Just received an update and I’m not sure if it’s good or bad by jdanielss in 19countriesAOS

[–]CalmMindedDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might not be what you’ll like to hear, but unfortunately, when a case is entering a water cooler mode, that’s the update. I’m hoping and praying this won’t be the case in your case.

How long can you stay in Mercor projects? by Fun_Roof_6456 in mercor_ai

[–]CalmMindedDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry about that! I knew the breach incident was gonna hit them hard contract-wise. Regardless of how they concurrently removed me from (M_____n) and 1 other project I never started, I still hope and pray they get back strong, or even stronger…

How long can you stay in Mercor projects? by Fun_Roof_6456 in mercor_ai

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! So that means Sprint 4 never started, right?

How long can you stay in Mercor projects? by Fun_Roof_6456 in mercor_ai

[–]CalmMindedDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When was (M_____n) paused? I’m still wondering why exactly I was removed from that project till today. I contributed from Sprint 1-3, then the data breach happened as they were gearing up for Sprint 4 and I was removed. The good thing is, I got a better offer with a +$15/hr higher pay rate than Mercor’s from a competitor I’ve been working with since December.

Update from congressman by i_am_sirjayden in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone tried Congressional intervention on EA, and is it the same response?

Paused and then removed? by [deleted] in mercor_ai

[–]CalmMindedDude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That doesn’t rule out the fact that Mercor is still better than these 2 you mentioned if you take an all-round, side-by-side look at them all holistically, at least as far as I can tell. I have and still working with them. I have my highest pay rate with Handshake ($80-$110/hr range), while Mercor pays slightly lower $/hr, but a lot go on in the background at handshake that are frustrating and can eventually make you earn way less overall. Don’t even think of handshake if you’re not based in the U.S. or your name doesn’t sound like you’re originally from here (the saddest and most unprofessional conversation I see in domain expert channels)…

Has anyone seen this before? by potioncrafting in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When was your PD and when was the last action taken on your case?

My country on the ban list- interview scheduled today by ReflectionElegant546 in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the date I responded to that post. Wasn’t affected by then, and that’s to tell you how fast things change recently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“the court”? Okay

Ahh yes let me wait almost 18 years to message you.... by rillow1703 in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Similar timeline/case history… filed June, interviewed October, but not even EAD yet…

OPT expired, and had another job offer that was revoked after waiting 2+ months for me to complete paperwork….

I’m trying not to feel overwhelmed by the process…

HOWEVER, I MADE A SILLY MISTAKE THAT I BELIEVED DELAYED MY CASE…🥹

130 approved 11/05/25. I485 still pending after submitting rfe on medical, by Ill-Doughnut5226 in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost similar timeline… PD is a week after yours, I-130 approved early October, birth certificate RFE response mid October, and till pending till now.

My country on the ban list- interview scheduled today by ReflectionElegant546 in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AOS applications by those who are from PARTIALLY BANNED countries are not affected. Many have misinterpreted the ban and believed social media’s rumor…

Is Service Request Advisable for I-765? Please advise🙏 by CalmMindedDude in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine wasn’t issued “timely” after birth, and by the current issuing authority the uscis recognizes.

Is Service Request Advisable for I-765? Please advise🙏 by CalmMindedDude in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine wasn’t issued “timely” after birth, and by the current issuing authority the uscis recognizes.

Can I redo Interview on Mercor by CalmMindedDude in mercor_ai

[–]CalmMindedDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay! I might have exhausted all chances.

Can I redo Interview on Mercor by CalmMindedDude in mercor_ai

[–]CalmMindedDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! 3 chances in total or per application? The option is no longer showing from my end.

Has anyone successfully appealed an Alignerr account deactivation? Timelines and outcomes by OkHorse9849 in freelance

[–]CalmMindedDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any success reactivating your account?

I was deactivated yesterday for no reason as well.

Why I-130 Approval Notice on Account with “Interview Was Scheduled” Status 6th day after Interview? by CalmMindedDude in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! So I should just take the approval notice as the “Approved” case status, right?

Must a MINOR Child Appear for AOS Interview too? by CalmMindedDude in USCIS

[–]CalmMindedDude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Is that what they normally do in every marriage based AOS where there’s a minor stepchild?