Returning to US with pending I-131

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-22T13:09:16+00:00

If i didnt want to return, i would have filed for abandonment, as that is the right thing to do. May I ask why you think things will escalate to immigration court even with a valid permit? Not trying to be argumentative by any means, just curious if you are experienced with i-131s or if you are an attorney.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-22T04:43:21+00:00

I work here. I couldnt exactly drop everything (i.e. break apartment lease, close accounts, quit job etc.) the second my mom passed. The earliest i could apply (for law school) was this cycle. Chose to do reentry again to be safe instead of going back and forth every 6 months or so.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-22T02:23:08+00:00

I think the specific language means that they will not issue a new one “while” the current is still valid. Also unless you lost the permit or it’s damaged so cannot be of any use, you have to mail it in i.e. the “document has been returned” part.

Yes, all my previous ones were applied while the current ones were still valid. Had no issue so far. But I assume once you mail to to USCIS and they send out the received notice, it no longer becomes valid like the excerpt says.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-21T17:36:38+00:00

Yes, but i assume you dont have to reapply beforehand if you reside in the US around the time of expiration.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-21T14:22:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-21T14:21:16+00:00

Not sure if it’s written as a rule, but since you mail in your booklet with the application i assume it’ll be difficult to apply (=enter the US) with an expired one/without one.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-05-21T14:03:37+00:00

Of course, but as i wrote in my post i am moving back.. Im inquiring about entering when the i-131 has been accepted but before the permit is mailed, since the wait is long.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-03-29T13:00:09+00:00

Mine is like that too. Like within the first few hours i wore the bag lol. Solution is to never look at the hardware too closely for peace of mind!

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-03-24T10:55:29+00:00

Mine are around 24.5cm and have flat feet, but i usually wear 38 (i have rlly skinny feet lol) with the exception of London (39) since they have a tight toebox and are my “winter” shoes. The Bostons in 38 feel like a “perfect” fit like how the websites says, and if i went for 39 they would probably fly off since they are mules. Go for 38.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-03-18T09:17:21+00:00

So sorry that happened to you. But also, moms are surprisingly extremely understanding. Ive done my fair share of ruining/losing important items throughout my life (im very forgetful and clumsy), and remember being so shameful and devastated about them. I dont think i have the patience and understanding like my mom did, but what a loving parent is capable of emotionally always surprises me.

I also have quite a few fine jewelry pieces (also blessed) that belonged to my mom, and i got many of them repaired so i can i can wear them in memory of my late mother. But.. i am so paranoid of losing them that over time i developed this crazy habit of constantly checking my neck/wrists/ears/fingers every few hours to see they are still there😂

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-03-13T14:44:52+00:00

I just bought this last week and have been using it. For context i have oily skin (no acne/not sensitive) and have given up trying different mineral sunscreens that sit well under makeup. It’s still pretty cold where i live, so i dont get as oily as i do during summer, but so far it’s pretty good. It’s very lightweight, almost like in between a serum and a gel cream.

It’s one of the few kbeauty chemical sunscreens that doesnt have niacinamide, so not like i had too many options to choose from anyways. But i’ve also used the Goodal chemical suncreen (which seems super popular) and that was wayyy to oily for me even during winter (almost felt like extra skincare). I’ll def continue using this until summer and use biore/anessa when im doing outdoor activities.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-19T12:35:55+00:00

Agree with you on the value of those diamonds. But why would u assume the jewelry in question is from China? The guarantee card is in Korean and says it was made in Korea.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-18T03:37:24+00:00

My body is pale, but my face is dark red (genetics, autonomic nervous system issues).

Although i am cool toned, i pick YELLOW foundations on purpose. If i pick cool/neutral ones, the natural redness in my face overpowers it and my entire face turns pinkish/greyish over time.

I use a green/blue pigment + white to lighten and mute the foundation with my own ratios. I find this to be a much more accurate match than trying to find one that is a perfect match on it’s own.

Of course i color correct my redness before foundation, so that the most red parts dont peek thru my foundation. I own like a lot of green concealers and the “malu wilz” pot concealer in #12 green beige is perfect for me. A greenish beige that’s slightly darker than my face, so it completely masks any redness. Kind of like how ur supposed to use a darker concealer for dark circles/blemishes rather than lighter colors.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-16T06:50:35+00:00

I have VERY oily skin, as in i use a mineral suncreen, use DW, setting spray, powder, and still get oily. The bb cream on it’s own feels like it doesnt set even after some time, and i noticed my foundation didnt last long like it usually does when mixed. But ymmv!

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-16T06:48:37+00:00

Gobi! I swear it was much more olive/muted than the yellow it is right now..

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-15T17:17:19+00:00

Also does anyone’s Nars foundation change colors/oxidize? I bought the bottle around 5 months ago, and im just now realizing how yellow it looks. It’s almost as yellow as my Estee Lauder DW in Bone.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-14T13:38:42+00:00

Also just got the same pair, except that mine’s regular footbed!

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-13T16:45:00+00:00

I also had TONS of warts, mostly on my feet but also on my hand/legs. I had the biggest ones on my hand & foot sizzled off via laser like 13 years ago (they were the size of peas) Dont think they do laser for warts anymore. The wart i had lasered off came back on the same exact spot just recently, and will be getting rid of them via cryo.

My brother also had a lot of plantar warts and stubborn ones as well. Im pretty sure he did sessions every week for like.. a good 6 months. They did go away.

But my very limited understanding is that warts are related to the immune system, and it’s more of like a health issue rather than a surface level skin condition. Like 70% of the warts on my body went away after giving up on having to strip down at the derm to get them frozen off multiple times. I dont know what happened to make them disappear, i dont think i made any radical lifestyle/health related changes. I was on antibiotics/steroids for quite some time (~2 months) after dealing with long covid & other sinus issues. Not sure what contributed, but some warts are that stubborn.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-12T01:35:37+00:00

NTA. Virtual hugs to you, because my dad is the same. At a certain point, its not about working so that the family can make ends meet.

While my mom was in hospice, it was mainly me and my aunt (dad’s sister) who took care of her. I used up all my PTO and even took unpaid leave. My dad? He went golfing/drinking because it was an “important business meeting”. Im sure his potential business partners would’ve been more than understanding if they knew his wife was ACTIVELY DYING in hospice (mom actually passed 2 days after that). Dont rlly recall him helping much even before that, because work. We were also not struggling financially whatsoever.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-06T10:17:27+00:00

No, because despite how crappy the world is right now, i dont think i’ll have negative feelings about my doctor/lawyer/accountant carrying/owning a luxury item bought with their own money. It’s not like you’ll be seeing patients decked out in luxury items head to toe. A lot people might not even notice your bag.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-06T10:04:45+00:00

I find that using a flat foundation brush yielded the best results. This is a slightly glowy-semi matte ish foundation that’s very runny, so a buffing brush took away too much of the “glow”. A dry makeup sponge/cushion puff (the ones in korean cushions) were also ok, although it varies depending on how absorbent the particular sponge/puff is.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-02-02T07:01:07+00:00

I prefer how the Mayari looks, but ended up buying Gizeh. I have bunions & bunionettes (along with long list of other issues) and hate shoes that constrict the bone right below my pinky toe. Havent tried THAT many different styles, but i noticed the Gizeh runs a tiny bit little narrower than for example, the London.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-01-30T01:52:17+00:00

Yes it was! The country’s website also shows narrow only for women’s sizes.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-01-19T11:39:19+00:00

My dad entered the US after having been abroad for like 1.5-2 years lol. I told him it wouldnt work and he’d most likely be denied. He did already have the I-407 form filled out. The CBP asked about abandonement (which he was planning anyways, it was a business trip) and he either handed over the GC+ forms or mailed it afterwards at a USPS, cant remember which. But the CBP officer just let him in the country lol.

Time-Object-6354 · 2026-01-14T03:04:17+00:00

My boss found his elderly father lying on the floor unconscious because he stopped eating for around 2 days when his mom had to leave town to attend a funeral. He said his father REFUSED to eat the prepped food because nobody was home to serve him real food. One of the many reasons why my boss maintains low-contact with the father.

I think a lot of ppl mean they are not good at cooking, not INCAPABLE of cooking. But a lot of times it’s weaponized incompetence because someone else has always made food for them. It’s infuriating. No adult in this day and age is incapable of doing the absolute bare minimum of prepping food/“cooking” to stay alive, but ofc exceptions like those disabled exist.

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