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Sending money to Japan

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#1
  • mimi
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  • 2025/02/18 19:07

I would like to send money to my parents in Japan. ?
Also, will I have to pay taxes on the money I send ?

Please let me know if you know anything.
Thank you very much.

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#2

For small amounts, WISE use is a good choice, but for larger amounts, the fees are lower from the bank.
If the amount exceeds 1.1 million yen per year, the recipient will be subject to transfer tax on the excess amount.

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#3

I put it in my brother's Sony Bank foreign currency deposit ( at a good rate ) and he sends me monthly living expenses from there.
If it is properly used for living expenses, there is no gift tax.
For example, if the money sent is not used by the parents and is saved, it is considered to be a "transfer of assets, not living expenses" and gift tax may be incurred. Please be careful not to send large sums of money in one lump sum.

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#4
  • もっともだ
  • 2025/02/19 (Wed) 23:07
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For large amounts, bank transfers can only be sent in several installments, each time incurring a fee
WISE can send the money in one shot, so it's cheaper.

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#5
  • mimi
  • 2025/02/27 (Thu) 22:53
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Thank you all !
I saw Oterita's post and thought,
Is it possible to put the money into a foreign currency deposit in my bank account that I left in Japan and have my family card withdraw it from there ?
Even though it is my own account, I am not sure how much it will cost since it is from overseas. I don't know how much it would cost, since the money is transferred from overseas, even though it is my own account.

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DMV License Renewal

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#1
  • マグロ
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  • 2025/02/26 22:52

I am an expatriate on an E2 visa and my driver's license expires in May, but I still have not received a renewal notice letter from the DMV.
I haven't received my renewal letter, but I'm thinking of going to the DMV to renew, but looking on the internet, there are many people who took the written test for renewal and others who renewed without taking the written test.
I don't know what the heck is the right thing to do, so if any of you E2 pizza people have recently renewed, please share your experiences with me. Thanks in advance for your help.

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#2
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  • 2025/02/27 (Thu) 02:54
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I would like to provide you with some information on the procedure for renewing your driver's license if you have an E-2 visa in California. Renewal Notice: Normally, you will receive a renewal notice from the California Driver License Board ( DMV ) when your driver license is about to expire, but you can proceed with the renewal process even if you do not receive a notice2.

Required Documents: E-2 visa holders need the following documents to renew their driver license2

Current driver's license

Valid E-2 visa

Latest I-94 Arrival/Departure Record ( Printed copy )

Mail confirming current address ( Appointment at DMV office just in case: Make an appointment online at the DMV website and register your application in advance to facilitate the process on the day of your appointment2.

Renewal process: Visit the DMV office on the day of your appointment and submit the required documents.

Pay the renewal fee: Pay the renewal fee as instructed to complete the process. Usually, you should receive it within 2 weeks2.

Whether or not a written test is required seems to vary on a case-by-case basis. According to recent information, some require a written test, while others do not!

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#3
  • マグロ
  • 2025/02/27 (Thu) 07:25
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Thank you. I see that it is case by case whether there is a written test or not. I guess it's just as it is in the U.S.A. ? I'm sorry, but it's appropriate.

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#4
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  • 2025/02/27 (Thu) 08:54
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In most cases, if you don't have any particular reason, they will send you a new license with the same photo from 10 years ago.
You should wait for the letter to arrive in less than a month. If you still don't receive the letter, you can check here
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification- cards/dl-renewal/

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#5
  • もっともっともだ
  • 2025/02/28 (Fri) 08:39
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I have heard that they can only issue you a visa for the period of validity of the visa you have.

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selling by measure

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#1
  • 量り売り
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  • 2025/02/04 17:53

I like Tokyo Central's weighed fish !
I sometimes buy it for dinner.
But today I wondered
if the weight of the container is subtracted ?

When I bought fish at another store once,
it was an expensive sashimi, ? and when I weighed it,
the thing under the fish that absorbs water was included in the weight. I found that the weight of the fish included the water-absorbing material that had been pulled out from under the fish. It was heavy with water.

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#70
  • spring roll
  • 2025/02/23 (Sun) 16:13
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#42 Saorin

Cosco has very good spring rolls, they are from Bibigo and come in packs of 50 $ 9.99
They are refreshing and the accompanying sauce is delicious.

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#74
  • さおりん
  • 2025/02/25 (Tue) 20:40
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Spring rolls, cheap~
I would like to try them.
Unfortunately, I am not a member of Cosco.
I'm disappointed.

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#77
  • spring roll
  • 2025/02/26 (Wed) 00:48
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It's ok ! You can also buy it on cooklist.com, Instacart and ubereats.
Have a look at Bibigo spring rolls. The dumplings from the same Bibigo called Mandu are also very tasty. Maybe you can find them in Korean market.

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#78
  • さおりん
  • 2025/02/26 (Wed) 08:33
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Thanks for the great information !
I actually bought and ate the dumplings at the Korean Market before Corona.
I don't know why I remember … they were very chewy and tasty, and they were cheap at $3.99 a bag, so I kept coming back.
Now it's more than twice as expensive.

I will buy and eat the spring rolls, thank you !.

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#82
  • spring roll
  • 2025/02/27 (Thu) 21:07
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Mandu dumplings are sticky, filling, and delicious ! The ones at Cosco are in big bags, I'll check the Korean market next time.
Shirakiku dumplings were $ 2 units when they were on sale many years ago, but they have gone from $ 6 to $ 7.
Now on sale at Tokyo Central for the first time in a long time $ 3.99 a bag, a pretty good deal considering the high prices these days.

Corrected 🙇🏻‍ ♀ ️

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propriety tax statement

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  • amii
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  • 2025/02/15 17:27

I am asking about a propriety tax statement we always receive.


This time, after our name and address, it clearly states TRS Family Trust.

Is there any special meaning to this ??

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#4
  • 0ではないと❓
  • 2025/02/23 (Sun) 18:46
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The term "TRS Family Trust" usually indicates that the property belongs to a Trust ( Trust ). Specifically, it means that the property is administered by one or more trustees ( Trustees ). The Trustee has the role of managing the property for the benefit of the beneficiaries ( Beneficiaries ) of the trust.2

In this case, TRS means "Trustees"( plural trustees ) and Family Trust means a family trust Family Trust refers to a family trust. In other words, it indicates that the property is administered as part of a family trust.

If you need more information, we recommend that you consult with the attorney or tax professional involved in establishing the trust. You may also be able to consult with your local tax office or city hall.

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#5
  • ???
  • 2025/02/24 (Mon) 06:21
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It's very, very hard to imagine that the property was in trust without Topi's knowledge,

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#6
  • amii
  • 2025/02/26 (Wed) 22:00
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Dear #4


We have already created a Family Trust with our attorney about 10 years ago.

I noticed that the property Tax clearly states TRS Family Trus

I have a question. The attorney who created it may have retired

but I left a voicemail and did not get a call back.

Thank you for your kind answer.

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Conditional Removal of Green Card

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#1
  • まこ
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  • 2025/02/18 19:34

Hello.

"When applying for a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, you can only obtain a green card valid for two years if it was issued within two years of the marriage."
"To remove the conditions of a conditional green card, file a Removal of Conditions ( Joint Petition ) within 90 days before its expiration date."

Questions about the above.
If I have a green card with a 10 year expiration date, does that mean that the conditions have been removed? Does this mean that the conditions have been removed?
I only remember that I went to the immigration office and did some procedures … without thinking much about it, and I felt that it was more like "renewing" a driver's license, rather than removing a condition. I was too ignorant, despite myself, and now I'm worried.

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#5
  • まこ
  • 2025/02/19 (Wed) 16:37
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My first permanent residence was for 2 years … as I recall.
However, since the green card I currently have on hand is a 10-year validity j, I am wondering if it is correct to understand that the 10-year = condition has been removed.

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#6
  • 英語?
  • 2025/02/19 (Wed) 23:11
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I don't understand what 1 means by the questionable condition
whether it's 2 years or 10 years, just renew before the expiration date
renew it for 2 years at first, and then every 10 years after that, just that it's not a condition or anything

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#8
  • 0ではないと❓
  • 2025/02/20 (Thu) 10:11
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Don't worry, you don't need to worry. To remove the conditions on a conditional green card ( usually valid for 2 years ), you will need to file a form I-751. However, if you have a green card that is valid for 10 years, it is likely that the condition has already been removed.

To check on this, please note the following points :

If you were married for more than 2 years when you first got your green card, you may be issued a green card valid for 10 years from the beginning The card will be valid for 10 years from the beginning.

If you file an I-751 within 90 days of obtaining a conditional green card and are subsequently issued a green card valid for 10 years, the condition has also been removed.
If you are unsure which process you followed, we suggest you contact the USCIS ( USCIS ) for assistance. You may also create an account on the USCIS website to check your immigration status and past application history.

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#9
  • まこ
  • 2025/02/22 (Sat) 05:42
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I see!!! Most of my questions have been cleared up.
I didn't even know you could see such history on the USCIS website.
I will check it as soon as possible.

Thank you all for your patience with my writing.

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#13
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  • 2025/02/25 (Tue) 21:32
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Good News for Those Who Want Permanent Residency

Permanent Residency in the U.S. "Will Sell for $5 Million" Trump Plans to Create a New "Gold Card"

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road trip

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  • とり
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  • 2025/02/21 20:34

Hello.
Any recommendations for 1-2 night road trip destinations from LA !

San Diego, Solbank, Hearst Castle, Big Sur, San Jose, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Pinnacles, Golden Circle, Sedona, and Yellowstone have been visited.

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#4
  • とり
  • 2025/02/22 (Sat) 07:48
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>Toppo
I haven't visited Rosalito, Ensenada, Bryce, or Zion !
I checked them out and they are all very charming and lovely 🎵
I think you can enjoy any season around Baja !

Thanks so much! Thank you so much.
I will definitely try to visit !

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#5

去年、セコイアに行ったけど良かったです。
ただクリスタルケイブは閉まってると思います。

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#7
  • とり
  • 2025/02/25 (Tue) 18:19
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>More Moda

Tijuana and Ensenada together and just the right distance looks very interesting !
I think I will try to attack the Mexican side ♩

Thanks~ !

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#8
  • とり
  • 2025/02/25 (Tue) 18:27
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>tt

I was curious about Sequoia ! I knew it was a nice place !

I just checked to see what was famous and closed, and it said access will be restored to the public in summer 2025 ! thank you I will go there after summer !

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#9
  • トッポ
  • 2025/02/25 (Tue) 20:08
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Torisan, if you go to Ensenada, don't miss the squirt of La Bufadora.

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Apartment Repair ・ Regarding repair

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  • APT
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  • 2025/02/24 12:43

I have been living in an apartment that contains 4 households for about 6 years.
After living here for such a long time, not only the parts that are actually necessary for living, but also the appearance of the apartment is in a very bad state.
The paint is peeling off the bathroom tub in particular (.
Or is it necessary to repaint at one's own expense, since peeling paint is not something that is essential?
By the way, we have lived here the longest of the four families, and the other units have had their window frames repaired and are clean, but this one is very old looking ( and honestly falling apart ), so I am wondering if this can be fixed.
I know that the rent is lower for long-term residents than for new tenants, but I was wondering how it would be if it is in such a bad shape.

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#2
  • ギンダラ
  • 2025/02/24 (Mon) 19:09
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For example, if something necessary for daily life is definitely broken, you can usually ask for repairs, but if the paint is peeling, etc., the owner will be reluctant to fix it because you can still live there.
However, if you live in LA, there should be a house ・inspection once every 5 years, so if you appeal at that time, you can use the opportunity to get things fixed.

However, inspectors are all different, so it is important to appeal well,

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#3
  • APT
  • 2025/02/24 (Mon) 20:22
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Gindara

Thanks for the information.
I learned a lot.
House ・ inspections once every 5 years, but I think I did have one.
If I miss that house ・ inspection, will I not be able to appeal anymore?
(I am not sure about the legalities in raising rents. )
The bathtub is speckled, but I am wondering which option is better: continue to live in it, paint it myself, or negotiate to have it painted at the management company's expense.

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#6
  • ご意見無用
  • 2025/02/25 (Tue) 08:29
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An acquaintance of mine lives in an apartment
where he said that the rent went up after they did earthquake resistant work.

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Only my husband ⁉️

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  • 新ママ
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  • 2024/04/15 15:54

I am a new mother struggling to raise my child.
Why don't you vent your frustration with your husband together ?.

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#119
  • TheScene
  • 2024/08/26 (Mon) 00:18
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I'm a Caucasian guy and I just ended my marriage of 11 years.
Divorce is hard but I want to marry a Japanese again.
please send me a messege if you want to talk to me. I have 3 children. I have 3 children.
My children are 4, 2 and 1 years old.
I don't think your husband is the only problem... Married life is hard. Especially when you have children.

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#120
  • 辞めとけ .
  • 2024/08/26 (Mon) 11:05
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Eleven years, huh? Planned divorce for a Japanese wife.

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#121
  • フランス
  • 2024/08/26 (Mon) 15:25
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Wife and lover
Husband and lover

In France, many people are openly in love even after marriage as a matter of course

I admire a relationship where we are not tied to each other

You are married, you can't be in love ?
I do fall in love.

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#122
  • 日本
  • 2024/08/26 (Mon) 18:24
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Japan is a top class adulterous paradise, especially for women who choose to perform in adult films because they can get paid by professionals.

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#124
  • TRASH
  • 2024/08/26 (Mon) 23:51
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If you have 3 kids, the tax removals + subsidies from the government and local government are enormous. Let's learn a little.

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Trader Joe's

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  • yuki126
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  • 2025/02/07 19:13

I was told that the mini bags will be available for purchase on Tuesday, 2/4 in limited quantities. I got this information from a friend of a friend and I don't know how I found out about it. Anyone know how I got the information ??

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#5
  • 逆立ち
  • 2025/02/09 (Sun) 09:21
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There was a mini bag sale last year at that TJ, but it sold out in about an hour with a line up to the corner store.
We don't discuss
I saw many Japanese people there.

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#8

There were lots of them at TJ's in front of the Beverly Center yesterday.

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#11
  • 青丘
  • 2025/02/14 (Fri) 16:11
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Maybe you know someone at Trejo.

I get my information from a friend who works at Trejo.

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#12
  • 英語?
  • 2025/02/18 (Tue) 23:34
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What would you do if you were in the same situation in Japan ? Would you call the store ??

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I didn't think Trump would win.

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  • bakudan
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  • 2024/11/06 13:26

I ~ shudder to think that the nightmare will resume. In short, this country is for white people by white people. I'm going back to Japan before I get killed too soon. I expect nothing more from America.

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#228
  • 猪口令糖
  • 2025/02/02 (Sun) 08:59
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China, Korea, the Philippines, and India also have large populations in the U.S.
Apparently there are about 5 million Chinese in the U.S.

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#231
  • そうだ
  • 2025/02/03 (Mon) 12:40
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I heard that Mrs. Melania kept being told false things by the mass media without permission, so she filed a lawsuit and won for $900 MILLION. They said they were not even taken seriously by Melania to rub Trump the wrong way and said terrible things without hesitation. ABC was the most despicable of all the mass media outlets, so it was a good punishment.

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#232
  • TRUMP2025
  • 2025/02/13 (Thu) 09:10
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Permanent residents with criminal records in the past are also subject to deportation, as are those who have been caught drinking
Well, the GC is also a visa, so it can't be helped. Even the Japanese will show no mercy.

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#233
  • え?
  • 2025/02/13 (Thu) 10:10
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I'm not drunk driving or Felony ? I'm more surprised that you can commit Felony and still keep your permanent residency: ‼️

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#234
  • TRUMP2025
  • 2025/02/13 (Thu) 11:27
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You know, in the old days, before Uber and the like, expatriates with H visas from big companies used to get caught for drinking at cabarets
A police car would be waiting hidden by the cabaret, and they would pick out a nice car and catch them
But I don't think they had any problems with their visas. I was warned not to get in the car if I drank, and to return home if caught.

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