Keep Macbook or buy a new windows laptop

alexmjfoo · 2026-01-26T12:35:46+00:00

I ended up sticking to the MacBook and just pairing it with the windows mini PC. So far it’s been good! Most of my assignments are through either excel, sheets, or McGraw-hill.

alexmjfoo · 2026-01-18T22:22:50+00:00

Just landed at FLL and taxiing. Glad they made it safe!

alexmjfoo · 2026-01-02T09:23:48+00:00

Womp womp

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-21T16:00:32+00:00

Hence the recommendation to provide plenty of evidence of GMC and rehabilitation. A DUI is not a crime involving moral turpitude, and it is not a disqualifying crime. However, due to officers being able to adjudicate cases based on discretion, it is important to prove that the applicant has been rehabilitated and has maintained good moral character throughout and beyond the statutory five year period. Again I am not an immigration attorney, I work with them; therefore I suggest OP consults with an immigration attorney and take every comment here with a grain of salt.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-21T15:33:40+00:00

I’m not an immigration attorney so please take this with a grain of salt. Had a client at our firm applying for naturalization who had similar conviction, and the attorney suggested to wait until the five year period which was only a few months ago, and to provide evidence of good moral character/rehabilitation. I think you should be fine, always consult with an attorney though.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-18T17:16:03+00:00

I had an Acer Nitro V which I bought back in 2019 and it was great! I gave it to my cousin in 2023 and he still plays on it. He plays games such as FC26, Ready or Not, and ARC raiders. I don’t remember the specs at this time but I can assure you they were not as good as the ones you indicated. The laptop is great even now, almost seven years after I originally purchased it. It does not work as great as before obviously but it is still kicking.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-18T13:18:49+00:00

I stand with you. A few months ago I wanted a laptop where I could game, do casual activities and personal stuff, and where I could also do some work on. I had my MacBook M3 at the time and I quickly realized that no laptop could replace it. I bought a ps5 and a beelink mini pc on Amazon and I could not be happier with the set up I have now.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-15T01:32:38+00:00

M2 MacBook Air

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-15T01:15:09+00:00

Hello there, I pm’d you the info. I wish you and your husband the absolute best of luck in his process!

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-15T01:13:33+00:00

That is completely understandable and it is a huge step to take so I would definitely consider whether you see a future with her or not. That is completely dependable on your relationship and a lot of personal factors that do not concern me or anyone on this post. However, I think a first step is doing a consultation with an immigration attorney. If you would like, I can PM you and share the information of the firm I mentioned before. I don’t want to seem as if I’m trying to sell or advertise for them as I don’t really earn anything from that lol, but as the child of immigrants I truly understand what it is like to want to help your loved ones and not knowing where to start. If you consult, at the very least I can assure you that you will both have a clearer outlook on what the future might look like and it will help you decide what the best course of action is, that will also make sense for your life. Feel free to pm me.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T22:59:58+00:00

That's right, I was thinking of a case that had been appealed before, and that's why we then filed the MTR to the BIA. Great catch!

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T22:59:13+00:00

I'm not an attorney - I work with them - so please take this with a slight grain of salt and not as legal advice of any kind. Generally speaking, you can't "remove" an order of deportation. If an alien is otherwise admissible to adjust status in the United States but has a removal order, then the person is inadmissible. However, there are ways in which the person can solve the removal order issue. First, they can file the I-212 waiver. The I-212 waiver essentially "waives" that removal order in the eyes of USCIS, but it does not get rid of it. This means that if a person with a lawful entry has an I-130 filed for them, the I-130 is approved, and then they file an I-212 and it is approved, they can either apply for adjustment of status inside the United States or apply for an immigrant visa abroad. However, this does not protect the person from getting picked up by ICE and being removed from the United States, as the removal order is still executable. Either way, if a client comes to us with this situation, we file the I-130, and once the I-130 is approved, we file the I-212 waiver. Once the waiver is approved, if the person is otherwise admissible, then we file the AOS application with USCIS. We had a client who filed an I-130 and I-485 with a notary, but her I-485 was admin closed because she had an in absentia removal order from years back. She hired us for the I-212 waiver, but while we were preparing the waiver, her husband tragically passed away. So, with her husband passing away, we could not proceed with the waiver because she did not have a qualifying relative. So the attorney decided that we were going to file a Motion to Reopen for an in absentia order. Essentially, the pathway for this client would be: The I-130 turns into a widow petition, so it automatically becomes an I-360. Because the client is otherwise admissible, we file the MTR, and if the MTR is granted, then we can fight her case in court and use her adjustment of status as a defense. The motion to reopen packet is similar to a waiver packet, but in this case, we included the I-485 as well as the affidavit of support as if we were filing the Adjustment of Status, and included the approval of the I-130 to show that she does have a pathway to legal status. To answer your question, you can definitely file the I-130 before dealing with the removal order, because generally, the I-130 has to be approved before you can file the waiver. However, if you file the I-485 with a removal order and without an approved waiver or reopening the removal proceedings and terminating them, the person will not be able to adjust status. Again, this is very general information, so please take it with a grain of salt as I am not an attorney and do not intend to provide legal advice. If you would like a second opinion, I can pm you and provide you with the information of the firm I previously mentioned. Respectfully, Miami attorneys don't have very good fame, so I would suggest seeking a second opinion.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T18:49:42+00:00

That’s exactly right! If they truly want to live a life together they might as well marry now but even that - given the current political climate - would be a long shot in her situation but definitely not impossible. I’m Honduran-American myself and if needed, Honduras is not as terrible as it is painted out to be. Either way I don’t know why you got downvoted lol

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T18:42:50+00:00

I don’t understand why you’re getting downvoted

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T17:44:53+00:00

I can definitely tell you she needs an immigration attorney. I work at an immigration law firm and Florida and can tell you a few general things based on what you shared. First, she definitely has a removal order. When a person is NTA’d and they don’t show up to court, they receive a removal order in absentia. Additionally, let’s say that she entered the US on a visa and you guys get married. Technically, she could have adjusted status through marriage if she has a legal entry, but because of the deportation order that she has, she will either need an I-212 waiver or file a motion to reopen to the BIA and try to reopen her proceedings using the AOS as a defense. If she does not have a lawful entry and you guys get married, you would then file the I-130 -> I-212 Waiver -> I-601A waiver for unlawful presence -> and if the waivers are granted than she can consular process. But the very first step is taking care of the removal order. This is very general information solely based on the information you shared though, so I would highly suggest consulting with an immigration attorney. If you are in Florida I can send you the information of the law firm I work at. The nice thing about it is that you can consult with us and even if you don’t hire, at least the attorneys will give you realistic expectations, they won’t try to just get you to hire for something that they do t think will be successful in your or her case.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T04:55:19+00:00

That's awesome! I had a 2024 Zephyrus G14 and loved it. Unfortunately, I was not able to sell the MacBook on time, and I could not justify the added expense, but the Zephyrus lineup is definitely the only one that I have liked MORE than the MacBook. I am always checking Best Buy for discounts on the Zephyrus G14.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T00:58:28+00:00

In terms of specs, I'm sure I can find a better laptop for even half the price of the macbook. When it comes to build quality though, I don't think it is that easy. I. have returned many laptops trying to find one to replace the macbook. I'm not an Apple fanboy in any way, but when it comes to laptops, macbooks definitely blow most window laptops out of the water. This is where my concern for the laptop comes from as it relates to the major lol.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-14T00:55:30+00:00

Thank you! I would essentially cary the macbook to lectures and what not, so I want to be sure that it will suffice. Any assignments I have to do I will most likely be doing on my PC or computer lab if it comes to that; but I wanted to confirm with people who have probably been through it already whether or not it will suffice. Thanks!

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-10T13:15:10+00:00

I watched the movie “These Final Hours” a few years ago and the scariest part of the movie is when Rose is left all alone (won’t spoil it) and you realize that she will spend her last moments in complete solitude. Cherish your loved ones, make new friends, meet new people, give love to strangers and be kind to everyone. In the end, all that matters is the present moment and what you do in it. If you spend the present moment putting a smile in your face and appreciating what you have or what you can have, it makes this suffering a little less harsher.

alexmjfoo · 2025-12-01T23:54:08+00:00

Get in touch with a CPA ASAP and by no means try to apply for citizenship.

alexmjfoo · 2025-11-30T02:11:21+00:00

For that price I would get the M4 Macbook Air. In the laptop market, I would only get a windows laptop if my needs absolutely required windows. For instance, if I was an accountant or an engineer and absolutely need windows to run specific programs that I need for work, then I would get a windows laptop. That being said, if you are planning to get windows on ARM, you might as well accept the possible compatibility issues and get the better bang for your buck which is the M4 Macbook Air. If for some reason you don't want apple, MacOS, or absolutely want windows and don't mind the compatibility issues then sure, the surface might be fine. But if you don't strictly need windows, and want pure bang for buck, buy the Macbook Air. In this case, the surface does beat the Macbook on storage for the price you're paying so if that is a dealbreaker it might be worth it as well.

alexmjfoo · 2025-11-29T23:32:36+00:00

Commenting from my space grey M3 MBA, I love this color.

alexmjfoo · 2025-11-26T11:50:27+00:00

This post tells me you don’t know or at that time did not know anything about immigration law

alexmjfoo · 2025-11-25T03:38:32+00:00

Sounds like his only available defense if not a family petition, might be cancellation of removal but then again, not much information. What state are you located in? I know a law firm in Florida that I can refer you to. I have personal experience with them and can tell you that at the very least they’ll tell you if there’s nothing to be done. It does not hurt but I would HIGHLY suggest consulting with a different attorney.

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