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Vivinavi Los Angeles
OPT Tax Returns

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  • HM
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  • 2026/05/07 16:53

Please tell me about OPT tax returns.

I am currently on OPT (F1 visa) and working as an independent contractor ( signed W8BEN ). The company does not deduct taxes in advance, so I will pay them all by myself on my tax return next year.

I understand that I am usually exempt from Medicare tax and Social Security tax ( FICA tax ) as I have been in the US less than 5 years.
However, I have also heard that independent contractors are not exempt, so I am confused as to what is really going on.

Also, if I am not exempt, what percentage of my income should I keep for tax purposes ?

I would like to know if anyone is on OPT working as an independent contractor or is familiar with tax returns. I would like to know if you are working as an independent contractor on OPT or if you are familiar with tax return. Thank you !

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Punahou and Iolani Kinder Number of examinees

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  • Waikiki
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  • 2025/02/21 19:00

Hello.
I am thinking of applying for my child to take the Kinder exam this fall.
I was wondering if anyone knows how many people have taken the Punahou and Iolani Kinder exams in the last few years?
I understand that the Kinder exam is the most difficult. If you are taking the Middle exam, there is a test and a score bar, so I think it is fair and people who are not at that level may not take the exam. Please let me know.

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#153

The following data is what the school lists on the web.
Punahou 2022 ~ 2025 over 4 years UH Manoa Total 129 students about 32 students/year. They have 8.46% going to the state of Hawaii.
Iolani has 13 of 2024 graduates who went to UH Manoa out of 207, 19 of 231 in 2025.
Iolani does not have many UHs. They are about the same.
The prestigious universities they go to are not that different.
I think both Punahou and Iolani are good schools that are comparable.
Schools have their ups and downs. From what everyone is saying now, Punahou seems to be the better school, but it may change again by the time you go to school.
I would consider myself lucky and happy if I got accepted to Iolani.
It is not an easy place to get into.
Iolani has boarding, so more and more children are coming from abroad. After graduation, they are spreading their wings to prestigious universities around the world.
I consider this a good environment for children, which Punahou does not have.

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#154

I went to Iolani's orientation for successful applicants last week. There were definitely over 100 people there.
It was not a warm welcome orientation.
The kids were separated and put in classrooms and the parents were left to watch on their own, much to the confusion of many parents.
The new building is also a café area, which is not necessary for children to learn.
Anyway, the atmosphere was not friendly and welcoming. It was a shame. We declined yesterday and will send our daughter to another school.
Punahou and Iolani are by far the top two schools, but the atmosphere is completely different, so you have to choose which one suits your child best. I think you should also make a decision based on your intuition after visiting the schools, as I did.
Punahou and Iolani are both excellent schools.

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#155

Does Mr. ABC have a big child attending Iolani?
Both Iolani and Punahou are great schools. I just don't think you should choose a school just for the college. Especially this topi is a kinder exam.
Especially in this topic, you are taking the Kinder exam, what you want from the school, how you want your child to grow up, what is the educational policy ? etc.
When you think about which school is more important for your child as a parent as an environment where your child will grow up, the difference between Iolani and Punahou is obvious
so it depends on your child's personality and what you want to value as a parent. It depends on your child's personality and what you want to raise your child with as a parent.
We chose Punahou because it is a very good school for our children, and we are very happy with the quality of education. We have no regrets about choosing Punahou because of the long school life from Kinder and the educational policy and atmosphere of the school.
I think that it is important to think about how you want your child to grow up as a parent so that there are no regrets in your child's life, and that student life is not just about getting into a university.
Both Punahou and Iolani are full of pretty smart kids and both are top schools !.

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#156

I totally agree with Mr. Either.
Your opinion still makes me want to choose Punahou.

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#157

I am the one who commented the other day.
I was accepted to Iolani Kinder and went to the Celebration event, but I had the exact same impression as No.154 Yama-chan, that it was a dark event. Other parents of my child's preschool also expressed the same opinion. We were in agreement, so we decided to decline and clicked the "decline" button.

No.155 I agree with either way and have decided to wait for the day when we can enter Punahou. I am 100% dependent on how I want my child to grow up, the help of the school and the educational policies of the school. I was impressed with Punahou's educational policy of teaching and educating children well in Emotional Management, developing social and communication skills, and giving them many opportunities for public speaking to build a foundation for presentation, rather than relying on counselors, so this time I decided to I was not selected as an alternate, but I would like to give it another try. Iolani's rigorous, school- and counselor-driven, conducive education was not my idea of a good fit. I know it is rude to say this after taking the test …, but
I am of the opinion that Punahou was the best choice for my child ! I think there are many children for whom Iolani's educational policy would be a good fit. It will be a long few years until the next exam opening.

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Obtaining a Certificate of Divorce

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  • HI-SI
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  • 2026/04/21 21:15

Please let me know if you know of anyone who may be able to help me.


2008 ~ I filed for divorce at the Family Court in Kapolei in 2009,
but since the divorce was almost 20 years ago, I can't find the
original documents that my attorney at the time gave me because they are missing.

I would like to get a divorce certificate because I am thinking of remarrying
I can't find how to apply for it at eCourt* Kokua or the court website ・ ・ ・
I used to be able to apply at the Dept. of Health.
I have not been able to do so since Feb. 1.

The divorce attorney's office has already closed
and I can't rely on them.

If anyone knows how to get a divorce certificate,
or knows a law firm that can do it for me,
please share your wisdom.

Thank you in advance.

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  • おせっかいBBA
  • 2026/05/07 (Thu) 21:06
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ハワイ州では離婚受理証明書はDept. Of Health ではなく離婚を成立させた家庭裁判所に申請して入手するそうです。その際ケース番号が必要となります。(裁判所のHo' Ohiki のサイトから探せる) 申請は直接裁判所の事務所に出向くか郵送ででも可能みたいです。そんなに難しいように思えないので弁護士事務所に頼む前にご自分でトライしてみてはいかがでしょうか?

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Abnormal weather Summer

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  • Sum
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  • 2026/05/06 17:54

I was out of Hawaii last year but will be returning soon.
I saw on the news that Hawaii is likely to be
very hot this year due to the Super El Nino. I saw on the news that
was last summer cool as usual ??

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  • JJ
  • 2026/05/06 (Wed) 23:11
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It is quite comfortable compared to Japan.
It is not too humid and you will not get heat stroke like in Japan.
It is not too dry like the mainland and not humid like Japan.

It depends on where you live in Hawaii and what kind of building you live in, but
Even in May, the mornings and evenings are cool and comfortable.
In summer in Japan, you cannot go out without a handkerchief, but in Hawaii, you can go out without a handkerchief.

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  • 2026/05/07 (Thu) 16:39
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I heard that in the old days, you didn't need air conditioning in Waikiki condos facing Diamond Head. I wonder if it was as cool in recent summers as it used to be ?.

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What omiyage do you recommend for babies?

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  • 叔母ハワイ
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  • 2026/04/11 14:54

My sister's son (my nephew) just had a baby and she asked me to buy something for the baby on my next trip back to Hawaii.

When my nephew was born, there were many stores specializing in baby items in Hawaii, so I bought a lot of things every time I went back to Japan, but now everything is available online, and I can't think of what to buy. My next trip back to Japan will be in June, so I will be able to give the baby to a boy, about 2 months old. Do you have any recommendations for omiyage for babies? Please not large items such as strollers, bouncers, etc.

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#2

If you are in the baby clothes section of Macy's, you can always find baby clothes at 40% to 60% off.
Unlike Japanese baby clothes, some baby clothes cover all arms and legs and are made to prevent scratching to the face by fingernails, which I think is very useful. In Japan, it is common to put on mittens or socks, so I think similar products are almost impossible to find. If you buy the 6month ones, I think they will last for a while. Also, it is a good idea to look at toys at Target and other places.
You won't get to use them until a little later ….

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  • Ez
  • 2026/04/11 (Sat) 18:44
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ROSS also has baby products.

Waikele also has a baby and children's store.

Clothing, blankets, accessories and toys are appreciated.

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  • 叔母ハワイ
  • 2026/05/07 (Thu) 13:14
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#2 Mr. Azumi
#3 Mr. Ez

I went to the stores you gave me hints about. I have only met the baby's mother (my nephew's wife) once at a wedding, and I didn't know what she liked, so I was at a loss for what to buy at the store, and ended up buying an English picture book with rustling sounds for babies on Amazon. It's difficult for different generations. Thank you very much.

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Recommended movers

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  • 引越し
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  • 2026/05/02 09:56

Does anyone have a recommendation for a moving company ?
I'm hoping for a Japanese company and no trouble.

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  • Choco
  • 2026/05/02 (Sat) 23:34
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I heard that your friend used Yamato Transport.

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#3

I am a trans circle.

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  • Moving
  • 2026/05/06 (Wed) 11:13
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The house was done by Weekend service.

Backstory. If you go to Town Guide and put in moving or Moving and search for it, you will get unrelated businesses.
Once I put this site in English and search for Moving, lots of movers come up.
Some unrelated ones also come up. I will return to the Japanese version as it is.

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  • 2026/05/06 (Wed) 13:45
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In case you are wondering, I have no idea what the difference is between Town Guide, Machikado Hot List and Living Supporters.
If you know, please tell me.
I wanted to find a realtor, but I didn't know where and how to search.

# I tried 4's trick, but it was like, hmmm ~. Sweat.

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#6

After all, moving is Japanese-American !.

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Divorce Lawyer in NJ

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  • なみ
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  • 2025/11/09 11:40

He says he will not come back to the U.S. after he returns to Japan with the children. My in-laws are cooperating and making all kinds of excuses and I am not getting to see my children anymore. I am posting this in the hope that someone can give me information on a good lawyer in NJ or even NY who is licensed to practice in NJ. Thank you in advance.

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  • Nori NY
  • 2026/03/08 (Sun) 08:12
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I went through a divorce in New York a long time ago.
I know it is hard. I am sorry to hear about your heartache.
NY Divorce Lawyer Laurence Pearson
(917) 596-9594
He is a reliable lawyer. Please consult with her.

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#6

https://www.iinylaw.com/ja
Mayumi Iijima Law Office

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Showdown of the Century ! Can we see Inoue vs Nakatani showdown somewhere ??

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  • 丹下
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  • 2026/04/30 14:55

Showdown of the Century ! Inoue vs Nakatani somewhere in Hawaii ?

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  • YY
  • 2026/04/30 (Thu) 17:52
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Who is Inoue vs Nakatani ?

full name or even what kind of player !?

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#3
  • こーの字
  • 2026/05/01 (Fri) 17:39
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I found this information in passing ・ ・ ・

#2,
Naoya Inoue and Junjin Nakatani of boxing.
They are going to fight in Tokyo Dome on May 2, Japan time.

Mr. #1
I heard that it will be exclusively televised by Lemino.
I heard that Lemino is accessible via VPN, so I wonder if you can show the game at some sports bar.
Or maybe you and a friend could pool your money together and watch it at home\6,050-\7,150) ( VPN required).
Also, it seems that you can watch it on DAZN, a sports channel, but this one seems to be restricted if you have a VPN connection.

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Let's gather the elderly ! !

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#1
  • シニア65
  • 2023/09/23 09:56

How many elderly people of Japanese descent are living in LA? We would be happy to be a place of rest and relaxation for the elderly who use the Koryu Hiroba. We think the eligibility is from 65 years old and up.

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#1062
  • 倍金満  . .
  • 2026/03/18 (Wed) 09:54
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Around 1971, there were still few skyscrapers
and the Bonaventure Hotel was completed and opened in 1976.
From New York, it's like going to Going Up The Country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bg9iaNgrGc&list=RD1Bg9iaNgrGc&start_radio=1

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#1063
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/03/24 (Tue) 20:38
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Have you ever had "homesickness ( homesickness )" when you first arrived here from Japan?

I did. My first time in the U.S. was in the City of New York, where I stayed at the apartment of an older colleague who had come before me. Naturally, I could speak Japanese 24 hours a day, so I felt totally at ease, but I could not stay there for long, so I asked him to choose a suitable rental room from the Rent Room section in the Classified Section of the New York Times or some other local newspaper, and I called him and asked him to show me the room. I called him and asked him to show me the room at that location.

Continued..,

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#1068
  • シックハウス
  • 2026/04/09 (Thu) 18:50
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#1063

I don't understand the connection between rented rooms and homesickness. When you went to see the room, did you suffer from sick building syndrome and became homesick due to mental shock? Did you make the branch manager or senior staff responsible for causing the problem?

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#1070
  • 倍金萬です
  • 2026/04/11 (Sat) 12:01
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> I don't understand the connection between renting a room and homesickness

Sorry, I didn't explain myself well enough.

I started working as an expatriate in an office in New York City, my first foreign country, and I was living in the apartment of a senior Japanese expatriate. Therefore, there were Japanese people around me 24 hours a day, and of course we spoke in Japanese.

After that, I found an apartment for rent near Broadway/104th St. in Uptown New York and moved there. The landlord was a Latino-like grandmother, and of course I could only communicate in English.

On holidays, from my window, I can only see the windows of a similar old apartment building across the street that is 10 or more stories tall. I didn't have anything better to do on my day off, so I just sat around and didn't look at the windows of the apartment across the street, and I felt homesick, as if I had never felt like this in Japan.

I couldn't stay in my room and just sat around, so I went outside and walked east to the north end of the famous Central Park. I walked outside to the east and entered the north end of the famous Central Park. This area is the location of the famous movie/musical West Side Story (1961 film). My office staff told me to be careful because there are street gangs roaming around there, but I didn't get into any danger because I only explored that area in the middle of the day.

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#1073
  • Mr.倍金萬
  • 2026/05/01 (Fri) 14:14
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Since this is a cate of the elderly, I will tell you a story about when I was in junior high school.

My memory is not so clear anymore, but when I was in junior high school, we had a class called "movie appreciation". I think it was about 70 years ago.

The movie the teacher chose at that time was titled *"The Ten Commandments" (. The two classes got together to see that movie, and walked in droves to a movie theater in town that specialized in foreign films. Those were the days of "give birth and multiply," and there were up to six classes of 40 or so students in one class.

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8D%81%E6%88%92_%28%E6%98%A0%E7%94%BB%29

Thinking back on it now, it was a movie that was the root of the "West," but back then I didn't understand it at all. But I still remember that someone was The only thing I still remember is the scene where someone prays and the sea breaks apart and becomes a narrow dirt road.

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Portable WiFi

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  • Gardena90247
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  • 2026/04/30 16:54

My home wifi is costly and I am looking for a portable wifi.
There are many gadgets on the internet, but
I want to choose a reliable and inexpensive one, but
I have no idea which one is best.

I would like to hear various opinions. Thank you in advance.

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#2
  • Gardena90247
  • 2026/04/30 (Thu) 16:57
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Addition,,, Best is the one that can be used anywhere, mainly for Laptop.

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  • Gardena90247
  • 2026/04/30 (Thu) 17:00
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Ryokoの宣伝が今一番目につきますが、、、これ利用されている人居る?

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