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Interview waiver for tourist visa applicants
PGA replied to EternalForeigner's topic in Tourist Visas
Who knows how they do their jobs...it varies greatly between countries.... I, personally, would assume an interview, especially if the country is Saudi Arabia. -
Yes, that is true....how much of a percentage of your paycheck are you willing to pay? How does that make your tax due any less? Essentially, you're just paying more over time....I'm old enough to remember being single and getting a tax return in the thousands of $$$, now I'm married with a child and I owe money... On a side note, I'm also old enough to remember when a car loan for 5 years was the norm....now we're at 6, and the max for a mortgage was 30 years, now we're heading to 40.
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Well, that sucks....especially since you'll now just be paying more but over time. Just a prediction here, but I do believe in the next years those getting refunds today will no longer be getting refunds and will either break even or ➡️owe⬅️. The current government (and state governments who are spending wildly but will come to the federal government to make up the losses) just can't seem to stop spending money....particularly one party (but the other party isn't much better), but I digress. I'll check back next year....
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Well, this year my spouse is not a NRA so we filed differently since last year. For tax year 2020 (filed in 2021) and 2021 (filed in 2022) we used Taxslayer with no problem for MFS as NRA with no SSN or ITIN; so unless they've made changes to the software that no longer allows for that, or the IRS changed rules since then, it should work. On a side note, I believe it allows you to open a free account and fill out the forms for free and even possibly file for free (depending on various factors) so I would recommend trying it and see.
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We had this exact same situation happen in our case but we had way more income and way more very liquid, countable US based assets....we had also been married for many years (I was living in Peru with my wife for a long time) but we received the 221g requiring a joint sponsor anyway following the 2 minute interview (CO was handing them out like candy apparently). Anyway, I had one very reluctant sibling; fortunately she came through and agreed in the end (ironically, I was better off financially than the joint sponsor but it is what it is). Had we not had her though, I would still be living in Peru with my wife, which presents you with one other option: you can think about moving to your spouse's country if there are no other available options....
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Help a +18 Artist Getting a K-1 Visa?
PGA replied to jack09524's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Yeah, not sure why you don't just, as others have said, state your career/employment as "artist" or "digital creator" (for example). I certainly would NOT, if I was you, bring graphic samples of the work to the interview in any sense...some may disagree, but I certainly wouldn't want to get into a constitutional/moral argument during the interview process with a CO who may or may not be "offended" by the work, as it is just not worth the gamble. That said, if asked what type of work you do, say what you do: "artist." If asked what type of art, just be honest: "adult content for 18+" for example. Also, you will have to discontinue your paid work until you receive your work authorization, which will give you time to study the rules/laws regarding the distribution of adult content in the United States. -
US Visa Interview Tips & Advices - Will visit my boyfriend
PGA replied to Strawberryjaaam's topic in Tourist Visas
You can always try, it's the only way you'll know for sure. Be honest with all answers to the questions asked, and as previously said, don't offer information for questions that are not asked. That said, go into the interview hoping for the best but expecting the worst....and keep in mind, these COs see hundreds of people a week that are trying to get a visa fraudulently; they have only your documents and a 2-3 minute window to decide your case....so if it's a denial, don't take it too personally. -
Applying for Firearms ID
PGA replied to Pats5415's topic in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America
I have a Mass firearms ID card from long ago. A lot has changed since then but there was/is 2: a firearms identification card for long guns, and a pistol permit for handguns. Now way, way back, it was fairly easy to get a firearms card (I believe I just went to the city hall and filled out the application). A handgun permit, which you apply for at local police station, is and always has been much more difficult to get and from what I hear as of late, it's getting even more difficult and a lot of police chiefs do not like/even refuse to issue them (and I'm guessing it's a lot more difficult even to get a firearms card for long guns). I'm curious though, if you go through the process, I'd like for you to post back with your experience...