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The Lounge
12-28-2011, 12:00 AM
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Important question regarding 245(i)
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dream_hope
Re: Important question regarding 245(i)
The name doesn't have to be on the application. My dad's petition receipt only included his name, but I was able to adjust under 245i anyway.
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The Lounge
12-27-2011, 11:52 PM
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Chile and South America info.
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2,500
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dream_hope
Re: Chile and South America info.
I'm Chilean. Like someone mentioned, the gap between rich/poor is pretty big, however.... I know people down there like to complain A LOT (aka they make things sound worse than they actually are,...
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Other Topics
12-27-2011, 11:33 PM
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People who crossed border VS People who flew
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Posted By
dream_hope
Re: People who crossed border VS People who flew
^^This.
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12-27-2011, 11:30 PM
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I'm so done.
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1,388
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: I'm so done.
If it makes you feel better, although I was able to fix my status a year ago, I had to stop going to a big state uni after two years because my parents and I just couldn't afford it anymore. I wasn't...
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The News Room
06-10-2011, 03:06 PM
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Ala. governor signs tough illegal immigration law
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Posted By
dream_hope
Re: Ala. governor signs tough illegal immigration law
"- Public schools will have to confirm students' legal residency status through birth certificates or sworn affidavits.
- Illegal immigrants are banned from attending state colleges. "
That's...
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The Lounge
04-12-2011, 08:50 PM
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can a person fly within the USA just with a State issued ID?
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1,832
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dream_hope
Re: can a person fly within the USA just with a State issued ID?
I've done and I had no problems. This was a year ago with a WA ID.
Forum:
The Lounge
04-12-2011, 08:45 PM
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can i still go to school???
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Posted By
dream_hope
Re: can i still go to school???
Don't completely disregard living in Mexico. I know people who have moved there and they are doing great and it's not as unsafe as the news make it seem (if you go the right places). I actually know...
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The Lounge
04-12-2011, 08:41 PM
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Help with a question
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1,766
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: Help with a question
Congrats :)
Forum:
The Lounge
04-12-2011, 08:40 PM
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Any one else have trouble coping?
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928
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dream_hope
Re: Any one else have trouble coping?
Get your degree and then move home, start your life, and never look back. You are lucky enough that you'll be going back to a "first-world" place where you have the liberty to work in many countries....
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The Lounge
03-23-2011, 03:02 AM
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What are you proud of even though you are Illegal/Out of Status ?
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dream_hope
Re: What are you proud of even though you are Illegal/Out of Status ?
I think that just our existence as undocumented people is something to be proud of, lol. Almost everything we do, even the most mundane stuff, takes a lot more effort than it would if we were USC's.
Forum:
The Lounge
03-20-2011, 01:55 AM
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is it safe to open a bank account?
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3,399
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dream_hope
Re: is it safe to open a bank account?
miriam is right, Chase charges now, either $10 or $12 depending on where you live. they waive the fee if you keep a balance over 1000 bucks or do direct deposit of at least 500 bucks once a month. i...
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Other Topics
03-06-2011, 06:06 PM
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245i/sibling petition/aging out
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12,437
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: 245i/sibling petition/aging out
Let us know if you have any questions :) Good luck!
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Other Topics
03-06-2011, 06:03 PM
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245i/sibling petition/aging out
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12,437
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: 245i/sibling petition/aging out
Congrats!!!! I can't believe the advice your lawyer gave you. As far as I know I'm the only one here who did it without a lawyer and we had zero problems. Our whole process, from the moment we sent...
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Other Topics
03-06-2011, 05:47 PM
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We're having a lot of fun together. Should I take the next step?
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dream_hope
Re: We're having a lot of fun together. Should I take the next step?
I say NO. Unless she knows you are marrying her for papers (basically using her, because you say you can't see her as a wife), don't do it. You will crush her heart, especially if you say she "adores...
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The Lounge
03-06-2011, 03:39 PM
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Dreamers in Healthcare!!!
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dream_hope
Re: Dreamers in Healthcare!!!
The obstacles with health care careers are that 1) you need a SSN to get your license 2) you need legal status to do the clinicals
I'm not sure how to get around that...
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The Lounge
03-06-2011, 03:05 PM
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Owning a business. Being an Immigrant.
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6,189
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dream_hope
Re: Owning a business. Being an Immigrant.
When my dad was undocumented he started a business, nothing crazy or innovative. It just allowed him to have a license so he could work as a contractor. He was a teacher, artist, singer, whatever,...
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The Lounge
03-06-2011, 03:01 PM
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245i, how does it work?
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2,219
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dream_hope
Re: 245i, how does it work?
It depends on why it wasn't approved. "Approvable on filing" means that you filled out everything correctly and that you actually qualified for it at the moment of filing (aka the application was...
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The Lounge
02-23-2011, 03:24 PM
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Spring Break
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1,416
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dream_hope
Re: Spring Break
What about a passport? You can tell them you're an international student..
Forum:
The Lounge
02-23-2011, 03:21 PM
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is it safe to open a bank account?
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3,399
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: is it safe to open a bank account?
They are different things, but both are accepted in most banks. I think that's what iDream meant.
Forum:
The Lounge
02-23-2011, 03:19 PM
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Paying for college
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1,249
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: Paying for college
I got agree with the above advice. I went to a university and now I'm back in a cc and wish I had done it the other way around. My field is in the sciences and I've gotten had a much better...
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The Lounge
02-23-2011, 03:10 AM
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245i, how does it work?
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2,219
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: 245i, how does it work?
You can't "file" for 245i because it isn't an application. It simply means that someone filed a petition i-130 (family) or i-140 (job) for you or for one of your parents before April 30th, 2001.
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The Lounge
02-23-2011, 03:07 AM
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Paying for college
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1,249
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: Paying for college
I've said this before but.... mostly just blood and tears :p
Lots of hard work and generous family and friend contributions. It was very hard :(
Forum:
The Lounge
02-23-2011, 02:56 AM
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is it safe to open a bank account?
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3,399
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: is it safe to open a bank account?
Do you have an ITIN? In my experience I've opened accounts before and didn't really have an issue. I think banks don't care about your immigration status, they just care about your money. If it makes...
Forum:
The Lounge
02-17-2011, 12:16 AM
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I over-aged!
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2,063
Posted By
dream_hope
Re: I over-aged!
I adjusted my status through CSPA.
The only thing I need to know is : how long was your i-130 pending? From the moment it was filed in '94 to the moment you got your Notice of Action - Approval...
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The Lounge
02-17-2011, 12:09 AM
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HELP! green card through section 13
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dream_hope
Re: HELP! green card through section 13
"There is a compelling reason why you or your immediate family cannot return to the country which accredited you as a diplomat"
What would be your reason? What country are you from? Unless...
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