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93. W4 Review（1kview/0res） Problem / Need advice 2024/07/01 05:55
94. Conversations with People（1kview/4res） Question 2024/06/30 23:16
95. Convert Japanese Yen into U.S. Dollars（969view/0res） Problem / Need advice 2024/06/26 12:44
96. Fill in W-4 Steo3（1kview/2res） Problem / Need advice 2024/06/25 13:22
97. Gathering for tennis beginners（701view/0res） Sports 2024/06/21 10:46
98. Sound hypersensitivity, sleep disorders（2kview/1res） Problem / Need advice 2024/06/18 01:01
99. Buying gold and jewelry（1kview/2res） Other 2024/06/17 22:53
100. Concerns of Hawaii（14kview/18res） Other 2024/06/16 05:16
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Please advise me about the I-131 form.

Problem / Need advice
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  • momo
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  • 2024/07/01 22:06

I am married to an American husband and am currently preparing to apply for a Green Card. The application fee has changed drastically since April of this year and the cost of the I-131 is over $600.00. We are trying to save money by preparing the application documents ourselves without an attorney. In order to save money, we are preparing the application documents ourselves without the use of an attorney. We have heard from our research that even if you have an I-131, you will be sent to a different room at immigration, and that it is not a guarantee of entry.
I can hold off on returning to Japan until I receive my Green Card, but one thing I am worried about is that if something happens to my family, I will not be able to return home. I am thinking of applying for an I-131 to have insurance for peace of mind, but even if I have this, will I be able to leave the U.S. in any case until the interview is over?
I am very confused because it costs $600.

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  • こーの字
  • 2024/07/02 (Tue) 05:39
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I obtained a GC on an employment basis, but I re-entered the country twice during the GC process with an I-131 （ 2019, 2020 ).
On those occasions, I was taken to a separate room at the Honolulu airport and was only asked a few questions. The wait was long, about 45 minutes.

I think the reason it says that re-entry on I-131 is not guaranteed is because they sometimes do not allow applicants with special circumstances to re-enter the country at the water's edge.
If a person living a normal life cannot enter the country using I-131, I think the meaning of issuing this document itself would be lost.

I think $600 is a big expense, but if a family emergency happened and I could not return home immediately because of this, I would regret it.

I hope this helps.

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#3
  • こーの字
  • 2024/07/02 (Tue) 12:57
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Postscript.
reentry to us with advance parole reddit
You can look up the experience on the reddit and you will find that almost everyone has reentered with no problems.

I read somewhere that USCIS does not guarantee re-entry because immigration control is the purview of the CBP immigration officer, which is a separate department.

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#5
  • momo
  • 2024/07/03 (Wed) 19:14
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Koji
Thank you for your advice.
It was very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your experience.

Mr. A
Thank you for teaching me so much.
Here is the internet information.
You are right, I am worried and anxious when I am at the mercy of internet information. …
It seems that I-131 has been charged since this April.
Thanks for the advice.
I will check with USCIS.
Thank you very much for your kind advice.

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I have a question for Mint Mobile users.

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#1
  • ミント
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  • 2024/06/26 01:53

I am thinking of switching carriers from Spectrum to Mint Mobile.
Is the signal in Hawaii good ？
Was it easy to switch carriers on your own ？
What are your thoughts on this?

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#2

I've been using Mint for about 3 years now ？ The first time I migrated to Mint, I had to contact Mint customer service because my original carrier wasn't a major carrier either.
I have no problem at all with the reception.
I switched from physical SIM to eSIM when I changed my phone, which was also easy to do by myself.
My only complaint is that unlike major carriers, I cannot automatically connect to domestic partner carriers （ such as Softbank ） at no extra charge when I return home.

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#3
  • ミント
  • 2024/07/01 (Mon) 14:52
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Thank you for your reply, ma.

Glad to hear from a user. The Spectrum promotion expires this month, so I will switch to mint as soon as possible.

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W4 Review

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  • kimi
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  • 2024/07/01 05:55

Nice to meet you.

I am considering reviewing my W4.
I had to pay additional taxes last year.

My husband - part time and pension
I - full time and one part time job

I checked my husband's statement this time and there was no federalTAX deducted.

I will specify in an additional line item and request collection.
I will also add myself.

I am calculating, if the addition is $2500
2500➗24 weeks (2 paychecks per month)
I guess ？
I have a tax return on the joint, so the amount from this calculation is 2 ？

I would appreciate it if you could tell me if you know.

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Conversations with People

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#1
  • Yamu
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  • 2024/06/28 16:45

I have a neighbor who I usually just bail or Hi when we see each other, and we talk a little once every few months. But with that person, we always have the same conversation and reaction, and I feel like I've time-traveled back in time. The person is a normal healthy person, just before 50 years old. I think he is just not interested in me at all and always forgets what we talked about, but this has been a year now and I'm thinking it's a little strange. Next time I'm going to try not to get into that conversation.
If you have any sympathy or ways to deal with this, I'd be happy to respond.

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#2

If you only see each other once every few months or so, and you don't really want to get to know each other better, I think it's easier to have a set topic of conversation.
Since you don't seem to want to get to know each other better or have a close relationship, I think you should just leave it at that ？
If you wanted to get to know each other better or have a closer relationship, I think you would broach the subject on your own.
I've lived in the same neighborhood for over 10 years, and there are neighbors who only say "hi," and there are others who work together to
help another neighbor who is sick. Maybe the words are not quite the same, but I guess it is a choice.

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#3
  • Aloha
  • 2024/06/30 (Sun) 12:08
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I once had a person who lived in the same condo who asked me the same question every time we met.
He appeared to be a very normal looking gentleman. I told him the same story every time I saw him, the same questions about the dog's name, etc.
I told him the same answers every time. A few years later I found out that he was telling me the same thing every time because he had a disease. When I found out, I was so glad I didn't ignore him or be sarcastic.
I don't know if it's too much to ask for just a quick answer once every few months
sometimes tomorrow is your own day.

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#4

I don't think they are interested in Toby and don't want to have a conversation with him because he is bothering them.
I am the type of person who just says hello and doesn't particularly want to have a conversation. Even if you want to talk to them, sometimes they don't, so you can interpret that ？.

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#5
  • Yamu
  • 2024/06/30 (Sun) 23:16
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Thank you for your response ！
I have a relationship with his wife, and she is planning to move out in another year, so I certainly don't want to get to know her any better, and she thinks so, too. If it's a sign of illness or something, that's tough.

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Convert Japanese Yen into U.S. Dollars

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  • マネー
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  • 2024/06/26 12:44

I would like to convert Japanese yen to dollars and would like to know if anyone knows the best exchange rate in Honolulu.

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Fill in W-4 Steo3

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#1
  • 下川哲史
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  • 2024/06/21 14:37

Multiply the number of other dependents by $ About 500

Spouse is not working.
The couple is fined jointly and $ less than 400,000.

I think wife is a dependent
＄ 500 × 1 ＝ $ 500
can I fill in ？

please.

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#2

Please refer to the following response to your question regarding the inclusion of W-4 forms.

Basically, in the U.S., a married couple filing a return is not treated as
dependents, even if the wife does not earn income. Basically, the income of a married couple, even if only the husband earns
income, is considered to be the income of the couple, and 50% of the income is considered
to be the wife's income.
The IRS return has a form to calculate Other dependents, and the
details of the Other dependents are entered on that form and filed.
The sixth item on that form is the number of Other Dependents.
In the notes, there is a note that the wife should not be included in this Other Dependents.
Please see attached below.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s8.pdf

6 Number of other dependents, including any qualifying children who . 6 Number of other dependents, including any qualifying children who are not under age 17 or who do not have the required social security number . . . . . . . .

Caution: Do not include yourself, your spouse, or anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien. Also, do not include anyone you included on line 4. 6 7 Multiply line 6 by $ 500 . . . . . . . . . . .

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My husband and I are filing as husband and wife （ co-workers ） We have entered our number as 0, but both FEDERAL and STATE from the company were deducted less and we had to pay taxes every year, so we recently amended our W-4 to have an extra amount deducted as a plus.

They will deduct the extra amount you want from your salary as your tax amount.

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Gathering for tennis beginners

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  • KM
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  • 2024/06/21 10:46

I am a beginner, 60 years old male, who has been playing tennis for 2 months.
Please let me know if there are any fellowship or clubs where beginners can feel free to join.
I will be in Waikiki for about 2 months starting next month.
Please let me know.

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Sound hypersensitivity, sleep disorders

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#1
  • M&W
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  • 2024/06/15 23:16

The slightest noise wakes me up and I am not satisfied with my sleep.
Is there any way to help me ？
I have tried earplugs, but they don't fit and hurt so I can't use them.

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  • Rak
  • 2024/06/18 (Tue) 01:01
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I am also very sensitive to sound, but I use regular soft foam. If that doesn't work, have you tried earplugs made of a soft material like clay that fits each ear shape ？ Or how about noise cancelling earphones ？ I like the Apple earplug type 3rd generation. There is a chance they may come off while sleeping, though.

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Buying gold and jewelry

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#1
  • ゴールド
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  • 2024/06/14 13:42

？
Or is it better to sell them at a brand store when I go back to Japan since they are from Tiffany & Co. than to sell them here ？
? If you know anything about it, please let me know.

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#2

PACIFIC DIAMOND near Ala Moana will buy it, but the price is determined by the weight of the gold, so you should ask for an estimate ？ Even if it is from Tiffany, I think it depends on the rank of the diamond, but they will do the evaluation for free, so if you have a warranty card, you should bring it with you. If you have a warranty card, I think it would be a good idea to bring it along.

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  • min
  • 2024/06/17 (Mon) 22:53
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I have never had an estimate in Hawaii, but
when I went to Japan in January,
I brought it to a buy-back specialist at the mall.

I had outdated rings, one earring, and a worn out Vuitton wallet.
I asked them to quote me 20,000 yen for a piece of sushi.
I was surprised to find that it was 150,000 yen.
There was also a sapphire scrap stone in it, but the price of gold was high.

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Concerns of Hawaii

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  • love
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  • 2024/05/20 08:21

Aren't there too many puddles ？ I'm fed up.

What else is wrong with Hawaii?

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#14
  • ハワイ暮らし
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  • 2024/06/06 (Thu) 17:42
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Mr. LOVE
I used hospitality to mean in everyday life.
I don't mean in restaurants.

I often receive kindness from people,
so I try to give it to the next person
whenever I get a chance.
If I keep that in mind in my life, there is nothing to worry about.
Living on an island is not bad.

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#15
  • T
  • 2024/06/07 (Fri) 08:47
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Hospitality in Hawaii is
good, as it is the state of tourism.

I always give back to the community what I receive.

If you are kind to someone, you should be kind to the next person
in return.

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  • 2024/06/12 (Wed) 12:18
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#16 bunbun
To place a tip, it depends on the service whether you want to place it or not.

I used to get the worst service in Chixiken, so I tipped for the first time
When I didn't leave a tip, they came after me and I thought I had forgotten something, but it was because I didn't leave a tip.
I can't recommend them to anyone anymore.

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  • ハワイ暮らし
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  • 2024/06/14 (Fri) 12:32
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Don't be too concerned about whether or not to leave a tip
, but at least leave a tip since you used the restaurant.
If the service was not up to par,
it would be good for the restaurant if you could say a few words before you leave
.
Well, if there is room for improvement.
If there is no improvement, the store will naturally disappear.

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#19
  • love
  • 2024/06/16 (Sun) 05:16
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Tipping, if you pay it, is limited to 5%. It is like begging to rely on that.
Who do you think you are, that you are so happy to pay tips?

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