province, etc) that issued the documents. If her address is not stated anywhere in said documents, just write her name and any other information that is stated.
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