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Vivinavi Hawaii
Green Card Application

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  • hale
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  • 2024/05/09 16:38

I entered the country on April 1 this year under ESTA and got married in Hawaii with my boyfriend who is from Hawaii. I filed an I-130 to apply for permanent residence and USCIS sent an email to his email address saying that they received it, but I have not received a letter. I am entering the country under ESTA, so I only have 90 days to apply. ? If so, what should I do next? ? Since May has already passed and I am running out of time to stay on ESTA, I was wondering if anyone has applied for permanent residence under ESTA as well? ! 🙇‍ ♀ ️

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  • こーの字
  • 2024/05/11 (Sat) 11:24
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As a follow-up to #8, if you are submitting
Adjustment of Status with I-485 (How to get a green card in the US )),
I-131, Application for Travel Document
and
I- 765, Application for Employment Authorization
should also be filed at the same time.
I-131 is the document that #8 mentioned, which authorizes temporary departure from the country during the application process. If you leave the U.S. without this, the I-485 process will be over there.
The I-765 is the document you need to work on until you receive your green card.
You can read more about it in the link in #2.

I did my I-485 and other applications through an attorney. I think it is generally done through an attorney as well. However, if you look up I-485 DIY, you can also find a way to do it yourself.
However, based on the above discussion, I think it would be a good idea to consult an immigration attorney first to see if it would be better to continue with the Adjustment of Status process or to return to Japan and obtain an immigrant visa through an embassy interview.

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  • 2024/05/11 (Sat) 22:00
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Supplement.
I wrote that I entered the country in October 2018, applied for a green card with Adjustment of Status from ESTA in November 2018, and received my green card in the mail shortly after my couple interview in July 2019 at the Honolulu office of USCIS downtown, but I remember I remembered that I received instructions for fingerprinting in December 2018, so I made an appointment in January 2019 and had my photo taken and fingerprints taken at the Honolulu office of USCIS. The photo and fingerprints taken at that time were used on my green card.

First of all, Mr. HALE has already completed your application ?
Do you know which documents you submitted and all the document names ? Do you keep copies of the documents you submitted ?
#9, Koji wrote "I- 131, Application for Travel Document, and you cannot leave the U.S. until the authorization document is returned to you.

"What should I do next ??" but if you have submitted the documents and USCIS has received them, then you will have to wait.
In my case, after mailing the documents, I just had to wait for instructions.
If USCIS has received the documents, I think the next step is to have your fingerprints taken and a photo taken, as long as the documents are complete and everything goes smoothly.

Six years ago, my husband submitted his paperwork by mail. We mailed them with a check for the application fee.
If the check has been cashed and debited from the bank, then I believe the documents have been received by USCIS and the review process has begun.

I applied in 2018 so at that time there was no online submission option and I submitted my documents by mail.
Mr. hale did you file online ? did you file by mail ?
https://www.uscis.gov/i-130
If you did online filing, you can check your case status. If you filed online, it says you can check your case status online, so you can check the status of your application yourself.

The estimated processing times for the I-130 are available on the USCIS website.
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

There is also a website where those who have filed green card applications with USCIS report their progress.
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/134-ir-1-cr-1-spouse-visa-case-filing-and-progress-reports/
Same time as Mr. Hale, April 2024. Some have already received instructions for biometrics appointment ( photography and fingerprinting ) after filing I-130 and I-485 in April 2024 at the same time as Mr. Hale.
https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1c5lx2v/april_2024_gc_filers_i130_i485/

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#12

I have been living in California, USA for about 8 years
My F-1 visa has expired, I only have a valid I-20, but I rarely go to school
I have an I-20, so it is legal I am getting married to a Japanese permanent resident
Is there any problem if I register the marriage at the consulate? ?
and can I get my Permanent Resident status immediately ? too?

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#13
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  • 2024/06/06 (Thu) 20:14
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Congratulations on your marriage.

> It is legal because you have an I-20
It is up to USCIS, a law enforcement agency, to decide whether it is legal or not, so I think you should not make an easy decision yourself.

> Is there any problem if I register my marriage at the consulate ?
Why don't you call the consulate in Japan and inquire about it ?
In the first place, diplomatic missions abroad are set up to support Japanese nationals living abroad. In the first place, Japanese consulates and consulates abroad are set up to support Japanese people living abroad.
When I first started living in the U.S., I had a lot of problems and things I didn't understand. I called the Honolulu Consulate and explained the situation, and they gave me valuable advice every time.

> And can I get my permanent residence right away ?
Why don't you ask USCIS how long it takes to get permanent residence?
In your case, your spouse, a Japanese permanent resident, will be your "sponsor" to apply for your permanent resident status.
In my case, my husband, who is a US citizen, sponsored my application for permanent residence.
My sponsor husband called USCIS and explained my situation at the time, and the person who answered the phone carefully explained all the necessary documents ・ and procedures.
I submitted the documents as instructed by USCIS and successfully obtained my green card.
Since your prospective marriage partner will be your "sponsor", I think the ideal procedure would be for your prospective marriage partner to contact USCIS and assist Ms. Minty in obtaining permanent residence.

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#14
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  • 2024/06/06 (Thu) 20:22
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#12,

You can look up the Processing Time for the I-130 on the USCIS website.
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
Form is I-130 and Form Category is Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21.

Also, according to the following site, it may take 4-5 years to receive I-130 in some cases.
https://visagrader.com/uscis-processing-times/i-130

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Vivinavi Hawaii
About auto insurance in Hawaii.

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  • KAN
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  • 2024/03/26 20:31

If anyone knows more about this, please let me know.
Actually, the other day I was involved in a hit and run in a supermarket parking lot.
I am planning to use my car insurance to repair it, but in this case ( even if I use it for hit-and-run ) will the insurance premiums go up ?
I asked GEIKO, but they didn't give me a clear answer, so I would appreciate it if someone who has had the same case in the past could help. I have asked GEIKO but they have not given me a clear answer.

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#2
  • Ezweb
  • 2024/03/27 (Wed) 02:42
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I am also a GEIKO.
I am sure it will go up if you use insurance for whatever reason. Even though I didn't use it, it went up this year for reasons of rising prices.

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#4

If you have a police report, you could submit it to the insurance company and let them know that the accident was not your fault.

There is no guarantee that rates will not go up...

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#5
  • Hawaii
  • 2024/06/06 (Thu) 20:03
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Police Reportはありますか?無くても問題は無いですが。
私有地で発生した場合は、基本的にはPolice Reportは
出してくれません。

ご自身の保険を使っても保険料は上がりませんよ。

但し、その時の状況によって2025年の保険は上がる
場合はありますが、保険を使ったからでは無いです。

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Senior Woman

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  • ナコ
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  • 2024/05/12 03:50

I am a 60 year old woman. I only have an office job. I would like to work in Hawaii, but I wonder if it is reckless.
I don't choose my job.

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#2
  • Nanchan
  • 2024/05/12 (Sun) 19:34
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Naco
Hello.
There are many people in the U.S. who are over 65 years old and working while receiving Social Security
.
Unlike Japan, we don't put your date of birth and age on your resume, so
I think it is special if you look young.
If you are beautiful, young, clean and witty, you will be hired.
The average life expectancy of a woman is approximately 90 years, so not working for 30 years
would be a good idea to contribute to society to prevent becoming a boor.

About a third of the information magazines in the free press are realtors over 60.

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#3
  • min
  • 2024/05/13 (Mon) 02:08
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I am also 60 years old and
recently changed jobs. Of course, it's a full-time job. I still don't get a pension, so I plan to work for another 5 years.

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#5

I'm 73 years old and working 25 hours a week part time while getting a pension !
I think you should work if you are healthy. Especially in Hawaii, I think there are many companies looking for Japanese
people.

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  • 2024/06/06 (Thu) 19:59
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I don't think it is reckless. There are many people around me.

However, even if you don't choose your job, I don't think there are many companies where you can work
only in Japanese.

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Kyoto Sightseeing

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#1
  • y
  • 2024/06/06 01:50

I will be sightseeing in Kyoto for a few hours in Japan
I know almost nothing about Kyoto
I heard from a friend that it is so crowded with foreigners that the city buses don't work
I don't have a specific place I want to go, but I would like to go to some famous places where I can say I have seen famous places with the same idea as a foreigner
I am from Kyoto and I would like to go to some places with a few places I can say I have seen. I'm from Kyoto and I'm wondering if anyone who knows Kyoto well can give me some advice on the recommended course and how to get there
I'm planning to go from 11am to 3pm and return by Shinkansen
Thank you very much!

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#2

I don't feel like I can say I have much time. Rather than going to see temples
, I would probably go to Nishiki Market to eat and walk around. Well, it's at tourist prices, but I think it's still a good idea because of the
benefit of the weak yen.

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A store that hems trousers.

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#1
  • ズボンの国
  • mail
  • 2024/06/05 06:50

Please let me know if there are any stores that can do hemming of g pants and slacks for
the same day or the next day ( and at a low cost )
.

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#2
  • ぽん太
  • 2024/06/05 (Wed) 11:34
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There are a lot of them downtown

There are some same-day stores, but there is a long waiting list !

The dry cleaners next to the post office in Ala Moana Center used to fix clothes, but I'm not sure about now ! Ask them . 666>

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#3

I think it was also on the second floor of Palama Market. There is also one next to the YMCA in Kahala.

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#4
  • ぽん太
  • 2024/06/05 (Wed) 20:33
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#3 M

To be exact, it's in the back of the Palama Market near Don Quijote in Ala Moana, right next to the fabric store.

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#5
  • ズボンの国の国民
  • 2024/06/05 (Wed) 21:12
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Thank you all for your valuable information.
I will refer to it immediately.

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Rakuten Mobile

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#1
  • Kana
  • mail
  • 2024/06/04 13:38

I am trying to sign up and open a Rakuten Mobile account from the U.S. for my temporary return to Japan, but
I cannot download the Rakuten Mobile app from the app store, and I am wondering if I can sign up and open the account from the U.S.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me how to do this.
If anyone has opened a Rakuten Mobile account from the U.S., it would be very helpful if you could tell us how to do so.

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  • rakuten
  • 2024/06/05 (Wed) 08:40
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I went to my Rakuten Mobile page on my PC and ? I've never done that before.

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High School Volunteers Needed!

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  • mayuhato
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  • 2024/06/03 20:34

Super Kokosei, a volunteer group of high school students, is looking for new volunteers.
One more step is a high school based program to help children who are trying their best to make a new life in America.
We have two programs: a read aloud program to help the children get used to speaking English, and a homework help program to help them do their homework in Japanese.
The children who become our students range in age from middle school elementary school students to junior high school students, and their English levels vary. High school students who are fluent in Japanese can volunteer in the Homework Help Program, while high school students who are fluent in English can volunteer in the Read Aloud Program, whichever suits their style.
By continuing with weekly 30-minute sessions once a week for each week, service hours can also be easily accomplished to reach your goals.
You can also develop leadership skills while volunteering.
If you are interested, please register as a volunteer on our website. We will arrange an information session for you.
Website
https://sites.google.com/... /one-more-step%E3%81%AB%E3%81...

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High School Student Volunteers Wanted!

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#1
  • mayuhato
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  • 2024/06/03 20:39

Super Kokosei, a volunteer group of high school students, is looking for new volunteers.
One more step is a high school based program to help children who are trying their best to make a new life in America.
We have two programs: a read aloud program to help the children get used to speaking English, and a homework help program to help them do their homework in Japanese.
The children who become our students range in age from middle school elementary school students to junior high school students, and their English levels vary. High school students who are fluent in Japanese can volunteer in the Homework Help Program, while high school students who are fluent in English can volunteer in the Read Aloud Program, whichever suits their style.
By continuing with weekly 30-minute sessions once a week for each week, service hours can also be easily accomplished to reach your goals.
You can also develop leadership skills while volunteering.
If you are interested, please register as a volunteer on our website. We will arrange an information session for you.
Website
https://sites.google.com/... /one-more-step%E3%81%AB%E3%81...

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About Green Card Application

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#1
  • まいたけ
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  • 2024/06/04 14:00

I sent a set of green card application documents from the post office about 2 weeks ago.
but I still have not received Notice of Action ( Notice of Receipt ). One reason may be that the email address I specified for notification was incorrect, but my phone number is definitely registered.
If you have applied so far, how long did it take you to receive the notice of action?
In case you are wondering, I am applying from Illinois.

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About electronic pianos available at Costco in Japan

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  • ぴあのん
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  • 2024/02/17 00:58

I know this is a question for an American forum ? but how do you say "88 keys, weighted" electronic piano in Japan ? I would like to buy one from Costco in Japan if possible. I live in the U.S., but this is a gift for a family member in Japan as a celebration.

I understand 88 keys, but is "weighted" the piano touch in Japan? I would like to buy a piano that I can use for a while, so that I don't have to buy a new electronic piano when I start taking piano lessons.

Thank you very much.

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#2
  • unno456258
  • 2024/05/31 (Fri) 13:20
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Hello.
I am currently using a Roland FRP sold at Costco.
I also play classical piano, so I think I can help you.

First of all, there are many types of electronic pianos.
Weighted means that the keys are weighted like a real piano. This is for people who want to learn piano seriously like a classical piano.
However, the weighted keys may be tiring at first. That being said, the best thing about the weighted electronic piano is that with practice you can express delicate sounds.
So if you want to focus on "playing" the piano, I would recommend weighted.

I don't know much about piano touch, but I think it is the ability to change the volume of the sound depending on how hard you press the keys.

If you are just starting to make music, you don't really need the weighted feature. Instead, we recommend a "keyboard" that can produce sounds from a variety of sources and instruments.
It does not have the weight of an electronic piano, but it specializes in "inserting sounds into a music application," which is essential for music creation. It can produce not only piano sounds, but also drums, guitars, and almost any instrument sound you can think of, and you can put them into applications such as a computer to make music.
However, as I mentioned earlier, it doesn't have the "weight" of a real piano, so it is not suitable for practice.

Most electronic pianos fall into these two categories.

If you want to learn to play the piano, we recommend this electronic piano.
https://www.costco.com/roland-frp-2-acr-digital-piano-bundle.product.4000186636.html
I use it and it has a lot of accessories.

I recommend this keyboard for people who want to make music on a computer or other devices.
https://www.costco.com/casio-ct-x700-premium-portable-keyboard-bundle.product.100779619.html
It has 61 keys, but it has 600 instruments and sound sources. It has 61 keys, but it has 600 instruments and sound sources.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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#3
  • 通りすがり
  • 2024/06/04 (Tue) 13:21
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I know this is a long time ago, but I wonder if you have solved what the Lord wants to know. ?

"I want to give my child a real piano, but due to living restrictions such as a small house or not being able to play loudly enough for the neighborhood, I choose an electronic piano"
There are many families like this in Japan. Perhaps it is because most of the manufacturers of digital pianos are in Japan, and buying one in Japan gives you the most choices.
So, the value of any manufacturer's product is "how close it is to a real piano".

At the moment, only ROLAND and some CASIO products are available on the Japanese Costco web, but if you remove the Costco restriction,
YAMAHA, KAWAI, CASIO, ROLAND, KORG, etc. offer a variety of products.
Each of them explains their keyboard mechanism in detail on their web site, so please try to gather information.

There is no unified expression of "piano touch", but if you read carefully, you will find that\about 100,000 or more have weighted and volume control according to the force of keystroke.
Also, as the price goes up, the material and construction of the keyboard gets closer to a real piano, and the sound source and speakers get better.
By the way, my relative had a KAWAI.

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#4
  • 通りすがり
  • 2024/06/04 (Tue) 13:25
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Postscript
However, the better ( and more expensive ) the piano is, the bigger and heavier it is, even though it is a digital piano.
So, if you want to buy a piano as a present, it would be better to check the actual piano before you buy it.

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