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Unrestricted SSN card at SSA office after GC in hand
Mike E replied to Verrou's topic in Social Security Numbers
Which is also illegal, if they express it. Since you are aware they prefer it, they have expressed it. ”You must allow employees to choose which document(s) they will present from the Lists of Acceptable Documents” Of course they prefer an expired list A with an extension document. This keeps the employee in the endless re-verification loop, which is useful if the employer is constantly laying off employees. Knowing that getting ADITs is hard and knowing the WARN Act requires 60 days of severance pay, they can terminate for cause when the employee does not reverify in time. I was unable to interpret this, as anything but illegal pressure to provide a list A document. Whom would one be battling except the employer who prefers a list A? They are required by the IRS. Never said otherwise; here it is again: IRS, ACA law, etc. -
HOW LOW CAN BLUE CITIES SINK? [merged threads]
Mike E replied to TBoneTX's topic in Current Events and Hot Social Topics
They leave blue cities turn their new cities of residence into blue cities. I lived in Colorado 1996-2016 and watched Colorado it go from blue, to purple, to red (“make my day” law was peak red), to purple, to blue again. The current wave of Texas and Florida plates in Colorado Springs are not like the wave of Texans from 1990s that helped turn CO red. They are blues who cannot afford Denver’s suburbs and they intend to turn COS blue. And now the blues are in AZ and completed phase 1 of the transition to blue. -
Neither. Put a rubber band around each application and send all applications in one envelope or box. https://www.uscis.gov/i-485 Where to File Where you file your Form I-485 depends on your eligibility category. Go to our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485 page to see where you should file your application. If you file at a USCIS lockbox, you may not receive an A-Number on your Form I-797, Notice of Action, due to a change in our business process. In these cases, we will send your A-Number in a second notice a few days after accepting your application.
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What is the chance that my B2 will now be awarded?
Mike E replied to Bevamst's topic in Tourist Visas
Since she is over age 21, I can imagine you getting a B visa someday, once your ties to your country of citizenship improve. -
Unrestricted SSN card at SSA office after GC in hand
Mike E replied to Verrou's topic in Social Security Numbers
This is illegal. If they deny employment to an LPR who presents just an unrestricted SS card and state ID / DL, they can be sued, and the success rate of these suits is prohibitive. If the employee caves into pressure and shows an expired gc with an extension letter, then on average, in 2 years the employee is subject to re-verification. If we assume the 96 month letters are not out by then, then the caver needs to get an ADIT. Which is good for just 12 months. So 6 months later, there will be yet another re-verification. And then another one 6 months before the ADIT expires. Not if the employers illegally insist on a list A document. You did not mention applying for passport cards. (A passport card is a convenient list A document which I would gladly show because it is always with me). So that leaves the three of you bringing a list C document: certificate of naturalization / citizenship or SS card. Note that the I-9 form does not list CofC or CofN, and you have to go hunting to find the USCIS policy that says either are a list C document. For me, bringing a passport book or naturalization certificate to the office for I-9 is a recipe for disaster. If my passport card is expired, my SS card is coming instead. Not ideal, but I can stash it in my wallet for day. An SSN is never optional. If you have an SSN you have to disclose it. An SS card is optional. -
What is the chance that my B2 will now be awarded?
Mike E replied to Bevamst's topic in Tourist Visas
How old is she? Is her family her parents? Is she a U.S. citizen? -
What letter or number appears under the word “Entries” on the visa?
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Expired greencard with current re-entry permit
Mike E replied to mias's topic in Working & Traveling During US Immigration
Yes -
Prep for the interview: tests, documents
Mike E replied to randomstairs's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
looks like you will be expected to print with a stylus -
Prep for the interview: tests, documents
Mike E replied to randomstairs's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
What are you typing on now? -
Unrestricted SSN card at SSA office after GC in hand
Mike E replied to Verrou's topic in Social Security Numbers
Some naturalized citizens do not want to live in the U.S. while drawing SS pension benefits. It is easiest to be a U.S. citizen in that situation. -
Do I have US citizenship?
Mike E replied to SusiePoosie's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
1. Are you in the U.S. today? 2. When did you lose your gc? -
K1 visa application correction by new application
Mike E replied to Edwinh's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Given the series of errors I think you should hire a lawyer. If you still want to DIY, then choices: 1. Get married, withdraw I-129F, file I-130. This is better than filing a new I-129F. 2. Withdraw I-129F and file a new one 3. Send unsolicited evidence for the existing I-129F. I share your pessimism about this working. -
Do I have US citizenship?
Mike E replied to SusiePoosie's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
Oh one other thing, since just one parent is a citizen, Were you born on or after February 27, 1983 ? -
Do I have US citizenship?
Mike E replied to SusiePoosie's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
You are a U.S. citizen. Citizenship of children of naturalized parents To get your child a U.S. passport you need to have evidence that the child: is your child lives with you is in your legal custody has LPR status you are a U.S. citizen the above all happened before the child reached age 18 IMO there these are facts: the longer a parent waits to secure a U.S. citizenship document for the child, the harder it becomes to prove the child is. U.S. citizen. It actually becomes exponentially harder because evidence, like radioactivity of isotopes has a half life. It’s actually the law of physics: order tends to disorder aka the Law of Entropy you get exactly one chance to file N-600. Often when parents decide to try N-600 first, they get RFE for evidence. The parent doesn’t know how to respond to RFE, and the case is denied. Forever. Whereas if the passport acceptance agent is half way competent the agent won’t accept the application with incomplete evidence. whereas you can try as many times as you want to get a passport passports get lost and replacing a passport without a certificate of citizenship is hard. Replacing a passport when you have a passport card is easy. Thus the parent should first try to get the child a passport and passport card. And this should be done at the same time, at the same appointment with the passport acceptance agent (for example the post office). Both parent and child should get a passport card because it seems losing the naturalization certificate is inevitable. the CBP Ready Lanes at ports of entry on the land border don’t work with passports but do work with passport cards Make sure to make a complete copy of everything sent to the passport agency. While most evidence (except a green card) will come back, sometimes the post office or the passport agency loses it. Once the child has a passport and passport card: Once same evidence used to get the passport, file N-600 online to get the child a certificate of citizenship, plus the passport, passport card, and any note the passport agency sent back regarding the passport agency confiscating the green card Parent and child should go to SSA to get a new SS card. If the child has has an SSN a passport card is fine for this. If the child has never had an SSN, then a certificate of citizenship might be required. In lieu of a green card, hopefully the parent retained the original passport used to enter the U.S. on an immigration visa or the original I-485 approval document. Some people will tell you that your child doesn’t need a certificate of citizenship. I disagree: A citizen has no right to a U.S. passport. Certain acts such as habitually losing a passport, being behind on child support payments, or being placed on certain no fly lists can cause one to be denied a passport. Whereas a qualified citizen has a right to a certificate of citizenship. I don’t think a family court judge will have any pity on someone who can’t get a passport, and thus can’t get a job to pay child support and thus can’t get a passport. investigators performing security clearances for certain roles in service of the federal government, military, or federal contractor are known to reject a U.S. passport as evidence of U.S. citizenship Some citizens of certain countries are denied certain roles. A certificate of citizenship identifies the previous nationality. Hence a passport is not accepted when applying for those roles At some state DMVs, if the SAVE system doesn’t verify U.S. citizenship using the passport card, some DMVs will override SAVE if a certificate of citizenship is presented When registering online to vote, some states require those with a US birth certificate or CRBA to provide the number from a certificate of citizenship or naturalization. When petitioning a relative for LPR status (aka filing I-130) USCIS and sometimes the department of state won’t accept a U.S. passport as evidence of U.S. citizenship. It is rare but it does happen. There are now reports of U.S. citizens who lost their passport having difficulty obtaining a new passport without a certificate of citizenship. -
Do I have US citizenship?
Mike E replied to SusiePoosie's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
Maybe. 1. Were you living with this parent? 2. Were your parents ever married? -
Fair enough. Since google is not up to the task, try chat gpt: ”Even if the owner is not driving the vehicle, they can still be penalized if the vehicle is not insured. In Michigan, the law requires all registered vehicles to have liability insurance coverage, regardless of who is driving the vehicle. If an uninsured vehicle is involved in an accident, the owner of the vehicle may be held responsible for any damages or injuries caused. Additionally, if a vehicle is registered in Michigan, the owner must provide proof of insurance when requested by law enforcement, even if the vehicle is not being driven at the time. Failure to provide proof of insurance can result in penalties such as fines and license suspension. Therefore, it is important for vehicle owners in Michigan to maintain liability insurance coverage for their vehicles, even if they are not currently driving them.” yes i think that is best in this case.
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Prep for the interview: tests, documents
Mike E replied to randomstairs's topic in US Citizenship General Discussion
Afaik, the written portion is done on a tablet. -
The most car friendly jurisdiction in the known universe. Good. https://www.michigan.gov/sos/vehicle/titles To add or remove a vehicle owner from the title, visit a Secretary of State office. All listed owners on the title must be present and provide their valid license or ID in order to change or correct the title. The fee to correct a name on a title is $15. Schedule an office visit