Forum Org Guide: When topics / posts may be moved

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Moving Guide

When Not to Move:

There will always be overlap between forums so often a topic may fit equally well in both. If this is the case the topic should remain in the original forum it was posted in.

If a topic contains issues that are related to more than one forum(s) theme but however the initial AND primary topic relates to the Forum it is currently in then the topic should not be moved.

If a topic seems out of place but does not have a clear forum it could be moved to, then it should be left where it was posted.

Example: Person A discusses a general K1 question but then also talks about Adjustment of Status and other issues. In this case the topic should remain in the K1 forum since their initial and primary topic was K1 related but then they also discussed other issues.

Do not move threads that are out of place if they have been stagnant for more than a week by the time they are noticed (to be out of place). This just creates confusion if they are bumped.

When to move:

The initial AND primary theme of a topic does not fit the description of the Forum it was posted in and another forum's description fits the thread's theme MUCH better. In this case the topic should be moved to the correct Forum.

General Rule:

--o If the initial and primary theme of a topic does not relate to the forum it is in and another forum is MUCH more applicable then it can be moved.

--o If there is any ambiguity or the topic seems vague and clearly does not have another forum that fits MUCH better then leave it where it is.

Special Rules

Topics in the Regional Forums area can contain the following (without being moved):

--o General discussion on issues relating to that relevant region

--o Immigration Discussion of topics specific to that region (ex: special embassy procedures, help on finding local doctors, etc)

--o Off Topic Discussion intended to be of interest to the specific regional forum participants (cultural discussion, local food, travel, etc)

Topics in the Regional Forums area should be moved to the proper forums for

--o Discussions on general immigration steps (especially those steps before and after embassy processing) Note: Do not move topics unless you have read them to be sure they are "general" in nature. Some times they may contain regional issues that may not appear in the topic title. If in doubt, do not move the topic.

Edited April 16, 2011 by Captain Ewok

[TiklingGuy 211]

If a member wants to keep a thread in a regional forum to discuss immigration steps with members they are familiar with, can they request the thread remain were it was posted original?

[Kathryn41 3,205]

If a member wants to keep a thread in a regional forum to discuss immigration steps with members they are familiar with, can they request the thread remain were it was posted original?

They can request this and each situation will be reviewed individually. Sometimes the request will be allowed if there are good reasons for leaving it in the regional forum, however if it looks like it is meant to replace the appropriate immigration related forum it will probably be moved.

The intent of VJ is to share immigration related experiences and the majority of posters undergoing a specific immigration process, eg. K-1 visa, etc. will look for information in the appropriate immigration forum rather than the regional forums. Supportive or personal threads that complement the relevant immigration forum are usually fine to keep in the Regional forums.

[Jon & Ygritte 178]

New here. Can't figure out how to contact admin to request to have a thread moved. Grateful for help.

[TBoneTX 45,267]

Click the "report post" button at upper right of the opening post in the thread, and explain what you want done.  

[Jon & Ygritte 178]

Thanks!