Lemonslice

Send your marriage certificate to the funeral home?

IRS has very specific rules on who you can claim as dependents: https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/whom-may-i-claim-as-a-dependent

I wish my next flight through Pearson will work in a way where there's no CBSA interaction. Fingers crossed.

What are you talking about? Millions of immigrants have traveled without much trouble. Especially, when you have the right documents. You might need to work on your anxiety though.

Not necessarily. You have to enter Canada, there's no international area like in some other airports. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html?utm_source=slash-visit_visiter&utm_medium=short-url-en&utm_campaign=visit

Just make sure you get your visa or ETA to enter Canada, if needed.

If there's no date stated, then any date is good, as long as it's been issued by the right office/authority (as listed in the reciprocity schedule).

Mine is no longer valid, and I couldn't have used it for immigration purposes - I think they created the office issuing official documents in 1994 😕 Just a nice souvenir to keep. Just check the reciprocity schedule for your country: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

Reach out to your postmaster, go twice a day if needed.

Unfortunately, this member's story shows that being a minor was not an excuse. https://www.visajourney.com/profile/46877-globehoppermama/ Summary on their linked blog: http://carlosandamy.blogspot.com/2009/04/still-family-without-country.html?m=1 I wish I knew if it was ever resolved.

Did you also submit evidence that you are a US citizen, or just evidence of your presence? @jan22u might be able to pinpoint what went wrong.

Good to hear that you have reconciled. Others will have better advice about the adoption process.

My timeline was very similar to yours. Fast and smooth experience. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/790597-10-year-card-renewal-surprisingly-smooth-experience/

If you want to discuss the current laws and policies, General Immigration-Related Discussion Forum might be a better choice. Or reach out to your elected officials, start a petition, reach out to Immigrant groups in your area... No one said they agreed with the law(s), just that it is currently what it is.

Ad from content already created is not you actively working. You could have tenants in your home country, and they would be paying you rent. Bolded part is true, at this time. True, also, that no one here can promote illegal activities. So, no one here can tell you it is ok.

Could be a smaller amount, but, the point is... before investing any more (energy/money/heartache) in this relationship, is it worth a coffee with a friend ($10?) to trust a little... Long distance relationships are never "cheap" - we were only separated by 300 miles, and it still added/adding expenses to our relationship. If that "little" gesture is breaking the bank, or an incredible expense, then I think OP is in for a life of misery (with trips back home once in a while, moving, immigration expenses). He is going to always feel cheated out of his money. Even the most frugal VJer had to up their spending by $10 eventually I am not even touching the topic of her maybe wanting to send money back home once in a while - because, he already said, they are all hard workers supporting each other.

You are welcome. Far from perfect, lots of delay, but, eventually, most people will get out of it.

Let's say a childhood friend is visiting the next town over, and you decide to meet up for brunch. Gasoline there and back, the meal, and then you picking up the tab at ice cream later, you've spent $50. You have probably spent more time interacting with your faraway friend than at that brunch. What if you just sent $50 and asked her to spend it on phone usage? Best 50$ you can spend, you will see how she does, if she gets the best plan, you will be able to keep in touch like never before - and hopefully coordinate your visit. If things go wrong, you will save yourself the money, and heartache, of continuing to interact. $50 too much, try with less. I mean, your time, and not losing it, has to be worth something?

Threats of suicide, and of ruining your immigration journey/life as you know it, are still part of a violence pattern. Leaving is often when this escalate; the website has good tips on how to leave safely. Also, good tips on what documents to gather (add what will be needed for you to remove conditions, as much as you can).

Please stay safe - there is help. https://www.thehotline.org/

Rules for background check will depend on the job, and the state (if no checks required at the federal level). For example, this is a summary of how it works in California: https://www.classlawgroup.com/employment/background-checks/california/ Without more details, can't provide a better answer. You should be able to find what you are looking for by looking up the types of check required for your profession and state. Of note, not all employers run background checks.

Other posters provided guidance, it is going to be a few years, at least. How long have you lived with your daughter? How long have you been her legal guardians/adoptive parents?

There's a reason the instructions now state not to send explicit pictures, sexy times, or baby delivery... 😆

Could you imagine, fine line between revenge porn, and "proof of sexual consummation"? What about asexual people marrying each other, forced sex, or else? For immigration purposes, it always has been "to be physically in the presence of each other".

Medical requirements change at times. HIV used to be an inadmissibility, then HPV vaccine was required.