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Application period for permanent residence（4kview/12res）		 Problem / Need advice 2022/12/18 22:56
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Vivinavi Los Angeles
Dual nationals Temporary return with corona disaster

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#1
  • でんです
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  • 2022/06/01 23:28

If anyone has a dual nationality who has recently returned to Japan, please let me know.
Until now （ before Corona ） I did the following.

To purchase tickets, enter US passport information as an American
Show US passport at ticket counter （ Show Japanese passport if asked ）
To enter Japan, show Japanese passport
＜ When returning to the US ＞
Show your US passport at the ticket counter
Show your Japanese passport when leaving Japan
Show your US passport when entering the US

But in the Corona Disaster, Americans need a visa.
So I have to do many procedures as a Japanese.
Is the following method sufficient?

To buy ticket, enter Japanese passport information as Japanese
Show Japanese passport at ticket counter
To enter Japan, show Japanese passport
＜ When coming back to US ＞
Show your US passport at the ticket counter （ ？ Even though you purchased with a Japanese passport ？ ）
Show your Japanese passport when leaving Japan
Show your US passport when entering the US

If I am wrong, I would be very grateful if you could point it out.
I am trying to call the airline, but the waiting time is too long and I can't get through.
Thank you very much.

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#66
  • でんです
  • 2022/07/12 (Tue) 02:03
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#62 Mr. Manikintan,

I entered and left Narita airport.

#65 Mr. Bokeh,

I can buy a ticket with my American passport; at the check-in counter at LAX, I showed my Japanese passport to get a boarding pass. ？ I think the person at the check-in counter knew I was buying a ticket with an American passport, but as soon as I showed him my Japanese passport, he issued me a boarding pass. Of course, I also had a fast track, so I prepared that with my Japanese passport and showed the blue color of my application at the check-in counter. But this is not really relevant to you, is it? My apologies.

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#67
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2022/07/12 (Tue) 06:31
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You should not willingly violate the law.

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#70
  • 無知
  • 2022/07/12 (Tue) 09:20
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Whenever I arrange a ticket, I always enter my passport number and visa status.
You mean they will let me issue a ticket and board the plane even if I give a different ID at the LAX counter?
I wonder how they check if the ticket buyer and the passenger are the same person ？ If they are different people, there could be a terrorist attack.

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#73

Japan is a spy paradise.

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#77
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2022/12/20 (Tue) 10:13
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66

How can I leave the US and come back from Japan?

If I present my American passport at the check-in counter at the airport in Japan,
it may look suspicious because there is no entry record.

And vice versa, if I present my Japanese passport and it is not stamped with a visa for entry into the U.S.,
they may ask, "You don't have a visa for entry into the U.S.

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Green card holders with Japanese passport aliases

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#1
  • ざら
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  • 2022/12/16 07:05

I learned from reading on the internet that many people had the same experience.
When I went back to my hometown, I was instructed by JAL to purchase a ticket with Hanako YamadaSmith as my name on the ticket and passport. I have read that it is now possible to put a space between "Yamada" and "Smith". However, when returning to the U.S., the name on my green card, Hanako Smith, is different from my name on my green card, so I get an X at the immigration kiosk, which is a hassle. I was even sent to another room. It is not that I cannot enter the country, but it is depressing every time. I would like to know about the experiences of green card holders who have recently returned to their home countries. Is the situation still the same?

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#30
  • ぷっ!
  • 2022/12/18 (Sun) 08:15
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Topix: You must have done something wrong, right? He just doesn't know it.

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#31
  • 昭和のおかっつぁん
  • 2022/12/18 (Sun) 08:22
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I see, so there is a downside to having a maiden name (or an alias) in the passport. I was thinking of adding my maiden name when I renew my passport next time, but I will not do it.

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#32
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2022/12/18 (Sun) 12:39
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25 I don't know, I don't have a Grincard.

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#37
  • おっさん
  • 2022/12/19 (Mon) 11:39
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I hope it's a last name issue, but
I know a guy who was sent to the other room with a top gangster because he has the same name （ alphabet ） and date of birth
and they always take him to the other room and ask to see his back I guess that's confirmation of something.

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#38
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん
  • 2022/12/20 (Tue) 10:07
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If you have a problem the next time you go and come back
ask the immigration officer what caused it and be prepared.

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Application period for permanent residence

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#1
  • Aoi
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  • 2022/12/07 00:06

I married a Japanese permanent resident and applied for permanent residence and it will be 2 years next February.
A Japanese lawyer told me that it takes an average of 1.5 years, not 2 years ｡ but if anyone is in a similar situation or knows more details about the process of obtaining permanent residence, I would appreciate any information!

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#2

It seems to be taking a long time now. You mention below that it is taking
a long time to update.
You should go to the site and check your status.

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#4
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/09 (Fri) 12:32
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I think the situation will change depending on whether you are applying from Japan or within the U.S.
I think it would be easier to comment if you had a brief current progress report.

The link below is to a green card applicant forum.
For your information.
https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/usa-family-based

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#8
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 17:11
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Then the procedure is in two stages, I-130 (petition) and I-485 (permanent resident application ）).
If next February will be 2 years, then
the I-130 has already been accepted and you are waiting for the I-485 interview?

Currently, the waiting time for I-485 in Honolulu is
24.5 months and 80% processed, right?
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

If I understand correctly, if you are married to a green card holder, the I-485 should be filed after the
I-130 is accepted.
Based on the information above, 80% of people are processed in about 2 years from the date the I-485 is filed.

If next February is two years from the filing of the I-485, then the goal may be close.
Conversely, if the two years includes the I-130 processing period, we may wait another year or so.

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#10
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 17:34
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One more thing, is Aoi-san in Japan now ？
In that case, the I-485 is not processed in the US, but through the US Embassy
・ Consulate in Japan, so
the processing time will be different.

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#13
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  • 2022/12/18 (Sun) 22:56
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Yes, once the I-130 is approved by USCIS, the case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) at the Department of State, where the NVC coordinates the schedule with the U.S. Embassy in Japan, and after an interview at the Embassy, the immigrant visa is issued. Once it is confirmed that you entered the U.S. on that immigrant visa, a green card will be sent to your registered address after you enter the country.

The immigrant visa application form is the DS-260, and once NVC processes Aoi's case, it will begin the process of paying the application fee and processing the DS-260. Please refer to the following links for more information.

Back to the main topic, the processing time is
USCIS reviews the I-130,
NVC reviews the case,
DS-260 application to interview,
and the processing speed depends on how busy each department is. The speed will vary depending on the busyness of each department.
It would be easier to compare your time with others if we know where you are in this process.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html

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I'm looking for Christmas gifts to buy in Hawaii.

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#1
  • camel
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  • 2022/12/13 23:17

I am looking for Christmas gifts to buy in Hawaii. It is for women in their 30's to 50's living in Hawaii. ＄ 100 to ＄ 200 or so and looking for ideas. Thank you ！ ！

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#2
  • オリーブオイル
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  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 11:36
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A woman of that age is sure to be particular and
have a certain amount of everything.
If you think about the possibility of returning or exchanging what you sent
(in the US, after Christmas, people line up to return or exchange their gifts)
Why not just send a gift card of your favorite brand with some chocolates ？
$? From 100 to $ 300, that would be more appreciated.

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#3
  • ギフト
  • 2022/12/17 (Sat) 17:50
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I have made and given them to friends and family at a store in Pearlridge called memory block and they love them.
You can use any photo or drawing you have of your memories.
They print on a wooden block, it takes about 10 minutes and they wrap it for you.

https://instagram.com/memoryblockhawaii?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

They seem to come in different sizes and at different prices …
Have a look if you are interested.

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Honolulu Where you can get your car's oil changed right away without having to leave your car.

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#1
  • メンテ
  • mail
  • 2022/11/21 20:01

Hello.

I don't spend much time or money changing the oil in my car as it is a standard compact car.

If you inquire before you go, many places will raise the price abnormally or won't do it unless you leave your car with them.

Some of you who have been there in the last few months were able to get your oil changed immediately without leaving your car. Please let us know your recommendations.

Thank you very much.

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#8
  • Hiro
  • 2022/11/27 (Sun) 20:08
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I have just emailed you:)

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#9

I get my oil changed in a corner of the Aina Haina Shopping Center. I make an appointment and the work is completed in an hour and I shop at Foodland.

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#10
  • メンテ
  • 2022/12/01 (Thu) 15:50
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#9 Aina Haina
Thank you very much for sharing this information.
It would be very convenient if Honolulu had a place to change oil in a shopping center
as well.

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#12
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/02 (Fri) 15:51
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Just this morning I had an oil change at the Nissan dealership ≪King Windward Nissan∩.
I had a 7:20 appointment time and finished with a free car wash at 9:00.
There is free coffee in the waiting room.

But the price has gone up a gazillion dollars, it used to be less than $40, but this time it was almost $60.

For your information.

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#14
  • Bogey
  • 2022/12/16 (Fri) 23:35
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There's an oil change place called "Jiffy Lube" at University City, South Beretania Street, next to Burger King.
It is drive-through style and you don't even have to get out of your car.

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I have a question for those who are permanent residents and have an alias on their Japanese passport.

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  • ざら
  • mail
  • 2022/12/16 13:05

I learned from reading on the internet that many people had the same experience.
When I went back to my hometown, I was instructed by JAL to purchase a ticket with Hanako YamadaSmith as my name on the ticket and passport. I have read that it is now possible to put a space between "Yamada" and "Smith". However, when returning to the U.S., the name on my green card, Hanako Smith, is different from my name on my green card, so I get an X at the immigration kiosk, which is a hassle. I was even sent to another room. It is not that I cannot enter the country, but it is depressing every time. I would like to know about the experiences of green card holders who have recently returned to their home countries. Is the situation still the same?

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Prius converter was stolen.

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  • みん
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  • 2022/11/23 18:45

The following topic was no longer available for writing, so we have started it up again.
https://losangeles.vivinavi.com/eb/index/-?topic_id=_widg_1a00f2dcc0a1bbf880f8a9dda39961c4fa92112005&show=all#_widg_1a00f2dcc0a1bbf880f8a9dda39961c4fa92112005

I was just about to start the engine of a car that was parked on the street when I heard an explosion and someone nearby ran to my car and said, "The converter is I think it's been stolen. It was stolen from my car last night ！."

I thought I had seen a post like this on Vivinavi... So I read the past topics.
I was too shocked... The prices are the same, but it's the holiday season and many mechanics are closed... Crying
I've done a lot of research and it seems that there is some kind of anti-theft cover, but has anyone actually worn or had one installed?
I asked because it would be very painful to have it stolen again even if I put it on newly, and I wanted to know if there is any countermeasure.
In addition, the garage only has space for two cars, and with three cars, one of them will inevitably be parked on the street.

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#95
  • 読まない人のコメントって
  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 02:35
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I don't want to post the same thing over and over again, but why don't you read the responses?
You can easily read the news online too.
What if I write about actual damage that happened, but you don't read the responses and keep saying similar things?

Thefts only take a few minutes, so if there are no shields or other security measures in place, they will take it without caring if there is some noise. (Some people have been robbed even if they have security measures in place. \v463> Also, even if you have an alarm installed, you are still being victimized, and by the time you realize it, it has been stolen, and even if you rush to the scene immediately, you will most likely not get away unscathed, such as one part of the CAT has been severed.
Of course, some people have been caught, but the damage is still ongoing.
Even in quiet residential areas, areas known to be safe, there are victims.

This is not rare news, and I am surprised that people are saying this now.
Let's find out for ourselves.

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#96
  • 読まない人のコメントって
  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 02:39
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↑ and lastly.
It's tedious.

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#97
  • 注意
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 14:45
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If the cost of repair is too low, please ask if the smog will pass.
Some people try to put on a CAT that does not pass smog at a very low cost.

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#98
  • コバ
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 22:34
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It's a disgusting world.

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#99
  • 昭和のおとっつあん。
  • 2022/12/16 (Fri) 07:04
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Ask if the smog will pass. If you are told that it is ok
I am not sure what to do.

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No matter how long it takes...

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#1
  • みさき
  • mail
  • 2022/12/07 18:45

I wonder if anyone else has the same problem... I thought I would start a topic.

I have been coming to the US for about 20 years.
I did not come here because I wanted to, but because of my partner's situation.
Everyone has different reasons for coming to the U.S., and they may have different reasons, such as study, work, pursuing a dream, etc.
I think it is more like a dream. I didn't come to the U.S. with a positive attitude, and I still suffer from stress and anxiety and think about Japan.
Since I have spent every day in such a negative way, my English has not improved because I keep running away from it, and I continue to have a strange feeling of discomfort, as if I have missed the opportunity to get used to a very normal daily life.

Is there anyone else in my situation?

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#55
  • 受け取る側のコンプレックス
  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 08:36
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47

You sound proud because you don't have a green card ？
You sound proud because you don't have money ？
You feel proud because you don't speak English ？

People with a strong need for approval will compete on their own ？
You don't have to compare every single thing ？
Everyone has their own good qualities.

I don't get involved with losers who have a strong need for approval because it's too much trouble

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#56
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  • 2022/12/14 (Wed) 22:16
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Well said ！ Exactly.
I think he was snickering because he didn't say anything.

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#57

On Facebook, there was a guy who got a green card after getting married who took a picture of his green card and bragged about it
If you got a green card because of your skills, you can brag about it, but only people who got married or won a lottery brag about it
For people who are not interested in green cards, it's nothing to be jealous of. ？ I don't think people who think they are jealous are jealous because they want a green card ？.

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#59
  • コバ
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 22:45
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I have a GC, but I am not proud of it at all.
If you don't have GC, you can go somewhere else, and I don't see the point of messing around with it at all.
I feel sorry for 55 and 56.

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#60
  • 昭和のおとっつぁん,
  • 2022/12/16 (Fri) 07:02
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I prefer to be in a position to become an American citizen and vote in American politics.

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Maebashi Restaurant Support Campaign

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#1
  • 千鶴
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  • 2022/12/15 16:03

Receipts from December 10 through January 31 are eligible for the contest, and those who use restaurants in the city to enter the contest will win products.

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No Walking Smartphone

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#1
  • ひまわり
  • mail
  • 2022/12/15 15:43

They are going to have an ordinance banning walking phones in parks and on streets.

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