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Suspect Admits to Starting Fire in Los Angeles as Blazes Persist man was taken into custody late Friday night after admitting he ignited a brush fire at Pioneer Park in Azusa, California, as the Los Angeles wildfires persist, local law enforcement said on Saturday. The Context The arrest comes as California continues to battle multiple destructive wildfires. The Pacific Palisades fire has been roaringthrough Los Angeles County, spreading throughout the region spurred by powerful Santa Ana winds. The fire was estimated to cover more than 11,802 acres and has forced at least 30,000 to leave their homes. At least three blazes are currently active in the region as of Sunday, according to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire). According to the Associated Press, the death toll of the fires has reached 16, and over 12,300 structures have been destroyed according to Cal Fire, with more at risk as weather conditions persist. Carranza-Escobar, who police described as a transient, admitted to setting the fire. He was then arrested on suspicion of arson and is currently being held in custody. https://www.newsweek.com/suspect-admits-starting-fire-los-angeles-blazes-persist-2013681 Palisades Fire likely started near the remnants of a blaze believed to have been sparked by NYE fireworks: report The Palisades Fire that has devastated Los Angeles and killed at least eight people may have reignited from scorch marks left by an earlier inferno that is believed to have been caused by fireworks set off on New Year’s Eve, according to a report. The remnants of the New Year’s Eve fire likely could’ve been reignited by strong winds — which have made the current blazes difficult to control — even six days after it was put out, the Washington Post reported. An analysis of satellite images, radio communications, videos as well as interviews by the publication found that the deadly Palisades Fire began in the same area where firefighters had put out the previous fire — and that firefighters were slower to respond to the second blaze, which quickly became one of the most destructive in California’s history. Frustrated residents told The Washington Post that the response time from first responders when the Palisades Fire first started last Tuesday was much slower than it’d been on New Year’s Eve. The first time around, he said that the response was swift and impressive. The second, though, was slower and hindered by the high winds, he told the outlet. When he and his wife each called the Los Angeles Fire Department 30 minutes apart last Tuesday to report the possible beginnings of the Palisades Fire, Valentine said that he had to wait because the line was busy. At the time, LAFD crews were caught up responding to two other situations in other parts of the city and planned to send resources whenever they had a chance, according to WaPo. Meanwhile, a helicopter carrying water that attempted to respond early on couldn’t because of the high winds. https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/us-news/palisades-fire-likely-started-near-the-remnants-of-a-blaze-believed-to-have-been-sparked-by-nye-fireworks-report/ Meanwhile investigators are searching for clues as to why the major fires – Palisades and Eaton – were ignited, even as Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight on Sunday and through Tuesday with no rain anticipated until later in the week. One theory gaining traction is that overhead transmission and distribution lines, rocked or brought down by the winds, may have sparked, igniting the dry vegetation below. It is routine for utilities to shut off power during “red-flag events” but the power lines were on near the Eaton and Palisades fires started on Tuesday last week. Power lines and utility equipment have been identified as the cause of California’s 2018 Camp fire, killing 85 people and destroying the town of Paradise, the 2023 Maui fire in Hawaii and a 2021 fire in Otis, Oregon, that began when a utility pole fell and ignited a wildfire, destroying 300 homes. Los Angeles department of water and power reportedly does not have a program in place to pre-emptively shut off power in urban areas when fire risk is high. Robert McCullough, a electric utility consultant, told the New York Times that the department’s shut-off plan is “woefully inadequate”. The analyst also said that the utility’s electric grid was designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 56mph, which considered “quite low in today’s climate”. The department has said it did not cut power in advance of the fires in the city despite the wind speeds. “Impacts to critical city services, including emergency response, the ability to fight fires, traffic and streetlights, as well as impacts to vulnerable people at home, are risks of widespread power outages, as are hospitals, dialysis centers and care centers,” the department explained in a statement to the outlet. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/12/newsom-marshall-plan-wildfire-theories

Current income is the only qualifier and they cannot second guess the poverty guidelines. Just respond to the RFE and state that it was issued in error. ‘State her current income is X , as evidenced by the paystubs ( include only 2 recent ones). Her position as (title) with Employer Name is full time at $xyz per (hour?) .If you can provide Job Letter , great otherwise no big deal Include A copy of the 1040 tax return and W-2 as filed , noting that IRS transcript and W-2 was also included at filing. If no errors on I-864 resubmit form ( unless revision date is not current ) and state form was correct and duly executed at following and reflect : Current household of 2 It does happen that person reviewing makes an error , but a clear concise response puts you back on track without delay. Whatever changes are coming ( and there will be many), they will not impact you until they publish policy. So hurry up and respond

Incoming Missouri state lawmaker introduces bill to give $1K to anyone who turns in illegal migrants Republican state Sen.-elect David Gregory proposed a measure that would offer $1,000 to any person who turned in an illegal migrant who is subsequently arrested. SB 72 would allow the state's Department of Public Safety to "develop an information system for people to report violations of this act which shall include a toll-free telephone hotline, e-mail and online reporting portal." The bill would also create the "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program" which would allow local citizens to serve as bounty hunters "for the purpose of finding and detaining illegal aliens" in the state https://www.foxnews.com/politics/incoming-missouri-state-lawmaker-introduces-bill-give-1k-anyone-who-turns-illegal-migrants

Employers civil forfeitures ?….oh, silly me https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/01/NAE_GTCN_Butler_Brief_2021.pdf

January 4 ‘Perverse’ Incentives: How Local Governments Might Cash In on Trump’s Migrant Detention Shannon Heffernan, The Marshall Project, Jan. 4, 2025 "Just before the 2024 presidential election, Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said that if former President Donald Trump won, he would get back into the “deportation business.” Now, the suburban Ohio sheriff has set aside 250 to 300 beds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees — around a third of Butler County Jail's capacity, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, and a boon to the county’s revenue. Overwhelming evidence shows immigrants are less likely to commit crime than people born in the U.S. Sheriff Jones himself concedes that immigrants are not more prone to crime. However, he has echoed Trump’s immigration rhetoric and vowed to do his part to enforce Trump’s plans to deport undocumented immigrants. “I believe in American citizens first. People that have blood and sweat into this country have fought for it, them first. These other countries aren't first. We are,” Jones told WLWT. The detention part of the “deportation business” could be a profitable one for Butler County. In 2024, the county made over $6.7 million renting jail beds to other local and federal government agencies, including the U.S. Marshals and the Bureau of Prisons. Even before Trump’s re-election, Butler County budgeted for an increase in that revenue to an estimated $8.5 million in 2025, according to the Journal-News. A county commissioner offered support for the sheriff’s plans to rent more beds to ICE: “Obviously, the more prisoners we have, the more revenue it produces,” Commissioner Don Dixon said. ..." https://www.lexisnexis.com/community/insights/legal/immigration/

‘’You hear that everyone? Falsifying documents is no longer illegal. I’m doing my own taxes this year ‘’😂

Based on these recents posts, CDJ is not implementing routine testing during the wait. Anyway, you can engage with the posters dealing with CDJ and keep updating.

..linked post should sow a bit of healthy skepticism on your expectations of consulate or other DOS follow ups…especially since poster is active duty. I did not question your earnestness . was just hoping you arrive at the conclusion to call out your current attorney. He either needs a refresher course or a few complaints to make him pay attention.

Then put in the effort and consult 3 immigration attorneys for a quick analysis of your case. Even if you have to pay for consultation. ‘Consulate does not give legal advice, hold hands or brim over with helpfulness …

You are on active duty , my respect and thanks . I point this out because you also indicated your attorney is “pro bono”…and I cringe at the thought this attorney is advising other service members. ‘Just think , if you would have filed a new I-129 F or I-130…waited all that time only to get jammed with the additional 12 months again. That attorney is doing real harm. What is your gut telling you to do ?

Your attorney should have already confirmed exactly what @Ontarkie detailed for you . Did you or your fiancé tell the attorney about the use before the interview…? it’s usually something you really prepare and worry about with CDJ. Just wait it out and make sure testing is done, all the communication for rest tests will be with the same clinic, not the consulate . https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/Immigrants and Substance and Alcohol Use Disorder-A Legal and Medical Perspective (Part I)_0.pdf

They did a surgical Pick-A-Part …your success with the utility bills is the kind of “above and beyond “ needed . You did great.

Oh , that’s heartbreaking. I mistakenly assumed mom had some kind of criminal issue holding her back. Wow, am impressed w the officer asking if your step dad abused you…that was my first thought when I read your post. So proud you saw this through! No matter, I trust you will look out for mom . Some very strong forces made your green card a reality.

I am sure mom has some big Inadmissibility issue , which is why she has not applied. Just make sure she gets some good legal advice before she gives up…even if you do all the legwork.

Specifically WHAT were the questions about your MOM and her lack of filing …I know they pursued that line of questions. Did they ask about relationship with your stepfather…

That means is in removal proceedings/deportation. So you need to https://asistahelp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bona-Fide-Marriage-Exemption.pdf Bona Fide Marriage Exemption Non-citizens who marry U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents while in removal proceedings must show by clear and convincing evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith. INA § 245(e)(3). What is commonly called, “the bona fide marriage exemption” must be requested in writing and submitted with Form I-130. 8 C.F.R. § 204.2(a)(1)(iii)(A). The request must state the reason for seeking the exemption and must be supported by documentary evidence establishing eligibility for the exemption. Id.

Is her asylum pending with USCIS or with Immigration Court? So if she entered EWI ( without inspection) then got caught , she’s in removal proceedings.

Just need to clarify, this is what I saw and initially responded to …my bad. ‘If you have the other draft ready just let go and Hod Speed! not sure this is a proper brief? Name Address A# IOE# RE: Brief in support of our I-290 B Motion to ReOpen and/or Motion To Reconsider I-485 Case # IOE #, Name, A# Dear Officer, The facts are that at the time of the submitted I-485 in July 2021 we met all the legal requirements for the I-485. Included at this time is documentation to show we were lawfully married within the allowed time. See the cover letter for the full list of evidentiary documents that substantiate that we are a married couple living in the same domicile. The only reason given on our denial of the I-485 was "no year on the Marriage Certificate". as you can see we have requested the County clerk to remedy this unfortunate clerical error that has caused our I-485 to go over 3 years. The new copy is our main evidence that we met all the requirements at the time we submitted the I-485. In addition the included IRS statements from 2022 & 2023 show that not only are we married but we have been working together after starting a business together and easily meet the financial requirements Regards;

I think it was confusing because it looked like you are also drafting two letters /covers … Just do one , and if possible add LATE filled for Good Cause somewhere on subject line .

Ok …I raised and numbered 2 arguments , you deviated and I believe lost #2. But it’s good enough, just let it go .

I am not sure why you have 2 drafts…but this one you did is ready to go .. RE: I-290 B Motion to ReOpen and/or Motion To Reconsider I-485 Case # IOExyz, Applicants name, A# Dear Officer, In support of the above ref I-290 Motion to Reopen and/or Motion To Reconsider , I am submitting the following factual, and evidentiary documentation: 1. Evidence of qualification for adjustment of status at the time of filing I-485 on Date a) Newly issued Marriage Certificate as well as the original missing the year b) Sworn Affidavit of Citizen spouse attesting to the validiy and date of marriage. c) Letter from minister clarifying date of marriage d) Tax return 2022 e) Tax return 2023 f) Credit Card bill g) Credit Union car loan for xyz car h) Proof of insurance on the car j) Utility bill with joint names showing home address k) Photos for last 6 months. with descriptions listed here l) Copies of last 2 of the 3 prior I-290B Applicant attempted all reasonable and timely efforts to address typographical/data entry error made by minister and other government agencies. Circumstances beyond Applicant’s control . Humbly requesting Service to accept this Late Filed I-290 B and favorable adjudication. We Kindly note that the RFE's were vague and in our honesty we couldn't understand how a government certified copy of our marriage certificate could be invalid. The RFE's were vague using complicated language and we were unable to identify specific documentation deficiency . Subsequent trips to courts/ registrar have ultimately resulted in correcting the Year. Applicant additionally attempted to timely file an I-290 B 3 times prior to this. Applicant acknowledges mailing the packet the first two times to an address other than the Chicago PO Box , in the mistaken belief USCIS will forward the sensitive filing. For this we apologize and ask for discretion , navigating the multitude of information and complex instructions on public website is challenging. Respectfully,

My friend I literally wrote out your response …you chose to dismiss it. There was a reason for the format I used and a deliberate reason for what details I provided.

Hold your horses 😂! I need a pound of flesh. Please give a detailed post on the interview itself. I saw the scheduled it Aug. 2023 and rescheduled it a month later. Am assuming it’s been pending since then. I am SOO happy a Good Fairy pressed the approve magic button before the storm of changes . 😂 What were the questions asked, was a supervisor brought in during interview…was there an RFE after interview.