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    Peru

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  1.    spicynujac reacted to a post in a topic: Advice needed - want to bring my partner to the USA with me
  2.    mam521 reacted to a post in a topic: Chinese national worried about entry into USA
  3.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Chinese national worried about entry into USA
  4. PGA
    My number 1 recommendation: DO NOT BRING FOOD IN. This draws extra scrutiny; a lot of people like to bring food in from their home countries and though some items are allowed, it's really not worth the risk. If bringing food is a must make sure it complies with the rules, have a list of food items ready, and be sure to answer YES when they ask if you are travelling with any food items.
  5.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Using Palau digital resident card - field reports
  6.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Using Palau digital resident card - field reports
  7.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: Automatically register to vote when applying for enhanced state id
  8.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Using Palau digital resident card - field reports
  9.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: Using Palau digital resident card - field reports
  10.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Using Palau digital resident card - field reports
  11. PGA
    Not Palau specific, but if you've never read the series, I strongly recommend the travel writings of J. Marteen Troost, particularly The Sex Lives of Cannibals, Getting Stoned with Savages and Head Hunters on My Doorstep.
  12. PGA
    Funny, I used to go with friends out drinking at a Chinese restaurant/bar in Massachusetts on many a weekend prior to my 21st birthday and never got asked for an ID. We went there on the evening of my 21st birthday and when I ordered, they finally asked for my ID 🤷‍♂️.
  13.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: 'That's Neat Buddy,' Says Dad Understanding Nothing Of What His Kid Just Told Him About Roblox
  14.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: 'That's Neat Buddy,' Says Dad Understanding Nothing Of What His Kid Just Told Him About Roblox
  15. PGA
    I have a game called "Mow-the-Lawn" and oddly, nobody ever wants to play with me. 😢
  16. PGA started following N400 Naturalization Interview Help and Do we have enough docs to file N-400 under 3 year rule?
  17.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: How long to plan for first time POE at airport?
  18. PGA
    Yes, and protein powder often draws a lot of unwanted scrutiny. Though the thing I am questioned about far, far more than anything is cigarettes.....every single time.
  19.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: How long to plan for first time POE at airport?
  20. PGA
    Another point too is not to carry a ton of luggage with you. We didn't need a layover at FLL fortunately but since we were all moving from Peru we had a ton of suitcases. The officer though was pretty accommodating and said in order to save us (and them I'm sure) a lot of time he would send my wife to secondary and (since my daughter and I are US citizens) we could go through with all of the luggage and meet her outside. So my tip: don't travel with all your worldly possessions on the initial trip and especially no food, no plants, no cigarettes, or anything else that may arouse suspicion .
  21. PGA
    Just out of curiosity here because it wasn't mentioned, but did you fill out and submit the "Privacy Act Consent Form" for the senator's office?
  22.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: The first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes
  23. PGA
    Interesting... our child is covered under my wife's employment plan. I am only on her dental plan because I have my own medical (and my dental plan stinks).
  24. PGA
    First, don't believe all the stuff you see on social media. Second, as someone married to a Peruvian, tell her not to stuff her luggage with a bunch of Peruvian foods; I can personally attest that this can bring unwanted attention and cause significant delays 🫣.
  25.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: Reschedule Expedited b2 visa appointment
  26. PGA
    Yeah you're right. Even worse. 😁
  27. PGA
    We have been working on our application the last few days to prepare to file later this year. I am slightly uncomfortable with submitting all our joint bank (or any bank/credit card) information to some nameless person sitting in a cubicle, whether at USCIS or anywhere else (I know, I know, we did it during the IR-1 process and I'm still uncomfortable with that). Now you have me worried that what we did add wasn't enough. So far we have - child's birth certificate - copy of our auto insurance cards for last (almost) 3 years - lease documents for last (almost) 3 years - 2024 MFJ return transcript, 2023 MFS return transcript (w/copy of amended return to explain why it was changed to MFS), 2022 MFJ return transcript. That's it....any opinions, suggestions?
  28.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: Recommended Apps for Citizenship Exams
  29.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: Recommended Apps for Citizenship Exams
  30. PGA
    I just checked. The answers are different on the app - on pdf its any of the options provided constitute a correct answer whereas the app is either one right answer or an "all of the above" choice.
  31. PGA
    OK. We downloaded the official USCIS app. So far, it seems ok. One thing I want to check is if the multiple choice answers are the same on the app as they are on the pdf. So far, it just seems the questions (and multiple choice answers) are taken from the pdf and put into an app. I'll keep you updated.
  32. PGA
    Great suggestions everyone, thanks! I was just trying to find out about experiences with the apps specifically that are available. We have downloaded the actual question list quite a while ago so she does have a copy. I know she does the youtube videos but sometimes she's easily distracted by youtube videos about restaurant/food critics and other things in Peru and I feel like I sometimes need to light a fire under her you-know-what. I may download the actual one from USCIS from google play and see how it works and try to do a review back here if I can manage to drag myself away from these youtube videos on lagers vs pilsners vs ales. 😁
  33.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: Recommended Apps for Citizenship Exams
  34. PGA
    OMG, thanks for the laugh but now I'm somewhat concerned we are married to the same woman. 😂
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