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Forum:
The News Room
01-30-2018, 10:54 PM
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244
State Of The Union
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32,573
Posted By
Ettie
Re: State Of The Union
Hoooly my blood boiled. Like fuck EVERYONE can be a bad person. I fucking hate anecdotes. People let their emotions rule their decisions and it's the stupidest thing imo. /end
Forum:
The Lounge
12-08-2016, 04:20 PM
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117
Legalization through marriage
Views:
14,853
Posted By
Ettie
Re: Legalization through marriage
No, my spouse's relatives were never contacted. We only mentioned them in the interview and that was through stories. I imagine they'd only be involved if you need a sponsor or like you said, on a...
Forum:
The Lounge
12-07-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies:
5
Health Insurance
Views:
1,487
Posted By
Ettie
Re: Health Insurance
Catastrophic high deductible health insurance plan - https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/health-plans/catastrophic-insurance
Or if you're over 30 and don't qualify for hardship, just get a high...
Forum:
The Lounge
08-05-2016, 09:50 PM
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3,518
Sticky:
DACA to AOS
Views:
791,399
Posted By
Ettie
Re: DACA to AOS
Most who are eligible via that would have already adjusted.
Forum:
The Lounge
08-03-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies:
3,518
Sticky:
DACA to AOS
Views:
791,399
Posted By
Ettie
Re: DACA to AOS
The i485a is something else entirely. It is for when you had a petition submitted for you prior to April of like, 2001 or so. Just the i485 is fine for people in our situation IF you entered with...
Forum:
The Lounge
08-01-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies:
3,518
Sticky:
DACA to AOS
Views:
791,399
Posted By
Ettie
Re: DACA to AOS
You send copies of everything for the application, but bring in the originals (and more copies) during the interview. I brought a bunch of pictures, his and my original birth certificates, and...
Forum:
The Lounge
05-11-2016, 10:51 PM
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46
LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
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3,263
Posted By
Ettie
Re: LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
Think of her portion of child support as the cost of raising the kid less the biological father's contribution. Depending on how their divorce went, and how your marriage agreement comes to be, the...
Forum:
The Lounge
05-11-2016, 09:39 PM
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LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
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3,263
Posted By
Ettie
Re: LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
If you married her, your assets and income are combined and so her portion of the child support can increase. For you, this means that you may have to help her pay up.
@Pianos - dude, did you...
Forum:
The Lounge
05-11-2016, 05:05 PM
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LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
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3,263
Posted By
Ettie
Re: LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
I don't think I made myself clear. People (in general) can marry whoever for whatever reason. The problem is that we are NOT Americans and this marriage will be scrutinized by law - specifically,...
Forum:
The Lounge
05-11-2016, 11:21 AM
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LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
Views:
3,263
Posted By
Ettie
Re: LIFE DECISION! HELP!! Marrying a CITIZEN.. she's a single mother
You are clearly stating that you don't know or think this marriage will last but want to use the situation to your advantage. Marriage is one of the "easier" ways people in our situation can use to...
Forum:
The Lounge
10-15-2014, 02:39 PM
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331
The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Views:
39,271
Posted By
Ettie
Re: The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Nope, mine is expiring next week on 10/21.
I sent the NILC an email and filed an Ombudsman. Maybe one of those got it expedited but I never heard from them other than a "we'll look into it". Good...
Forum:
The Lounge
10-15-2014, 02:07 PM
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331
The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Views:
39,271
Posted By
Ettie
Re: The super duber official October Expiration Thread
^ Yes, mine went to Texas Service Center.
Those guys are so f'in slow.
Also, my HR knew about it expiring but were patient. They even asked if I'd rather get sponsored. They didn't care that it...
Forum:
The Lounge
10-15-2014, 10:53 AM
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331
The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Views:
39,271
Posted By
Ettie
Re: The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Hah, I'm in the same boat as you wrestle. Just checked my case status at uscis.gov and it said my card is in production. The DACA case status is still on initial review though, might be why some...
Forum:
The Lounge
09-30-2014, 04:10 PM
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5
What should I do? Asked this before with no answers.
Views:
585
Posted By
Ettie
Re: What should I do? Asked this before with no answers.
It really depends. Some universities will allow you to petition a residency status even if you didn't meet the Dreamer qualifications/graduated high school in that state. At the University of...
Forum:
The Lounge
09-30-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies:
331
The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Views:
39,271
Posted By
Ettie
Re: The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Well that's a bit discouraging. My receipt notice was June 9th, expiration Oct 21st and haven't gotten any notices after biometrics. :( But congrats!
Forum:
The Lounge
09-29-2014, 05:53 PM
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Should I go abroad or wait?
Views:
1,998
Posted By
Ettie
Re: Should I go abroad or wait?
Don't keep arguing with him - if it offends you, ignore it. It's his opinion.
If it's hard to get hours where you are - move. It doesn't have to be abroad; going overseas is just extreme for most...
Forum:
The Lounge
09-29-2014, 10:49 AM
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331
The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Views:
39,271
Posted By
Ettie
Re: The super duber official October Expiration Thread
Ughh. Expiration on 10/21 and my case was sent to the Texas center. No word yet on status - I sent an ombudsman. :(
Forum:
The Lounge
08-27-2014, 01:48 PM
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12
After 1 year and 3 mo. denied... Did anyone receive 2 denial letters?
Views:
1,507
Posted By
Ettie
Re: After 1 year and 3 mo. denied... Did anyone receive 2 denial letters?
Agree with g33k because the status adjustment would go further than DACA, imo. Is the $5500 lawyer quote already the lowest cost? There may be a low cost legal clinic around your area.
Any...
Forum:
The Lounge
08-27-2014, 01:33 PM
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12
After 1 year and 3 mo. denied... Did anyone receive 2 denial letters?
Views:
1,507
Posted By
Ettie
Re: After 1 year and 3 mo. denied... Did anyone receive 2 denial letters?
Source: http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process/frequently-asked-questions
Ask for reason of i-821d denial since you haven't received that...
Forum:
The Lounge
08-27-2014, 01:06 PM
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12
After 1 year and 3 mo. denied... Did anyone receive 2 denial letters?
Views:
1,507
Posted By
Ettie
Re: After 1 year and 3 mo. denied... Did anyone receive 2 denial letters?
I remember seeing a post before who used school records to get into college.. but it didn't count. Being in college does not complete the criteria "have a high school diploma" - not even school...
Forum:
The Lounge
06-19-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies:
813
DACA Renewal Info Updated: June 5, 2014
Views:
200,516
Posted By
Ettie
Re: DACA Renewal Info Updated: June 5, 2014
I just put down DACA recipient.
Forum:
The Lounge
06-19-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies:
2,371
Official DACA RENEWAL Process Time Thread!
Views:
628,189
Posted By
Ettie
Re: Official DACA RENEWAL Process Time Thread!
My timeline:
Sent: 6/6
G-1145 Notification: 6/11
Received notice letters: 6/16
Received biometrics letter: 6/19
Routed to Texas & Biometrics appointment for 6/30
Forum:
The Lounge
06-19-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies:
2,371
Official DACA RENEWAL Process Time Thread!
Views:
628,189
Posted By
Ettie
Re: Official DACA RENEWAL Process Time Thread!
Nah, I got routed to Texas as well. Already got my biometrics appointment letter for 6/30. :D
Forum:
The Lounge
06-13-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies:
2,371
Official DACA RENEWAL Process Time Thread!
Views:
628,189
Posted By
Ettie
Re: Official DACA RENEWAL Process Time Thread!
I sent mine out on Friday, was received Monday and got a text at like 1 AM saying it was routed to Texas.
Hopefully that doesn't mean it'll be slower, ugh.
Forum:
The Lounge
06-07-2014, 03:20 AM
Replies:
813
DACA Renewal Info Updated: June 5, 2014
Views:
200,516
Posted By
Ettie
Re: DACA Renewal Info Updated: June 5, 2014
Not everyone was accepted at the same time, so the traffic will probably be spaced.
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