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591. National Parks of the United States(3kview/21res) Free talk 2022/03/22 07:52
592. Temporary Restraining Order(10kview/20res) Problem / Need advice 2022/03/19 16:09
593. M7.3 earthquake off the coast of Fukushima Prefect...(1kview/3res) Free talk 2022/03/17 13:53
594. Tax Reduction Measures for Salaried Workers(3kview/14res) Problem / Need advice 2022/03/17 13:24
595. Permanent residency after returning home(34kview/134res) Question 2022/03/17 07:28
596. Rent increases(9kview/48res) Housing 2022/03/16 17:04
597. How to dispose of a mattress(5kview/24res) Problem / Need advice 2022/03/16 10:18
598. driving school(3kview/11res) Problem / Need advice 2022/03/16 07:18
599. Green Card Process Duration(6kview/21res) Visa related 2022/03/15 23:34
600. How to enter the U.S. if your GC has been expired ...(7kview/31res) Visa related 2022/03/15 16:39
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National Parks of the United States

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  • ジェニー
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  • 2022/03/18 12:35

Which national park do you recommend the most ??

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Temporary Restraining Order

Problem / Need advice
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  • mimi
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  • 2021/09/16 21:03

How do I get a Temporary Restraining Order ? I get harassing emails and phone calls from a couple I know. Some even in the middle of the night. It seems that they resent me for refusing their request for a loan. How can I get a Temporary Restraining Order ??

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M7.3 earthquake off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima ・ Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, magnitude 6

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  • 倍金萬
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  • 2022/03/16 08:58

At 23:36 on March 16th(水), there was an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 6+ in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.

local time : this morning : 04:36


https://www.yahoo.co.jp/

relay image ant at the time of uploading this

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Tax Reduction Measures for Salaried Workers

Problem / Need advice
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  • 🥧
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  • 2022/02/20 16:11

It is tax return season. I would like to ask for your wisdom as to what kind of tax saving measures you are taking.
Almost all of my income is from my corporate job.

I have a 401k that is maxed out.
IRAs could not be deposited due to income limits.
My children's college tuition was also not deductible due to income limits.

Even if I don't make it to this year's tax return, I'd be very grateful for the help for next year.
- do freelance work and deduct expenses
- create an LLC and use income from salaried work to fund the business

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Permanent residency after returning home

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  • 帰国後永住権
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  • 2022/01/09 14:22

Please let me know if you know of any.

I am currently considering returning to Japan. I know that I can return to Japan and still receive Social Security in Japan after retiring from the US, but what will happen to my permanent residency?

1 . Can I still receive Social Security in Japan even if I give up my permanent residence?
2 . If I want to keep my Permanent Resident status, do I have to return ? to the US once a year?
3 . If I stay in Japan without doing anything, will I automatically lose my permanent resident status?
4 . I have heard that the permanent resident status remains the same unless I voluntarily renounce it, but
if I eventually come back here with the permanent resident status after 5 or 10 years ( if I am still alive and well ) can I come back
with that permanent resident status? Can I come back with that permanent residency 。。。。

I am considering returning to Japan to care for my parents, but after they pass away, if I am still healthy, I would like to come back to the US. I would like to receive the pension in Japan, but I am wondering what will happen to my permanent residence after that... I have so many questions. If anyone knows anything about this, I would appreciate it if you could tell me.

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Rent increases

Housing
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  • B
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  • 2022/02/05 13:05

I live in a rental apartment in Torrance.
My landlord has notified me of a price increase starting with next month's payment, 11 months after last year's increase.
I looked on Google and it says the rent increase is ONCE EVERY-12-months, is this correct?
In that case, what should I say to the landlord so as not to get on his nerves ??

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How to dispose of a mattress

Problem / Need advice
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  • mkg
  • 2021/11/16 11:30

We are looking to dispose of a king size mattress.
We have considered selling it as it is almost unused, but we are unable to sell it and donations are currently not possible due to Corona.
If anyone has any information on stores that would be willing to take it back for free, we would appreciate it if you could let us know.

Thank you in advance.

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driving school

Problem / Need advice
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  • MM
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  • 2021/11/24 10:54

I am looking for a driving school in Torrance that offers
Japanese language services.

I have been looking for a driving school on the internet, but I can't find accurate information, and even when I do find it, I am not sure about the answers to my inquiries
I am having trouble finding a good driving school.

If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it.
* I have just arrived in the U.S. and am still not familiar with local information.

Thank you very much.

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Green Card Process Duration

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  • かな
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  • 2022/02/16 16:10

What is the process period for the green card?
I applied about a year ago and have not yet been granted. …

I have kept my student visa, so no problem so far, but I am worried because I am about to graduate.

I would like to share information with people who are applying for visas or know more about it.

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How to enter the U.S. if your GC has been expired for 2 years

Visa related
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  • あき
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  • 2022/03/09 19:34

We are an internationally married couple, my husband is American and I am Japanese. We are currently living in Japan. At the time of our marriage, I received a 2-year U.S. green card with my husband's spousal sponsorship and spent time working locally in the U.S.
In the fall of 2019, due to family circumstances in Japan, we are moving to Japan as a married couple, at which time we have also submitted an I-131 (travel document / re-entry permit)to the USCIS. both the I-131 and the green card expire in March 2021. Due to the sudden outbreak of the corona disaster, neither the couple has been outside of Japan since the fall of 2019. We are now considering returning to the U.S. for a week in June 2022, partly because Japan has loosened its water border control regulations and partly because we have already taken our third dose of corona vaccine in Japan. However, our base of living is in Japan, and we are not considering living in the U.S. again at this time. So, my question is how to enter the US.

① Should I get an ESTA to enter the U.S. this time ?
② If so, will there be any trouble at U.S. customs ? I would like to prove that my return to the U.S. is only for one week and my home base is Japan. ( Should I prepare, for example, a certificate of employment in English in Japan )? We are not considering it at this time. Therefore, my husband and I continue to make the same annual US tax return that we have every year as a married couple jointly, even after the GC expires. Is this the right thing to do if I am a GC holder living abroad and do not want to waive my GC rights ? and if there are any other good measures to take, please let me know.

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