mam521

Some people just can't do it. I can't do tons of it - I typically stick to half n half in my coffee and some yogurt. Kid2 was horribly allergic to dairy proteins when he was a baby. We found out at around a year of age when he stopped nursing. My poor carpet - we had like 18 incidents in 21 days when we were trying to transition him onto regular dairy milk. He did outgrow it, but he's not ever been a lover of cheese or chocolate as a result. Hubs went through a period where he couldn't do any US dairy. We went to Europe for 3 weeks and he had no issues there. He seems to do OK now, but he only consumes select things. Mozzarella is a big one because we have a forno pizza oven. He lived in Italy for 3 years, so the pizza has to be "correct" or bust. If you want to pay big bucks, you can get Buf water buffalo cheese from Whole Foods. But, he can tolerate a couple of the better quality Italian style mozzarella cheeses found in the deli section at HEB. Can Mini-B tolerate non-cow dairy?

Sorry, not sorry, but dairy in the US is gross compared to Canada and Europe. Mini-B probably does need lactose free milk and it can be easier on the system considering how poor the dairy is here.

In addition to what the others have said, your partner needs to meet both continuous residence and physical presence requirements to be even remotely eligible for naturalization. https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/continuous-residence-and-physical-presence-requirements-for-naturalization Not sure how much travel out of country has happened until this point, but if one isn't actually interested in residing in the US applying for naturalization in the US?

There's a ton of psychology on this. https://behavioralscientist.org/why-dont-people-return-their-shopping-carts-a-somewhat-scientific-investigation/ And a You Tube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMUlr8yHymYgSe58DpUH7w

The biggest challenge people face typically is proving they lived with their parent in the US. Usually, this is years after the fact, so it becomes increasingly challenging as the years wear on. A new 18 year old - easy peasy Never know, if you were to file at the same time, you might be able to have your oath ceremony together, if that's something that's potentially important to you.

Honestly, as a parent who had to fork over over $2000 for 2 certificates on top of the N-400 fee for myself when I did it, I agree, The current $710 fee for the N-400 is far more appealing than the $1335 for the N-600. At 18 years of age, the required evidence shouldn't be that big of a challenge to obtain.

I don't know how long the N-400's are taking where you're at, but it might surprise you both. Also keep in mind, mom just has to receive her certificate of naturalization before he turns 18. Even if it's 2 days before his 18th birthday, he gets derivative. If not, not a massive deal and will ultimately give him the choice on whether or not he wants citizenship.

Agree

Echoing @MMRF's question as to where the 17yo is. If he entered the US with his mother and she receives her citizenship before he turns 18, he will become a derivative citizen and the next move would be for her to get him a passport and then file an N-600 to get his Certificate of Citizenship. If mom doesn't obtain citizenship until after her son turns 18, he will be responsible for meeting the requirements, filing his own N-400 and going through the process. Both scenarios depend on when he became an LPR.

You son will have to file his own N-400, but if he became a PR and resident of the US on that same date, then yes, he can apply under the 5 year rule.

No issues. It's understood passports expire. I'd still ask for your old one back, though, just to have on hand, should there ever be any questions.

Maybe that's your problem, TBone...you're shopping for the love of your life at an Aldi discount equivalent, but want the Trader Joe's quality. Gotta switch up the game!

Couple of comments: 1. What does one expect when the entire process is funded by fees? That, in and of itself, is a threat to national security. Add to that the training doesn't appear to be equal across the board, so how are rules being applied? We've seen inconsistencies from the members here. 2. The supposed layers of checks and balances leave holes. How is it that DoS can issue a passport, but USCIS doesn't have any knowledge or recognition of a person being a citizen? Why do we have SAVE if the information contained isn't interagency and aligned? Why are IR's subject to individual petitions, but FP categories allowed derivatives on the same petition? Inconsistencies are rampant throughout US government and most certainly not exclusive to immigration. 3. US Citizenship can be purchased, if you have enough money. Trump's Gold Card visa is purchasing PR. Put the time in and voila! Citizenship is yours 4. The US Immigration system is largely family based; the points based systems in other countries tend to scrutinize applicants differently. Additionally, the family based system allows so many derivatives, it's crazy. 5. Unpopular opinion but AOS is a load of 💩 in the way it's currently applied. A person comes to visit, where it states people aren't intensively vetted, and decide there's been a life event and they stay and adjust. Yeah, other countries do it too, but there are restrictions on the visa types that can adjust. 6. Consular processing, at least at some consulates, seem to do a deeper dive into who they're issuing visas for, versus those that are within the US. 7. The system is so backlogged that people who do try to follow the rules are punished in immi purgatory, waiting for an answer; it's easier to jump the line and claim asylum where the bad behavior is rewarded. It dilutes the system for true asylum seekers. There's a lot of focus on Islam in this article, but statistics show Islamic terroristic incidents are lower but tend to have a greater lethality and these numbers are largely impacted by 9/11 because it was a large casualty event. Over half of the domestic terrorist attacks in the US have actually been by homegrown, right wing extremists and account for the majority of the incidents, with the OKC Bombing being the second most deadly terrorist act after 9/11. Additionally, Pakistan is considered one of the greatest terroristic countries out there, but they're negotiating the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz? Make it make sense!

The sense of relief you all will feel when those pieces of plastic finally make it into your hands!!!

This is why we've only given my mother an iPad 🤭 She's not even that old but she refuses to learn tech so we have to stick to a couple of apps and hope for the best. My sister still lives with her, so she can help. My niece can too - she's nearly a teenager.