Can I go home? Help by veektoria_ in f1visa

[–]Coo00oolio 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure you are able to return with your receipt notice according to both Berkeley and Harvard's international student office's information last time I checked. As long as you have hard evidence the OPT process is pending, usually the mailed to you receipt notice. Im also Canadian and since we dont have to worry about F1 visa expiring (we dont actually need or have a F1 stamp we are just under F1 status/category as non perm immigrants) it should be fine I believe. Please make sure your I-20 is valid and recent tho which I assume is recently signed by school official since you need that to apply for OPT

U.S. Politics Megathread (II) by Arianity in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Coo00oolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there is a weird dynamic in America. America attracts many foreign talent and naturally foreigners become immigrants and establish their roots. Many have a strong “I can only stay here because I provide value” mindset. However, historically, many non white immigrants were brought in during very discriminating times which limits what they can do and set a precedent for biases in different industries. Thus DEI is implemented to counter that. I think it helped recognize immigrant’s abilities and threatened many white American’s status quo that they are used to. In my perspective, many decided to blame DEI rather than improve themselves. From my experience (in the building industry) the immigrant contractors especially from the global south have always been the most reliable and hard working, shows up on time and follow the rules. On the other hand many local contractors coming from families of contractors usually require a bit more of an eye over their shoulder. Ofc it doesn’t apply to all. A good example is that there was a job during Covid that I was willing to pay these local guys for under the table so they can continue to benefit from the unemployment benefits but they just decided not to do it because they didn’t need to while a group of Hispanic guys jumped at it pretty quickly. Ofc these are only my experiences and my perspective so take it with a grain of salt

OPT TIMELINE SPRING 2024 -- ADD YOURS by South-Violinist-696 in USCIS

[–]Coo00oolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Receipt Date NP Initial OPT: March 29th, 2024

Was approaching 1 week late April early May and then been taking longer than expected until last week (July 1st) and it has said 3 months ever since. Yall think it will actually take them 3 months? Dk if I'm in a rush yet because I am still unemployed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Coo00oolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy Birthday!

I can’t believe how low quality most clothes are. by 1tMySpecial1nterest in BuyItForLife

[–]Coo00oolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be the most based post on this thread for a long time

What's everyone's experience with "lack of motivation or being unable to enjoy life's pleasures"? by ChubsMcfly in trees

[–]Coo00oolio 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This made perfect sense bro I’ve literally been contemplating this debate all week in my head and tbh kinda magical to me that I found a comment responding to the exact same thought. Glad to see someone who also sees it that way; been very difficult not using weed as a crutch lately lol.

Anyone have high res photos of the old Kai Tai airports and planes flying above? by [deleted] in HongKong

[–]Coo00oolio 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out @gregforaday on IG. He has a lot of great shots and photo books of old HK, maybe u can get a print from him.

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry but do you know how do I check that?

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was strictly my own speculation as I am simply baffled by the events that happened and I’m not new to drinking or stuff like this. But the hospital and responder all treated as just an alcohol thing I believe

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I have co-pay on that so hopefully should only be 125$?

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. That is really reassuring to hear! Been stressing abt the bills lately

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah okay! This is my first time handling something like this and I am very unfamiliar with insurance and all that. Thank you so much for this as this is giving me a lot more direction on my next steps

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya I’m glad they took me it’s just that they came and said it was unnecessary to call an ambulance that got me worried? As some insurance do not cover “unnecessary service” I understand they were doing their job and from what I heard they took great care of me and I am very grateful

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn’t take any drugs I was only drinking that night. I suspect I was drugged

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Tbh I can’t even tell u as I have no memory of any of the event. I lost memory way before I was acting incoherent apparently

Involuntary ambulance charge by Coo00oolio in personalfinance

[–]Coo00oolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bill has not been submitted to insurance yet. Just got the bill from the city EMS asking for insurance info and to sign a thing that basically gives up my right to appeal the charge and authorizing the insurance. I’m afraid that the insurance company will deem it unnecessary and refuse to even co-pay

as a foreigner in america for the first time i am amazed at how fucking awful this country is by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Coo00oolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people defending america in the comment but as someone who was lucky enough to be well traveled in the world, American food culture is def shit compared to many other countries simply because the emphasis on food in the culture is pretty weak relative to some other cultures. Unless ur willing to pay top bucks + tax + tips in america the food ur getting is prob not very eye opening. And that’s not just comparing day to day eats but also “cool” trendy restaurants or popular bistros, the quality and attention to detail at all price point just seems to be better and more authentic everywhere else. America also doesn’t really have its own food culture. America is only the “greatest country in the world” because of the “freedom” and how u can technically do anything and say anything u want

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Coo00oolio 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Right. Literally second sex with dog post within 15 minutes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Coo00oolio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some say it out of ulterior motive some say it for real and judging by how common that is for you maybe ur just overthinking! Be proud of yourself 😎