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Also when trying to post here it got stuck on "submit/saving" reply for about two minutes. I could only see that my reply is above by duplicating this thread tab and checking replies.

I have only been able to access unread content once yesterday (the load more activity once on that page does not work at all), otherwise the page just either times out after a lengthy wait or never connects. This happens on any browser I try.

Oh good. I thought this was just me. It started yesterday. A few others could also replicate it too.. 🫠

Well it's one of those reports that seem to conflict with this one: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/reduce-your-risk-of-dementia/alcohol Drinking in moderation did not seem to harm the brain, whereas alcoholism did and when compared to alcoholism vs not drinking the winner was clear. https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/health/alcohol-dementia-study-wellness/index.html Here is something from 2018 talking about the harms of no drinking and drinking too much. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/news/2018-08-01/study-finds-long-term-abstinence-and-heavy-drinking-may-increase-dementia-risk

K1s are still a process that works for some people. We certainly did it. Not sure I'd have done that knowing what I know now, but hey it is what it is. Anyway this does seem like a postmaster issue, so I'd head over to your local post office and see what they'd suggest. I always get very confused by people saying they need to have their name on the post box - in all the years I have lived on this rural route we only have the house number on the box. Now of course our mail service has always been terrible (bunch of knuckleheads that can barely pay attention on a good day), but they never lost, misdelivered, or rejected any official documents and certainly not a USCIS item. BTW, I'd suggest the OP sign up for informed delivery - that shows you what's coming, which means you can see when the postman 'forgot' to deliver something.

My husband and I met when we were teenagers. I knew from that moment that he was the one for me, but we also knew that we were young and a lot had to happen to get from point A to point B. Financial independence was a big part of that as well as finishing education. You are both young and have a whole future ahead of you. I'd suggest making sure your lives are stable with good financial backing first before jumping feet-first into immigration matters. Take time to visit more and develop your relationship together. We did not marry until I was nearly 30, so as you can imagine, not a lot of people can wait that long nor am I suggesting it. I'm only suggesting that once you start on an immigration journey you need to be well-prepared for it. Financial requirements, insurance, getting your degrees will all help to secure that future you're dreaming of together. But also learning about your families, and each other will be important before you leap.

I think there is a lot missing to the story. The barn owner is saying that they have religious objections that keep them from celebrating the union (what does this mean or entail?) but that it is fine for the couple to get married there? So what is the problem? Well, the barn owners were pretty petty here by mentioning it in the first place. So the only thing I can guess is that they would allow them use of the barn, but would not provide other things such as an on-site coordinator (which would be important), and other items which is included in their wedding package you pay for. So I went to their site and for a fee (which is far cheaper than venues I know about around these parts) they'd give a couple an amazing services package for that price. You're talking catering area, cleanup, decor, bridal room, and more... anything you can think of. So if I take the article at face value they basically said "well you can use the barn... if you pay us the money but you aren't getting anything else because that would mean we're celebrating it". So I'm thinking this couple saw a dream location for an affordable price, with dream services, had their heart set on it and then got very disappointed. That could have been avoided if the location was unashamedly honest to begin with. Man I wish I could have dropped a cool few thousand dollars and gotten all that for my wedding. By the end of my wedding I wanted to toss the venue coordinator off a cliff from the amount of stress and idiocy she caused. Anyway while this made a news report, and I blame the incomplete reporting of the local publication, it sounds like this couple has other options that will hopefully provide them a good experience. I know the disappointment when a venue tosses "surprises" can be crushing for any bride.

I'd suggest visiting off and on for a few years to see what America is like. America is a big place and honestly, it will still not give you the big picture of what truly this country is like, but it is a start. You're young and have a life ahead of you. Make connections here by finding friends and who knows, there might be a special someone out there eventually. To be able to visit, visa free, is a special privilege not many get, so it's wise to never do anything to jeopardize that. I know someone that grew up absolutely loving the US, but as an adult he certainly kept on with his education and job in the UK. Chance would have it he met an American lady in a pub one day, and the rest was history.

I came up with the name of an attorney who supposedly is very good. I won't say he's junkyard though, as I'm not sure this young father is looking to be nasty. What he needs is guidance and protection. I just don't think he's going to listen to us though. Perhaps I need to suggest that if his wife will not seek therapy, that he needs to talk to someone himself, for his own mental health. You know I asked my dad what he thought of that appointment today, and it suddenly occurred to us that the flow of the conversation with the PA was so odd and he seemed so confused to the point we both believe he was actually hungover.

I love it when I get up before dawn to get my dad all the way over to a doctor's appointment in time, and then the doctor (well... the PA...) doesn't even know what he's doing there for. I don't love it when the sword wielding scary guy I've noted for many many many months on the street corner (I won't say begging.. because his sign is not asking for money.. I can't say protesting either because the sign is gibberish.. but I'd absolutely say he is a danger to others) and warned the police about, actually did pop off over the weekend and go into local businesses threatening people while naked. If only they like took it seriously before. My husband tells me his friend is getting a divorce. Was quite a shock. I feel for the guy and I feel for their kids. But he also tells me the situation and I think these two people need serious counselling (she has huge baggage that needs therapy she can't expect her husband to fix). Unfortunately she's the one requesting the divorce, wants pretty much everything, and is demanding to just use one attorney - hers. So both my husband and his friend asked what I thought. I thought it was a terrible idea, recommended the friend find some representation, because it sounds as if he continues to let her dictate all terms of divorce in this way she will clean him out. He's made some mistakes that I don't think any reasonable woman would find that objectionable, but this breakdown is in no way his fault. His way to be amicable without really agreeing to the divorce in the first place, is to let her have what she wants because he still loves her. I've had some female friends get themselves into serious issues in this way when their relationships failed, this is the first time I've seen a guy follow this pattern. Not sure he's going to take my advice. But what can you do?

Well guys it looks like our options for ordering such delicacies is smaller now. British Corner Shop is going into administration. This is the second time it's happened. https://anglotopia.net/anglophilia/anglophile-deals/british-corner-shop-is-no-more-bcs-has-gone-into-administration/

Accordion folder, organized, and labeled. Also don't be like a certain someone who told their then-fiancé that they had misplaced their passport, had a panic attack, and spent hours tearing apart their house before needing to drive down to London very early the next morning. 🤣🤪 Bottom line know where everything is and have it ready. You'll be just fine.

If you bring her here on a K1 and you marry, she cannot return to Canada to as you say "have that all process while she is finishing her last semester". She would have to remain in the US with you. K1s can only work and enter/exit the country when they are authorized to do. The wait on that authorization process is growing ever longer and I expect that to continue. There is nothing wrong with visiting (proof that the person intends to return from wherever they came), marrying in the US, her returning back to Canada, and applying for a spousal visa for her. You do not need a K1 to do that. Marriage is in the domain of the state, so people are allowed to freely travel and marry in the state they choose. However, the person must return home and apply for a spousal visa. K1s are for those couples who cannot otherwise travel to the US to marry (they were previously denied entry, or they want to get married in the US and have no intent on returning home, or they don't want to be apart as a married couple). The question will be timing, and if she is still committed to finishing school in Canada then applying right away may not be prudent. Remember green cards, which she will have at the end of a spousal visa, are for staying in the US, and typically people will want to have their plans in other countries wrapped up. The plus side about spousal visas are instead of having to adjust status as a K1 and be in limbo for a long time to do anything, no adjustment is needed and the person can work immediately. But again, green cards are for living in the US, and she'd want her Canadian commitments finished. You will also need to have met and have established good evidence. Other things to consider will be: do you make enough to fulfill the financial sponsorship requirements whichever path you choose?

Happy New Year to all! Yesterday was spent drinking punch and cider of the non-alcoholic variety, making up a seafood platter, chicken salad sandwiches, and cheese/crackers for snacking, watching movies with plenty of popcorn, and playing Scrabble-Monopoly - a new mashup of the two games. Dessert was a Smith Island cake by me. Briefly watched Anderson Cooper get silly drunk for a while. Today is traditional pork and sauerkraut.

I wanted to give a little update to this old thread. I passed a good deal of information that I was able to dig up involving individuals in this case to the relevant authorities and to some alternative sources. I hope that it provided useful info that the feds could use against this specific criminal. I am pretty ticked off though that the FBI let this guy flee the country.... while they recovered some of the stolen taxpayer money, $1.5 million is a drop in a bucket. and this was another guy I tried looking into. The FBI's court filing is here: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67594550/1/united-states-v-syed/

New immigrant short term insurance is what some use. I can tell you though you'll pay a premium and not actually be covered for much if at all. Of course finding a doctor that actually accepts it will be another challenge. In the end, you'll pay for peace of mind that's not really peace of mind. Of course plenty of people still do it. Absolutely get signed up for real health insurance asap.

What I got him: clothes, puffer vest, trainers, coffee, blanket, tools, giant lego set & running gear What he got me: a coat, clothes, trainers, giant lego set, cookbook, a makeup bag from London (this was especially sweet as it's my favorite brand), and chocolate. What friends got us: a Japanese subscription box What we sent to the kids abroad: perfume for the eldest and squishmallows for the youngest As is traditional a few days before Christmas we head up to Longwood to look at the display and have their absolutely fantastic holiday menu. We also usually take the family out for milkshakes and ride around the neighborhood to look at the light displays. Then we celebrate Christmas, on Christmas Eve, to give everyone an additional day of rest before heading back to work. Daytime is usually reserved for guests and present exchanges, and later in the evening when most have gone is when a quieter more enjoyable time for gift giving is had. It was stressful during the day because of the person that invited themselves over, but we tried our best to make things work. We usually get Chinese takeaway for dinner and dessert by me.

The newest information I can offer today regarding this upcoming policy change is.. well, perhaps a wait and see approach for now. As it stands a new election is likely coming, but the blacklash is already beginning. There are lawsuits brewing, and this evening it seems the government has decided to take yet another reformulated and vague position. They have announced the threshold will still rise to another new figure of £29,000 ($36,700). This is classified as an initial rise with no other details as to when or what other increments will be used. Furthermore, they have agreed that these changes will only reflect new visa applicants, and not those already in the country. This figure, will still result in large number of Britons being unable to bring their spouses and children into the country. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-migrant-family-visa-thresholds-b1128603.html https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/17/legal-action-planned-over-uk-cruel-income-threshold-visa-rules

In the states, cordials are considered alcoholic beverages or types of chocolates, but in the UK they are non-alcoholic - a syrupy fruit juice with sparkling added. Though you can make them alcoholic - like a Cider & Black (alcoholic cider + blackcurrant juice cordial) or a type of snakebite. My great grandma used to make cordials and they were added to alcohol like a sort of mixer at parties. I would often debate with my husband if Martinelli's Sparkling Cider or Welch's is considered a type of cordial rather than just a non-alcoholic cider or wine, but we couldn't get a definite answer. You can get non-alcoholic cordial in the US, but they are like mixers right? Layla, you got the kiplings mince pies but not the almond cakes? Man... I could eat a whole box of those right now.

If you are not intending on purchasing her a plan directly, my suggestion would be to read through this thread carefully.

You are allowed to work once you have authorization. The SSN card you will receive should say ''valid for work only with DHS authorization" on it and the EAD you apply for will be that authorization. You can remove that 'restriction' by going back to the SSA once you obtain your green card.

Analysis from the Migration Observatory, with breakdown from the economic perspective of things: very clear that these rules will actually punish British citizens in a nonsensical way. https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/commentaries/how-will-new-salary-thresholds-affect-uk-migration/

The Independent as of 2hrs ago. Absolutely renew as soon as possible before these changes come down. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/foreign-spouse-migration-crackdown-earn-b2458988.html

It is an arbitrary value they just came up with it seems. I also wanted to inform as an addition to the first post that the UK government has clarified this evening in some articles that this new threshold will indeed apply to those spouse already in the UK that arrived under the old threshold and in the middle of the multi-year immigration process. If their UK spouse is not making the new sum by spring they will likely need to self deport.

Hey we discovered where some of the gold bars came from. Hint: they were stolen from the same guy that is involved in the indictment against Menendez. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/gold-bars-featured-in-bob-menendez-bribe-case-linked-to-2013-robbery-records-show/4919801/