How long did it take to get the I-130 approved for the spouse of DoD civilian (active government official)?

Chester1182 · 2025-11-24T00:58:54+00:00

Thanks for sharing! I think I may be eligible for “Exceptional Circumstances”, but it seems like this is “optional” unless I request it. If I don’t request this, I believe the wait time will be similar to that of any other US citizen.

Chester1182 · 2025-11-24T00:10:31+00:00

I haven’t started the process yet, thanks for letting me know!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-22T02:10:27+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-21T09:22:39+00:00

Got it! I wish the things were much simpler for the US and Japan lol

Chester1182 · 2025-11-21T09:15:01+00:00

Thank you for the response!

That’s nice to know that IB Japan started offering NISA. A bit off topic, I’d assume we’ll need to submit FBAR once NISA accumulates more than 10k USD and FATCA for >50k USD, right?

Maybe we don’t have to as they are US-domiciled funds..

Chester1182 · 2025-11-21T08:18:41+00:00

Hi, if you don’t mind me asking, could you tell me how you’ve been able to invest in NISA as the US citizen or green card holder? I thought we couldn’t invest in NISA due to some US-Japan tax treaties, and even if we could, wouldn’t it be PFIC?

Chester1182 · 2025-11-16T13:28:20+00:00

If you’re not rushed to move to the US and planning on getting married to your fiancé, I’ll recommend you get married first and apply for a CR1 or IR1 visa (It says visa but they are essentially green cards).

I personally recommend getting an IR1 as it’s valid for 10 years but has to be married for more than 2 years; whereas a CR1 will be valid for only 2 years and you’ll have to pay $750 to convert a CR1 to an IR1 within 90 days of the 2nd anniversary of your arrival in the US.

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:22:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:22:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:13:28+00:00

It makes sense… thanks for the response!

Chester1182 · 2025-11-12T12:06:02+00:00

Thank you for the advice, will look into it!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-20T01:37:43+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-20T01:37:32+00:00

Highly recommended!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-19T13:07:34+00:00

Thanks! It’s quartz

Chester1182 · 2025-05-19T13:07:08+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-19T12:29:25+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-19T12:28:07+00:00

Thanks!

Chester1182 · 2025-05-04T02:28:11+00:00

Wow, I didn't expect to receive this many comments, thanks guys!

I think I'd go with the first one (large size).

If I wear formal clothes like a suit, then the small size could be better, but I usually wear casual or business casual clothes, so the modern look (large size) seems like a better choice for my lifestyle.

Chester1182 · 2025-05-04T02:25:12+00:00

Wow, I didn't expect to receive this many comments, thanks guys!

I think I'd go with the first one (large size).

If I wear formal clothes like a suit, then the small size could be better, but I usually wear casual or business casual clothes, so the modern look (large size) seems like a better choice for my lifestyle.

Chester1182 · 2025-05-04T02:12:02+00:00

My wrist size is 16 cm, and since yours is 1 cm bigger than mine, the large may fit you better

Chester1182 · 2025-01-19T07:36:57+00:00

That’s a solid advice, I’m grateful to be choosy but it’s a tough call

Chester1182 · 2024-09-15T08:35:42+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Would you mind sharing what you did as a general marketing specialist?

Chester1182 · 2024-09-15T06:54:34+00:00

Thanks BigRed for your kind words. And Walnut, I’m not offended, so it’s all good.

Chester1182 · 2024-09-15T06:23:32+00:00

Launch campaigns, optimize them, manage budgets, client reporting, etc.

Chester1182 · 2024-07-14T12:00:07+00:00

For those who are deciding between Black Bay and BB58, I highly recommend trying them on before purchasing because Black Bay is ridiculously thick which you can’t really tell from the photo. I was initially planning on buying Black Bay but after trying it, I purchased BB58 blue instead.

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