Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

• Pumelani
• 2023/11/14 (Tue) 08:01
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When I remodeled my kitchen a few years ago, I had a hard time finding a contractor.　I wish I had waited a little longer, because nowadays there are places that sell Japanese system kitchens ～. is custom made by a company that deals with California closets in Kahala Mall.

• Gummies
• 2023/11/14 (Tue) 09:54
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I renovated about 10 years ago using a constructor that a Realtor referred me to.

This is a cabinet shop near Cosco, I chose this place after 3 quotes because it was the cheapest and fastest time frame.

The workmanship was not bad.

I don't know how much it costs now because it was 10 years ago. 1bd room Renovation of kitchen and bathroom cost less than $10,000 at that time.

• Mari
• 2023/11/13 (Mon) 17:50
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It's done by a dentist, MICHAEL NISHIME DDS.

• こーの字
• 2023/11/08 (Wed) 14:52
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I suggest you read the following first, and then ask for specifics about what you don't understand.

https://smartandresponsible.com/blog/401-vs-ira/

https://uniontaxsolutions.com/2248/#:~:text=401(k)%20%E3 %81%A8%20IRA%20%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%BB%E3%81%AA%E9%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%AF%E3%80%81,%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8C%E3%81 %A7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82

• SJDummy
• mail
• 2023/11/11 (Sat) 20:13
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Q1: What to do with the 401k from the previous company
You can leave the account as is, or you can roll it over to the new company's 401k. Depending on the Benefit of each 401k, you can decide which is better for you. I would keep one account if at all possible, but it is up to you.
Q2: 401k and IRA, and 401k Matching
I would only do my current company 401k while I am working. They will add a percentage of your savings. ） so you can reach your goal faster than if you were to accumulate on your own. When you retire, there is no more matching, so you can roll over to an IRA and consolidate.

• momo
• 2023/11/12 (Sun) 09:23
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Koji

This site is good. You can learn a lot of other things from it. I will read it.

• こーの字
• 2023/11/06 (Mon) 14:22
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I see that the application form for the Re-Entry Permit is I-131.
Part 4, 1.a. of the same document is the Purpose of trip.

Reading Parts 2, 3 and 4 on the following site, it seems that there are no restrictions for permanent residents to obtain a Re-Entry Permit.
For Information About Your Proposed Travel, describe the purpose of the trip and which countries you intend to visit.
Generally, there are no restrictions for permanent residents requesting a Reentry Permit for temporary travel.

https://citizenpath.com/form-i-131-guide /

• Lala
• 2023/11/07 (Tue) 20:31
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Not really an answer, but it took me about a year and a half from the time I applied for my Re-entry permit until it arrived at my home💦
My circumstances changed during that time and I no longer need it 😓
$ I threw away 660 😓 (I think ？ ) It's like 💧.

• min
• 2023/11/08 (Wed) 19:59
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In my case, I applied for a Re-entry permit to live in Japan for a little while and decide whether the US or Japan would be better for me in the future.
I wrote the reason as it is.
I returned to Japan one month after applying for the Re-entry permit, but I could not get my fingerprints taken in Hawaii in time, so I went to the US Consulate in Tokyo and received my permit at the US Consulate one year later.

• ライラ
• 2023/11/08 (Wed) 22:06
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I applied about 3 weeks ago.　The reason is that I will be returning to Japan to take care of my parents.
Two weeks later, I received a letter saying, "We have received your application. We will start working on it now. The schedule for fingerprinting will be mailed later." I received a letter saying something like this. One week later, I received a letter from the USCIS office saying, "This time, you do not need to come to the USCIS office because we will use the fingerprints we took the last time. Just remember to change your address to your new one before you leave the U.S." I received a letter that said. I think it is because I had my fingerprints taken last summer when I renewed my green card. For the time being, we will be able to return to Japan even if we can't make the permit in time. For your information.

• ミニー
• 2023/11/09 (Thu) 12:07
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Thank you very much for your answers.
I see that the reasons for wanting to return home temporarily are not that strict. I am relieved.
I also understand that the period of time until the permit is granted varies.
Thank you very much.

• グリーンカード
• mail
• 2023/11/05 (Sun) 13:11
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Divorce is finalized six months after the divorce papers are received.

• HD
• 2023/11/06 (Mon) 07:12
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We have one child, but we didn't have a lawyer, we both went to court to file and it only took a month. This was before Corona, so it may take longer now. The documents were checked by the concierge at the court, and we were able to correct and submit them after checking them with each other, so it was a smooth process.

• SJDummy
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• 2023/11/06 (Mon) 09:24
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The following article may be helpful. If necessary, you may consult the free consultation listed.
https://lighthouse-hawaii.com/column/%E7%AC%AC%EF%BC%92%E5%9B%9E%E3%80%90%E9%9B%A2%E5%A9%9A%E3%81%AB%E5%BC%81%E8%AD%B7%E5%A3 %AB%E3%81%AF%E5%BF%85%E8%A6%81%E3%81%A7%E3%81%99%E3%81%8B%EF%BC%9F-%E8%B2%BB%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89.html/#:~:text=A .,%E5%BE%97%E3%82%8B%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8D%E3%81%BE%E3%81%99%E3%80%82

• baby
• 2023/11/02 (Thu) 10:44
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DR Loui is not accepting new patients.

• Rak
• 2023/11/02 (Thu) 13:40
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#3
Really ？
I had my baby early last year and it was a breeze.

• あ
• mail
• 2023/11/02 (Thu) 15:31
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I've been under the care of Dr. Emi at Ohana Clinic since this year from Dr. Teljanina ！ The doctor and all the nurses are so kind and I'm so glad I made the change ^_^ ♫.

• 子供のいる生活
• 2023/11/02 (Thu) 16:09
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Rakさをや

Shelly Louiお話しを聞いて、気になったのですが新患受け付けてないんですかね⁈(^^;)でもせっかくなので問い合わせてみたいと思います。ありがとうございます。

• YU
• 2023/11/02 (Thu) 20:30
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Hello. I was also thinking of looking for a new pediatrician. Dr Emi Ota at the Ohana Clinic seems to be Japanese, but is she fluent in English, including the nurses ？ My husband is English only, so I feel comfortable with a bilingual doctor ・ nurse. Also, there seem to be two addresses, one in Ala Moana and one in Aina Haina, which one can we see the doctor at ？ I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

• グリーンカード スポンサー
• mail
• 2023/10/28 (Sat) 08:24
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And the sponsorship after you get your U.S. citizenship is faster, and if you're sponsored only for a green card, it takes five to 10 years, our immigration attorney told us.

• lehua
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• 2023/10/29 (Sun) 13:08
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I was in the same situation as midori and got a GC for my 20 year old daughter. I took citizenship and sponsored her. If you and your son have no problems, I think you will be able to get it smoothly in the next 5 years or so.

I know someone who had problems and could not get it. I know someone who was denied a GC because he had a history of working illegally and they found out about it.
Another person I know whose son had an accident and ended up in court was denied as well.
I think it's the same in all countries, they don't bother to give permanent residency to people with problems. I think it is the same in every country, but they don't give permanent residency to people who have problems.

• ライト
• 2023/10/29 (Sun) 13:22
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#15 As your green card sponsor said

Certainly everything is faster for citizenship holders than for green card holders.

So would getting married.

If you wait until you get citizenship, it will take more than 6 years before you can call your family.

• あｃっちゃん
• 2023/10/29 (Sun) 14:06
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Even for American men, if their income is low, they are often not issued a green card to a Japanese woman after marriage!

• Kuni
• 2023/11/02 (Thu) 10:04
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Sorry for the sidebar.
If a Japanese citizen to citizenship holder sponsors a 23 year old child, will it still take longer because he is not under 21 years old ？

Also, if the 23 year old is in Japan, can he enter the US while applying for a green card? ？

Thank you in advance.

• Mo
• mail
• 2023/10/25 (Wed) 00:31
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Like Sean0914, I went back to work when my son was 3 months old. In my case, I decided not to go back full time right away, but to return to work on a short time basis in the same industry I've always worked in.

There were two reasons I did not return full time.

It was my first time raising a child, and I wanted to devote myself to childcare for a while.
I didn't think I could survive on the same standard of living as before with babysitters and day care. \I was not sure I would be able to live with the same standard of living with a babysitter or daycare. I was trying to find a day care that would allow me to live at the same standard of living that I had been living at $. I think I did a lot of things by trial and error.
As a result, I did not rely on the government, but with the help of others, my child grew up to elementary school age and I am now doing the work I want to do.

• Minimini
• 2023/10/25 (Wed) 06:29
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Hello.
I am also pregnant and hope to return to work a few months after giving birth.
I am looking for a day care or sitter, how do you all find one ？
I would like to be referred to one if you don't mind.

• デイケア
• 2023/10/27 (Fri) 11:49
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It's a daycare, but you can use an organization called PATCH to search for registered daycares. → https://www.patchhawaii.org/find-child-care/ It will show you the number of people available at each day care, etc. I think you would have to call and request a tour. It is difficult to know the reputation of the day care center from the people who actually use it, so you have to rely on your own intuition when you see it. The only other option would be to ask someone you know for help.

Also, there are programs that subsidize child care costs, although there are income restrictions → https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov/ It's all in English, so it's hard to read, but it's worth a read. It is worth a read.

https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/files/2021/09/Child-Care-Gross-Income-Eligibility-Limits-and-Sliding-Fee-Scale. pdf

• Minimini
• 2023/10/28 (Sat) 15:26
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Daycare,
Thanks for sharing the information. Very helpful ！ ！.

• Walnut
• 2023/10/30 (Mon) 20:41
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Thank you all for your replies. This question is one that different couples make different decisions about, and there is no answer.
Your opinions are very helpful because we all have one thing in common: we live in Hawaii.

I received a list from PATCH and found a relatively inexpensive day care, so I applied to the Wait List as soon as I could.
Sean0914 mentioned affordable home sitters （ I was not introduced to any ？ ） that are not officially registered, so I will try to find a home sitter. Also, both my husband and I are currently off on weekends, but we have discussed with them that one of our options would be to change his day off to a weekday. I would miss not having a day off together, but it would save an amazing amount of money.
I also thought it would be nice to make friends with other pregnant women like Minmin and do some nanny sharing ？.

As for assistance, unfortunately our income seemed to be too high to apply for assistance.
But we will not give up and will try to find a consultation service.

I can't imagine going back to work after 3 months at all, but I feel that it would be better to just try it and if it is too tough, become a housewife.
（ It is also quite difficult to quit once and find a place to work again ）

Again, thank you all for sharing information.

Also, I will put a call for pregnant women friends in another thread, so please let me know if you do.

• alohawa
• 2023/10/24 (Tue) 23:54
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What caused it to be rejected … ？?

• CD
• 2023/10/25 (Wed) 11:53
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Thank you all.
The application was rejected because it was considered for permanent residence purposes.

• 便乗B
• 2023/10/25 (Wed) 13:22
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CD-san

Have you applied for the green card lottery ？

I have met several Japanese who have won green cards and are living in Hawaii and California.

The odds of winning seem to be better than the lottery. Why don't you give it a try ？.

• こーの字
• 2023/10/25 (Wed) 13:45
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You may want to reapply for a student visa (F-1).
You may want to consult with an expert （ immigration attorney ） to find out what went wrong with your previous application, and
prepare documents to compensate for that.

https://interstride.com/blog/overcoming-student-visa-denials-common-reasons-and-how-to-avoid-them/#:~:text=If%20you%20 receive%20a%20student,same%20exact%20application%20each%20time.

• bush
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• 2023/10/29 (Sun) 13:16
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Did you have another visa in the US before your student visa was denied ？ or did you get into any trouble ？ I don't know your age, but I have heard that student visas are tough to get if you are around 30. If you are still around 20, I don't think it is that common to be considered for marriage purposes. Once you are rejected, it seems to be very difficult.

• me15
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• 2023/10/27 (Fri) 21:43
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I had Invisalign braces.
The price the dentist quoted me was $6500 and my insurance covered $1000, so
I paid myself $5500.
Later, when I was checking my insurance bill, I realized that the amount of the bill that insurance allowed was about $4500
I showed the bill to the dentist myself and got about $1000 back.
So I was able to do it for about $4500 in real terms, and that was in 2018.
Now, prices have gone up, so it may be higher.
My friend who also had Invisalign done at another clinic at the same time was more expensive.
I can't recommend the dentist who was my dentist, so I'll refrain from recommending him, but
there is a process of grinding, so the gap was left a little bit unfulfilled, and I'm still a little rattled myself
I'm a little unhappy with the finished product, so I recommend choosing a doctor who is more experienced I would recommend you to choose an experienced teacher.
Of course, it will look much better than it did before the braces. I changed from that doctor to another dentist this year, and the new doctor said to me, "This is still after orthodontics", so I still think the orthodontics was a little too tight. I think the aesthetic sense of the doctor is quite significant.