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Our district's policy was pretty clear and sensible too, but we also have 72,000 kids plus teachers and not enough classroom tech available. So, they flexed and caved until the law was made. My kids are also in high school and I'd guess a 135lb, 5'4", female teacher trying to tell a 17 year old, 300lb football player to put your phone away comes with some challenges. I've talked to a couple of teachers and they say they love hearing the chatter among kids again. It was lost when everyone was devicing. Real conversations, real interactions, real relationships and interestingly, less fights it would seem.

The worry is the wording. Unrestricted and gift do not equate to taxes. Sounds like free invitation "appropriate funds for personal gain". Unrestricted or not, I wanna see where these funds are going.

Most companies would classify this as bribery, no? There's laws against that...

I wouldn't either. I don't have social media accounts set to public to protect myself as it is. If you're dumb enough to leave them open publicly, you subject yourself to too much scrutiny. I don't post ridiculous things anyway, but it's my business. I don't need an HR person rooting around in my accounts, etc, let alone the government. I'm actually annoyed that our company wants you to have a LinkedIn profile and HR do check it. To me, it's just Facebook for adults and there is nothing in my contract that states I am required to use social media on behalf of the company. I don't know about the rest of you, but we have to do yearly training on data classification and storage so we don't violate laws internationally by collecting information and mishandling it. Hubs and I work for the same company and when we got married, we only told HR, as it was a requirement for personnel profile updates, benefits and beneficiary information. We kept our work relationship professional and our personal lives at home. When my boss found out a year after we were married, she was like "why didn't you tell anybody?" and I just said it was none of anyone else's business. She knew at that moment that based on our data security policies, she couldn't say anything more than that. She could have been fired if she shared personal information that wasn't hers to share. The US, in general, is far too lackadaisical with people's personal information.

Considering how much more in depth personal data protections are in the EU and UK, I can see a lot of people pumping the brakes on a visit. It's pretty invasive and some e-mail accounts, etc are corporate owned and protected, so that information, despite being required, cannot be shared.

They technically CAN be repaired, but the cost of repair often supersedes the cost of replacement. Unless you're dealing with the limited numbers of traction drive CVT's in higher performance cars, the pulley based CVT's are all junk. It really limits the number of cost effective vehicles available on the market when you're searching for something that doesn't have a CVT, as we found out when we were looking at potentially buying something for Kid1 when she headed off to university. We had a Dieselgate Passat TDI that had the DSG transmission and it was smooth like butter. That was a really great car. Current ICE vehicles both have 8 speed transmissions with no real issues there. Both hubs and I can drive a manual transmission. The shifts with the 8 speeds are nice and smooth, but I think as a manual transmission driver, the CVT just feels wrong. The little i3 is just a different driving experience overall, being a little EV. Sophisticated go kart is the best way to describe it.

I had an AWD Corolla Cross when I was up in Canada. I chose it because it had proper Michelin tires, not Chinese knock offs that we've seen on some of the rentals and I knew the fuel mileage would be great. Conclusion: I could never buy a vehicle with a CVT transmission. The thing made a lot of noise, but was slow.

Well, our district had a policy banning phones and it was poorly implemented. Then the state government banned them and the implementation held. Unfortunately, maybe there does need to be government overreach in this instance. People are of differing opinions, but the science says this stuff is rotting our kids brains. I didn't let my kid have any social media until she was nearly 14 (I was mean for making her wait that long, apparently) but she'll tell you now, at nearly 19, that she shouldn't have had it that young. Kid2 only uses YouTube and Discord, but neither are on the Aussie ban list. My dumb(something) sister has let my niece have Snapchat since she was 10 and the kid has FB and Insta and who knows what else. My niece just turned 13...way too young but my sister is like "oh it's fine". Too many people like my sister out there.

It's not a bad thing, honestly. The banning of phones in the schools in TX has been pretty much all positive. Students will reluctantly admit it. Teachers like hearing kids actually converse. Maybe the next generation won't be so anxiety riddled and lacking in interpersonal skills with these types of bans.

You will have to call Telus Health and ask. We had our appointments a week before our interviews and we had our medical packets in hand with no issue, but a number of those timelines have changed.

Just remember, when you endorse that visa, you become a permanent resident of the US and are then subject to US taxes. If you sell your home after endorsement, for example, the capital gains are subject to US taxes. It is advisable to try to close out your affairs and endorse prior to the expiration. At the very least, seek guidance from a cross border accountant.

Agree with Dashinka. They won't do it because it will impact income tax generation. The rest of the details will also impact it but bottom line, dualies living abroad or even dualies living in the US that may decide to reside or retire elsewhere would laugh at not having to file US income tax and/or pay taxes. Not everyone has aspirations to be Moreno or Cruz.

Your timeline says she entered as a spouse of a US citizen. Did your wife receive a 2 year greencard? If your timeline is correct and that is the case, it looks like you need to remove conditions. The guide is here: The form is here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

People who want their spouse not to be deported from the US do. No SSN isn't really a problem. Apply for an ITIN because you'll need it to file income tax by April anyway. Add your spouse as a beneficiary for any pensions and/or 401k's and any life insurance policies. As for health care, your spouse cannot be denied being added. HR usually don't realize they can use all 0's temporarily until a SSN or ITIN are provided. Don't delay filing. This is important. It will take some time for your case to process so will have time to assemble further supporting evidence.

The I-551 IS the greencard. It is what is awarded after the I-130, the DS-260 and the I-864 are approved, the medical is approved and an interview is approved. It isn't a form that your son would have filled out. https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/form-i-551-green-card When did his medical expire?

This is misleading. This bill doesn't target Muslims, but rather attempts to secularize public institutions from any and all religions. Prayer is not banned. Collective prayer in public spaces without a permit would be banned. This isn't new - people have chosen ignorance over education on what is required to have any sort of gathering, be it religious or otherwise, in a public space, and it has now come back to bite them in the proverbial behind. Prayer in dedicated religious houses remains untouched, as it should. Let's be real here too - as a Muslim, would you really appreciate a bunch of protesting Catholics assembling on the doorstep of your mosque? So why was it ok for protestors to camp out in front of one of the most historically significant Catholic churches in Quebec? People are going to worship in their chosen house, so leave them to it. Religious symbols would be banned in certain publicly funded institutions, now including publicly funded institutions of child care, be it public daycare or a publicly funded in home daycare. This isn't exclusive to face coverings, but all religious symbols, so you could lump people wearing crucifixes into this group. The bill also proposes phasing out public funding for religious based educational institutions. This one is a pretty direct hit at publicly funded Catholic schools as they make up the largest percentage of subsidized religious educational institutions. Pre-emptively invoking the "notwithstanding clause", which is questionable in and of itself as it's a real push against the Constitution. QC is trying to be France and this will land them in the Supreme Court. I highly recommend visiting other news sources to get a better understanding of the whole picture. Cherry picking information to depict a certain narrative is how non-neutral news agencies incite anger and upset in populations. Education is power. You can read the details of the bill from the QC government here: https://www.assnat.qc.ca/Media/Process.aspx?MediaId=ANQ.Vigie.Bll.DocumentGenerique_215931en&process=Default&token=ZyMoxNwUn8ikQ+TRKYwPCjWrKwg+vIv9rjij7p3xLGTZDmLVSmJLoqe/vG7/YWzz

Please fill out your timeline: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=494167

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dot-female-crash-test-dummy-regulation-rcna244949 This is actually a pretty big win for us ladies. IIRC, women are 17% more likely to die and 73% more likely to sustain serious injury in a serious frontal collision due to inadequate and antiquated testing regulation that was designed for men's bodies. As it is, a 5th percentile Hybrid III dummy is used. This is also where (inadequate) booster seat guidelines fall for children wanting to "graduate" out of a booster seat - minimum crash test dummy size.

@netghost be careful with what you say. It is law that you enter/exit the US as a citizen, with a US passport, especially when flying. DOS: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/Relinquishing-US-Nationality/Dual-Nationality.html CBP article: https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1467?language=en_US Immigration PTSD is real! Congrats on kicking immi's behind! Now you can update your profile to say naturalization . Book an appointment to get your shiny, new US passport, too! Once you get your naturalization certificate back, make sure you book an appointment at the SSA and update your citizenship status there, too.

@bigxxxxxx, please fill out your timeline here: https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=493729 The quick answer is it depends. The answer to your question will depend on what visa type and what the reason for the RFE was as well as who asked for the information. Filling out your timeline will help others best answer your question.

@yuna628 rough go! Sorry to hear! That in mind, happy to hear you had competent healthcare for your mum for a change. I know with your dad, it's been a struggle. Although your mum being hospitalized is awful, it's probably a good thing that your dad is safely in rehab, even if he has to do (horrific🤭) "things". Just remind him that rehab is keeping him young 😁.

How long is the position for? You'll be subject to an Australian visa for your work. Additionally, does your spouse qualify for an Aussie visa and what type? You're talking about taking your partner, who already moved from their home country to be in your home country to move AGAIN to another new country. Lots to unpack here. Remember, you are in a partnership now and just because it's a great opportunity for you doesn't mean it is for her. It's not just about you anymore; it has to be the best opportunity for BOTH of you.

Oh, I forgot to mention this...it's a chuckle. Kid1 was visiting from Canadia last week. It was reading week at her uni. So, she and her boyfriend were out one afternoon. Suddenly, I get a call: "emergency! The car shut off and we can't make it start...it just shakes when we try but I think it's because we ran out of gas! We're stuck in the turning lane, too!" Ok, an irritated hubs grabs the jerry can and goes on a rescue mission. Idiot manyagers did run out of gas. Ironically enough, they were essentially next to a gas station. But to make the situation even more awesome, the sheriff pulled up behind them and flipped on the ole blueberries and cherries so people knew to go around. The officer was great but it was just a little salt in the idiot wound. Hubs got them fueled enough to get the car to the gas station and outta the way. I asked how in the h-e- double hockey sticks they ran out of gas. Dummy bf said "I thought we had enough to go get Swig first and then get gas.". Sweetheart, if the fuel light has been on for a minute, best not worry about a Swig drink first. The car is thirsty and said feed me...it's the priority. Guessing the ambiance of the sheriff's presence will have him minding his gas gauge a little more closely. Kid1 was happy they were here and not up north. Standing in the cold with no gas = no bueno!

Agree 100%. I don't know if the OP realizes that this man may not even be able to travel to meet in person to begin with due to the nature of his charges. When other countries won't let you in, that has to be a flashing neon sign to turn the other way.

Day 2 of Kid2 being reasonably unwell. Monday evening, he came downstairs and said he felt dizzy. He'd already been complaining that he figured he was getting sick. Told him to go take his temperature. So, he rooted around, found the thermometer and sure enough, he had a fever. He was pretty defeated sounding so we were pretty sure yesterday was going to be a write off. We weren't wrong. We had to go to work, but he still had the fever in the AM with the added bonus of snotty nose and that good ole truck hit me feeling. The problem for Kid2 is he won't blow his nose. I don't know why, but neurodivergent kids have weird hangups and this continues to be his. So, we get home from work and I go to take something into the kitchen and hear "drip, drip, drip". Look up and see water dripping from the ceiling. Ahhh 💩! Get the ladder, punch a hole, water's coming out. It's warm. Ok, so is it a hot water line or something else. Has to be something else because the water lines in the bathroom right above the sopping wet ceiling come in through the upstairs roof. Talk to Kid2 - he'd just had a shower but clearly did NOT have the shower curtain in the tub properly. Wonderful. So, we made a bigger hole to let the water out and so it can dry. Luckily, we haven't yet renovated the kitchen/breakfast area and planned to change the roof in there anyway, but yeah... teenagers REALLY forget to insert their brains when unwell. Anyway, he just got up. Still sounds like #######. Declared he was too sick yesterday to even consider going on his computer. Doesn't sound like he will much, if at all, again today. His old cat doesn't mind. It just means they lay in bed together and watch TV, which definitely appeases the old fur man.